Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA

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Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA

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Price Variation 101

Price variation has been a hot topic in healthcare industry circles but most consumers are unaware that healthcare prices vary. 

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA January 29, 2018

The Next Frontier in Consumerism

Over the years, healthcare interoperability—or the lack thereof—has not been an issue for consumers. Those days are coming to an end.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA December 20, 2017

Pick Up the Pace (or Forfeit the Race)

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses recent healthcare industry merger news in the context of consumerism and collaboration imperatives.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA December 20, 2017

Reflections on the True Spirit of the Holidays

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer sets forth three challenges to healthcare leaders who want to ensure that their work makes a difference in people’s lives.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA November 30, 2017

Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best

Now is a good time to rethink your approach to disaster preparedness.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA October 27, 2017

Fight Consumerism Fatigue

Consumerism may be slipping lower on healthcare leaders’ priority lists. Although it may not seem urgent, it’s more important than ever. Here’s why.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA October 2, 2017

Expanding the Continuum of Care

Social determinants of health are becoming increasingly relevant to healthcare stakeholders as the industry transitions to population health management, writes Joseph J. Fifer, president and CEO, HFMA.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA September 20, 2017

The Upside of Change: The Physician Perspective

The value transformation could disrupt the practice of medicine for the better, from a physician perspective.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA August 23, 2017

The Upside of Change

Reframing organizational change can be the key to making change management easier for all concerned.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA July 31, 2017

Connecting the Dots

Healthcare organizations should recognize the link between the care of chronic conditions and the care of addiction, writes Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA, president and CEO, HFMA.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA July 19, 2017