Trump orders new rural payment model, permanent expansion of telehealth
President Trump ordered HHS to develop a new payment model for rural healthcare providers and to use its regulatory authority to make telehealth expansion permanent.
What to expect from President Trump’s recent executive orders on drug prices
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says the Most Favored Nation pricing executive order faces long odds of becoming an enforced policy because it faces significant opposition from three of the most influential lobbies in Washington, D.C.
Hospitals decry appeals court decision upholding 340B cuts
An appeals court upheld $1.6 billion in annual Medicare payment cuts to 340B hospitals.
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.
Senate’s COVID-19 bill disappoints hospitals
Hospitals were frustrated proposed hospital funding levels and tweaks to Medicare advance payments as proposed in Senate Republicans’ new COVID-19-relief bills.
Trump administration extends public health emergency to October
The federal public health emergency stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic was extended by 90 days to late October.
After big payouts, Medicare may throttle back bundled payment program
Most BPCI-A participants could see bonuses dry up if proposed changes in the program are implemented.
Hospitals worry latest Medicare transparency effort will increase costs
Hospitals have told CMS a proposed expansion of coming transparency requirements would increase their costs and costs of care overall.
Walmart’s launch of a Medicare Advantage plan will likely impact provider service volumes
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says if Walmart applies its experience reducing healthcare costs for its associates to its new MA products, it will reduce utilization for healthcare services.
Accounting for CARES Act Program: Loans, Advance Payments and Other Types of COVID-19 Relief
This HFMA resource provides accounting and financial reporting guidance related to COVID-19 relief under the CARES Program