With Congress unlikely to immediately agree on a bill to fund the government beyond Sept. 30, consequences include a reduction in Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments and the expiration of Medicare waivers that authorize expanded coverage of telehealth and in-home acute care services. Those cutbacks would be temporary, in all likelihood, lasting for however… The post Government shutdown watch: Various hospital funding sources to be curtailed appeared first on HFMA.| HFMA
Selected from hundreds of fellow nominees, Alyson Belz, FHFMA, MBA, has been named to Crain’s New York Business 40 under 40, which highlights dynamic young professionals across industries who demonstrate meaningful leadership in their communities. The honor caps Belz’s more than a decade of leadership experience focused on improving outcomes and reducing inefficiencies. She currently… The post People: Alyson Belz recognized as a member of 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 appeared first on HFMA.| HFMA
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, clearly will have profound effects on the nation’s healthcare system. But how much the legislation will affect Medicare remains to be seen. Its proponents can legitimately assert that, consistent with the President’s stated… The post Uncertainties around payment rules cloud Medicare’s future appeared first on HFMA.| HFMA
If Claire Agnew could help healthcare boards understand one thing about healthcare finance, it’s the complexity finance leaders face in ensuring hospitals and health systems have the resources they need to deliver great care. “It’s brutal and much like dancing backward in high heels,” said Agnew, MBA, CPA, executive vice president and CFO for Valleywise… The post Financial sustainability is biggest pain point for healthcare leaders appeared first on HFMA.| HFMA
Wise leaders know that they may be smart about many things, but they don’t have to be the smartest person in every room. They lead with confidence and humility and aren’t intimidated by colleagues whose expertise surpasses their own. That’s not always easy. Managers often tell me they worry about building credibility with subject matter… The post 10 questions that can help you lead people who are smarter than you appeared first on HFMA.| HFMA
The word accountable in accountable care organization (ACO) means being vigilant in monitoring healthcare’s costs and quality. And lately, many ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) have been vigilant in spades. First, some ACOs tipped CMS off about a $2 billion urinary catheter fraud when that spending hit their bottom lines in… The post Why more prior authorization in traditional Medicare is a no-brainer appeared first on HFMA.| HFMA
The historic healthcare policy changes — and associated Medicaid cuts — in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have left it to the states to figure out how to keep their residents insured and healthy with $1 trillion less in federal funding. With impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA, including a… The post Hospitals brace for looming federal cuts in Medicaid and elsewhere appeared first on HFMA.| HFMA
Hospital advocates have raised concerns about the proposed Medicare payment rule's accelerated clawback of 340B-related payments, which could cost hospitals billions of dollars in cuts and lead to reduced patient services. The post CMS proposal for 340B repayment sparks concerns over hospital funding cuts appeared first on HFMA.| HFMA
Congressional Democrats are pushing for a $1.4 trillion increase in federal spending, with the majority of the funds going towards healthcare, in order to pass a continuing resolution and avoid a federal government shutdown on October 1st. The post Democrats push for $1.4 trillion spending boost, risking federal shutdown appeared first on HFMA.| HFMA
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Uncompensated care costs have risen sharply, but hospital incomes have also increased. Bad debt and charity care are growing faster than revenue.| HFMA
The Medicare drug negotiation law has led to higher out-of-pocket costs for many Medicaid enrollees, according to recent research.| HFMA
This tool empowers healthcare leaders to make smart, intentional choices that align with their mission, support operational and financial performance, and prepare their organization for what’s next.| HFMA
New research shows that patients are paying less out-of-pocket costs for healthcare. Mean repayment rates have decreased, with more patients paying nothing.| HFMA
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is essential for positive patient experiences and efficient financial operations in hospitals. See the process and HFMA resources here.| HFMA
An initiative aimed at addressing the needs of revenue cycle staff has enabled a health system to inspire high levels of engagement.| HFMA
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) equips its members to navigate a complex healthcare landscape. Healthcare finance professionals trust HFMA to provide the guidance and tools to help them lead their organizations, and the industry, forward.| HFMA
A healthcare system without regulations would be catastrophic. But provider organizations are now burdened with managing compliance under increasingly complex requirement.| HFMA
