Pandemic brought increases in the number of patients leaving the ED without being seen
Deferred care appeared to become more widespread in the emergency department amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study.
Revenue Cycle Operations Research Summary Report
HFMA, with sponsorship by Currance, surveyed 110 healthcare CFOs and revenue cycle, finance and accounting executives to understand how satisfied healthcare providers are with their current revenue cycle operations, and what they find most valuable.
No Surprises Act regulations remain a moving target for compliance
Amid all the rules stemming from the No Surprises Act, a looming mandate for providers to send cost estimates to health plans looks like the biggest stress inducer.
Healthcare News of Note: The Walmart Healthcare Research Institute could bring more diversity to medical research
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: Walmart launches a new healthcare research institute, people with more chronic disease are more likely to suffer adverse financial outcomes, and one-third of Black Californians say they have experienced racism by a healthcare provider.
Revenue cycle staff shortages push leaders to adapt quickly
The pandemic-driven workforce shortage is leading to significant changes in revenue cycle management operations at many hospitals and health systems.
Healthcare News of Note: Even many people with ‘good’ health insurance incur medical debt
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles: 20% of U.S. households have medical debt, regulatory issues are delaying completion of a proposed not-for-profit health system mega-merger, and racial and ethnic disparities are seen in drug overdose deaths.
International member spotlight: Raghu Bemmanakodan shares his passion for his revenue cycle work and leadership role
Raghu Bemmanakodan, billing recovery manager, says the biggest impact of revenue cycle management education on the day-to-day operations at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, is a new understanding of the workflow between various health system departments.
HFMA seeks volunteers for national opportunities
Participation in HFMA volunteer leadership roles offers the opportunity to enhance the benefits, products and services provided to HFMA members and healthcare financial professionals across the country.
How to protect your revenue cycle on the road to price transparency compliance
While the CMS hospital price transparency rule has been in place for more than a year now, the vast majority of hospitals are still noncompliant.
The CommerceHealthcare® AP Card converts paper-based supplier payments to virtual card payments
Find out how one bank helps healthcare organizations innovate to meet urgent mandates to improve the patient financial experience and enhance market position in the face of rising consumerism and heightened competition.