HFMA’s December Chicago Seminars focus on revenue cycle essentials, value-based payment and chargemaster strategies
Register now at hfma.org/seminars to learn about the most pressing issues in the industry today during a two-day focused education Dec. 5 and 6 in Chicago.
MedPAC backs Medicare changes to increase hospital pay in 2021 by up to 3.3%
For 2021, MedPAC has recommended that hospitals’ Medicare rates increase 2%, plus a potential 0.8% quality bonus and elimination of a 0.5% quality cut.
How a new view of performance improvement can help healthcare organizations rein in costs
Succeeding in U.S. healthcare’s challenging financial environment requires a disciplined, data-oriented approach with a corresponding investment in data systems and infrastructure.
Increased FTC scrutiny of hospital deals coming, commissioner says
Federal regulators plan to challenge several ongoing hospital transactions and are considering expanding the scope of their challenges.
How using artificial intelligence enabled Flagler Hospital to reduce clinical variation
Flagler Hospital used an artificial intelligence application to support physician-led efforts to develop and adopt care pathways aimed at improving care quality and outcomes while reducing cost.
Voices Presents: A Conversation with Mike Allen, HFMA’s Chair and CFO at OSF HealthCare
In this episode, HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer debuts a series of conversations with health system CFOs. His inaugural interview is with Mike Allen, HFMA's 2019-2020 Chair and the CFO at OSF HealthCare in Peoria, Illinois.
Rising out-of-pocket cost of having a baby can impact hospital revenue and reputation
The increase in consumer out-of-pocket costs for having a baby can have a negative impact on both a hospital’s financial performance and its perception in the community.
Analysis: Aspire Health Founder Brad Smith chosen as new CMMI director
The change in CMMI leadership could mean long-anticipated models are released, and may signal more emphasis on palliative care in future models based on Brad Smith’s background.
An interview With Ceci Connolly, president and CEO of the Alliance of Community Health Plans
Ceci Connolly, president and CEO of the Alliance of Community Health Plans, talks about risk and behavioral economics.
Addressing the social determinants of health
Nancy Johnson, CEO of El Rio Community Health Center in Tucson, talks about her organization’s processes for addressing the social determinants of health among its patient population. The interview is a follow-up to a panel discussion at HFMA's 2019 Thought Leadership Retreat. Also in this episode: insights on effective leadership of teams and pricing strategy objectives.