Leadership & Professional Development

Hypersensitivities only serve to suppress honest equity conversations

The racial equity conversation needs to be had in this country, and even with hypersensitivity around the topic, HFMA’s Community DEI group is now having the conversation.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA June 8, 2021

Pilot and Trinity Health COO Ben Carter offers leadership lessons for turbulent times

Ben Carter, FHFMA, CPA, COO of Trinity Health, offers advice for healthcare finance and operations leaders based on his experience as a pilot and flight instructor, which helped him make the transition from CFO to COO even in the midst of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.

Laura Ramos Hegwer June 1, 2021

Iowa Chapter hosts its first hybrid event

Iowa HFMA program chairs share how they planned and hosted the Chapter’s first hybrid post-pandemic event, providing attendees the option to attend either in person or virtually.

Crystal Milazzo May 29, 2021

Think beyond ‘compliance’: Why leaders should work to implement a culture of ethics

By linking rules and regulations to principles and purpose, organizations can gain the trust of their employees and the public and establish a reputation for integrity.

Jill Geisler May 14, 2021

First Illinois Chapter’s CHFP practicum goes virtual and regional

HFMA’s First Illinois Chapter teams up with other Region 7 chapters to convert its annual CHFP practicum into a virtual region-wide event.

Crystal Milazzo April 30, 2021

Spectrum Health employees accept challenge to earn HFMA certifications

Amy Assenmacher challenges Spectrum Health revenue cycle employees to earn HFMA certification. Peg Burnette and Jeff Hurst selected for new CFO positions.

HFMA April 29, 2021

‘Stuck in the Middle With You’

HFMA's chair urges healthcare finance leaders to be intentional in encouraging many voices to be heard, recognizing cognitive biases that are misleading and helping guide decisions to the best possible outcome.

Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA April 29, 2021

How it works: hfm’s ‘Expert Reviewed’ status is hard earned

Articles designated as "expert reviewed" in hfm must go through a rigorous vetting process to earn that label and be published in the magazine.

Brad Dennison April 28, 2021

How leaders can deploy the power of positivity to uplift their teams and their organizations

To boost morale and improve productivity, it’s important for leaders to go beyond words of praise and consider how they can connect with employees on a deeper level.

Jill Geisler April 16, 2021

Metropolitan New York Chapter holds free educational event around personal branding

A plan foiled by COVID-19 became an educational opportunity for the Metropolitan New York Chapter in late 2020.

Erika Grotto March 30, 2021
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