Ask the Experts Answer: Charge Tickets
How long should we keep charge tickets in the ambulatory care setting?
Ask the Expert: CMS Statements for Medicare Patients
States--not CMS--have regulations in place related to timely patient notification of the availability of financial assistance/charity, as well as a statement that includes a summary of charges.
Tool: 5010 Checklist
A checklist to help your organization transition from 4010 to the 5010 transaction set by Jan. 1, 2012.
Ask the Experts Answer: Legislative Requirements for Refunds
Do you know of any policy/legislation or general practices regarding a provider refunding a payer if the patient was authorized but then later found by the payer to be uncovered because they are secondary?
Ask the Expert: Small Claims Court Proceedings
In developing a policy for small claims court proceedings, there are a few homework and research items you will need to complete before proceeding.
Ask the Expert Answer: HIPAA Changes
Is there guidance to ensure that all the recent changes to HIPAA are incorporated in policies, procedures, notices and contracts?
Ask the Expert: Matching Billing to Service Under One Tax ID
We have a variety of business units that bill off different billing systems for unique service lines. How can I get only the funds for each billing area correctly remitted just to that unit?
Sample Job Description: HIPAA Compliance Coordinator
Any HospitalJob DescriptionTitle HIPAA Compliance CoordinatorMain Function The incumbent is responsible for monitoring the Hospital's compliance with applicable governmental regulations related to the Administrative Simplification elements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (a.k.a. HIPAA). The incumbent
Ask the Expert: For-Profit or Not-For-Profit?
Should hospitals form a separate corporation to house their physician practices?
HFMA Comment Letter on IRS’s Proposed Rule: Additional Requirements for Charitable Hospitals
HFMA submitted comments to the Office Management and Budget in response to the Department of the Treasury and IRS's proposed regulations under Section 501(r)(4)-(6)