In July of this year, CMS released groundbreaking proposed rule changes that, if implemented, will dramatically change the way physicians document and get paid for their work. In broad terms, CMS is seeking to reduce the administrative burden on physicians by allowing the documentation of face-to-face time spent with the patient and or the medical decision making portion… Read More »
CVS Health announced its intention to purchase Aetna. Cigna Corp. has announced an agreement to buy Express Scripts. Amazon, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Berkshire Hathaway have joined forces on healthcare. Partners HealthCare is in talks with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and recently closed its purchase of Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Lahey Health… Read More »
In advance of our New To Healthcare event this Friday, we’re posting this 7-minute educational video. The Massachusetts-Rhode Island chapter of HFMA teamed up with the Massachusetts Medical Society to create these videos featuring leaders in the local healthcare industry. This is the third of three. Video by Stephen Jenney, CPA, MS, Chief Financial Officer, BWPO
In advance of our New To Healthcare event this Friday, we’re posting this 14-minute educational video. The Massachusetts-Rhode Island chapter of HFMA teamed up with the Massachusetts Medical Society to create these videos featuring leaders in the local healthcare industry. This is the second of three. Video by Jim Heffernan Senior Vice President Finance and Treasurer, Massachusetts General… Read More »
In advance of our New To Healthcare event this Friday, over the coming days, we’ll be posting educational videos on healthcare finance fundamentals. The Massachusetts-Rhode Island chapter of HFMA teamed up with the Massachusetts Medical Society to create these videos featuring leaders in the local healthcare industry. Our first video is an 18-minute tutorial on balance sheets featuring… Read More »
The MA-RI HFMA Chapter honored five long-term volunteers with Lifetime Membership at the annual awards dinner in May. These five volunteers, Robert Ellertsen, FHFMA, Kathleen Maher, Gerry O’Neill, FHFMA, Thomas Pearson, FHFHMA, and Thomas Zubricki, have devoted countless hours to helping our chapter succeed. This is the third in a series of blog posts spotlighting our newest Lifetime… Read More »
Accounting and Regulatory Technical Update: Evolving Strategy in a Dynamic Healthcare Environment On Friday, October 19th, spend the day at the Doubletree by Hilton in Westborough engaging in an interactive learning experience. Network with colleagues, ask your questions to experienced panelists on Cybersecurity and Evolving Healthcare Strategy, and learn the latest on tax reform and accounting and financial… 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 »
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Chapter’s 19 committee chairs below for their continued work to keep the HFMA Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter relevant, thriving, and fun. I encourage you to join our volunteer team. Active participation is a great way to build knowledge and skills while at the same time developing valuable relationships. And… Read More »
The Advisory Board found that 89 percent of patients want to know their medical costs before receiving care. And that percentage is only expected to grow as healthcare becomes more consumer-centric—and as the financial burden continues to shift to patients through mechanisms like high-deductible health plans or self-funded employer plans. While demand for more information increases, many providers… Read More »
