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.
Why effective maternity care requires an innovative, value-based strategy
An episode-of-care approach may be the best way to address cost variation in maternal care and promote partnerships across the healthcare continuum.
Continued growth in employer-paid healthcare premiums may spur employers to find alternative solutions
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says large employers have signaled a possible end to their patience for traditional players to provide a traditional solution, and he reviews what solutions they could pursue instead.
4 crucial health system responses to the revenue impact of COVID-19
The nation's hospitals and health systems have a critical need to begin preparing now for the long-term financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long-term effects of missed care get more pronounced as data emerges
Researchers are increasingly concerned that patients are missing both needed care management and early detection of serious illness, which could have long-term cost implications.
How to apply a value equation in setting compensation for specialty providers
An effective value-based compensation system for surgical specialists should not only account for the physician’s service, quality of care and financial performance, but also the extent to which the physician exhibits high standards of citizenship.
340B cuts, inpatient-only elimination lead hospitals’ OPPS concerns
Proposed OPPS cuts for 340B hospitals and outpatient payment changes drew the most concerns from hospitals and advocates.
The defining traits of a successful leader-deputy relationship, and how to make it happen
Leaders should understand the vital importance of choosing the right second-in-command.
The “next normal” and how to get there
Beth Kaplan of Deloitte & Touche discusses how a consistent process of assessment and adjustment can help healthcare organizations get through each phase of the pandemic and beyond. Also, HFMA Community Manager Melanie Binder announces a new Community Callout.