Elective surgery volume near normal in late July, analysis finds
Elective surgeries recovered in July following earlier state bans. However, a growing number of states are re-imposing bans amid a COVID-19 resurgence.
3 objectives for an innovative and practical revenue cycle work-from-home program
To develop a sustainable remote-work policy for revenue cycle staff, healthcareganizations must address concerns about staff morale, team cohesion and protection of cash flow.
Rethinking patient payments and providing a consumer-friendly experience
An innovative healthcare technology company talks about how its technology-fueled billing and payment platform enables a compassionate patient financial experience while efficiently driving revenue into a healthcare organization.
Top long-range challenges for healthcare organizations in the aftermath of COVID-19
Guidehouse's David Burik anticipates much variation in how well organizations weather COVID-19 and reviews types of long-range challenges providers may face in the pandemic's aftermath.
Calling all HFMA members: ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
The song "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the Black national anthem, has a message that continues to have relevance to the nation in this time of struggle, both against the COVID-19 pandemic and against the racial injustice that continues to plague our society.
COVID-19 continues to play havoc with hospital financials
The U.S. hospitals face two significant pressures through the end of 2020: continuing spikes in COVID-19 admissions and, if the economic rebound falters, a rise in the numbers of patients who are uninsured or insurebd ny public insurance.
Beyond COVID-19: A guide to economic recovery for health system CFOs
As healthcare CFOs prepare fro the aftermath iof the COVID-19 pandemic, they should adopt a new mindset for addressing strategies around human capital, revenue recovery, cost reduction and capital investment.
Sepsis poses a cost-containment challenge in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic
Sepsis is among the largest cost drivers for U.S. hospitals, and it contributes to higher costs of care for patients with COVID-19. Hospital finance leaders therefore should understand and focus on managing the cost impact of sepsis treatment on their organizations.
Primary care providers are partnering with employers to form an optimal primary care delivery system
HFMA's Katie Gilfillan says the time may be right for a re-orientation of the healthcare system, where hospitals, physician groups and purchasers of care along with payment models are aligned to support a more patient-centric system.
The coronavirus pandemic: A time when cash becomes priceless
Venson Wallin and Richard Walker of BDO Consulting discuss cash: how to get it, how to keep it, and how to use it wisely.