As hospitals and health systems juggle ACA compliance and implement payment models to transition from fee-for-service medicine, many are looking to strengthen their financial management teams.  By Alia Paavola - 9/6/18

An Arizona man was billed thousands of dollars for gallbladder surgery he never had because his name and birthdate matched another patient's, according to a KTVK/KPHO-TV report.  By Kelly Gooch - 9/6/18

Hospitals should use new technology to evaluate insurance claims on a micro level and improve collections, according to Peter Angerhofer, principal at Colburn Hill Group.  By Kelly Gooch - 9/6/18

The following article comes from Tony Colarossi, partner at Plante Moran’s acute healthcare consulting services:  The profitability of U.S. hospitals is at its lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis, increasing the urgency for health systems to undertake significant efforts to tackle their high fixed costs.  By Tony Colarossi, partner at Plante Moran - 9/6/18

Prescription drug companies shoulder the most blame for rising healthcare costs, according to a recent  Kaiser Family Foundation poll.  By Kelly Gooch - 9/6/18

Cash-strapped Pauls Valley (Okla.) General Hospital recently received a financial lifeline, according to News 4.  By Ayla Ellison - 9/6/18

El Segundo, Calif.-based Verity Health System, the nonprofit operator of six hospitals, filed for bankruptcy protection Aug. 31. The bankruptcy proceedings are being challenged by SEIU-UHW, a union representing 2,000 workers at Verity Health hospitals.  By Ayla Ellison - 9/6/18

Here are five articles recently published by Becker's Hospital Review that offer insight on bundled payment models, the skills CFOs need today and more.  By Ayla Ellison - 9/6/18

Providence, R.I.-based Lifespan saw its net income dip in the three months ended June 30 when compared to the same period a year prior.  By Morgan Haefner - 9/5/18

The American Medical Association has released the 2019 Current Procedural Terminology code set.  By Kelly Gooch - 9/5/18

Increasing education about the complex healthcare billing process may not only benefit patients but providers as well.  By Kelly Gooch - 9/5/18

Moody's Investors Service revised Baton Rouge, La.-based Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System's outlook to stable from negative. Concurrently the credit rating agency affirmed the health system's "A2" rating.  By Alia Paavola - 9/5/18

Moody's Investors Service downgraded Oklahoma City-based Integris Health one notch, to 'A1' from "Aa3." The action affects $226 million of outstanding debt.  By Alia Paavola - 9/5/18

Here are five articles recently published by Becker's Hospital Review, covering recent revenue cycle management hires, insights into addressing patient liability and more.  By Kelly Gooch - 9/5/18

The top pain points for consumers as they navigate the healthcare system are finance-related, according to an Experian Health study.  By Kelly Gooch - 9/5/18

Americans are more worried about being able to afford unexpected medical bills than about being able to afford other healthcare costs, according to the latest Kaiser Family Foundation poll.  By Kelly Gooch - 9/5/18

The role of the hospital and health system CFO is evolving amid industry changes such as the shift to value-based care.  By Kelly Gooch - 9/5/18

Ellwood City (Pa.) Hospital is facing financial challenges and has laid off 25 percent of its employees, according to the Ellwood City Ledger.  By Ayla Ellison - 9/5/18

Access Healthcare in Dallas has acquired Noida, India-based Pacific BPO.  By Kelly Gooch - 9/4/18

Hospitals in the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model reduced average Medicare payments for episodes of care by 3.3 percent or more while maintaining quality during the first performance year, according to an analysis conducted by the Lewin Group, a Falls Church, Va.-based healthcare consulting firm and subsidiary of Optum.   By Emily Rappleye - 9/4/18