HFMA’s Voices in Healthcare Finance

Dr. Vishnukamal Golla discusses the challenges facing primary care physicians and their patients. News team Nick Hut and Shawn Stack provide an update on the Change Healthcare cyberattack and other current events.Mentioned in this episode:Multiple GA hospitals accused of not complying with Price Transparency Rule

The February cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group, continues to cause concern and frustration for providers. In this episode, HFMA Senior Editor Nick Hut and Policy Director Shawn Stack discuss the latest developments, and Joshua Corman, founder of cybersecurity organization I Am the Cavalry, shares insights on what should come next in healthcare.

GLP-1 agonists, medications originally formulated to treat diabetes, have gained traction as prescription drugs for weight loss. On this episode, medical researcher and patient advocate Ragen Chastain discusses what healthcare providers should be sharing with their patients about the risks and efficacy of Wegovy and Zepbound.

Chad Mulvany, vice president of federal policy for the California Hospital Association and former HFMA policy director, discusses Bloomberg Philanthropies $250 million investment in the future healthcare workforce, as well as what will actually move the needle on price transparency.Discussed in this episode:‘Healthcare High’ coming to WoodsideNorthwell, NYC Public Schools announce Northwell School of Health SciencesThe fight for transparency health care prices in America

This week, we're sharing an episode of our other podcast, Healthcare Blame Game. Patient Rights Advocate (PRA) has engaged hip hop artists like Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes and Method Man in its “Power to the Patients” campaign, claiming that regulations around price transparency are not being enforced, allowing hospitals to hide their prices and “charge whatever they want.” On this episode, HFMA Policy Director Shawn Stack and Ruth Lande, vice president of hospital relations at RIP Medical Debt, discuss PRA’s misinterpretation of price transparency regulations and hospital pricing.Mentioned in this episode:Power to the Patients: Fat Joe Public Service AnnouncementPatientRightsAdvocate.org misinterprets CMS rules in low estimate of hospital price transparency compliancePatient Rights Advocate continues to misinterpret price transparency data with latest reportHealthcare Blame Game: Why CFOs should build media relationshipsDo you have feedback on an episode or an idea for the Blame Game team? Email us here.

Dr. Sadie Elisseou, a practicing VA physician and instructor at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine, talks about trauma-informed healthcare in and out of the exam room.Mentioned in this episode:Medicare Program: Appeal Rights for Certain Changes in Patient Status

The podcast discusses the importance of addressing fall risks at home for aging patients. It explores the fear and reluctance surrounding age-related decline and independence. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of having conversations about aging in place, identifying indicators and implementing targeted interventions to keep individuals in their own homes.

The podcast discusses the top issues for healthcare in 2024, including transparent pricing in the pharmaceutical industry and the usage of AI in healthcare. It also explores the timeline and priorities of Congress and the impact of the election on health policy. The chapter further discusses various healthcare initiatives and policies for 2024, as well as advancements and transitions in healthcare, such as AI and CRISPR gene editing.

Amy Levine discusses the benefits of a volunteer doula program in healthcare settings, including alleviating pressure on clinical staff and building a hospital's reputation as a caring place. The podcast also discusses potential developments and challenges with the No Surprises Act in 2024, technical infrastructure for providers and pending implementation of QR codes for health insurance, and the role of doula volunteers in palliative care.

HFMA Senior Editor Nick Hut and HFMA Policy Director Shawn Stack discuss the most pressing end-of-year issues for 2023.