Moody’s projects cash will be stable for rated hospitals through the summer
Federal assistance programs should stabilize hospital cash through the summer, when Medicare repayments will create major financial pressure.
Why some hospitals won’t receive a second round of CARES Act funding
Some hospitals may not qualify for a second round of general CARES Act funding, HHS says.
HHS pays $12 billion to compensate 395 hospitals for ‘high impact’ from COVID-19, and more may come
Nearly 400 hospitals and health systems have received $12 billion in COVID-19 "high impact" grants.
Hospital provisions could end up in the next coronavirus bill passed by Congress
Congress is expected to enact another major coronavirus bill with hospital provisions by early July.
The increased uninsured population and changes in coverage for others requires healthcare finance departments to revise their practices
As a result of unemployment, insurance coverage has changed for millions of Americans, making it more important than ever for healthcare providers to offer financial counseling, community outreach and patient education.
CARES Act payback problem for some healthcare providers
HFMA is concerned about some providers ability to repay AAP Programs loans because they must repay CMS an average of $1.25 million more than received from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund.
FY21 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Summary
HFMA presents a comprehensive summary of the FY21 IPPS proposed rule, released by CMS.
CMS seeks healthcare provider comments on possible new methodology to calculate MS-DRG weights
HFMA's Chad Mulvany reviews possible technical and legal challenges CMS may face as it proposes to collect provider pricing data.
Strong financial leadership is likely key to the success of accountable communities for health
HFMA's Katie Gilfillan says strong financial leadership is required to manage and source the complex funding and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of accountable communities for health.
Executive Summary: Key Financial and Operational Impacts from the Proposed FY21 IPPS Rule
HFMA presents this overview of the CMS FY21 IPPS proposed rule.