It’s Showtime!
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer shares perspectives on innovations and traditions at HFMA’s newly revamped Annual Conference.
The CFO’s Role in Accelerating Systemwide Performance Improvement
The varied expertise of CFOs positions them as natural leaders of performance improvement initiatives.
Achieving an Aligned Physician Enterprise Through Cultural Transformation
By aligning with physicians and staff members, health system leaders can effect change in their organizations to meet consumer needs and wants.
Clinician or Non-Clinician: Stakeholders Weigh in on the Best Fits for the C-Suite
Although clinical leaders often make for effective C-suite members, industry experts say healthcare organizations should prioritize leadership qualities over a specific type of background.
Integration Planning, Execution are Key To M&A Success
Having an integration plan that aligns with strategic rationale was among the most commonly cited lessons learned by surveyed finance executives involved in hospital M&As.
Creative Partnership Maintains Community Hospital
Through the vision of local officials and hospital leaders, St. Francis Hospital continues to serve Topeka residents.
Communication is Key to Achieving and Maintaining Strong Bond Ratings
Six key tactics allow hospitals to maintain stronger ratings by communicating and building goodwill with rating analysts.
Ensuring a High-Performing Referral Network
To be able to ensure patients receive high-quality care under value-base payment arrangements, primary care physicians require well-developed specialty networks for patient referrals.
Value-Based Employee Compensation in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
Tying employee compensation directly to performance, rather than experience, can encourage better job performance.
Pursuing Your Passion: Advice for Healthcare Finance Leaders
Carol Friesen, FHFMA, MPH, reminisces about her experiences as 2017-18 Chair of HFMA and shares ideas and insights gleaned from her “HFMA leadership journey.”