Welcome New Members!

By | March 3, 2019

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 »

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Check your calendar, we have lots of HFMA events this spring!

By | February 26, 2019

We have a busy spring full of fun and educational HFMA events. Make sure you have these events on your calendar and don’t forget to register before they sell-out! On March 28th, the Healthcare Delivery Trasnformation Committee presents: Transformation or Disruption?: Changing the Focus and Pace of Change in Healthcare Delivery. The conference will take place at the Four… Read More »

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Medicaid ACOs – One Year Later

By | February 19, 2019

With one year of experience with Medicaid ACOs, what have we learned? How have hospitals and payers handled these changes? Come hear from a stellar panel discussing the past year and where to go from here as part of the Healthcare Delivery Transformation conference. The panel on Medicaid ACOs will include: Alastair Bell, MD, MPH Executive Vice President, Strategy, and… Read More »

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Transformation or Disruption? Registration is Open for Our Newest Conference

By | February 13, 2019

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for “Transformation or Disruption: Changing the Focus and Pace of Change in Healthcare Delivery.”  This conference is brought to you by our newly merged Healthcare Delivery Transformation Committee (formerly the EPM/PPM and Managed Care Committees).  The conference will take place on March 28, 2019 at the Four Points by… Read More »

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Drug Pricing and Payment Policy: Key 2018 Developments and Potential 2019 Changes and Challenges

Following a number of drug pricing reforms implemented or proposed in 2018, 2019 likely will bring more action from HHS and Congress to reduce drug prices. Key Points: In 2018, the Administration implemented and proposed several policy changes to reduce drug prices or spending, and Congress passed new legislation prohibiting health plans from preventing pharmacies from informing plan… Read More »

Stuart S. Kurlander, Daniel Meron, Eric C. Greig, Barrett J. Tenbarge

Strengthening Your Leadership Ability

By | February 12, 2019

Leadership in healthcare has changed dramatically in recent decades. Seeing the big picture and having an integrative, strategic vision is more important than ever. In our experience, a high tolerance for ambiguity and change is more important than ever for today’s and tomorrow’s leaders. As you know, the rate of change is accelerating in all areas of the… Read More »

Jeff Zegas and Anita Karcz, MD

Dinner Brings Together Past Chapter Presidents

By | February 6, 2019

I had the pleasure recently to spend time with the HFMA Massachusetts-Rhode Island (MA-RI) chapter’s past presidents. In attendance there were 12 past presidents who represented the chapter and who have served in many capacities going back to 1999 – 20 years of commitment. The MA-RI chapter is led by volunteers and continues its legacy of trying new and innovative ways… Read More »

Rose Rotty

Welcome New Members!

By | February 1, 2019

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 »

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Revenue Cycle Conference – Reimagining for a More Efficient Tomorrow

Gillette Stadium once again played host for this year’s Revenue Cycle Conference. However, this year the conference was treated to an unobstructed view of the field, which really was a sight to see! Even though the New England Patriots were getting ready for the AFC Championship game, Coach Belichick thought the attendees should get their money’s worth when… Read More »

Billy Trujillo and Jonathan Moss