Deborah Filipek
About the Author
Deborah Filipek is a senior editor at HFMA, with a broad background as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor. Having been with the HFMA for six years, she plays a central role for the Association in ensuring hfm magazine and website content is clean, clear and to-the-point.
Latest Work
Q2 Honor Roll: HFMA certifications were earned by 5,715 members
HFMA offers 11 certifications for members to validate their expertise and demonstrate their commitment to the profession. The certifications are as follows: Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) – GCC, Certified Specialist Accounting and Finance (CSAF), Certified Specialist Business Intelligence (CSBI), Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management…
HFMA learning center gets an upgrade
Major upgrades to HFMA’s learning management system (LMS) and course content would be noticeable to members who recently visited the Association’s learning center or earned one of its 11 certifications. The website is now easier to navigate and helps members find resources and track progress. Content has been updated to be more engaging. “As part…
Honor Roll: HFMA certifications were awarded to 3,800 members in Q1 2026
HFMA offers 11 certifications for members to validate their expertise and demonstrate their commitment to the profession. The certifications are as follows: Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) – GCC, Certified Specialist Accounting and Finance (CSAF), Certified Specialist Business Intelligence (CSBI), Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management…
HFMA chapters and regions earn Success Awards
HFMA’s 2026 Leadership Summit, held in Austin, Texas, from April 26-28, welcomed more than 600 healthcare finance leaders, including chapter and regional volunteers and others, looking to improve their leadership skills. Participants could attend any of the more than 50 educational sessions, including a keynote presentation, “Building High-Performing Teams for Lasting Success & HFMA National…
Honor Roll: HFMA certifications were awarded to 4,325 members in Q4 2025
HFMA offers 11 certifications for members to validate their expertise and demonstrate their commitment to the profession. The certifications are as follows: Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) – GCC, Certified Specialist Accounting and Finance (CSAF), Certified Specialist Business Intelligence (CSBI), Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management…
HFMA earns multiple editorial honors
HFMA’s editorial team has earned 12 national honors from two media organizations — the American Society of Business Publication editors (ASBPE) and the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) These awards are for work spanning 2025 healthcare industry coverage, special reports, newsletters, podcasts and design. “These awards reflect the depth of talent and teamwork behind…
HFMA First Illinois Chapter members help at local food bank
For 2½ hours, 27 members of HFMA’s First Illinois Chapter and their families volunteered at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva on Jan. 31. They packed 13,566 pounds of food (equal to 11,000 meals) for the organization’s Backpack Program, which provides food to supplement weekend meals for children. “We are incredibly grateful to the…
Chapter partnership with OU drives student engagement
In just over two years, a partnership between the HFMA Oklahoma Chapter and the University of Oklahoma (OU) Hudson College of Public Health has not only enhanced students’ healthcare finance education but also helped 54 of those students earn the Certified Specialist in Payment and Reimbursement (CSPR) certification. Bringing HFMA certifications to local university curriculum…
HFMA Annual Conference 2026 reimagines the on-site experience
HFMA Annual Conference 2026 attendees should expect a reimagined experience built around inclusivity and making the event easy to navigate. More than 4,000 finance leaders and solution partners committed to advancing the future of financial sustainability in healthcare are expected to attend the four-day event, June 7-10, at the Gaylord Resort & Conference Center in…
Q3 Honor Roll: HFMA certifications were awarded to 3,324 members
HFMA offers 11 certifications for members to validate their expertise and demonstrate their commitment to the profession. The certifications are as follows: Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) – GCC, Certified Specialist Accounting and Finance (CSAF), Certified Specialist Business Intelligence (CSBI), Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management…