Interstate Compact Eases Licensure, Improves Quality of Care
Currently, 17 states have adopted compacts to help physician specialists practice across state lines, opening the door for telemedicine opportunities.
States Adopting Interstate Medical Licensure Compacts
Certain states are removing barriers to telemedicine by making it easier for physicians to practice across state lines.
Ask the Experts: EHR Software
Is it acceptable practice to retire fully depreciated EHR software or any percentage given that numerous upgrades have occurred?
HFMA’s P&P Board Comments on GASB’s Proposed Statement on Leases
HFMA has a long-standing recommendation to GASB to avoid differences between private-sector and public-sector standards that cannot be justified by fundamental differences between the two sectors.
Using Audits to Improve Compliance, Cut Future Audit Risk
Several steps can help hospitals and health systems leverage audits and their results to increase compliance and reduce financial risks from future audits.
Two-Midnight Rule Redux
Concerns about the two-midnight rule continue, but experts insist that they can be overcome with better education of utilization review and case management staff.
Supreme Court to Hear Fraud Case
Depending on a Supreme Court decision later this year, false claims plaintiffs and their attorneys may have wider latitude to bring lawsuits.
Ask the Experts: Self-Pay Discount Policies
Our hospital is developing a self-pay discount policy. What are some of the legal ramifications we should be aware of?
Acting on the Signs and Solutions of Financial Distress
Hospitals and health systems will find the solutions to financial distress more palatable if they recognize the warning signs early and act appropriately to address them.
Concerns Raised Over Changes to 340B Program
As healthcare stakeholders await expected 340B Drug Pricing Program changes, Henry Ford Health System shares how it structures its related compliance efforts.