CMS’s latest guidance for healthcare organizations on the new coronavirus
The HFMA editorial team will continuously post the latest announcements from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 exacerbates bankruptcy for at-risk hospitals
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says there will be a greater number of hospital bankruptcies the longer Congress and the administration dither on additional relief to providers and if more providers have to reduce the volume of non-emergent services due to spiking COVID-19 cases.
News briefs October 2020: Trends in hospital volumes and margins, and other forces shaping healthcare finance
Read about the key factors that have shaped healthcare finance policy and practice.
News briefs November 2020: Trends in hospital volumes and margins, and other forces shaping healthcare finance
Read about the key factors that have shaped healthcare finance policy and practice.
6 common ground healthcare issues that may help in overcoming discord
In the nation's current political climate and the prevailing partisan divide, healthcare is home to six issues where there is political common ground that could lead to bipartisan solutions.
Employers again are planning to expand their use of narrow networks, survey finds
Large employers again say they plan a big increase in the use of narrow networks, a scenario made more likely by the pandemic.
Updated reporting requirements for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: What providers need to know
New HHS guidance on reporting obligations for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund recipients could prove troublesome for providers that are caught off guard by the changes.
Status check on Haven’s ambitious healthcare venture
The healthcare collaboration by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase, announced in January 2018, has encountered challenges in the past two years that have caused it to fall short of initial expectations.
‘Video Killed the Radio Star’: How will it impact the industry?
COVID-19 has accelerated the use of video in healthcare, but virtual interactions are not likely to completely replace in-person interactions. Nonetheless, the world of healthcare may never be the same as it was before the pandemic.
U.S. stands at the forefront of efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine
Given the importance of finding a vaccine to stem the spread of COVID-19, more than 40 governments, including the U.S. federal government in a prominent role, are subsidizing the development efforts with enormous levels of funding.