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• HFMA Research Details Barriers To National EHR Adoption (February 22, 2006)
• Baylor Finds Success With Joint Venture Specialty Hospital (February 08, 2006)
• Capturing Useful Cost-To-Collect Information (January 25, 2006)
• Coming To A Mall Near You: The Latest In Consumer-Directed Health Care (January 11, 2006)
• Cast A Wide Data Net To Stay On Top Of Market Trends (December 28, 2005)
• CFOs Brace For Increased Price Negotiations By Consumers (December 15, 2005)
• Deliver Good Data To The Right People To Ensure Strong Fiscal Performance (November 30, 2005)
• Careful Environmental Assessment Is Key To Effective Capital Planning (November 16, 2005)
• Drug Utilization Efforts Save Hospital $290,000 (November 02, 2005)
• Updating Charity Care Policies And Processes Can Help You Meet The Rising Tide Of Uninsured Patients (October 19, 2005)
• Automation Plays Important Role In Improving Denials Management (October 05, 2005)
• Financial Management Checklist For Disaster Recovery Now Available (September 21, 2005)
• Gainsharing Becomes An Option Again As Oig Relaxes Stance (September 07, 2005)
• Carefully Evaluate Skin Prep Options To Find Preoperative Savings Opportunities (August 24, 2005)
• Nontraditional Debt Offerings Can Expand Financing Options For Not-For-Profit Providers (August 10, 2005)
• Compensation Increases Reflect Growing Complexity Of Financial Managers' Work (July 27, 2005)
• Payment Insights Can Help Case Managers Improve Care And Costs (July 12, 2005)
• Payment Insights Can Help Case Managers Improve Care And Costs (June 14, 2005)
• Good Documentation Is Key To Establishing Reasonableness Of Compensation Packages (June 01, 2005)
• Integrate These Seven Best Practice Principles For A Healthy Financial Future (May 18, 2005)
• P&P Board Examines The Relationship Of Community Benefit To Hospital Tax-Exempt Status (May 04, 2005)
• P&P Board Examines The Relationship Of Community Benefit To Hospital Tax-Exempt Status (April 20, 2005)
• Use Scripts To Ensure Smooth Patient Financial Communications In The Emergency Department (April 06, 2005)
• Strategic IT Planning Should Capture Total Value Proposition (March 22, 2005)
• What is the CFO'S Role in Implementing Clinical Pathways? (March 09, 2005)
• Check These Key Considerations Before Entering A Hospital/Physician Relationship (February 23, 2005)
• Effective Dashboards Can Drive Improved Hospital Performance (February 09, 2005)
• Improving Financial Policies For Uninsured Patients: A Report From The Patient Friendly Billing Project (January 25, 2005)
• Try Short-Term Workforce Shortage Fixes With Long-Lasting Benefits (January 11, 2005)
• Hfma Wants You To Know Year In Review (December 29, 2004)
• Accurate Recordkeeping Can Help Reduce Charity Care Liability (December 15, 2004)
• Self-Assessment Tool Helps To Manage Denials (December 01, 2004)
• Information Integration Is Key For Sustained Performance Improvement Strategy (November 16, 2004)
• Pros And Cons Of Predictive Modeling Approaches (November 02, 2004)
• Proactive Medical Necessity Approach Helps Reduce Denials (October 19, 2004)
• Use Structured Interviews As Framework To Evaluate Winning CFO Applicants (October 06, 2004)
• Financial Leaders See Ongoing Opportunities To Improve Revenue Cycle Performance (September 22, 2004)
• Final Financing The Future Report Addresses Upcoming Challenges (September 08, 2004)
• Keep Key 2004 OIG Work Plan Issues In Mind Throughout The Year (August 25, 2004)
• Finding The Right Buyer Is Key To Successful Bad Debt Sales (August 11, 2004)
• Strategic Planning, Balance Sheet Management Are Core Competencies In Capital Process (July 27, 2004)
• Strategic Planning, Balance Sheet Management Are Core Competencies In Capital Process (July 13, 2004)
• Start Setting The Stage Now For A Smooth Icd-1o Transition (June 30, 2004)
• Clear, Concise Brochures Support (June 16, 2004)
• Changing Environment Creates New Benefits For Document Management Systems (June 02, 2004)
• Making The Link Between Supplies And The Revenue Cycle (May 19, 2004)
• Beg, Borrow Or Earn: How Hospitals Plan To Fund Future Capital Projects (May 05, 2004)
• Thorough Assessment Is Key To Negotiating Effective Managed Care Contracts (April 20, 2004)
• Self-Assessment Tool Helps You Check Scheduling Processes (April 06, 2004)
• Use Back-To-Basic Self-Help Strategies For Financial Success (March 24, 2004)
• Hospital CFOs Predict Double-Digit Increase In Capital Spending (March 09, 2004)
• A Bill Test Can Help You Turn Receivables (February 25, 2004)
• Consistency, Compassion Key To Sending Positive Public Message About Self-Pay Policies (February 11, 2004)
• Case Study Shows Successful Self-Pay Outsourcing Strategy (January 28, 2004)
• Hfma Reports That Hospitals Are Falling Behind On Capital Spending (January 14, 2004)
• Credit Balances Present Risk And Opportunity (December 31, 2003)
• New Year's Resolutions for Healthcare Finance Leaders (December 17, 2003)
• Manage For High Efficiency With Six Sigma (December 03, 2003)
• Capital Access Trends Raise Questions About How Hospitals Will Finance The Future (November 19, 2003)
• Sample Job Description: HIPAA Compliance Coordinator (November 04, 2003)
• Evaluating Software Support For CDM Coding (October 22, 2003)
• Unanticipated Challenges of the HIPAA Privacy Rule (October 08, 2003)
• Unanticipated Challenges Of The Hipaa Privacy Rule (September 23, 2003)
• People Skills Are Key To Success For New Healthcare Financial Managers (September 09, 2003)
• Value-Added Financial Management: The New Cfo Job Description (August 27, 2003)
• Cross-Industry Claims Workgroup Offers Tips For Reducing Payment Delays (August 13, 2003)
• Outpatient PPS Can Undermine Effective Revenue Cycle Management (July 30, 2003)
• Achieving Strategic Goals Requires Performance-Focused Training (July 16, 2003)
• Use Web Site, Telephone Protocols To Help Patients Access Crucial Information (June 18, 2003)
• Scrutinize Payment Language To Avoid Costly Contracting Pitfalls (June 17, 2003)
• Corporate Mentoring Programs Offer An Edge In Competitive Labor Markets (June 04, 2003)
• Telltale Signs Of Ineffective Governance (May 20, 2003)
• Key Financial Concepts Can Help Nonfinance Professionals Address Organizational Challenges (May 07, 2003)
• States Eye Health Care To Solve Fiscal Crises (April 22, 2003)
• Simple Questions Can Help You Prepare For HIPAA Transaction Testing (April 08, 2003)