New rule aims to sustain Medicare ACOs in wake of COVID-19
A new Medicare rule aims to ease the financial challenges COVID-19 has created for accountable care organizations.
HHS identifies limits on clawbacks of CARES Act overpayments
HHS will limit reclamation of COVID-19 assistance to amounts higher than related expenses and lost revenues.
Hospitals shed 135,000 jobs in April while losing an estimated $51 billion
Hospitals shed 3% of their workforce in April as the coronavirus and related government policies led to an estimated $51 billion revenue loss.
Moody’s projects cash will be stable for rated hospitals through the summer
Federal assistance programs should stabilize hospital cash through the summer, when Medicare repayments will create major financial pressure.
Hospital provisions could end up in the next coronavirus bill passed by Congress
Congress is expected to enact another major coronavirus bill with hospital provisions by early July.
‘A mountain of work’: Lessons from 2 organizations that restarted elective procedures after the COVID-19 moratorium
Leaders with two provider organizations that resumed elective procedures as COVID-19 began to ebb in their markets describe the most important considerations.
The increased uninsured population and changes in coverage for others requires healthcare finance departments to revise their practices
As a result of unemployment, insurance coverage has changed for millions of Americans, making it more important than ever for healthcare providers to offer financial counseling, community outreach and patient education.
How to plan for and profitably operate telehealth services
The COVID-19 pandemic has opened new opportunities for health systems to expand their use of telehealth services. Implemented properly with careful planning, telehealth can be a strong revenue source going forward.
Make your cloud transformation endure: 5 steps for a lasting enterprise cloud strategy
A strategy-focused article about implementing a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, which focuses on the role of planning, teamwork, communication and continuous performance monitoring.
Strong financial leadership is likely key to the success of accountable communities for health
HFMA's Katie Gilfillan says strong financial leadership is required to manage and source the complex funding and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of accountable communities for health.