Congress passes funding compromise with only $3 billion in provider aid
A final federal spending and coronavirus relief package includes big wins and losses for hospital finances.
Provider responses to prospective compromise on surprise billing range from concerns to opposition
Congressional healthcare committees are urging leaders to include a “compromise” on surprise medical bills in year-end legislation, but providers are worried about it.
Determining cost of capital can be a tricky matter for not-for-profits
An important question for healthcare finance leaders is, “What is our cost of capital?” The answer to this question, however, is not at all straightforward and ultimately depends on context, with tax exemption possibly hanging in the balance.
HHS starts distribution of $24 billion more in COVID grants but rejects one-third of applicants
More than 70,000 providers will share in the latest round of Provider Relief Fund grants, which total $24.5 billion.
Medicare shifts payments toward primary care physicians in PFS final rule
The final rule for CY21 Medicare physician payment will boost evaluation and management service payments while cutting rates for services provided by many specialty physicians.
Revamping patient engagement and collections — digitally
Four companies presented 10-minute case studies at the HFMA Digital Annual Conference. Leaders from these organizations share the solutions of the case studies, which drive improved solutions in healthcare revenue cycle.
The consumerism imperative in 2020: coming full circle
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer offers a perspective on consumerism initiatives in this pandemic year.
COVID-19-induced revenue issues and staffing challenges causing some PCP practices to close their doors
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says if Congress passes another COVID-19 relief bill, which includes an additional PRF appropriation, it will address the PCP’s short-term financial issues, but will not solve staffing issues.
HHS Provider Relief Fund clarifications provide much-needed information
Several clarifications related to the treatment of depreciation, expenses for stockpiling PPE and revenue to the HHS Provider Relief Fund (PRF) FAQs were released Nov. 18 by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
HHS Provider Relief Fund updates include clarifications, confirmations and redefinitions
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says while HHS’s reinterpretations and additional clarifications are generally much appreciated, there are a number of additional items that HHS needs to address.