Studies Conducted by HFMA
This collection of HFMA surveys is periodically updated. Please bookmark this page and check for new surveys.
Learnings from the Front Lines: Physician Co-Management at Columbus Regional Health
Given the success of its surgical co-management program and employee gainsharing arrangement, the health system is considering a similar program for the ED and is positioning the organization to take on risk-based contracts.
At a Glance: What the Final Health Insurance Exchange Navigator Rule Means for Providers
Can hospitals and health systems serve as navigators or other assisters for the health insurance marketplaces? Here’s what the CMS final rule has to say.
HFMA Executive Survey: Hospital-Physician Affiliation
HFMA recently surveyed hospital CFOs and other senior-level executives about their views on physician employment and alternatives, such as clinical-comanagement arrangements, professional service arrangements, and joint ventures. Topics explored in the research, which was sponsored by McKesson, include projected business landscape, physician employment's role in value-driving efforts, and preferred models for physician performance management.
Tool: Physician Practice Assessment and Checklist for Optimization
Healthcare leaders can use this assessment tool to determine how to improve medical group efficiency and performance.
Providence’s Revamped Billing Statements Led to Quicker Payment
Providence Health System developed a patient billing statement that encourages faster payment.
Networking Events
Listen to past webinar recordings on consumerism, developing health service pricing, managing third-party liability claims, patient access, and more.
Ask the Expert: Patient Access Productivity Standards
A list of patient access productivity standards for revenue cycle leaders.
Ask the Expert: Patient Responsibility Estimation
Advice for revenue cycle leaders on approaches for estimating patient responsibility.
Ask the Expert: Setting Industry Standards for Call Center Activities
Advice for revenue cycle leaders on how they should establish standards for call center activities based on their specific processes.