NLRB Expands ‘Joint-Employer’ Concept
Expansion of the joint-employer concept could have implications for hospitals and other providers who use staffing agencies.
HFMA Comments on GASB’s Proposed Blending Requirements for Component Units
HFMA’s P&P Board encouraged the GASB to allow the optional single or multiple-column approach in Statement 61 for blending component units applied to all component units of business-type activities.
HIPAA Breaches: Eight Lessons Learned
A healthcare attorney shares eight critical lessons from dealing with HIPAA breach issues.
Avoiding and Managing CMS Audits
A revenue cycle director and a healthcare attorney share tips for avoiding CMS audits and managing claim denial appeals.
Ask the Expert: Paying Patient Premiums
Do anti-kickback laws preclude providers from paying premiums for uninsured patients, specifically for the health insurance marketplace plans?
HFMA Comments on the FASB’s Proposal on NFP Financial Statement Presentation
HFMA comments on the FASB’s proposed Accounting Standards Update Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958) & Health Care Entities (Topic 954): Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities.
HFMA P&P Board Summary of Not for Profit Reporting Model Changes
HFMA’s Principles & Practices (P&P) Board developed this downloadable resource titled “Not for Profit (NFP) Reporting Model Changes Summary.”
New NLRB Election Rule May Increase Union Activity
A new NLRB regulation shortens the time for union election campaigns and puts employers at a disadvantage, including hospitals. Early preparation is advised, says a labor relations lawyer.
Changes to Two-Midnight Rule Raise Concerns
Medicare’s proposed changes to the two-midnight rule for hospital short stays creates ambiguities and challenges for hospital staff.
Separation of Compliance and Legal Functions Key to Effective Hospital Compliance Program
New guidance strongly suggests that hospital compliance officer should not be subordinate to legal counsel.