Healthcare Business Trends

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.

Chad Mulvany, FHFMA October 1, 2019

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.

HFMA October 1, 2019

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.

HFMA October 1, 2019

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.

Anthony Long September 24, 2019

Court tosses $380 million site-neutral payment cut

A federal judge rejected a large 2019 payment cut for many hospital outpatient departments.

Rich Daly September 24, 2019

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.

Jennifer Novoseletsky September 18, 2019

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.

Chad Mulvany, FHFMA September 17, 2019

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.

Rich Daly September 9, 2019

Providers explore new territory with health plan ownership

Health systems are showing renewed interest in forming provider-sponsored health plans for a number of reasons, including rising enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans and discontent with payer-provider partnerships.

Kai Tsai August 31, 2019

What to know before rolling out a PSHP

Healthcare organizations that are launching a provider-sponsored health plan should consider four recommendations.

HFMA August 31, 2019
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