Ahead of national launch, public comments invited for U.S. Healthcare Consumer Vitals Tracker
Our nation’s healthcare system is in serious condition and heading toward critical condition, according to the newly developed U.S. Healthcare Vitals Tracker. Designed to measure and monitor our healthcare system’s affordability and capacity to meet present and future service demands, the Vitals Tracker comprises 25 well-known and internationally accepted metrics under the twin umbrellas of national health…
Ahead of national launch, public comments invited for U.S. Healthcare Consumer Vitals Tracker
Our nation’s healthcare system is in serious condition and heading toward critical condition, according to the newly developed U.S. Healthcare Vitals Tracker. Designed to measure and monitor our healthcare system’s affordability and capacity to meet present and future service demands, the Vitals Tracker comprises 25 well-known and internationally accepted metrics under the twin umbrellas of national health…
Q1 Honor Roll: HFMA certifications were awarded to 3,329 members
HFMA offers 11 certifications for members to validate their expertise and demonstrate their commitment to the profession. The certifications are as follows: Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) – GCC, Certified Specialist Accounting and Finance (CSAF), Certified Specialist Business Intelligence (CSBI), Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management…
Jill Geisler: Why DOGE’s firing fiascos can create trickle-down distrust
We work hard to create atmospheres where people enjoy coming to work, get feedback that matters, deliver results — and trust their leaders. Trust matters. It’s tough to earn and easy to lose. All it takes is a few bad decisions. That’s why I’ve been appalled at the treatment of federal employees during the DOGE rampages.…
Kiran Batheja: Dynamic leaders never stop reaching higher
Leadership is not about waiting for the perfect opportunity to present itself. Leadership is about jumping in with purpose, stepping up with passion, maximizing the ability to gain knowledge and having the confidence and determination to make a difference. That’s one reason why I’ve chosen “Lead Now” as my theme as HFMA Chair. Now more…
Region 5 chapters surpass student scholarship goal
Four chapters in HFMA’s Region 5 — Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama — awarded a combined total of 100 scholarships as of early March, following the launch of HFMA’s nationwide student scholarship program in June 2024. Regional executives Bridget Cutchen, associate director, cash applications, with Emory Health in Atlanta, and Candi Powers, chief revenue officer…
HFMA leaders take on new roles in client services, technology and revenue cycle
Three HFMA members — a former Chair of HFMA’s Board, a current HFMA Board member and a current chapter president — have each moved into new healthcare finance positions. Tammie Jackson is serving as chief commercial officer at Knowtion Health Tammie Jackson, FHFMA, MHA, a former Chair of HFMA’s Board, accepted the position as chief…
Incoming HFMA Chair: Healthcare has no option to stand still
HFMA incoming Chair Kiran Batheja, FHFMA, will lean into his revenue cycle background and encourage members to be mission-driven leaders for patients in this tumultuous time. The story of how he became an influential leader in healthcare finance is a testament to his own resolve and sense of purpose — and to his belief that…
An ode to HFMA, home to the voices of experience
June 2025, and another Annual Conference is being held, this year in Denver. It started in 1949 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, with the Hospital Accounting Clinic and Workshop. Then, over the years, as it gradually expanded, it found a home in new distinguished settings, including the University of Chicago, Ohio State University and…
Inside HFMA: HFMA’s Annual Conference keynotes focus on thinking differently about healthcare finance
The aim of HFMA’s Annual Conference, being held June 22-25 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, is to empower the healthcare finance community to be leaders in the advancement of affordable and sustainable healthcare. “This year’s Annual Conference offers members a wealth of learning opportunities,” said Rick Gundling, FHFMA, CMA, senior vice president of…