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CFO
Hospitals Push Back Against Proposed Site-Neutral Payments
This proposal isn't sitting well with the industry.
CFO
New Bill Aims to Increase Physician Pay, Block Medicare Cuts
The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act would, if passed, boost physician pay by 4.7%, replacing Medicare?s planned 2.8%...
CFO
An Inadequate Increase: CMS Finalizes 2.9% Pay Increase for Outpatient Services
For many health systems, the increase feels like just a drop in the bucket.
CFO
Should CFOs Look Into Medical Debt Relief?
Would debt relief be the biggest industry shift to true value-based care?
CFO
Five Hospitals Shut Down in a Rising Tide of Closures
While the operating margins of some hospitals have improved this year, others are facing a different reality.
Revenue Cycle
3 Stories That Show How Patient Portals Simplify Billing, Collections
The less time spent in accounts receivable, the sooner the payment becomes part of a provider?s cash flow.
CFO
CFOs Grapple with Physician Shortages and Hardball Payer Tactics
The HealthLeaders CFO Exchange brought on a fiery discussion on payers and physician shortages. How are CFOs coping?
Payer
Feds Killed Plan To Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling After Industry Opposition
Newly released court depositions show CMS officials repeatedly cited concerns about pressure from the industry.
Revenue Cycle
3 Strategies to Improve Patient Collections
To ensure timely payments, providers must make the process as easy as possible.
Revenue Cycle
How Can Providers Help Patients Pay Their Bills?
Educating patients about financial responsibility has emerged as a key element of the patient financial experience.
Revenue Cycle
Top Five Most Popular Revenue Cycle Stories for 2024
Healthcare has seen a great deal of activity in 2024, and revenue cycle operations are feeling the pressure.
Revenue Cycle
CMS Finalized The IPPS Rule With a 2.9% Rate Increase. Here's Who Could be in Trouble.
Despite the slight bump, rural and underserved facilities may see significant decreases in their reimbursement payments.