Entries by Paula Schmidt

Evolution of Price Transparency and How to Stay Ahead of CMS Requirements

1st Talk Compliance features guest Govi Goyal, President, Financial Services, at Panacea Healthcare Solutions, to discuss how the new CMS Price Transparency Rule and No Surprises Act are closely related. By providing Good Faith Estimates for healthcare services, hospitals can comply with both regulations.

Can MRF Data Be Used For Comparative Benchmarking?

In the October 2023 issue of HFM Magazine, Panacea’s Govi Goyal and Fred Stodolak discuss the findings of Panacea’s recent study demonstrating the pitfalls to consider when using machine-readable file data in comparative benchmarking.

Mastering Defensible Pricing in the Era of Price Transparency

In an era where data-driven scrutiny and patient-centered decision-making converge, the importance of defensible pricing in healthcare cannot be overstated. By strategically aligning prices with actual costs and market dynamics, providers can weather the storm of price transparency and emerge as leaders in a landscape defined by trust, competitiveness, and financial sustainability.

Mergers + Acquisitions: Is Your Chargemaster Strategy Sound?

Expansion—through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic partnerships—has become an important tool in a hospital’s strategic wheelhouse. As your footprint expands to encompass the entire continuum of care, how do you ensure your chargemaster strategy is sound and consistent?