Healthcare Financial Management articles from May 2007

Healthcare Financial Management archives from May 2007

Allowing government to negotiate Medicare drug prices would save taxpayers $30b annually: report.(Prescription Drugs)
May 1, 2007

4.5 million enrolled in health savings account plans.(Health Insurance)
May 1, 2007

Of course California would be the highest.(NEWS WATCH)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced on April 2 that it is implementing a contingency plan for covered entities (other than small health plans) that will not meet the May 23, 2007, deadline for compliance with the National Provider Identifier regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.(CMS)
May 1, 2007

A separate CMS transmittal specified that if a provider dies before obtaining an NPI, if claims for that provider are received by a Medicare contractor after May 23, 2007.(CMS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Volunteers--a great value.(NEWS WATCH)
May 1, 2007

On April 2, CMS issued a transmittal containing information pertaining to the competitive bid product categories included in the CY07 DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.(CMS)
May 1, 2007

Where there's smoke, health costs are on fire.(NEWS WATCH)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

States tackle prescription drug policies; more than 500 legislative initiatives filed.(State Watch)
May 1, 2007

CMS has issued a proposed rule (Federal Register, March 23, 2007) that would revise the threshold under the indirect guarantee hold-harmless arrangement test to reflect the provisions of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 by providing that.(FEDERAL REGISTER)(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

CMS has issued a final rule (Federal Register, March 30) setting forth the requirements that transplant centers must meet to participate in the Medicare program.(FEDERAL REGISTER)(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Quality schmality.(NEWS WATCH)
May 1, 2007

Federal funds sent to states for each dollar in state Medicaid spending (states with largest annual percentage change: 2004-07).(NEWS WATCH)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Doc watch.(NEWS WATCH)
May 1, 2007

CMS clarifies guidelines for NPI deadline implementation.(Quick Hits: Top News Stories of the Month)(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)(National Provider Identifier)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Number of uninsured not falling, despite downward revision.(Quick Hits: Top News Stories of the Month)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Washington state expands health insurance for children.(Quick Hits: Top News Stories of the Month)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

All low-income newborns to receive equal access to Medicaid: CMS.(Quick Hits: Top News Stories of the Month)(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Blue cross of California fined $1 million for rescinding policies.(Quick Hits: Top News Stories of the Month)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Many healthcare reform proposals could reduce uninsured: analysis.(Quick Hits: Top News Stories of the Month)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Hospitals performing well on only half of quality and safety measures.(Quick Hits: Top News Stories of the Month)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Take me out to the ball game: Tim Salisbury's collection of baseball memorabilia spans more than five decades.(Member Spotlight)
May 1, 2007

Report: nursing shortage strategies could affect hospital credit positions.(Member Spotlight)
May 1, 2007

Obese treated like horses in Rio.(Strange, but True)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Overheard.(ETCETERA)
May 1, 2007

What's new on our web site.(ETCETERA)
May 1, 2007

True courage in leadership.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007

You can do the thing you think you cannot do.(FROM THE CHAIRMAN)(Healthcare Financial Management Association's Joseph J. Fifer)(Viewpoint essay)
May 1, 2007

Tommy G. Thompson: advocating price transparency.(hfm Q&A)(dialogue with Tommy G. Thompson )(Interview)
May 1, 2007

Decisions, decisions: my younger brother has a difficult time at a buffet. The chicken or the ham? The biscuits or the bread sticks? The cobbler or the cake?(FROM THE EDITOR)(Editorial)
May 1, 2007

New financing the future series released.(HFMA NEWS)
May 1, 2007

What's the latest word on [candidate's name here]-care? Recent polls indicate that the public's worries about the U.S. healthcare system rank with concerns about the Iraq War.(EYE ON WASHINGTON)
May 1, 2007

Independent dispute resolution process no cure for the rate issue.(Department of Managed Health Care)
May 1, 2007

When every penny counts.(MEDICARE/MEDICAID)
May 1, 2007

Financing the Future III, report 1: healthcare payment: what would an ideal system look like? Excerpt.(hfma's financing the future)(Excerpt)
May 1, 2007

Growing the top line: 5 strategies to expand your business: build revenues, cut costs, or surrender. The solution set never changes. Although constant attention is required to manage operations as efficiently as possible, long-term success almost always requires top-line growth.(Cover story)
May 1, 2007

Acquiring physician-owned ambulatory businesses: traversing the minefield: hospitals can gain substantial strategic benefits from purchasing physician-owned ventures, but they should understand the dangers.(FEATURE STORY)
May 1, 2007

Real option logic for healthcare entrepreneurial growth and survival: real option logic places value on innovation and allows CFOs to grow the business systematically.(FEATURE STORY)
May 1, 2007

A critical cause: 10 steps to improve CAH financial performance: critical access hospitals need to learn how to operate as businesses if they want to realize their fullest potential for financial success.(FEATURE STORY)
May 1, 2007

How Medicare changes will affect your cardiovascular service line: FY08 is just around the corner; do you know where your CV service line is?(FEATURE STORY)
May 1, 2007

Cardiac care driving change--and stability: if you think the healthcare landscape is already cluttered with cardiac services, you may be in for a surprise.(FEATURE STORY)
May 1, 2007

Key revenue cycle metrics.(hfm TOOLBOX)(Business performance measurement)
May 1, 2007

The other silos in healthcare organizations: managing four life assets may help you break down your organization's silos and optimize results.(LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT)
May 1, 2007

Are you ready for HIPAA now? The privacy and security of patient medical records is receiving a lot of attention lately from providers, patients, and regulatory agencies.(INSIDE IT)
May 1, 2007

5 steps to patient acquisition and retention: wouldn't it be great if we could just leapfrog to success? Just close our eyes, and when we open them, we're "there"? Truly a fantasy.(NEW REVENUE GROWTH)
May 1, 2007

Outsourcing: the right move for your portfolio? "Should we outsource part or all of our investment management function?" That's a question on the minds of many leaders of not-for-profit healthcare organizations. And given the many nuances to be considered, there is no simple answer.(CAPITAL FINANCE)
May 1, 2007

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2007

Edgar Castillo.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2007

Trish Copeland.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2007

Jamie D. Humphrey.(PEOPLE)(PacificSource Health Plan)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

John M. Kunysz, Jr.(PEOPLE)(Kadent Corporation)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Todd A. LaPorte.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2007

John A. Campopiano.(PEOPLE)(Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Sandra A. Edwards, CHFP, CRCA.(PEOPLE)(Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Michael J. Manfull, CPA.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2007

Thomas J. Morse.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2007

Michael D. Norby, CPA.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2007

James J. Moynihan, FHFMA.(PEOPLE)(fellow of Healthcare Financial Management Association)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Wendy A. Plante.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2007

Bethany Williams.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2007

J. Larry Tyler, FHFMA, CPA.(PEOPLE)(Tyler and Co.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Staci Wetz.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2007

Carlos Rodriguez.(PEOPLE)(Seton Northwest Hospital)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Geoff Tolzmann.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2007

Roger Ziegler, CPA.(PEOPLE)(Children's Hospital National Medical Center (Washington, D.C.))(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Using technology adoption for growth projections.(DATA TRENDS)
May 1, 2007

A question about pricing: my daughter recently had an MRI scan to rule out a medical condition. We were both relieved that the scan was negative. The bill, amazed her.(FROM THE PRESIDENT)
May 1, 2007

Paving the way for medical banking.(hfma roundtable)
May 1, 2007

Provider views--and strategies--for price transparency.(hfma roundtable)
May 1, 2007