Erika Grotto
About the Author
Erika Grotto is a podcaster with a passion for finding the human stories behind the numbers. A former newspaper reporter, Erika has worked at HFMA since 2015, leading podcasting efforts since 2018. HFMA’s podcast “Voices in Healthcare Finance” has won numerous awards under her direction, including a best-in-show in the AM&P Network's EXCEL Awards in 2023 and numerous national awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
Latest Work
When is ROI not about the dollars?
Erika Grotto discusses technology with Jeff Gautney of Rush University System for Health in an expansion of the interview that appeared in the October-November issue of hfm. That story about patient-facing innovation was by HFMA writer Jeni Williams. In this episode, Gautney speaks about the decision-making process behind new technology. Also in this episode, Nick…
Compliance audit efficiency, a new learning experience from HFMA and updates on Medicaid eligibility
Erika Grotto talks with Dawn Crump from MRO about audit efficiency. Michael Grant, HFMA’s director of learning experience, discusses updates to HFMA’s learning platform. In the news segment, Nick Hut talks with HFMA policy director Katie Gilfillan about Medicaid eligibility updates.
How Meta’s landmark settlement could affect workplace culture around technology
Meta recently settled for $17.1 billion in a landmark multistate case alleging the company exploited children by creating addictive technology and denying research that showed it was addictive. The case is being compared to judgments against Big Tobacco in the 1990s, with potential far-reaching effects beyond how children experience technology. In this episode, Ehsan Etezad,…
Leading without authority, with Dave Sanderson
Dave Sanderson, CEO of Resilience Partners Group, became a leader the day a routine flight he was on made history as the “Miracle on the Hudson.” Now, Sanderson, who spent much of his career in healthcare, coaches people on how they can choose leadership, even when they’re not in charge. Also in this episode, Nick…
Improving the healthcare system for women
Nick Hut talks about 2027 Proposed Rules for the Physician Fee Schedule with Katie Gilfillan. Erika Grotto interviews Terry Hush of Roji Health Intelligence about how the healthcare industry can better serve women.
Frictionless payment, post-claim resolution and the move to value
HFMA Senior Editor Erika Grotto shares conversations with three sponsors from HFMA’s Annual Conference. This episode includes: * Adam Cartabiano from Knowtion Health talking about post-claim resolution and AI in the revenue cycle. * Jessica Gerow from Zelis discussing payment modernization that goes beyond ACH. * Jeffrey Palmieri and Cindy Clark from Huntington Bank share…
Cost saving strategies, a more modern patient experience and more
Nick Hut discusses the Medicare OPPS Proposed Rule with Kathy Stull. Erika Grotto talks with Michael Driscoll of Fidelity Investments about cost saving strategies for employers and with Tracy Monson from Onbe about modernizing the patient financial experience.
Utilization review, HIPAA updates and more
Nick Hut talks with HFMA’s Kathy Stull about the Medicaid work requirement and 340B developments. Erika Grotto discusses utilization review with Kevin Coloton, CEO of HURC and HIPAA updates with Jon Bilotti, enterprise technology consultant at BCS365.
A chat with HFMA UK, plus the latest in price transparency with Turquoise Health
HFMA Senior Editor Erika Grotto interviews Ian Turner, interim CEO of HFMA UK, and Catherine Phillips, the UK’s association’s president for the year. Also in this episode, Grotto speaks with Chris Severn, founder and CEO of Turquoise Health, about the latest in price transparency.
Medicaid revenue cutbacks, plus the healthcare fraud landscape
Nick Hut is joined by HFMA Policy Director Katie Gilfillan to discuss fraud, waste and abuse as well as state-directed Medicaid payments. Further reading: CMS Medicaid state-directed payment rule | HFMA