Deborah Filipek
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HFMA recognizes 2,075 members who earned certifications in Q3 2024
HFMA now offers 11 certifications for members to validate their expertise and demonstrate their commitment to the profession, including the two recently launched certifications highlighted in bold in the list below. The HFMA certifications are as follows: Multiple certification holders Of the 2,075 people earning certifications in Q3, 101 attained more than one HFMA certification.…
HFMA now offers AI Governance Micro-Credential for healthcare finance professionals
As HFMA prepared to introduce its first micro-credential for healthcare finance professionals, we sat down with Todd Nelson, HFMA’s director of professional practice and partner relationships, to learn more. Q: HFMA just came out with its first micro-credential. Can you tell us more about it? Todd Nelson: HFMA launched its first micro-credential training course Nov.…
A new HFMA cost report certification will help build the next generation of cost report experts
Sam Antonios, MD, saw HFMA’s newly launched Certified Hospital Cost Report Specialist (CHCRS) certification as a way to build on previous training, but little did he know when enrolling that he’d be the first person to complete the training and pass the exam. “When HFMA released a cost report resource and certification, I was particularly…
Honor Roll: HFMA recognizes members who earned certifications in Q2 2024
HFMA offers 10 certifications for members to validate their expertise and demonstrate their commitment to the profession, with 2,115 individuals earning certifications in Q2 and 101 of them earning more than one certification.
HFMA’s editorial team earns its 20th award this year
The American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA) awarded Jeni Williams, a regular contributor to hfm, with an honorable mention for the special report, “SDOH: Leader or convener? Hospitals and health systems still struggle with their role,” which she wrote in 2023 as part of HFMA’s Healthcare 2030 series. Williams’ recognition in the ASJA’s B2B…
HFMA recognizes top 9 articles published in hfm, 3 awarded for editorial excellence
HFMA is recognizing the top nine articles published in hfm during FY23-24, with three selected as the winners of the Helen Yerger/L. Vann Seawell Best Article Award for outstanding editorial achievement. Also lauded are the top three runners-up and top three staff-written articles. Myriad topics from increasing adoption and refinement of payer scorecards to using data…
HFMA recognized by multiple organizations for exceptional education, editorial and website
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) has received numerous awards for its innovative educational program, editorial content and high-quality website.
HFMA’s editorial team earns 19 awards for excellence
HFMA has been honored with a total of 19 awards of excellence for various editorial pieces produced and published in 2023. The recognized pieces were as follows: “We know the original content our editorial team produces, including hfm, online posts, blogs, monthly newsletters and podcasts, is valuable to our members because you tell us so…
Demonstrating revenue cycle excellence just got easier with the newest HFMA certification
The Executive of Healthcare Revenue Cycle (EHRC) certification, HFMA’s newest member recognition, has been quite popular with members since it was announced in mid-February. As of March 31, 22 HFMA members had applied for the EHRC certification and 18 members earned it, demonstrating excellence in revenue cycle, said Shirley Heavlin, certification operations manager for HFMA.…
Honor Roll: HFMA certifications were awarded to 1,904 members Jan. 1 – March 31, 2024
As of Q1 2024, HFMA offers nine certifications for members to validate their expertise and demonstrate their commitment to the profession, including the newest certification: the Executive of Healthcare Revenue Cycle (EHRC). The HFMA certifications are as follows: Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) – GCC,…