What’s the outlook for prescription drug price legislation given the bipartisan efforts underway
Eye on Washington: There appears to be bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate for legislation aimed at addressing the issue of high prescription drub prices.
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.
Former HFMA Chair Kari Cornicelli joins Phoenix Children’s
People: A glimpse of Kari Cornicelli accomplishments and updates about other healthcare finance professionals.
Region 8 conference attendees focus on overcoming obstacles
Chapter News: Healthcare finance professionals learned how to succeed in an obstacle-filled world at HFMA’s Region 8 annual Mid America Summer Institute conference.
LTC 2019 networking event benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities
At HFMA’s 2019 Leadership Training Conference, Chapter and regional leaders collaborated on an HFMA partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Understanding the value of an HFMA membership for students and professionals
A Q&A with a Saginaw Valley State University professor who recruited 12 college students to become HFMA members.
Why it’s so important for leaders to learn and use emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence separates successful leaders from those who struggle, and it’s a trait that can be nurtured and learned.
Finding our way to meaningful price transparency
Healthcare organizations have the technology to deliver meaningful transparency to patients, including out-of-pocket estimates prior to service and clear, understandable patient statements.
Leaders can be true allies in the workplace
Having leaders who know how to be true allies to staff is crucial to establishing a positive and productive workplace environment.
Do the Democratic candidates for president see a role for private insurance?
Healthcare is a major defining issue in the campaigns of the Democratic candidates for president, but their positions differ, particularly with respect to private insurance.