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Treasury Functions for Strategic Value

Healthcare leaders can examine the treasury functions that are in play in their organizations and shore up the weak points.

Eric A. Jordahl June 20, 2017

Pausing to Reflect on What Matters Most

Although HFMA is undertaking many changes to keep up with the times, the values that set the association apart will never change.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA June 20, 2017

Part B Drugs Revisited—Yet Again

Payment and pricing for Medicare Part B drugs are subjects of much discussion again following the decision by CMS to withdraw its planned pilot projects for these drugs.

Gail R Wilensky, PhD June 20, 2017

Collaborate to Innovate: The Choice Is Ours

With a focus on collaboration and innovation, healthcare finance leaders can make a difference in transforming health care and advancing the health of their communities.

Carol A. Friesen, FHFMA, MPH June 20, 2017

The Price is Not Right: The Unsustainability of the ACA Insurance Marketplaces

As legislators continue to work toward a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, insurers are leaving the marketplaces.

Ken Perez June 20, 2017

Called to Authentic Stewardship

Carol A. Friesen, FHFMA, 2017-18 Chair of HFMA, speaks of the need for finance leaders to be committed stewards in their organizations, intent on making a positive contribution to the transformation of the nation’s healthcare system.

HFMA May 23, 2017

Fishing Lessons

Providers may object when value-based savings accrue to health plans. Although those objections have merit, other factors should be considered when formulating strategy.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA May 23, 2017

Turn of the Worm

Employers are proactively implementing strategies to control increasing healthcare costs.

James H. Landman May 23, 2017

Can We Get a National Action Plan for Patient Safety?

Bipartisan collaboration among the nation’s political leaders is required to develop an action plan for ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care within the U.S. healthcare system.

Tejal K. Gandhi, MD, MPH, CPPS May 23, 2017

Leveraging the Cloud for Efficiency and Savings

Healthcare organizations seeking secure, efficient access to information need look no further than the cloud.

Paul M. Perry May 23, 2017
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