Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA
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Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA
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Calling all HFMA members: ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
The song "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the Black national anthem, has a message that continues to have relevance to the nation in this time of struggle, both against the COVID-19 pandemic and against the racial injustice that continues to plague our society.
The end of the beginning: Outgoing HFMA Chair looks ahead
Healthcare finance leaders should not view the COVID-19 crisis as an ending to what has gone before. Instead, they should see what's happening today as a time for renewal and regeneration.
When the bones are good: Healthcare industry challenges can be opportunities to grow
Healthcare finance leaders need to trust their principles, values and sense of taking care of each other in moments of doubt and fear, such as the current COVID-19 epidemic.
I dare healthcare finance pros to get ‘unstuck’ in 2020
Healthcare executives should keep two concepts in mind that can help them avoid getting stuck at any stage of their careers.
Healthcare finance professionals: Are you ready for the big wave of consumerism and transparency?
Healthcare organizations should avoid going into "protection mode" and actively respond to pressures from government, the private sector and patients to better serve patients while reducing costs of care.
When movement isn’t movement: A wake-up call for healthcare finance professionals I HFMA
The results of healthcare finance executives' efforts to drive change will be of little value if they don't also help improve quality, patient experience or cost of care.
A dare to healthcare finance professionals: Take a different approach
From the Chair: Healthcare finance leaders should internalize the idea of "contribution before consideration" and put it into action.
Shake it up — it’s what healthcare leaders need to do to move ahead
The philosophies of two leading sports executives provide lessons for healthcare finance leaders on the need to take risks to be successful.
1,000 rural hospitals could close
From the Chair: If a public option for healthcare were to be enacted into law, the consequences would likely be severe for the nation's rural hospitals.
#HFMA1000daresproject: ‘Share the Dare’ challenges you to do bold things
The HFMA 1000 Dares Project calls upon healthcare finance leaders to move to make a difference, take a dare and leave the safety of the familiar.