‘It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)’
HFMA Chair Michael Allen considers the choices healthcare finance leaders can make in responding to the uncertainties posed by challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, in light of the words to a song by R.E.M.
Spillover effects of COVID-19 portend growing challenge for hospitals
Far more attention has been paid to the direct effects of COVID-19 on the healthcare system, including on hospitals, than to its indirect effects on hospitals, which include the impact on care other than COVID-19-related care.
Healthcare revenue cycle leaders, it’s your move
Healthcare providers can benefit from using a chess-inspired strategy to rebuild the revenue cycle after COID-19, as they continue to prepare or value-based care.
A new concept of healthcare finance for recruiting, retaining and engaging the next generation of professionals
If the healthcare finance industry wants to attract and retain younger generations of workers, it will need to embrace the smarter tech and automated capabilities that help deliver a meaningful work environment to the rising and incoming generations.
Arizona Chapter’s virtual Grateful Hour brings a welcome relief from the pandemic
HFMA’s Arizona Chapter discusses its Grateful Hour virtual get-togethers that include discussions, a meditation and practicing appreciation to help members cope with the pandemic.
HFMA’s online Community continues to grow and evolve
The completion of HFMA’s major upgrade to its online Community platform just as COVID-19 pandemic was provided an improved networking experience and way to get answers to healthcare finance industry questions.
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.
6 common ground healthcare issues that may help in overcoming discord
In the nation's current political climate and the prevailing partisan divide, healthcare is home to six issues where there is political common ground that could lead to bipartisan solutions.
How leaders can address defensiveness in the workplace to foster productivity and harmony
If not dealt with properly, defensiveness can affect both the workplace environment and a leader’s ability to manage effectively, writes HFMA contributing expert Jill Geisler.
Why healthcare providers should rethink their approach to self-pay collections | HMA
Prepayment is an option for patient self-pay collections that can contribute to a positive experience for patients and improved revenue cycle performance for a provider organization.