Proposed accounting changes could bring costs, complications
A proposed accounting-rule change could increase costs and complicate debt initiatives for hospitals using a debt arrangement that was popular when interest rates were high.
Provider alignment to get a boost under anti-kickback, Stark proposals: attorney
Provider initiatives to better align under value-based payment models would get a boost from proposed Stark and anti-kickback law enforcement changes.
Kaiser ramps up SDOH spending, but a demonstrable ROI is likely ‘years’ away
Kaiser Permanente is directing a growing share of its $2.8 billion community benefit spending to address the social determinants of health.
Oct. 13-18: Multiple national gatherings among key upcoming healthcare events
Key events include an HFMA webinar, national healthcare provider meetings and a House hearing on healthcare affordability.
HHS proposes 16 Stark, anti-kickback changes
HHS has proposed a range of rule changes to anti-fraud laws that providers say have blocked value-based payment arrangements.
Big drop in Medicaid enrollment drives 2018 increase in uninsured rate
In 2018, 1.9 million fewer people were covered by some type of health insurance, and they were most likely former Medicaid enrollees, according to new federal survey data.
Oct. 7-11: CMS listening session for hospitals among key industry events
Healthcare finance policy events for the week of Oct. 7.
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Medicare advisers meeting among next week’s key industry events
Healthcare finance policy events for the week of Sept. 30.
2 approaches illustrate best practices in digital patient engagement
Two health plans shared the ways they’ve improved digital engagement with both patients and providers.