October 2019: Developments and trends shaping healthcare finance
News Watch: News stories about recent developments and trends shaping healthcare finance in the United States.
1,000 rural hospitals could close
From the Chair: If a public option for healthcare were to be enacted into law, the consequences would likely be severe for the nation's rural hospitals.
Analysis: Humana to pilot plan based on virtual primary care
Why the virtual-visits-for-primary-care model launched by Humana and Doctor on Demand may be the beginning of a brave new model of silent tiering.
Why AMCs must work in the “Now, Near and Far” for overall success
Senior financial leaders in academic medical centers (AMCs) discuss the role of the AMC in healthcare’s future and the importance of keeping current, future, and long-range priorities in mind.
Optimizing Payment Receipt to Improve Cash Flow and Reduce Error
In this article, CommerceHealthcare® discusses how it marries financial foresight with healthcare insight to help clients rethink and improve receivables management, payment services and patient loan financing and lending processes.
Collaboration between the CFO and supply chain management is vital to achieving value-based care
The CFO and supply chain management can support value-based care by collaborating on issues such as implementing robust data analytics.
Court tosses $380 million site-neutral payment cut
A federal judge rejected a large 2019 payment cut for many hospital outpatient departments.
HFMA recognizes South Texas Chapter for outstanding service and accomplishments
Recognizing five years of sustained excellence, HFMA awarded the South Texas Chapter with the Robert M. Shelton Award.
Analysis: Prospects dim for surprise bill legislation
Although a recent poll says 8 in 10 Americans support congressional action to stop surprise medical bills, prospects appear dim for legislation to pass.
NFP hospital revenue growth tops expense growth for first time in three years: Moody’s
For 2018, one credit rating agency found not-for-profit hospitals’ revenues increased faster than expenses.