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This document provides a detailed summary of the FY17 IPPS final rule, published by CMS in the August 22, 2016, Federal Register.

This document briefly summarizes the key financial and operational impacts of CMS's FY17 IPPS final rule.

CMS proposes to make modifications to the CJR model, create three EPMs for care of AMI, CABG, and SHFFT, and create the CR Model using its authority under section 1115A. The proposed Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) Incentive Program is also briefly described in the rule.

This brief summary features the top 10 issues providers need to understand from the Episodic Payment Model (EPM) for Cardiac and Surgical Hip Femur Fracture Treatment Proposed Rule.

What are some changes in the way payment and reimbursement professionals should view health plan contracts when moving to bundled payments?

When calculating days in accounts receivable (A/R), do you remove credit balance accounts from the A/R aged trial balance (ATB), or do you use the net A/R including credit balances?

Please explain the significant differences and challenges inherent in behavioral health revenue cycle.

At what size should a medical practice consider hiring a controller and what is the current salary for such a position?

This document summarizes the payment policies included in the CY17 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.

This is a sample tool from HFMA’s CFO Forum. Learn more about the CFO Forum and HFMA’s other Forums here. 1. Purpose To serve as the governing council for the revenue cycle