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How to use analytics and automation to build an intelligent A/R strategy
Health systems seeking to improve their accounts receivable function are turning to machine learning and AI to streamline patient interactions in ways that benefit the organizations and their patients. Read the challenges and benefits of using automation health system executives discuss in this roundtable.
4 tips for simplifying prior authorizations
Healthcare spending in the U.S. has reached what many consider to be unsustainable levels. While spending in other developed nations averaged 8.8% of GDP in 2019, it was nearly double that in the U.S. at 16.8%. One of the major contributors to this spending is administrative waste, which accounts for up to 30% of our…
HFMA Launches New Website
On Jan. 5, HFMA was pleased to launch a completely revamped website experience for our members. For an overview of what’s new at hfma.org, watch this short video.
How healthcare organizations are navigating the era of price transparency
In this roundtable, healthcare leaders from across the nation discuss how their health systems are navigating regulations around price transparency, common challenges and the effect on their organizations.
FY 2023 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update Final Rule Summary
HFMA provides a detailed summary of the final rule updating the Medicare hospice payment rates for fiscal year 2023.
Prior Authorization and Interoperability for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP, and QHPs Proposed Rule Summary
HFMA presents a detailed summary of the proposed rule designed to improve the electronic exchange of health care data and streamline prior authorization processes, while continuing to encourage interoperability in the healthcare market.
FY 2023 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System Final Rule Summary
HFMA presents a detailed summary of the fiscal year (FY ) 2023 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPF) Prospective Payment System final rule describing updates to IPF rates and payment adjustments and the IPF Quality Reporting Program for FY 2023.
CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Summary Part III – Quality Payment Program Updates
HFMA presents Part III of three detailed summaries of the final rule relating to the Medicare physician fee schedule for CY 2023 and other revisions to Medicare Part B policies.
International member spotlight: Aleetta Baby uses certification to enrich her career and look to the future
Aleetta Baby’s enthusiasm for her work is evident in her dedication to learning new skills. “I enjoy working in revenue cycle management because each day presents a new learning opportunity, task or challenge.” Baby, revenue cycle management financial analyst at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi, has completed her Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) certification…
Survey: Understanding and mitigating risk in compensating physicians
Important learnings from a February 2020 HFMA-conducted survey about physician compensation, where healthcare organization leaders offer insights on the complexities of the process.