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Simon’s ensures the highest recovery rates and adheres to strict compliance standards
Find out how this debt collection services provider ensures its clients are updated on changes in state and federal compliance and law, while also leveraging digital components and maintaining the latest technology.
How the patient financial experience impacts loyalty
Healthcare organization leaders from across the country share insight on creating patient financial experiences that drive payment while protecting patient retention in this roundtable.
How managed care contracting strategies promote operational resilience
Read this article for an in depth look on several strategic steps for healthcare leaders to take to benefit their organization's managed care contracting.
FY 2024 IPPS/LTCH Proposed Rule Summary
HFMA presents a detailed summary of its proposed rule describing federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 policies and rates for Medicare’s inpatient prospective payment system and the long-term care hospital prospective payment system.
FY 2024 Skilled Nursing Facilities PPS Proposed Rule Summary
HFMA presents a detailed summary of the proposed rule updating the Medicare skilled nursing facility (SNF) payment rates for fiscal year (FY) 2024.
FY 2024 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Summary
HFMA presents a detailed summary of the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System proposed rule, published in the April 10, 2023, Federal Register.
FY 2024 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update Proposed Rule Summary
HFMA presents a detailed summary of the proposed rule updating the Medicare hospice payment rates, wage index, the cap amount, and the quality reporting requirements for federal fiscal year (FY) 2024.
HFMA membership surpasses 100,000 for the first time
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) announced today that its board of directors has unanimously chosen Ann Jordan as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, effective June 6, 2023. She will be the first female CEO in HFMA’s 77-year history. Jordan currently serves as CEO of ASQ, a global membership association for quality professionals with members in more than 130 countries.
Assessing Reality in Healthcare Financial Information
Healthcare stakeholders, including management, regulators, investors, rating agencies, lenders, media and others seek information to evaluate operating margins and profitability metrics for hospitals and other healthcare organizations. Financial statements, tax/information returns and Medicare cost reports are key information sources for the healthcare industry, but many times they convey seemingly contradictory information, which creates confusion for…
7 KPIs providers should be tracking
Health systems and provider organizations are facing enormous challenges. In a recent poll, providers ranked five of their most pressing issues, which were staffing (58%), expenses (20%), revenue (17%), technology (2%), and other (2%), according to the MGMA. The poll also found that costs have been outpacing revenue for nine in ten respondents. In addition…