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IMA and HFMA Release Report on Cost Management in Healthcare

As the complexities faced by one of the largest and most essential industries continue to rise, IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), today released “Cost Management in Healthcare: Status Quo and Opportunities.” The joint report acknowledges the challenges, identifies opportunities, and presents actionable recommendations for accounting and finance leaders to help healthcare institutions improve quality while lowering costs.

HFMA May 23, 2023

HFMA membership surpasses 100,000 for the first time

The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) announced today that its board of directors has unanimously chosen Ann Jordan as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, effective June 6, 2023. She will be the first female CEO in HFMA’s 77-year history. Jordan currently serves as CEO of ASQ, a global membership association for quality professionals with members in more than 130 countries.

HFMA April 17, 2023

HFMA Names Ann Jordan as New CEO

The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) announced today that its board of directors has unanimously chosen Ann Jordan as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, effective June 6, 2023. She will be the first female CEO in HFMA’s 77-year history. Jordan currently serves as CEO of ASQ, a global membership association for quality professionals with members in more than 130 countries.

HFMA April 5, 2023

Graduate program in population and health systems management receives award for innovation in education

Graduate program in population and health systems management receives award for innovation in education First-of-its-kind collaboration between Boise State, a leading public university and HFMA, a major professional association, is recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

HFMA February 22, 2023

HFMA and IHF announce online healthcare finance training for Eastern Mediterranean Region

The Healthcare Financial Management Association and the International Hospital Federation announced today the launch of the IHF-HFMA Business of Healthcare online training for hospital financial managers in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

HFMA October 13, 2022

HFMA and Knwbility collaborate on a new revenue cycle certification for healthcare professionals in the Gulf Region

As part of its expansion into international offerings, the fast-growing Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) announced today a new agreement with GCC-based Knwbility Healthcare Training Academy, to become a reseller of HFMA educational content in the Middle East.

HFMA September 2, 2022

Applications for Healthcare Financial Excellence Awards Available Now

HFMA has opened the application period for the MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle, recognizing organizations that achieved excellence in revenue cycle performance.

HFMA August 26, 2022

BESLER Renews HFMA Peer Review Designation

The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) today announced that, following rigorous review, BESLER has once again achieved the “Peer Reviewed by HFMA®” designation for its Revenue Integrity Solutions service suite.

HFMA August 19, 2022

HFMA President and CEO Fifer to Retire in 2023

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA, president and chief executive officer of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), has announced to staff and HFMA members that he will retire on June 1, 2023.

HFMA July 12, 2022

DignifiHealth wins HFMA Start-Up Cup Competition

DignifiHealth was voted the winner of HFMA’s annual Start-Up Cup competition, designating the company as the healthcare startup that is best positioned to improve the cost effectiveness of health.

HFMA June 29, 2022
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