Healthcare Finance and Business Strategy

Articles focused on financial planning, business strategy, growth initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational performance in healthcare.

CARES Act accounting implications will vary by healthcare type

The accounting rules for providers receiving funding through the CARES Act will vary widely by provider type.

By Rich Daly June 24, 2020

Virginia Mason Institute transformation expert says healthcare systems can reduce waste and improve their margins

Virginia Mason Institute’s Rhonda Stewart shares how healthcare systems can reduce costs and improve patient and worker metrics by eliminating waste.

By Deborah Filipek June 24, 2020

How to chart a course to success in the evolving post-COVID-19 healthcare landscape

A healthcare industry thought leader offered healthcare executives attending HFMA’s Digital Annual Conference guidance on how to develop a consumer-focused strategy that ensures their organizations will thrive in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.

By Eric C. Reese, PhD June 24, 2020

HHS’s Cares Act Provider Relief Act FAQ updates provide additional guidance for healthcare providers

HFMA's Chad Mulvany reviews four updates from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, including quarterly reporting requirements, that could be of interest to HFMA members.

By Chad Mulvany, FHFMA June 23, 2020

Joe Fifer on the state of healthcare

Rich Daly interviews HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer about where he sees the industry going in 2020 and beyond. Also, Change Healthcare's Jason Williams discusses the opportunities of artificial intelligence technology, and Brad Dennison, HFMA's director of content strategy, talks about the redesign of hfm magazine. Get more of Joe's interview in the January issue of hfm.

By Erika Grotto June 23, 2020

Answering the Consumer Call for Convenience

Emmet Conlon of TD Bank discusses strategies for providing convenient care. Also, Jason Williams of sponsor Change Healthcare talks about the challenges of AI in the revenue cycle, Rich and Chad discuss the coronavirus threat, and we provide five fast facts about ICD-11.

By Erika Grotto June 23, 2020

Bundled payment participants face choices on 2020 performance measurement, continued participation

CMS further detailed how hospitals should evaluate their 2020 options and whether to continue in the BPCI-A model.

By Rich Daly June 22, 2020

McKinsey & Company shares how to thrive during the next recession

Aneesh Krishna of McKinsey & Company discusses how successful healthcare organizations behave before, during and after an economic downturn. Also, Rich Daly and Chad Mulvany talk about surprise bills, and we list five things healthcare finance leaders should know about AI.

By Erika Grotto June 22, 2020

CMS aims to spur value-based payment arrangements between drugmakers and insurers, including Medicaid

CMS says rule changes would allow more outcomes-based payment arrangements for Medicaid programs and commercial health plans.

By Rich Daly June 19, 2020

Long-term fiscal impact of the of COVID-19 pandemic on the overall federal debt and Medicare Part A Trust Fund shortfall cannot be overlooked

Recommendations from healthcare economists for savings to preserve Part A Trust Fund focus more on taxes and less on providers.

By Chad Mulvany, FHFMA June 19, 2020
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