Jill Geisler: Why DOGE’s firing fiascos can create trickle-down distrust
We work hard to create atmospheres where people enjoy coming to work, get feedback that matters, deliver results — and trust their leaders. Trust matters. It’s tough to earn and easy to lose. All it takes is a few bad decisions. That’s why I’ve been appalled at the treatment of federal employees during the DOGE rampages.…
Kiran Batheja: Dynamic leaders never stop reaching higher
Leadership is not about waiting for the perfect opportunity to present itself. Leadership is about jumping in with purpose, stepping up with passion, maximizing the ability to gain knowledge and having the confidence and determination to make a difference. That’s one reason why I’ve chosen “Lead Now” as my theme as HFMA Chair. Now more…
Region 5 chapters surpass student scholarship goal
Four chapters in HFMA’s Region 5 — Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama — awarded a combined total of 100 scholarships as of early March, following the launch of HFMA’s nationwide student scholarship program in June 2024. Regional executives Bridget Cutchen, associate director, cash applications, with Emory Health in Atlanta, and Candi Powers, chief revenue officer…
HFMA leaders take on new roles in client services, technology and revenue cycle
Three HFMA members — a former Chair of HFMA’s Board, a current HFMA Board member and a current chapter president — have each moved into new healthcare finance positions. Tammie Jackson is serving as chief commercial officer at Knowtion Health Tammie Jackson, FHFMA, MHA, a former Chair of HFMA’s Board, accepted the position as chief…
An ode to HFMA, home to the voices of experience
June 2025, and another Annual Conference is being held, this year in Denver. It started in 1949 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, with the Hospital Accounting Clinic and Workshop. Then, over the years, as it gradually expanded, it found a home in new distinguished settings, including the University of Chicago, Ohio State University and…
James Mathews: Why the future of U.S. healthcare depends on Medicare and CMS
As the Medicare program approaches beneficiary age, it is worth taking stock of current and near-term events in Washington that will have potentially profound implications for the program’s future. In particular, it is important to acknowledge CMS’s pivotal role as the agent of the positive changes in ensuring Medicare’s continual service to the elderly and…
Inside HFMA: HFMA’s Annual Conference keynotes focus on thinking differently about healthcare finance
The aim of HFMA’s Annual Conference, being held June 22-25 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, is to empower the healthcare finance community to be leaders in the advancement of affordable and sustainable healthcare. “This year’s Annual Conference offers members a wealth of learning opportunities,” said Rick Gundling, FHFMA, CMA, senior vice president of…
Marc Scher: Calling on all HFMA members to keep moving forward
In a year when my theme is Sempre Avanti (Always Forward), I now find myself looking back. It’s humbling for me to reflect on the ways I’ve personally been embraced by members and leaders at HFMA events across the country. It’s especially meaningful to know that the inspiration for this theme — the bravery and…
Jill Geisler: Do you have the personality of a leader?
Hello. I’m an ENFJ. I’m also a Parrot/Eagle. If you’ve taken various personality assessments, you know that those terms suggest I’m an empathetic, intuitive extrovert who’s imaginative, influential and inspirational.a Am I happy with that description? Sure. But does it mean I am a good leader? Maybe. Maybe not. That’s because you can’t predict someone’s…
David Johnson: A case study in today’s revenue cycle dystopia
Vendor pronouncements that AI technologies can transform the healthcare revenue cycle are commonplace and overblown. While both health systems and suppliers want to believe that AI can be their savior, there are limits to how it can improve payment mechanics between commercial health insurers and providers. No revenue cycle company flew closer to the sun…