Healthcare consumers want information personalized to their situation from health plans
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says patients and consumers need information that’s relevant to their specific clinical situation and out-of-pocket costs for price and quality information to be meaningful.
Elective surgery volume near normal in late July, analysis finds
Elective surgeries recovered in July following earlier state bans. However, a growing number of states are re-imposing bans amid a COVID-19 resurgence.
3 objectives for an innovative and practical revenue cycle work-from-home program
To develop a sustainable remote-work policy for revenue cycle staff, healthcareganizations must address concerns about staff morale, team cohesion and protection of cash flow.
Rethinking patient payments and providing a consumer-friendly experience
An innovative healthcare technology company talks about how its technology-fueled billing and payment platform enables a compassionate patient financial experience while efficiently driving revenue into a healthcare organization.
Top long-range challenges for healthcare organizations in the aftermath of COVID-19
Guidehouse's David Burik anticipates much variation in how well organizations weather COVID-19 and reviews types of long-range challenges providers may face in the pandemic's aftermath.
Calling all HFMA members: ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
The song "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the Black national anthem, has a message that continues to have relevance to the nation in this time of struggle, both against the COVID-19 pandemic and against the racial injustice that continues to plague our society.
COVID-19 continues to play havoc with hospital financials
The U.S. hospitals face two significant pressures through the end of 2020: continuing spikes in COVID-19 admissions and, if the economic rebound falters, a rise in the numbers of patients who are uninsured or insurebd ny public insurance.
Beyond COVID-19: A guide to economic recovery for health system CFOs
As healthcare CFOs prepare fro the aftermath iof the COVID-19 pandemic, they should adopt a new mindset for addressing strategies around human capital, revenue recovery, cost reduction and capital investment.
Sepsis poses a cost-containment challenge in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic
Sepsis is among the largest cost drivers for U.S. hospitals, and it contributes to higher costs of care for patients with COVID-19. Hospital finance leaders therefore should understand and focus on managing the cost impact of sepsis treatment on their organizations.
The coronavirus pandemic: A time when cash becomes priceless
Venson Wallin and Richard Walker of BDO Consulting discuss cash: how to get it, how to keep it, and how to use it wisely.