Erika Grotto
About the Author
Erika Grotto is a podcaster with a passion for finding the human stories behind the numbers. A former newspaper reporter, Erika has worked at HFMA since 2015, leading podcasting efforts since 2018. HFMA’s podcast “Voices in Healthcare Finance” has won numerous awards under her direction, including a best-in-show in the AM&P Network's EXCEL Awards in 2023 and numerous national awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
Latest Work
Joe Fifer on the state of healthcare
Rich Daly interviews HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer about where he sees the industry going in 2020 and beyond. Also, Change Healthcare's Jason Williams discusses the opportunities of artificial intelligence technology, and Brad Dennison, HFMA's director of content strategy, talks about the redesign of hfm magazine. Get more of Joe's interview in the January issue of hfm.
Mayo Clinic CFO Dennis Dahlen on physician leaders, consumerism and his Role as a finance leader
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer interviews Dennis Dahlen, CFO at Mayo Clinic, about heading up finance at one of the top healthcare institutions in the country. Dahlen discusses the importance of physician leaders, Mayo's commitment to a patient-centric environment and his role as a finance leader.
Judy Faulkner and Epic’s opposition to HHS’s Interoperability Rule
Epic Founder and CEO Judy Faulkner made headlines last week with an email urging clients to join Epic in opposing a proposed rule from the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) around information sharing. Citing privacy concerns on behalf of patients, Faulkner said she hopes to collaborate with HHS but also said Epic may sue if the final rule does not adequately address the company's concerns. This special episode of Voices in Healthcare Finance includes HFMA's Rich Daly and Chad Mulvany discussing Faulkner's recent comments as well as HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer's interview with Faulkner, originally released in 2019. In that interview, Faulkner talked about her leadership philosophy and what it takes to launch an enterprise like Epic from the ground up.
Answering the Consumer Call for Convenience
Emmet Conlon of TD Bank discusses strategies for providing convenient care. Also, Jason Williams of sponsor Change Healthcare talks about the challenges of AI in the revenue cycle, Rich and Chad discuss the coronavirus threat, and we provide five fast facts about ICD-11.
Trinity Health COO Ben Carter Discusses His Changing Leadership Role
Trinity Health COO Ben Carter speaks with HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer about how his organization has benefited from HFMA's Enterprise Membership and how his role has evolved.
McKinsey & Company shares how to thrive during the next recession
Aneesh Krishna of McKinsey & Company discusses how successful healthcare organizations behave before, during and after an economic downturn. Also, Rich Daly and Chad Mulvany talk about surprise bills, and we list five things healthcare finance leaders should know about AI.
Spectrum Health CFO Matt Cox to healthcare leaders: ‘disrupt yourself’
Matt Cox, CFO at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, talks with HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer about pushing the envelope on consumerism and fostering relationships with businesses in the community.
Joe Fifer on consumerism: ‘If not us, who?’
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses the call to action he issued to members in the February issue of hfm magazine and HFMA's commitment to leading the consumerism charge. Aneesh Krishna of McKinsey & Company talks about how Medicaid expansion will affect provider organizations during the next recessional. Also: Denials by the numbers.
SCL Health’s Janie Wade talks about healthcare consumerism, value and female leadership
Joe Fifer interviews Janie Wade, CFO at SCL Health in Colorado. They discuss the future of value-based care, the importance of good consumerism strategies and how the industry is changing for women.
Coronavirus, Walmart and the risks and benefits of M&A
Rich Daly and Chad Mulvany cover the latest from Washington on the coronavirus, Joe Polaris of R1 RCM discusses how to reap the promised benefits of M&A and Rich Daly talks about his interview with Lisa Woods of Walmart.