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First Illinois Chapter past president accepts consulting principal role

HFMA First Illinois Chapter’s past president Dan Yunker has accepted a new role in the greater Chicagoland area. Plus, several professional updates on other members.

By HFMA January 2, 2020

Evolving toward engagement: The recent history of patient segmentation

It’s no longer sufficient to classify a patient’s propensity to pay as “red, green or yellow.” To truly optimize collections, health systems should consider intelligent segmentation.

By John Talaga January 2, 2020

Maryland TCOC: A grand demonstration continues

As Maryland's Medicare Total Cost of Care priogram enters its second year, it It is a goodtime to revisit the program to understand its essential elements and implications for the nation's healthcare system.

By Dale N. Schumacher, MD, MPH January 2, 2020

Growth in healthcare spending garners little attention

Healthcare spending in the U.S. as shown signs of growth in recent years, but the recent strong economic growth may be the main reason the trend has gained little notice.

By Gail R Wilensky, PhD January 2, 2020

Effective performance management requires knowing how to give positive feedback

Positive feedback is a powerful tool for performance management when done right. Doing it right requires understanding the definition of effective feedback: information with intent to influence.

By Jill Geisler December 31, 2019

This holiday season, let’s celebrate the everyday healthcare heroes

From the President: HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on the invaluable contributions of the people on the frontlines of our healthcare system.

By Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA December 20, 2019

How healthcare leaders can look beyond election years and business cycles to what really matters

Healthcare leaders should look beyond political and business cycles and focus on the issues that require their attention in 2020, says HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer.

By Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA December 17, 2019

Effective performance management requires knowing how to give positive feedback

Positive feedback is a powerful tool for performance management when done right. Doing it right requires understanding the definition of effective feedback: information with intent to influence.

By Jill Geisler December 17, 2019

What leaders should know before having tough conversations about performance

Leaders can enhance their performance management skills if they know how to prepare for tough conversations with employees, then how to stay on course during the conversation and how to follow up afterward.

By Jill Geisler December 13, 2019

The case for measuring leadership growth across 9 dimensions

Using the right approach, leadership development across nine dimensions can be measured and quantified.

By J. Bryan Bennett December 10, 2019
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