HFMA Comments on Transition to HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System
HFMA is concerned that a 12-month limitation will not allow providers the time to research facts and, if mistakes are discovered, reopen claims with Medicare under CMS' reopening regulations.
HFMA Comments on Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014 Discussion Draft
HFMA comments to the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means on the challenges of the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor program and other policies that have had negative unintended consequences.
M&A Basics: How to Avoid a Broken Deal
Hospital leaders involved in merger and acquisition discussions need to understand some fundamentals about these transactions to ensure a successful outcome.
An Antitrust Primer
It may be helpful to remember certain basic principles of antitrust law when contemplating mergers and acquisitions.
HFMA Summary of IRS 501(r) Final Rule
This summary outlines the provisions of the IRS final rule providing requirements for charitable hospital organizations added by the Affordable Care Act.
HFMA comments on the Delay of RAC Appeals assigned to Administrative Law Judges
HFMA voices concern and comments on the recent Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals decision to suspend assignment of new RAC appeals cases to Administrative Law Judges.
HFMA urges support for the Stark Administrative Simplification Act (H.R. 3776)
HFMA urges support for the Stark Administrative Simplification Act (H.R. 3776) introduced by Rep. Charles Boustany, MD, and Rep. Ron Kind.
Highlights from Nov. 12 Open Door Forum on 2-Midnight Rule
On Nov. 12, 2013, CMS hosted a third, follow-up special open door forum to allow providers and other interested parties to ask questions on those areas of the two-midnight provision contained in the FY14 IPPS final rule, pertaining to physician order and certification, inpatient hospital admission, and medical review criteria.
HIPAA and Cloud Computing
Cloud computing multiplies the compliance risks for healthcare organizations, which possess both protected health information and financial information.
Ask the Experts Answer: Charge Tickets
How long should we keep charge tickets in the ambulatory care setting?