The Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association is excited to launch its new blog, today, June 1, 2018! In the coming months, we will be transitioning from the chapter newsletter, HFMA Advisor, to a blog format for communications with our members. Past issues of the HFMA Advisor will continue to be available on our website. … Read More »
The Importance of Credentialing The process of credentialing refers to both obtaining approval for a provider to practice at a hospital (i.e. privileging) and to be reimbursed for services by a particular payer. Both processes require satisfying many criteria, including proof of identify, education, training, licensing and board certification, as well as verifying malpractice insurance and reviewing any… Read More »
We’re only a few short months away from the annual summer golf tournament. On Monday, August 13, 2018, the MA-RI Chapter of HFMA will be hitting the links at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, MA. The scramble tournament begins with a shotgun start at 7:30AM. After you’ve worked up an appetite on the course, join us for a clambake (non-golfers are… Read More »
It’s time to review your Founders Points! Please review your HFMA National Founders Points for the 2017-18 year between now and Monday, June 11th. 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, 2017 through May 31, 2018 year to Amy Poole at… Read More »
