Patient Accounting

PATIENT ACCOUNTING

PURPOSE

The Patient Accounts Coordinating Committee is responsible for appraising the Chapter membership of current events in the area of patient accounts management through communications with appropriate Chapter and National committees. The Committee provides coordination of patient accounts programs/projects with regional patient accounts groups. Committee members also represent HFMA in state and local programs/projects, such as Medical Assistance Prospective Payment System, Medical Assistance Demonstration Project, etc.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

1. Evaluate the need of patient account managers in the Chapter (statewide) and refer them to the appropriate Chapter committees, including Program, Institute and Regulatory Agencies Committees, and to cooperate and coordinate with these committees whenever necessary.
2. Develop strategies to improve billing and collection performance as it relates to the efficiency of operations and third-party payers.
3. Continue to work with third parties to develop and support verification, billing and reimbursement systems/procedures.
4. Work closely with MHHP by providing feedback as requested through surveys, phone calls, etc.
5. Develop at least one Chapter newsletter article for the Vikingland Viewpoint.
6. Act as Chapter Liaison with the MAMA group, HECAPP, HCPCS and other similar regional and state groups.
7. Individually, or through regional groups, establish at least five new programs/projects during the year.
8. Prepare and submit to the Chapter Secretary by March 31, an Annual Highlights Report.