The CARES Act, care teams and FEMA
HFMA's Chad Mulvany talks about how stimulus funds could mean bad press for hospitals. Rick Kes and Matt Wolf from RSM discuss FEMA and the CARES Act. Aaron Bujnowski from the Chartis Group shares insights about how supporting care teams can fit into the financial strategic plan. Also in this episode: A special announcement from HFMA's Joe Fifer, Mary Mirabelli and Bill Casey and a call for questions for a special upcoming episode.
Revenue cycle strategies and data analytics
Nick Davis of the SSI Group discusses how building a culture of good patient financial communication can lead to better revenue cycle performance. HFMA Director Todd Nelson interviews Ryan Self from sponsor EPSi about how healthcare organizations can incorporate data analytics into their operations.
Hospitals Are Open for Business. What Habits Are We Keeping?
Healthcare organizations have changed a lot about the way they do business during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some changes seem to be sticking. Chris Ingersoll of R1RCM talks about the business practices that might stay part of the routine.
Dr. Tim Hendrix of Florida’s AdventHealth Centra Care: How to safely welcome anxious patients back into your hospital or physician practice
Hospitals and physician's offices have opened back up for non-emergent care. Dr. Tim Hendrix of Florida's AdventHealth Centra Care discusses how his organization is making patients feel safe and welcome. Also in this episode, HFMA's Community Melanie Binder talks about how attendees of the upcoming Digital Annual Conference can make the most of their conference experience by using HFMA's Community.
Why sharing infection rates and other information among healthcare organizations is crucial in preparing for the future of COVID-19
Terry Hush of Roji Health Intelligence discusses what healthcare organizations should do to prepare for future waves of the coronavirus.
The office of the future: What leaders must consider as they design post-pandemic workplaces
Leaders face the challenge of establishing a safe and productive office environment as healthcare administrative offices ramp back up following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elective surgery does not mean optional surgery: How to recover from the impact of canceled procedures
Lessons health systems have learned because of the COVID-19 pandemic will provide the building blocks to the recovery, including the return of “elective” procedures, many of which are vitally important to patients’ well-being.
Building a healthcare finance center of excellence: a view from the C-suite
Finance centers of excellence are not necessarily physical locations but rather a collection of the right people, tools and practices to help organizations achieve better financial performance.
Delayed care will have a butterfly effect on the Medicare Advantage rate setting
HFMA’s Chad Mulvany says healthcare providers can take specific actions to reengage with patients who are postponing and/or avoiding healthcare for fear of being exposed to COVID-19.
ACHP survey: Many consumers are not comfortable going to the hospital during COVID-19
The ACHP survey on consumer behavior during COVID-19 provides insight into the challenges organizations will face as they attempt to engage healthcare consumers in non-emergent services.