Billing & Collections
Get the latest updates on billing and collections from AHA.
The AHA Board of Trustees earlier this year recommended updating the AHA’s patient billing guidance to better align with how care is delivered and financed currently. Today, we are releasing updated, voluntary guidelines that represent the AHA’s expectations of what the hospital and health system…
Non-profit hospitals are experiencing more bad debt (unpaid bills) after an initial decline following Medicaid expansion in 2014.
Recent articles in both national and local media have again put hospital billing and collection practices into the spotlight. The AHA continues to encourage all member hospitals and health systems to review their policies and procedures, and how they are presented to patients and the public. As…
The last thing a patient should worry about in a health crisis is an unanticipated medical bill that unintentionally impacts their out-of-pocket costs … and undermines the trust and confidence that patients have in their caregivers.
The following is an explanation of hospital charges, payment and costs.
The Veterans Choice Program is designed to help community providers care for veterans, but billing and payment issues can arise. Call 877-881-7618 for assistance.
The following is an explanation of hospital charges, payment and costs.
AHA Regulatory Advisory regarding CMS Finalizes Rebilling and Inpatient Admissions Criteria Policies