***** This post is sponsored by Alekman DiTusa. ***** On May 5, 2021, the Massachusetts Appeals Court issued its long-awaited decision in the case of Metropolitan Property & Insurance Company v. Emerson Hospital. Unfortunately, the Appeals Court ruled in favor of Metropolitan and found that Preferred Provider Agreements did not run afoul of G.L. c. 90 §34M, the… Read More »
In late 2014, a Provider Reimbursement Review Board’s (PRRB) decision highlighted numerous issues supporting the need for hospitals to perform retrospective reviews of initial Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) calculations. The case of Barberton Citizens Hospital v CGS Administrators, LLC/Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (Barberton) led to a series of changes—including both PRRB actions and Centers for… Read More »
If there is one thing that revenue cycle management hates to see, it is a growing upward trend in A/R. A buildup can overwhelm even the most experienced of staff and lead to feelings of exasperation and frustration with no clear solution in sight. When hospitals start to see a trend of their A/R increasing, there are a… Read More »
Dear HFMA Member, With the new Chapter year starting on June 1, 2021, it is once again time to consider your volunteer options for the upcoming year. Click Here for a description of each of the various Committees as well as a Committee Volunteer form. During the pandemic, we all had to adapt the way our organizations operated… Read More »
HFMA is pleased to bring you a recurring feature on the blog, the Board and Committee Member Spotlight. Below is an interview with one of our board members, Evan Dressel, discussing his history and future with HFMA. Keep an eye out for more interviews coming regularly. What leadership skill has been most useful? [ed] I’ve spent a lot… Read More »
HFMA is pleased to bring you a recurring feature on the blog, the Board and Committee Member Spotlight. Below is an interview with one of our board members, Julie Hall, discussing her history and future with HFMA. Keep an eye out for more interviews coming regularly. Tell us how you came to a career in healthcare and the… Read More »
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 »
It is with great pleasure that the HFMA MA-RI Chapter announces the 2021/22 Board of Directors. The newly elected Board members, along with those completing a previously elected term, will begin their service on June 1. The Executive Committee includes: President Annamarie Monks, CHFP President Elect Karen Kinsella, Senior Relationship Manager, H&I Northeast, Bank of America Secretary Kimberly… Read More »
It’s time to review your Founders Points! Please review your HFMA National Founders Points for the 2020-21 year between now and Monday, June 14th. Click here to log-in and access your membership profile: http://www.hfma.org. Communicate any changes/additions to your Founders Merit Award points for the year June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021 year to Amy Poole at… Read More »
Do you have a peer who would benefit from joining HFMA? Refer them now – they’ll save $25 and you’ll get a $25 Amazon gift card when they join! The year’s top membership recruiter has a chance to earn the 2021 HFMA Annual Conference Experience Package valued at nearly $3,000. This package includes conference registration, hotel accommodations, and a travel… Read More »
