The 11th Circuit’s long-awaited AseraCare opinion requires more than mere disagreement regarding clinical judgment to prove falsity under the False Claims Act. The 11th Circuit rejected the government’s theory of falsity in its long-running False Claims Act (FCA) case against long-term care provider AseraCare Inc. The 11th Circuit affirmed the lower court’s ruling that mere clinical disagreement was… Read More »
The chapter would like to congratulate Alex Yerukhimov on completing the CHFP certification process. We recently checked in with Alex to hear about his certification experience. HFMA: Tell us a little bit about your background – did you come to health care finance from the health care side or the finance side? What has your career trajectory been?… Read More »
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? It’s not just a question for game show hosts anymore— the IRS wants to know too. As of January 1, 2018, a new provision in the Internal Revenue Code subjects non-profits, including hospitals, to a 21% excise tax on remuneration exceeding $1 million and excess parachute payments. Here’s what you need to… Read More »
The chapter would like to congratulate Beverly Paige on completing the CHFP certification process. We recently checked in with Beverly to hear about her certification experience. HFMA: Tell us a little bit about your background – did you come to health care finance from the health care side or the finance side? What has your career trajectory been?… Read More »
This month we are filling you in on more details about the Yerger Awards that the Chapter won this year. Chapters can apply for the Yerger Award for work that they have done during the year that helps to bring exceptional educational and social experiences to its members. Last week’s blog detailed the Yerger Award we won for… Read More »
Below are a few jobs listed on the HFMA MA-RI website as of May 22, 2019. For a full listing, visit the Chapter Job Board. Chief Financial Officer Lowell Community Health Center, Lowell, MA Click here for more information. Vice President, Finance Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MA Click here to view details and apply. Manager… Read More »
Every year, the HFMA Massachusetts Rhode Island Chapter gathers to celebrate its volunteers and bestow awards. The Hernan Award is named after the chapter’s first president, Frances M. Hernan, and is presented by the Board of Directors to a chapter member who has excelled in his or her work for the chapter and/or has made outstanding contributions to… Read More »
* * * * * This post sponsored by PwC. * * * * * The nation’s academic medical centers (AMCs) are the nexus of research, education and clinical care in the $3.6 trillion US health industry, serving millions of people every year during some of the most physically and mentally challenging times of their lives. And yet… Read More »
On Thursday, May 9, 2019, the HFMA Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter and friends convened at the Downtown Harvard Club for the Annual Awards Social and Wine Dinner. Guests enjoyed conversation and views from the 38th floor during a cocktail hour. … Read More »
Last Friday’s 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference was a huge success. The word cloud created by attendees at the end of the day best summarizes the impact of the event.
