Healthcare News of Note: Many hospitals report patient volumes returning to 2019 levels in June and July after lag in the early part of the year
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Hospital admissions are returning to 2019 levels, patients expect better provider communication, and most nurses are comfortable recommending the COVID-19 vaccine to patients.
Healthcare News of Note: Brigham and Women’s home hospital program freed up 419 beds during early COVID-19 surge, study shows
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Hospital-at-home can be part of a pandemic playbook, most Americans believe nurses are underpaid, and healthcare is second to technology for DDoS attacks.
March 30-April 3: CMS webinars are among a slew of online-only events in healthcare finance
A complete listing of healthcare finance-related hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of March 30.
From ‘necessary evil’ to absolutely necessary: the evolution of healthcare finance
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on the evolution of healthcare finance as a profession, and the concurrent evolution of HFMA.
Critical access hospitals reap benefits of HFMA Enterprise Membership
HFMA’s Enterprise Membership program offers critical access hospitals vital tools and resources that their leaders and team members need to succeed in today’s ever-changing healthcare landscape.
Getting the full value out of a transaction/acquisition plan
A practical article based on a November webinar by Grant Thornton LLP that discusses the four steps involved in effectively executing a transaction or acquisition and best practices for reducing costs and mitigating risk.
News of Note: U.S. healthcare ranks last in comparison with 10 other high-income countries in a report by The Commonwealth Fund
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Study says U.S. healthcare ranks last, LGBT+ community faces disparities, and 18 groups demand better healthcare.
The Provider Relief Fund portal is now open: Providers can successfully navigate the PRF reporting process with these tips
Best practices can help providers navigate the Provider Relief Fund reporting process and related audit requirements.
Latest data shows positive financial trends for hospitals, but will the good news be fleeting?
June was a promising month in terms of hospital financial performance, but the delta variant of the coronavirus threatens to reverse many of the gains.
Study: In price negotiations with hospitals, self-insured employers lack leverage
The vast difference in market power between hospitals and employers leaves the latter group with little recourse in negotiations, according to a new study.