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What revenue cycle strategies enhance the patient experience

In a roundtable discussion, revenue cycle leaders chat about strategies they developed to enhance the patient experience while navigating the payment process.

HFMA August 31, 2022

The shift toward integrated pharmacy services: driving long-term success

One driving factor for health systems and hospitals shift to in-house integration pharmacy services is average turnaround time. For an outsourced specialty pharmacy, turnaround is 10 to 14 days, whereas an in-house specialty pharmacy can reduce that time to just 2.1 days.

HFMA August 31, 2022

ElevatePFS delivers exceptional, patient-focused revenue cycle management services

Are you a provider dealing with government regulations, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and adapting to technological advancements? Find out how to alleviate stress while navigating the complex revenue cycle challenges, while also delivering a positive patient experience.

HFMA August 30, 2022

Healthcare News of Note: Cancer is now the top driver of large employers’ healthcare costs

Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: The No. 1 driver of healthcare costs for large employers is cancer, the gender pay gap for physicians has gotten larger, and NRC Health names the top facilities for consumer loyalty and patient experience.

Deborah Filipek August 29, 2022

Healthcare News of Note: Oracle-Cerner deal has the potential to transform healthcare

Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Oracle’s purchase of Cerner has the potential to transform the healthcare industry, Medicare spending on physician services during 2020 never recovered to pre-pandemic levels, and patients would leave a provider after a data breach of personal information.

Deborah Filipek August 26, 2022

HFMA’s virtual revenue cycle and price transparency series focuses on helping health systems re-engage consumers and improve financial performance

Beginning March 1, healthcare finance professionals can participate in several educational sessions and peer-to-peer discussions by enrolling in HFMA's virtual revenue cycle and price transparency workshop.

Deborah Filipek August 26, 2022

News Briefs: Final rule for Medicare inpatient payments brings large rate increase

As published in hfm magazine, a monthly roundup of top news for healthcare finance professionals.

Nick Hut August 25, 2022

Healthcare News of Note: Long COVID may affect a minimum of 10 million working-age adults

Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Long COVID could impact healthcare coverage for many, the national uninsured rate reaches an all-time low, and more nurses are planning on leaving the profession.

Deborah Filipek August 23, 2022

Final rule appears to give a boost to providers in No Surprises Act arbitration cases

A new final rule codifies updated criteria for deciding arbitration cases under the No Surprises Act, with providers potentially coming out ahead relative to last year’s interim final rule.

Nick Hut August 22, 2022

Landmark law to curb drug prices in Medicare has potential, but implementation will be key

Newly signed legislation gives Medicare authority to negotiate the prices of certain high-cost drugs with manufacturers.

Nick Hut August 22, 2022
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