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Discharge Planning CMS Proposal
CMS has published a proposed rule to modernize discharge planning requirements to improve patient care, reduce complications, and avoid readmissions.
Ask the Experts: Preparing for the Annual Bond-Rating Review
Our bonds are rated by two of the three major rating agencies, and our annual reviews are coming up. What can we do to prepare, and should we do anything different this year?
Ask the Experts: Collection KPIs
Can you share collection rate benchmarks for third-party extended business offices?
Ask the Experts: Charity Care
Can a hospital exclude a patient from the charity care if that patient is eligible for the exchange plans or Medicaid?
HFMA Comments on GASB’s Proposed Blending Requirements for Component Units
HFMA’s P&P Board encouraged the GASB to allow the optional single or multiple-column approach in Statement 61 for blending component units applied to all component units of business-type activities.
HFMA Comments on the HRSA 340B Drug Pricing Program Omnibus Guidance
The 340B program stretches resources for care to indigent and at-risk populations. Without this program, these individuals would find more difficulty in finding ready access to care and medications.
CY16 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Fact Sheet
CMS has released a proposed rule revising payment polices under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2016 (CY16).
Ask the Experts: Billing Staff Metrics
What are the standards for biller activity and productivity?
FY16 IPPS Final Rule Fact Sheet
This document summarizes the updates to the reimbursement payment rates to hospitals under the inpatient prospective payment system for FY16.
HFMA Comments on CMS’s CY16 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
HFMA comments on the 2016 Medicare Program; revisions to payment policies (including advance care planning) under the physician fee schedule for CY 2016.