10 States Far Exceed National Average for Average Charge per Medicare Admission
In U.S. 10 states, the average charge per admission far exceeds the same measure for any of the remaining states, significantly surpassing the national average for the measure.
HFMA Executive Roundtable: Implementing a Combined Business Office: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities
Centralizing hospital and physician business offices presents opportunities to increase operational efficiencies, drive patient satisfaction, and realize other critical financial benefits. In this roundtable, participants discuss the advantages and challenges of a combined approach and also debate strategies for successfully navigating the integration process.
Authenticity is the Key to a Powerful Presence in the Workplace
Personal style can play a big role in how you are perceived in the workplace. Shelley Prevost, CEO and cofounder for Torch, says individuality is important,but it's also important to convey professionalism with your physical appearance
Cultivating Women Leaders By Prioritizing and Rewarding Strategic Thinking
Mary Grossman-Scudder, MBA, lead senior financial analyst for Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus, says both men and women can fall into the trap of tactical management, but women sometimes are judged to be less-effective leaders due to their detail-oriented and operational style. She examines how to set women up for success in leadership roles.
8 Tips to Improve Your Communication Style
Kari Cornicelli, vice president and CFO for Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus, says being mindful of our communication style reminds us of the importance of our verbal and nonverbal communications.
Beware the Style Du Jour
HFMA Career Coach Joe Abel studies the life of interior designer and fashion icon Iris Barrel Apfel, who famously stated, "Great personal style is an extreme curiosity about yourself."
HealthFirst Financial: Opening the Door to Affordable Health Care
KaLynn Gates, president and corporate counsel for HealthFirst Financial, discusses how a patient-centered financing program can drive patient satisfaction and enhance loyalty while improving organizational financial performance.
HFMA Executive Roundtable: Optimizing the Revenue Integrity Function
Although some organizations have a dedicated department or group focused on revenue integrity, others address the concept less formally. In this roundtable, senior leaders from several hospitals discuss their approaches to revenue integrity and provide strategies to improve and enhance the function.
Improving Clinical Communication Across the Care Continuum
Communication processes and technologies are evolving to accommodate the growing number of clinical specialists working in various care settings with outside extended-care teams.
Action Steps for Health System Innovation
Four strategies can drive an innovative spirit within health systems.