Monthly E-News
November 5, 2021
NEED to KNOW Healthcare Finance and Revenue Cycle
You can see summaries of the latest news and join industry community discussion at https://community.hfma.org/
 
  • COVID-19 PHE (Public health emergency) was renewed on October 15, 2021 for 90 more days.

  • No Surprises Act interim final rule (IFR) was issued on September 30, 2021.


  • Governor Newsom signed new laws that impact our industry:
  • AB 1020 will impose new limitations on hospital debt collections and raise the income level for hospital charity care eligibility. The bill would require the Department of Health Care Access and Information to review a hospital’s policy for compliance with the law by January 1, 2023,
  • AB 532 will require hospitals to provide their patient charity care and discount policy notices to patients at the time of service if the patient is conscious and able to receive written notice and no later than the discharge process/when the patient leaves the facility.
  • AB 570 will allow adult children to add their dependent parents or stepparents to their health coverage in the individual market just as dependent children can now be added to their parents’ health coverage.
  • SB 510 requires payers to cover COVID-19 testing, immunization, and healthcare services related to testing with no cost-sharing or prior authorization or other use management during and following the pandemic public health emergency.
  • SB 280 removes discriminatory practices in the large group health insurance market by requiring policies to cover medically necessary basic healthcare services such as women’s reproductive services, obesity care, and organ transplants; codifies under state law the federal Affordable Care Act’s ban on discriminatory large group health insurance benefit designs and marketing practices.
  • SB 283 will prohibit a life or disability income insurer from considering an applicant’s occupation in determining whether to require an HIV test as well as from limiting benefits payable for a loss caused by or contributed to by HIV or AIDS. Imp - Jan. 1, 2023
Call To Action
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Our 6th Annual HFMA SDI Women’s Event will take place on April 1, 2022 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. If you are interested in being included on the planning committee, please contact event chair, Debbie Garrett at debbie.garrett@msn.com
Sponsor Spotlight
Xtend Healthcare is nationally recognized as an industry-leading provider of comprehensive revenue cycle solutions to health systems. Sustained revenue cycle improvement is our exclusive focus with experience in all 50 states and more than 30 years of dedicated health revenue cycle experience. We are committed to delivering customized solutions built around the broad revenue cycle needs of our clients. Our solutions include comprehensive Revenue Cycle Outsourcing for both PB and HB, revenue integrity/coding, denial and appeal management, conversion A/R resolution and accelerated A/R recovery. 

For more information, please contact Mindy Scher, Director of Business Development (760) 505-3535 or by email at mscher@xtendhealthcare.net 


SAC specializes in addressing reimbursement issues relating to claim denials and contract disputes with commercial and government payors by offering its clients specialized healthcare recovery programs. SAC built its practice primarily on “word-of-mouth” among clients as well as through referrals from trusted colleagues in the legal profession. SAC is widely recognized as a leader in the practice of healthcare law. Our solid reputation, stellar recovery record and commitment to client service have made SAC the law firm of choice for the healthcare industry.
Progressive Management Systems is an employee owned bilingual receivables solution company serving the Healthcare industry since 1978.
We value you and your customers. While your goals will always be our top priority, we place enormous value on the balance between the financial performance you deserve and your reputation in the community.
PMS…simply doing business better!

To learn more, please contact Juan Vargas - Vice President, Business Development at (800) 258-7482 ext. 6007.
Thank You to Our Chapter Sponsors!
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HFMA Certification
HFMA's CHFP program provides the broad range of business and financial skills essential for succeeding in today's high-value healthcare environment:
  • Business acumen
  • Collaboration
  • Financial strategy
  • Understanding future trends

The CHFP is geared toward financial professionals, clinical and nonclinical leaders, and payers-all those whose jobs require a deep understanding of the new financial realities of healthcare. There is no charge to All-Access HFMA members for the modules required to earn your CHFP.
 
For more information regarding the CHFP please click HERE. If you are interested in other certifications available such as the Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) please click HERE. 
 
You may also contact John Garcia, Certification Chair, at john.garcia@sharp.com.
Membership
Interested in becoming a member, currently a member or have been a member in the past? It may be time to Renew, Reinstate, or Join!
Welcome to our newest members!


We have 532 new UCSD members, thanks to their Enterprise membership!
Know someone else who should know about HFMA?

Referring your colleagues to HFMA is as simple as sending an email that's already drafted for you. 
When you use our online referral form, we'll send a message on your behalf outlining the benefits of HFMA membership that are most relevant to them.




Interested in HFMA Enterprise Solutions membership?

Healthcare related corporations can benefit significantly by establishing an Enterprise Solutions Membership agreement with HFMA.

For more information click Here
or contact National HFMA Membership office at 1.800.252.4362.
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2021-2022 San Diego-Imperial Chapter Board Members
Officers
President: Basak Kaya (Basak.Kaya@vituity.com)
President Elect: Perla Pace (perla.pace@sharp.com)
Vice President: Doug Barry (Douglas.Barry@palomarhealth.org)
Secretary: Kellie Hooper (khooper@revecore.com)
Treasurer: Fahd Benjalil (Fahd.Benjalil@sharp.com)

Directors
Programs Chairs: Violeta Aguirre (aguirre.violeta@scrippshealth.org)
Certification Chair: John Garcia (john.garcia@sharp.com)
Membership: Alece Hon (a1hon@health.ucsd.edu)
Communications Co-Chair: Dan Bannister (dan.bannister@sharp.com)
Communications Co-Chair: Paromita Laskar (paroms121@yahoo.com)
Sponsorship Co-Chair: Beata Piehl (beatapmha@gmail.com)
Sponsorship Co-Chair: Adam Taylor (Adam.Taylor@palomarhealth.org)
Social Events Chair: Tonya Richardson (trichardson@cbbinc.com)
Social Media: Christina Bolanos (Christina.bolanos@sharp.com)
Awards/Founders Points: Julie Haluska (julie.haluska@teleperformance.com)
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