Trends

Learnings from the Front Lines: Physician Co-Management at Columbus Regional Health

Given the success of its surgical co-management program and employee gainsharing arrangement, the health system is considering a similar program for the ED and is positioning the organization to take on risk-based contracts.

Dennis Butts September 13, 2013

At a Glance: What the Final Health Insurance Exchange Navigator Rule Means for Providers

Can hospitals and health systems serve as navigators or other assisters for the health insurance marketplaces? Here’s what the CMS final rule has to say.

HFMA July 31, 2013

When and How ERISA Can Protect Providers in an Audit Situation

Here are some specifics providers should know about ERISA and commercial audits.

Richard Quadrino July 31, 2013

HIPAA and Cloud Computing

Cloud computing multiplies the compliance risks for healthcare organizations, which possess both protected health information and financial information.

J. Stuart Showalter May 28, 2013

Successfully Negotiating Managed Care Contracts

“The more an organization solidifies its own expectations for contract negotiation and appreciates the needs of the payer, the more likely it is to reach an acceptable agreement,” says Paula Dillon, director of managed care for Rockford Health System.

HFMA April 24, 2013

Experts Speak – Levin on Trends and Technology

Steven Levin, Connance Chief Executive Officer, shares recent trends he is seeing in the provider space in terms of self-pay, as well as tips on focusing technology efforts and follow-up account activity for streamlined results.

HFMA October 17, 2012

Getting Physicians’ Input on Compensation

Physician compensation advisory committees establish principles that help hospitals and their employed medical groups build compensation models.

HFMA October 17, 2012
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