Analysis: Medicare sequester extended as part of debt ceiling deal | HFMA
Healthcare providers should note that an extension of the Medicare sequester is part of the debt ceiling deal reached July 22.
2 states take the lead in implementing innovative healthcare reforms
Washington and Colorado are seeking to funnel noteworthy innovations in healthcare reform, including a public option, through their Medicaid infrastructures.
July 8-12: See what events are coming in healthcare
Stay ahead of healthcare news and developments with this listing of hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of July 8.
8 KPIs for measuring Medicaid eligibility and advocacy
A regular KPI review process will allow revenue cycle leaders to identify problems and develop a plan for remediation.
July 1-5: See what events are coming in healthcare
Stay ahead of healthcare news and developments with this listing of hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of July 1.
Remaining nimble amid government regulation changes
By being proactive and developing the capacity to change, your revenue cycle department can acquire the dynamism to respond as the Medicaid landscape shifts.
Ask the Experts: SSI percentage and eligibility
Rolling averages are one way to benchmark patient SSI eligibility percentages.
Mandates related to pricing, Medicare participation lead hospital concerns over healthcare IT proposed rules
Hospitals supported many of the transparency goals of two proposed healthcare IT rules, but two areas drew sharp concerns.
Safety net hospitals issue warning about looming DSH cuts
Faced with $4 billion in cuts to Medicaid uncompensated-care payments that start in October, some hospitals warn they may have to close.
States reeling under rising healthcare costs
Rising Medicaid costs and high costs of healthcare for state employees are having a negative effect on state budgets.