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Congress Most Likely Pass Regulatory Reduction Bill, Says Leader
May 8—Although many healthcare issues are calling for congressional action this year, the run-up to the mid-term elections likely will limit legislative advancements to a regulatory relief package, according to a congressional health leader.
FY2019 Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
This summary highlights key provisions of the FY2019 Medicare inpatient rehabilitation facility prospective payment system proposed rule, published by CMS.
Enterprisewide Revenue Cycle Management Reduces Costs, Improves Patient Loyalty
Moving toward a holistic approach to revenue cycle management addresses increasing consumer demand for streamlined appointment scheduling, patient information sharing, and bill payment.
Ask the Experts: Credit Balances
How do other Florida hospitals initiate and work credit balances?
FY2019 IPPS/LTCH Proposed Rule
This summary highlights key provisions of the FY2019 IPPS/LTCH proposed rule, published by CMS.
Own, Partner, or Contract?
There are seven important options hospitals and health systems should consider when contemplating ownership of a post-acute network versus a partnership or contractual arrangement.
Benefits of Close Relationships Between Hospital Systems and Post-Acute Care Providers
By developing close relationships with post-acute care providers, hospitals can ensure patients receive five important benefits.
Value-Based Payment and Cost of Care
HFMA President and CEO Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA, offers perspectives on new research showing that value-based payment has yet to reduce the total cost of care.
Video: Denials and the Revenue Cycle
David Dyke, former vice president of product management for Change Healthcare, discusses how to reduce denials that disrupt the revenue cycle and how to keep up with changing rules around claims.
HFMA Overview: Affordable Care Act HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2019 Summary of Final Rule
This presentation summarizes the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2019 final rule, published by CMS, in the April 17, 2018, Federal Register.