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A research highlight that delves into key takeaways from a June 2018 HFMA member survey about patient payment perspectives and strategies. 

Factors that are driving the increasing use of digital technology in health care include consumer expectations for cost transparency and a new outcomes-based payment and delivery models.

This is an example of the type of footnote an organization might provide in its cost accounting report and is intended to serve as a template for such a footnote. It originally accompanied the article “Selecting the Right Costing Model,” by Paul Selivanoff, CPA (November 2018 hfm). 

A senior leader of VitalWare talks about the need to create a comprehensive pricing strategy for consumers and how to get started. 

An in-depth look at how one organization is preventing chronic care readmissions through in-home monitoring, patient education, and counseling. 

Is a free service provided on the basis of presumptive eligibility allowable for charity on the S-10 worksheet?

How do you record reagent agreements for which the vendor locks in the price on various reagents if the hospital commits to a minimum purchase quantity each year?

What is the general consensus on lab charges that are consistently late because of the need for specimen growth?

A proposal to eliminate required outpatient medical histories and physicals could reduce costs for healthcare providers by $454 annually.

What specific pitfalls should we look for in terms of lesser-than provisions?