FastFinance: Cost implications of new HOPD reporting rules; Election year opportunity on affordability

Rich Daly
Published February 16, 2026 4:52 pm

HFMA’s FastFinance newsletter is now a podcast. Host Rich Daly discusses the most current and relevant healthcare news, delivered in an easily digestible format.

Health systems face multiple potential financial hits from new off-campus HOPD reporting requirements.

Also, this week’s Weird Number: 3%-5%. That the amount of net revenue lost annually by electronic health records and billing systems.

One More Thing: Healthcare cost concerns could be a big factor in this year’s mid-term election. A survey indicates it could give an opportunity to hospitals.

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Rich Daly

Rich Daly is a senior editor with HFMA, Downers Grove, IL.
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