Category Archives: Industry Topics

Key takeaways from July 21st Webinar on the overview of the No Surprises Act from the Provider Perspective

By | August 25, 2022
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The topic of the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) and Massachusetts Patient First Act implementation resonated with HFMA members and the local healthcare community. Over 250 professionals joined for the webinar as our expert panelists, Angela Confoey and David Tolley participated in a moderated panel by Dhara Satija in a discussion providing an overview of the new requirements… Read More »

Ditch the Diet – Nutrition to Fuel Your Life with Heather Zeman

By | July 14, 2022
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Are you tired of Diets that don’t work?  At our recent HFMA Women’s Conference we heard from Heather Zeman, MS RDN LDN, a Registered Dietician Nutrition from Back Bay Health.  Heather’s presentation focused on No Diet Nutrition and Practical Tips to Fuel Your Life. She emphasized that a healthy, nourished life involves more than just eating the “right”… Read More »

Sarah Wilcox on Finding Your True Self & the Joy of Fearless Living!

By | July 7, 2022
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The MA-RI HFMA Women’s Leadership Conference, held on June 17, was an amazing day of presentations and discussions focused on being “Better Than Ever: Inspiration to Be You”.  One of our speakers was Sarah Wilcox, a coach and mentor who works with women on how to live their lives according to what they truly value.  The pandemic has… Read More »

Call for Exhibitors and Sponsors – Deadline April 1

By | March 29, 2022
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We are calling for exhibitors and sponsors for the “Bolder, Brighter, Better!: Joint Revenue Cycle & Healthcare Delivery Transformation Conference” on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in-person at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, MA. We encourage you to sign-up today to secure your spot and take advantage of this excellent opportunity. Please note that we also offer several sponsorship opportunities… Read More »

Meet New 2022 HFMA MA-RI Chapter Compliance Committee Members

By | March 17, 2022
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The Compliance Committee focuses on all aspects of corporate compliance & privacy activities required of healthcare organizations. The Committee is charged with exploring compliance program best practices and coordinating regional, annual joint compliance and internal audit conference in December 2022 with the New England Healthcare Internal Auditors (NEHIA). The Committee is also responsible for organizing promotional content for… Read More »

Call for Conference Exhibitors & Sponsors

By | March 4, 2022
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Dear Exhibitors and Sponsors: The Healthcare Financial Management Association of Massachusetts-Rhode Island (HFMA MA-RI) invites you to join us on Thursday, May 5, 2022 for “Bolder, Brighter, Better!: Joint Revenue Cycle & Healthcare Delivery Transformation Conference” at the Gillette Stadium, Putnam Club, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This year the RCC is joining forces with the Healthcare Delivery Transformation Committee… Read More »

2019 Supplemental Security Income Ratios Published

By | January 19, 2022
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest Supplemental Security Income (SSI) percentages for fiscal year (FY) 2019. Find important information about the publication of percentages below. Key Information Applicable Health Care Entities CMS published SSI data for the following health care entities: Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) hospitals Inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) Long-term care… Read More »

Highlights from 2021 presentation: One goal, two teams: How to align to help manage risk and perform audits

By | January 4, 2022
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During the 2021 joint annual Compliance and Internal Audit Conference organized by the HFMA MA-RI Chapter and the New England Healthcare Internal Auditors (NEHIA) organization, participants had the chance to hear from our three speakers about the Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.’s Three Lines Model offers and its applicability to the healthcare industry, as well as leading practices… Read More »