Federal assistance rule changes draw increasing hospital concern
Rural and safety net hospitals are worried they may have to repay large amounts of federal coronavirus assistance under recently revised guidance.
Cigna’s 2021 strategies highlight MA trends and the resulting effects on providers
One MA health plan discusses how it’s changing its Medicare Advantage plans in response to market trends, the pandemic, social determinants of health and Medicare policies.
Congress alters the terms for Medicare loans
Recently passed legislation relaxes terms of the Medicare Advanced and Accelerated Payment Program loans for hospitals and and other providers.
Better together: How TPC’s collaborative platform helped members achieve $30 million in revenue cycle improvement
An initiative that incorporates HFMA’s MAP Keys has significantly reduced vendor management costs, enhanced net revenue and strengthened efficiency and performance among 11 collaborating health systems.
HFMA issues updated patient bill payment guidelines amid pandemic, public pressure
HFMA recently updated its industry guidelines on billing dispute resolution practices in response to the financial challenges of the pandemic and public pressure.
In a ‘setback,’ hospital margins, volumes decreased
Hospitals' financial recovery took a step backward in August, according to a monthly report.
Physician Viewpoint: What we should learn from the coronavirus experience
The COVID-19 crisis has presented healthcare leaders with a broad opportunity for self-reflection that ultimately could lead to positive change accross our nation's healthcare system.
Deductibles rising, underinsurance rates worsening in individual coverage, survey finds
Deductibles and underinsurance are increasing among those with individual-market coverage.
ED, inpatient volumes have stagnated since June, analysis finds
Hospitals’ ED and inpatient volumes have not improved since the June surge in patients following the resumption of most hospital services after COVID-19 service suspensions were lifted.
Amid the pandemic, cost control becomes hospitals’ top benefits-related focus, survey finds
Health systems have prioritized cost control in their personnel offices in response to the pandemic’s revenue impacts, a new survey found.