Patient Financial Communications

An enhanced patient experience requires technology with a personal touch

A positive patient experience begins before the patient steps foot in a facility, followed by an efficient and accurate process every step of the way.

HFMA March 3, 2022

Medicaid eligibility: Strategies to provide care access and maximize reimbursement

Is your hospital or healthcare system constantly seeking ways to help patients access care through Medicaid while maximizing their own reimbursement? Look no more as this sponsored survey unveils effective solutions for these challenges.

HFMA February 28, 2022

Federal judge rules for providers in a case about a key component of the new surprise billing regulations

A federal judge found in favor of the Texas Medical Association in a case about the arbitration process that is being implemented as part of the No Surprises Act.

Nick Hut February 25, 2022

Revenue Cycle Insights: February 2022

This month's issue leads off with the news that the federal government is taking a look at provider billing in the COVID era through audits by the Office of Inspector General.

HFMA February 15, 2022

Large analysis of hospital websites finds little compliance with price transparency regulations

Fewer than 15% of hospitals are fully compliant with federal price transparency regulations, according to an analysis.

Nick Hut February 14, 2022

Revenue Cycle Insights: January 2022

January's issue of Revenue Cycle Insights includes a lot on what's happening with the new surprise billing regulations.

Conifer Health Solutions February 1, 2022

No Surprises Act inspires short-term and long-term operational areas of focus

The rush may be over, but the race has just begun. After sprinting to implement the requirements of the No Surprises Act by the Jan. 1, 2022, deadline, providers must now shift attention to refining their processes for what lies ahead. Assuming familiarity with the law’s key requirements, providers and facilities are focused on the…

HFMA January 7, 2022

New surprise billing regulations: Assessing a patient’s network status will be a key challenge

With new surprise billing regulations in place, providers should seek to implement efficient processes for gauging whether a patient is in-network.

Nick Hut January 4, 2022

Studies find glaring issues with federal price transparency requirements

The first year of federal price transparency regulations for hospitals hasn’t had high rates of compliance, nor has it consistently led to actionable information for consumers, according to two new studies.

Nick Hut December 21, 2021

New surprise billing regulations: How providers should be preparing to fulfill the pending requirement about good-faith estimates

Providers have had a mere three months to implement the processes needed to comply with a new requirement to provide uninsured patients with good-faith estimates in advance of services.

Nick Hut December 16, 2021
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