Analysis: New HELP draft surprise-bill legislation bases payments on geographic median rate
Recent changes to the HELP draft surprise-bill legislation indicate there is unity in Congress around calculating payments to providers for out-of-network services, but challenges to the geographic-median approach are on the horizon.
Fifer unveils HFMA membership overhaul
A range of changes at HFMA aim to provide more resources for members and better leadership for the industry.
Healthcare Finance Leaders Should Belong to the Heartbeat of Progress
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer shares highlights of HFMA’s new initiative to reinvent the membership experience.
Understanding the unique demands of ambulatory care settings
Successful ambulatory care transitions require a focus on consumer-centric needs and a strong investment strategy, according to a workshop presented at HFMA’s 2019 Annual Conference.
Marcus Whitney says it’s time healthcare leaders embrace disruption
Industry disruption presents opportunities for established healthcare organizations to partner with emerging companies. For that to happen, the entrepreneur says, leaders need to find the right mindset.
Analysis: Effect of expansion of pre-tax accounts for employees to purchase insurance
HFMA's Chad Mulvany shares the possible impact of a proposed rule that allows employers to make pre-tax contributions for employees to purchase individual coverage starting in 2020.
Analysis: No surprise, legislators split on surprise-bill draft legislation
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee was split on how to pay providers in the No Surprises bill draft discussed during a legislative hearing June 12.
Opportunities and strategies for improving pharmacy financial performance
A roundtable of senior healthcare financial and pharmaceutical leaders that covers challenges and strategies for improving pharmacy financial performance.
Analysis: UHC calls out price variation for commodity services
Why health systems and providers need to prepare for potential changes by either Congress or employers, which could be triggered by recently published reports on the price differentials for healthcare procedures and services.
Marcus Whitney on how healthcare finance leaders can turn headwinds into tailwinds
Marcus Whitney says healthcare finance leaders can thrive amid structural challenges by being adaptable and willing to embrace change.