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Trump Team Takes Aim at State Laws Shielding Consumers' Credit Scores from Medical Debt
Nationwide, about 100 million people have some form of healthcare debt, with millions burdened by $10,000 or more in unpaid...
Revenue Cycle
HL Shorts: A Simple Nudge Unlocks Aged Accounts
Moving to a full implementation of MyChart billing led to more than $1 million in revenue on aged accounts by...
Revenue Cycle
Workers' Wages Siphoned to Pay Medical Bills, Despite Consumer Protections
45 states allow wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills.
Payer
Big Loopholes in Hospital Charity Care Programs Mean Patients Still Get Stuck With the Tab
Even if people qualify for financial help with their hospital bills, the care they receive may not be covered.
Revenue Cycle
As Trump Punts on Medical Debt, Battle Over Patient Protections Moves to States
Recent setbacks in more conservative legislatures underscore the persistent challenges in strengthening patient protections.
CFO
She Had a Broken Arm, No Insurance — And a $97K Bill
Post-surgery, patients have few resources to fight big bills, but a little-known rule in the No Surprises Act could help.
Payer
Even in States That Fought Obamacare, Trump's New Law Poses Health Consequences
Georgia will see as many people lose insurance coverage sold through ACA marketplaces as will California, with more than triple...
CFO
Infographic: 5 Notes for CFOs On Direct Primary Care Models
Could health systems ditch traditional high-deductible health plans for direct primary care models?
CFO
Direct Primary Care: A Predictable Path Forward for CFOs? (Part 2)
As financial pressures grow, CFOs are eyeing Direct Primary Care as a more stable, patient-focused alternative?though not without risks and...
Payer
Perspective: Surprise Medical Bills Were Supposed to Be a Thing of the Past. Surprise — They're Not.
The No Surprises Act has been a phenomenal success in taking on some unfair medical billing practices, but it wasn't...
Revenue Cycle
HL Shorts: Navigating Rising Patient Costs and Growing Collection Hurdles
The patient financial landscape is being reshaped by contradictory forces: rising patient out-of-pocket costs and growing restrictions on providers' ability...
CFO
How to Collaborate With Payers in 2025: Advice from HFMA
CFOs can get ahead with payers by using tech, leveraging data, and planning early.