Rising out-of-pocket cost of having a baby can impact hospital revenue and reputation
The increase in consumer out-of-pocket costs for having a baby can have a negative impact on both a hospital’s financial performance and its perception in the community.
Analysis: How one health system is using food as medicine with great results
HFMA’s Katie Gilfillan discusses how ProMedica, a Toledo, Ohio-based healthcare organization serving communities in 28 states has operated food pharmacies at three of its medical clinics and describes the positive results from the health system's efforts.
Auth-DP software helps streamline prior authorizations to reduce denials
A leading revenue cycle technology company talks about how its innovative prior authorization software streamlines the process of checking for, obtaining and following up on prior authorizations, saving organizations millions in avoided denials.
Evolving toward engagement: The recent history of patient segmentation
It’s no longer sufficient to classify a patient’s propensity to pay as “red, green or yellow.” To truly optimize collections, health systems should consider intelligent segmentation.
Analysis: FY20 appropriations bills passed – lessons for potential future healthcare legislation
A review of the FY20 appropriations package to fund the federal government and a couple of ideas on lessons that might be applied to future efforts to expand coverage.
Enrollment largely stable in ACA marketplaces
There will be no practical impact from any court ruling on the Affordable Care Act until a Supreme Court decision comes down in 2020 at the earliest.
Top 10 HFMA Daily stories of 2019
Look back at the year with our top stories.
Bipartisan policy group aims to slash hospital budgets
A group of policy advisers, researchersa nd politicians are urging a range of measures to cut spending on hospitals.
Earning patient loyalty in the era of healthcare consumerism
Fostering patient loyalty can drive growth and revenue in a healthcare organization.
E/M coding changes require education and technology updates
In 2021, major evaluation and management code changes will be implemented for new and established patient office visits.