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
Biden-Sanders panel pushes public option, targets hospital M&A
A compromise healthcare plan between presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and the party’s progressive wing would create a public option and promote other major changes.
Implement these 6 safeguards against fraud accusations in telehealth
Healthcare providers should take care to comply with payer policies around telehealth.
Fitch issues warning about looming start of hospital repayments to Medicare
Hospitals could struggle to repay Medicare loans, which will come due soon, amid re-impositions of elective surgery bans.
110,000 Medicare beneficiaries were hospitalized for COVID-19 by mid-May
By mid-May, hospitals had treated 110,000 Medicare beneficiaries for COVID-19.
Possible compromise in hospital price disclosure fight
While the Trump administration prevailed in the first round of the lawsuit challenging its price transparency policy, the American Hospital Association has indicated it will appeal the ruling.
HHS’s Cares Act Provider Relief Act FAQ updates provide additional guidance for healthcare providers
HFMA's Chad Mulvany reviews four updates from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, including quarterly reporting requirements, that could be of interest to HFMA members.