The Hospital Finance Podcast

The Hospital Finance Podcast


Recap from American Health Lawyers Association Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues

April 03, 2019

In this episode, we are joined by a trio of experts in healthcare to discuss their takeaways and the highlights from the recent American Health Lawyers Association Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues. Highlights of this episode include: Special guests: Bob Mahoney - Senior Consultant, BESLER, Mark Polston - Partner, King & Spalding, and Kristin DeGroat - Compliance and General Counsel, BESLER. BESLER's Bob Mahoney shares his insights on the presentation made by Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar which talked about current issues such as Medicaid and prescription drug prices. Presenter Mark Polston shared his thoughts on current uncompensated care issues like charity care, financial assistance, and bad debt. Mark shares what he thinks hospitals should consider knowing that uncompensated care is a fluid concept. BESLER's Kristin DeGroat shares her perspectives on social media as it pertains to healthcare lawyers and healthcare professionals. And more...