In today’s healthcare environment, patients often face uncertainty not only about their care, but also about the costs that follow, that has been recognized by federal and state policy makers and enforced by CMS. Price transparency is emerging as a powerful tool to reduce that anxiety, empower decision-making, and strengthen trust between patients and providers while providing an opportunity… Read More »
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MA-RI Chapter and the New England Healthcare Internal Auditors (NEHIA) are excited to jointly present this highly anticipated 2.5 day in-person educational conference. The conference attracts compliance, internal audit, and healthcare finance professionals from throughout New England to learn from expert presenters in healthcare compliance, privacy, security, and internal auditing. Meet the… Read More »
The HFMA MA-RI Chapter is honored to introduce this year’s dedicated team of professionals who are committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate compliance and privacy in healthcare. Our Compliance Committee plays a vital role in exploring best practices, regulatory changes, and industry trends to ensure that healthcare organizations remain compliant with key laws and regulations. Each… Read More »
According to a recent industry report, “Behavioral health is the fastest-growing segment in healthcare, outpacing all other specialties in spending growth.” * That growth brings opportunity, but it also brings a level of billing and compliance complexity that surprises even seasoned healthcare revenue cycle leaders. The Opportunity In an often-quoted 2025 report by Precedence Research, the U.S. behavioral… Read More »
Ever feel like you’re drowning in denied claims? You’re not alone. Across the country, healthcare providers are facing an unprecedented wave of rejections that’s straining resources, delaying payments, and pushing teams to their breaking point. The Devastating Numbers The statistics paint a grim picture. The landscape of claims processing has dramatically shifted, with denial rates jumping from 8%… Read More »
Join us for an insightful webinar on Wednesday, April 30th at 12:00 pm EST that delves deep into private equity investments in the healthcare sector, examining their impact on spending, quality, and patient access. Our discussion will span the national landscape and zoom in on developments in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. A key highlight will be the analysis… Read More »
Electronic Health Records: Advancing Care, Challenging Physicians Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have transformed healthcare delivery, simultaneously enhancing patient care quality while presenting significant operational challenges for physicians. This summary examines the dual impact of EHR implementation in modern physician workflow. Positive Impact on Patient Care EHRs significantly enhance healthcare delivery through several key mechanisms. The centralization of patient… Read More »
With the holidays rapidly approaching, there will be plenty of opportunities for individuals and organizations to give back to communities in meaningful ways. One such way is by supporting the Gemma E. Moran United Way / Labor Food Center, which helps to advance its mission to address food insecurity issues and directly impacts the quality of life of… Read More »
Meet the speakers for the HFMA MA-RI Chapter and the New England Healthcare Internal Auditors (NEHIA) 2.5 day in-person educational conference December 4-6, 2024. Click here to register! Mike Witek, CIA, CFE Executive Director Kodiak Solutions Tell us about your internal audit career journey: I started out in external audit for a large international firm.… Read More »
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 »
