Accounting and Financial Reporting

Latest financial metrics indicate continuing challenges for hospitals

As COVID-19 hospitalizations increased, some volumes took a hit and margins remained tight.

Nick Hut August 30, 2021

Current financial reporting practices inhibit healthcare policymaking, researchers say

Creation of a national database with information from health systems’ audited financial statements would give policymakers a better sense of how to respond to financial trends, according to researchers.

Nick Hut August 27, 2021

61% of hospitals say future compliance with price transparency will impact financial processes: HFMA poll

An HFMA-Strata survey found 61% of hospitals and health systems are revamping financial processes in light of price transparency.

Lisa Eramo, MA August 27, 2021

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer: Why HFMA is requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend the 2021 Annual Conference

Here's why HFMA will require that everyone on-site at the Annual Conference in Minneapolis provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA August 25, 2021

OIG report suggests Medicare pays too much to cover capital costs for new hospitals

A new federal report indicates CMS pays excessively to cover capital expenditures during the first two years of a hospital’s existence.

Nick Hut August 19, 2021

Provider conduct could have a big impact on the future of telehealth, experts say

Widespread certification for telehealth could encourage policymakers to retain the waivers that have promoted expanded virtual access, industry experts say.

Nick Hut August 19, 2021

Intuitive: The Role of Data Analytics in Healthcare: 5 Key Learnings from the HFMA 2019 Annual Conference Focus Group

This report offers key takeaways from a 2019 HFMA Annual Conference focus group in which several senior financial leaders discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging data analytics to improve utilization, clinical outcome, and financial performance.

HFMA August 16, 2021

The Provider Relief Fund portal is now open: Providers can successfully navigate the PRF reporting process with these tips

Best practices can help providers navigate the Provider Relief Fund reporting process and related audit requirements.

Norman Mosrie August 10, 2021

Latest data shows positive financial trends for hospitals, but will the good news be fleeting?

June was a promising month in terms of hospital financial performance, but the delta variant of the coronavirus threatens to reverse many of the gains.

Nick Hut August 7, 2021

Congress opts not to use Provider Relief Fund allocations as an infrastructure funding source

Earlier reports indicated that Provider Relief Fund money would be used to help pay for the pending bipartisan infrastructure bill, but the legislative text includes no such language.

Nick Hut August 2, 2021
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