Price transparency: the next chapter
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses the latest developments in the societal movement toward full price transparency in healthcare.
HHS postpones deadline for hospitals to comply with Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements
With new legislation having modified the rules governing the reporting of Provider Relief Fund payments, HHS has indefinitely postponed the Feb. 15 reporting deadline.
New legislation seeks to take unwelcome surprises out of patient billing
A new law called The No Surprises Act is designed to prevent healthcare consumers from getting stuck with potentially large bills after receiving out-of-network care.
How to develop a winning pricing strategy in the post-COVID-19 consumer market
Providers and health plans should prepare for federally imposed price transparency mandates imposed by developing comprehensive pricing strategies tailored to their specific market positions, financials and operational objectives.
Price transparency as a guiding principle: directionally correct
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer offers a perspective on HFMA’s approach to price transparency vis-à-vis the upcoming CMS regulations on payment rate transparency.
HHS updates COVID-19 payment and reporting requirements
Hospitals will need to meet testing requirements after Sept. 1 to receive future Medicare payment increases for treating COVID-19 patients.
Create more accurate cost reports faster with Easy Work Papers by BESLER
A healthcare technology company talks about how its Easy Work Papers solution improves cost report accuracy and consistency, helping hospitals receive optimal revenue while maintaining compliance.
Implement these 6 safeguards against fraud accusations in telehealth
Healthcare providers should take care to comply with payer policies around telehealth.
Hospitals scramble to meet price transparency requirements after court decision
Hospitals have a lot of costly work to do to meet CMS requirements to publicly post the rates they negotiate with health plans.
Hospital margins positive in May due to temporary federal boost, report finds
Federal assistance temporarily boosted hospital margins in May into positive territory.