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
The big picture for healthcare in 2024, with Andrew Donahue
HFMA Policy Director Andrew Donahue discusses what trends and policy decisions will affect the healthcare industry in this election year.
Alleviating stress on patients, families and clinical staff through a palliative care doula volunteer program
Amy Levine discusses how a volunteer doula program can alleviate pressure on clinical staff and build a hospital's reputation as a caring place.
An extended year-end policy update with Nick Hut and Shawn Stack
HFMA Senior Editor Nick Hut and HFMA Policy Director Shawn Stack discuss the most pressing end-of-year issues for 2023.
Healthcare Blame Game: TIME hits the mark, Modern Healthcare misses, and a longtime HFMA member talks about why CFOs should build media relationships
Brad speaks with retired CFO and longtime HFMA member Jim Heffernan about why CFOs should be at the forefront of telling an organization’s financial story.
The best of 2023 from HFMA’s editorial team
The HFMA editors share their favorite content from this year and provide a glimpse of what's to come in 2024.
Improving health outcomes while combating homelessness
Beth Sandor of Community Solutions discusses a pilot program in which health systems partnered with organizations in their communities fighting homelessness.
November policy roundup with Nick Hut and Shawn Stack
Senior Editor Nick Hut and HFMA Policy Director Shawn Stack discuss the latest in healthcare finance news.
Healthcare Blame Game: Bigger may prove to be better in healthcare, despite critics’ take
Brad talks with Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America’s Physician Groups, about why healthcare consolidation is more nuanced than critics understand.
Humans are essential to your AI strategy
Arun Shastri of ZS discusses uses for AI in healthcare as well as the limitations of technology when a human isn't involved.
The best care starts with the patient
Rami Karjian and Pippa Shulman from Medically Home discuss why higher payment and lower length of stay isn't always the best benchmark.