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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Healthcare News of Note: Mayo Clinic in Minnesota earns top spot in Best Hospitals ranking
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: 20 hospitals named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll, HHS declares monkeypox a public health emergency, and a look at maternal mortality rates among high-income countries.
Final rule for Medicare inpatient payments brings a big rate increase but falls short of what hospitals sought
The final rule for Medicare inpatient payments to acute care hospitals calls for a 4.3% increase, up by more than a percentage point from the proposed rule.