Commercial Payer Contracting Considerations: A Case for Going Beyond the Numbers

By | September 24, 2024

Contracting with payers is a crucial part of hospital operations. Without a contract, the hospital will lose access to patients and when care is provided, payment will be delayed and at an unknown rate. Although negotiating payment rates is one of the principal issues to discuss, there are other aspects of the contract that can have significant impact… Read More »

Ronald Hirsch, M.D

Congratulations on your new CRCR certification, Gabe!

By | September 23, 2024

The chapter would like to congratulate Gabriel Atwa on completing his recent HFMA certification. We recently checked in with Gabe to hear about his certification process. HFMA: Where do you work and what is your role? Gabe: I’m a senior at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. I just finished an operations internship at St. Charles Hospital on Long… Read More »

HFMA

Congratulations on your new CRCR certification, Joanne!

By | September 17, 2024

The chapter would like to congratulate Joanne Becotte on completing her recent HFMA certification. We recently checked in with Joanne to hear about her certification experience. HFMA: Where do you work and what is your role? Joanne: I am a Senior Associate for Authorization at BAYADA Home Health Care. HFMA: When did you first join HFMA? Joanne: I… Read More »

HFMA

Welcome New Members! July and August 2024

By | September 4, 2024

The following members recently joined. We welcome you to the Chapter and encourage you to take advantage of the many professional development, networking and information resources available to you at HFMA. Other HFMA members are a terrific resource for your everyday professional challenges – we encourage all members, current and new, to get involved with HFMA committees and… Read More »

HFMA

Key takeaways from July 25, 2024 Webinar on Compliantly Managing financial Arrangements: Perspectives from Legal, Compliance and Finance Leaders

This year’s webinar highlighted ways that Legal, Compliance and Finance leaders collaborate to ensure that their organizations’ financial arrangements are complying with critically important laws, such as the Stark Law and Anti-kickback Statute, to prevent violations and mitigate potential financial and reputational harm. Our speakers Kate Eshghi, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at UMass Memorial Health, Timothy… Read More »

HFMA MA-RI Compliance Committee

What’s top of mind for revenue cycle leaders?

By | July 12, 2024

One of our chapter Diamond sponsors, Bank of America, recently released a report on what is top of mind for revenue cycle leaders. This great educational piece is available here. Key takeaways of the report include: Keeping on top of the latest thinking and finding the right partner could allow revenue cycle leaders to focus on delivering care… Read More »

HFMA

Why you should get certified

By | July 11, 2024

Are you looking for ways to increase your earning power? Getting certified is a great way to establish and maintain a clear competitive advantage in today’s changing economy.  HFMA’s certification programs allow individuals and organizational leaders to enhance their knowledge and proficiency. A credential from HFMA authenticates your education. This is just one of the many benefits of… Read More »

HFMA

HFMA Founders Merit Award Program

By | July 10, 2024

Congratulations to all of our recent award recipients! Our chapter had a great time celebrating them recently at the UMass Club. Are you curious as to how people win our merit awards? Read on! Information on the HFMA National Founders Merit Award Program The Founders Award program is a personal incentive program designed to encourage, monitor, and recognize… Read More »

HFMA

Happy Independence Day!

By | July 3, 2024

HFMA, Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter wishes you and your family a fun, memorable, and safe 4th of July celebration! Happy Independence Day!

HFMA

Welcome New Members! June 2024

By | July 1, 2024

The following members recently joined. We welcome you to the Chapter and encourage you to take advantage of the many professional development, networking and information resources available to you at HFMA. Other HFMA members are a terrific resource for your everyday professional challenges – we encourage all members, current and new, to get involved with HFMA committees and… Read More »

HFMA