Patient Friendly e-Bulletin: January 2019
Read the January 2019 issue of HFMA's Patient Friendly Billing e-Bulletin.
Medical Bundles Get Another Look
Jan. 8—Despite concerns that savings and quality improvements are elusive in bundled payment episodes for chronic medical conditions, one of the largest health systems aims to expand its use of such payment models.
Three Strategies for Improving Patient Access in Physician Practices
Stanford Health Care enhanced patient access at newly acquired physician practices by identifying key metrics, improving the efficiency of workflows, and leveraging technology.
Q&A: ACO Executive Expects Impacts from New Rules
Jan. 7—HFMA recently talked with the leader of one of the largest accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) about impacts she and other ACO leaders expect from the recently issued 2019 final rules for the program. Early industry reaction to the changes was mixed.
Medicare Shared Savings Program 2019 Final Rule Summary
This document provides a comprehensive summary of December 2018 Medicare Shared Savings Program final rule, published by CMS.
Jan. 7-11: Providers Mull ACO Regulatory Changes Ahead of Deadlines
Jan. 3—An overhaul of Medicare’s main accountable care organization (ACO) program was finalized in mid-December, and many providers looking to join or continue participating will be required to begin the process this month.
Using Ambulatory Pricing Strategically to Protect and Grow Market Share
An increasing regulatory focus on price transparency also is an impetus for hospitals and health systems to pursue ambulatory care pricing strategies aimed at growing market share.
Using Talent Management to Drive Innovation
As finance departments are doing more with less, they begin to see how other organizations are evolving and seeing opportunities flourish as they progress themselves.
Medicare Shared Savings Program 2019 Final Rule: HFMA Executive Summary
This document briefly highlights noteworthy details of the 2019 Medicare Shared Savings Program final rule, published by CMS.
Judge Rejects 2018 Cut to Medicare 340B Payments
Jan. 2—A federal judge recently ruled against a year-old 30 percent cut to Medicare payments for 340B drugs. But the ruling’s implementation—including the effect on 2019 payment—remains to be decided.