“I’m not strong enough. That’s why I’m feeling this way.” Taking care of your mental health when you hit the pandemic wall.
Mental health is a tough issue during the best of times, but the additional stress and trauma of living through a pandemic can present new issues and exacerbate existing ones. This week, Ranga Krishnan, professor of psychiatry and the CEO of Rush University System for Health, discusses why attention to mental health is crucial now, and always. If you are having suicidal thoughts, resources are available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is toll free and available 24/7. That number is (800) 275-8255. If you’re in a domestic abuse situation, you can receive confidential support from the National Domestic Violence Hotline, also toll free and available 24/7. Their number is (800) 799-SAFE (7233).
Hospital job losses continued in February and were greater in January than previously reported
Hospitals lost positions in February, but the biggest news in the latest batch of jobs data was a negative adjustment to January numbers.
UKG: Making work a better, more connected experience for everyone
Two companies merged into one to help organizations transform and digitize human resources and workforce management practices.
SVP Rick Gundling recaps new workshops, Biden and surprise bills
Rick Gundling, HFMA’s senior vice president of professional practice, talks about the Association's education plans for 2021 and comments on some hot topics in healthcare.
Healthcare News of Note: Xavier Becerra likely to be confirmed as next U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of recent news articles, including information on the likely confirmation of Xavier Becerra as HHS secretary, which specialists are seeing an uptick in patients and lingering health issues from COVID-19.
Healthcare News of Note: Halting elective surgeries in early 2020 cost hospitals $22.3 billion
Healthcare News of Note for healthcare finance professionals is a roundup of articles from the past week, including hospitals’ loss of revenue from halting elective surgeries, what healthcare providers want Biden to focus on and a new survey on physician burnout.
HFMA member Paola Turchi continues to give back to her community with mask outreach project
Paola Turchi has sewn close to 500 masks for community members.
The Central Ohio Chapter creates a ‘river’ of donations through sock drive
A virtual fundraiser in HFMA’s Central Ohio Chapter turned into more than a one-off event.
A dream becomes a reality
HFMA was launched in 1946 as the American Association of Hospital Accountants, and the first issue of what was to become hfm magazine came a year later.
Any port in a storm: How we can help each other navigate the challenging months ahead
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on pandemic fatigue and what healthcare leaders can do to support their colleagues through the challenging months ahead..