HFMA’s Annual Conference: Aaron Crane describes the ‘underbrush and deadwood’ that hamper U.S. healthcare
New HFMA Chair Aaron Crane spoke about why healthcare stakeholders must ignite the spark to make way for a better system, while a keynote speaker discussed how to channel a warrior spirit.
Healthcare News of Note: Telemedicine use for cancer care should be more equitable
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: There’s a need to address inequities in telemedicine use for cancer care, almost 25% of physicians report mistreatment, and most Medicare Advantage enrollees are satisfied with their plan.
HFMA’s Annual Conference: Karen DeSalvo talks about Google Health’s core strategies
Karen DeSalvo was honored with HFMA’s Board of Directors award, while keynote speaker Joel Selanikio discussed the potentially seismic impact in healthcare as the consumerization of technology accelerates.
HFMA’s Annual Conference: Zeev Neuwirth says a reframing of healthcare is happening, and not a moment too soon
The U.S. healthcare industry is undergoing a reframing to correct glaring problems, said clinical executive Zeev Neuwirth during the opening keynote presentation of HFMA’s 2022 Annual Conference.
HFMA’s Annual Conference: Joe Fifer calls on healthcare organizations to find ways to better address holistic health issues
Healthcare stakeholders must embrace a broader concept of health to enhance the welfare of their communities, according to a pair of talks Monday at HFMA’s Annual Conference.
HFMA announces the 2022 MAP Award winners, recognizing excellence in the revenue cycle
Twenty-seven organizations received the 2022 MAP Award during the opening general session of HFMA’s Annual Conference.
Providers lose pair of Supreme Court decisions, including a case about disproportionate share hospital payments
In separate cases, the Supreme Court said HHS’s formula for determining DSH payments is statutorily correct and that health plans can limit outpatient dialysis coverage.
Price transparency update: 6-figure fines have been handed down for hospital noncompliance
The federal price transparency requirements for hospitals entered a new phase this month, with CMS not only issuing the first fines for noncompliance but also publicizing those penalties.
Texas-based study raises questions about impact of using additional criteria in No Surprises Act arbitration cases
Study results indicate that ongoing litigation over the independent dispute resolution process established by the No Surprises Act may not have a major impact on outcomes.
Healthcare News of Note: InstaMed report says 87% of consumers were surprised by a medical bill in 2021
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Surprise medical bills were prevalent in 2021, long-haul COVID in the United States is in the news, and a report identifies America's most segregated hospital markets.