Democratic advisers expect new (and some continued) healthcare policies under Biden
A Biden administration is likely to try new healthcare policy approaches and to build on some from the Trump administration, say Democratic advisers.
HFMA recommended coronavirus resources
The coronavirus is affecting the healthcare industry in unprecedented ways, and HFMA wants to help you stay up to date on the latest news about the outbreak. Come back to this page regularly for coronavirus resources, selected specifically for healthcare finance professionals, including Medicare information on regulations and guidelines, COVID-19 test pricing, COVID-19 coding, telehealth billing FAQs and more.
CMS’s latest guidance for healthcare organizations on the new coronavirus
The HFMA editorial team will continuously post the latest announcements from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
What can providers do as COVID-19 poses increased headwinds to uninsured rate
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says as the number of uninsured patients increases, providers will need to have medical accounts resolution processes in place that stress patient education and engagement as early in the process as possible.
HHS seeks hospitals to administer new COVID-19 treatment
HHS is hoping hospitals will help administer a new COVID-19 treatment to non-hospitalized patients with the disease.
How a lame-duck Congress could affect hospital finances
The existing Congress and the Trump administration could take a range of steps in the coming weeks that would have major financial ramifications for hospitals.
Hospitals lead October job gains in healthcare sector
Hospitals were the biggest gainer in October jobs among healthcare organizations, although they have not restored all jobs shed earlier this year.
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.
COVID-19 exacerbates bankruptcy for at-risk hospitals
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says there will be a greater number of hospital bankruptcies the longer Congress and the administration dither on additional relief to providers and if more providers have to reduce the volume of non-emergent services due to spiking COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 interim final rule focus: Increased Medicare payment for qualifying COVID-19 treatment
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says HFMA believes CMS should modify the NCTAP payment as HFMA is concerned that payment methodology will not cover the cost of qualifying new COVID-19 treatments provided to Medicare beneficiaries.