Patient Financial Communications

It’s all connected

Efforts to improve the patient financial experience should not be undertaken in isolation. HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer explains why.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA September 26, 2018

From Our Sponsor

A cohort at HFMA’s Annual Conference examined various strategies for enhancing the patient financial experience.

HFMA September 26, 2018

Hospital Pricing Transparency: 7 Financial Scripting Tips

More hospitals are joining the price transparency movement by equipping staff with financial scripts that guide them through compassionate patient conversations as they lead them from pre-registration through payment.

HFMA September 13, 2018

Prioritizing the Patient Financial Conversation

Matthew J. Hawkins describes key opportunities to educate patients on their financial obligations.

Matthew J. Hawkins September 4, 2018

Preparing for Rising Patient Financial Responsibility

Average patient out-of-pocket healthcare costs increased 11 percent in 2017. Learn the strategies revenue cycle leaders can implement to address this growing concern.

HFMA August 15, 2018

Closing Patient Communication Gaps

While some patients struggle to pay their healthcare bills, it’s also true that plenty of bad debt is the result of disconnects in the billing process and confusion over what patients owe.

Matt Hawkins July 9, 2018

Reinventing Medical Payments: The Urgency for Digital Transformation to Prioritize Patients

The rising cost of health care has made the need for convenience in patient payments necessary for both patients and providers.

Chris Wenner June 26, 2018

Cedar: Reimagining the Patient Financial Experience

Cedar’s CEO and co-founder tackles the topic of patient payment and the importance of having an innovative patient financial management system. 

HFMA June 22, 2018

The Golden Hour for Member Engagement: Onboarding and Pre-Boarding for Lower Costs and Improved Healthcare Consumer Experience

Cynthia Nustad describes how commercial health plans can improve consumer communication.

Cynthia Nustad June 21, 2018

Forum Networking Webinar: Standardizing Best Practices in Patient Financial Communications – Key Takeaways

Listen to this interactive discussion led by patient access directors from Mayo Clinic, Texas Health Resources, and Health First. They share strategies for consistent and high-quality patient financial communications.

HFMA May 16, 2018
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