Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA

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Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA

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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 13, 2021

Price transparency: the next chapter

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses the latest developments in the societal movement toward full price transparency in healthcare.

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

COVID-19: How healthcare leaders help their organizations be more consumer-oriented coming out of the crisis

In the wake of COVID-19, healthcare leaders should go beyond reconstruction to consider ways to permanently improve the patient experience.

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

Reflections on a year like no other for the healthcare industry

HFMA President and CEO Joseph J. Fifer reflects on the unique challenges that 2020 brought and applauds all who stepped up to meet this moment.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA December 14, 2020

The consumerism imperative in 2020: coming full circle

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer offers a perspective on consumerism initiatives in this pandemic year.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA November 25, 2020

Promoting a more diverse and inclusive healthcare finance workforce is everyone’s job

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses what healthcare leaders can do to improve diversity and inclusion in healthcare leadership.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA October 29, 2020

Promoting a more diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce is everyone’s job

Healthcare leaders should be aware of the steps they can take to foster diversity and inclusion in the industry workforce, including in leadership positions.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA October 15, 2020

Racial disparities in business processes can exacerbate financial barriers to healthcare: What leaders should know

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer explains what healthcare leaders can do to reduce health inequities related to business operations.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA October 13, 2020

Price transparency as a guiding principle: directionally correct

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer offers a perspective on HFMA’s approach to price transparency vis-à-vis the upcoming CMS regulations on payment rate transparency.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA August 27, 2020

Patient financial experience: What we’ve learned from COVID-19

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses patient financial experience lessons learned from dealing with COVID-19.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA July 31, 2020