Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA

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Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA

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HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer: Why HFMA is requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend the 2021 Annual Conference

Here's why HFMA will require that everyone on-site at the Annual Conference in Minneapolis provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA August 25, 2021

From ‘necessary evil’ to absolutely necessary: the evolution of healthcare finance

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on the evolution of healthcare finance as a profession, and the concurrent evolution of HFMA.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA August 16, 2021

The first step toward improving price transparency and the patient financial experience

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer offers advice on where to begin improving the financial experience for consumers.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA August 16, 2021

The other supply chain issue revealed by the pandemic: Generic drugs

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses the need for hospitals and health systems to diversify the generic drug supply chain.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA June 8, 2021

Hypersensitivities only serve to suppress honest equity conversations

The racial equity conversation needs to be had in this country, and even with hypersensitivity around the topic, HFMA’s Community DEI group is now having the conversation.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA June 8, 2021

Why bigger isn’t better when it comes to the cost effectiveness of health

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on the need to assess cost effectiveness of health through the eyes of care purchasers.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA April 28, 2021

Why bigger isn’t always better when it comes to the cost effectiveness of health

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on the need to assess cost effectiveness of health through the eyes of care purchasers.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA April 16, 2021

Addressing racial disparities in healthcare: It’s time now

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer urges healthcare leaders to recognize and address the connections between healthcare finance and racial disparities.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA March 30, 2021

Any port in a storm: How we can help each other navigate the challenging months ahead

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on pandemic fatigue and what healthcare leaders can do to support their colleagues through the challenging months ahead..

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA February 22, 2021

Haven and the dynamics of transformational change

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer offers a perspective on the implications of Haven’s dissolution for healthcare finance leaders.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA February 22, 2021