Recommendations for improving utilization review and denial management to reduce LOS
The utilization review and denials management functions play an important role at each transition phase in the acute care process in helping hospitals reduce patients' length of stay in acute care.
Where the future in healthcare already exists
Providers may be able to learn from providers and health plans already implementing many of the innovations that leaders say are needed to lower costs and improve care.
Papaya wins HFMA Virtual Pitch contest
HFMA Annual Conference attendees voted Papaya the winner of the Virtual Pitch contest.
HFMA’s South Texas Chapter wins highest chapter honor
South Texas Chapter of HFMA earns the Robert M. Shelton Award.
HFMA Chair to finance leaders: I dare you to move
HFMA Chair urges attendees “dare to move” to address challenges in healthcare finance.
Policy advisers urge continued Medicare ‘squeeze’ of hospital pay
Medicare can drive hospital productivity improvements and spending controls through more pay cuts, said policy advisers.
ZDoggMD: How to get to healthcare 3.0
Motivational healthcare speaker urges changes to encourage and allow providers to engage emotionally with patients and drive real change.
Understanding the unique demands of ambulatory care settings
Successful ambulatory care transitions require a focus on consumer-centric needs and a strong investment strategy, according to a workshop presented at HFMA’s 2019 Annual Conference.
Cutting through the hype to find practical approaches to interoperability
To promote interoperability, the healthcare industry should seek to optimize existing tools by ensuring consistency of use across the continuum of care.
Integration supports Presbyterian’s ‘Complete Care’ program
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, based in Albuquerque, is a locally owned, not-for-profit health system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multispecialty medical group. We serve one in three New Mexicans through our healthcare services and insurance coverage. For Presbyterian patients with serious, complex medical needs, we offer a high-touch program that combines primary,…