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Cost Reduction Program Summary Report

HFMA, with sponsorship from Strata Decision Technology, surveyed 185 healthcare finance, accounting and revenue cycle executives to understand cost reduction programs and how effective they are. The survey indicates that while 89% of healthcare organization have some type of cost reduction program in place, only 6% say their program is extremely effective. Survey respondents select…

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HFMA President and CEO Fifer to Retire in 2023

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA, president and chief executive officer of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), has announced to staff and HFMA members that he will retire on June 1, 2023.

4 proven strategies for optimizing revenue cycle performance

Hospitals revenue cycles can all too often experience denied claims and delayed payment due to outdated manual processes and workflow inefficiencies. Hospital revenue cycle leaders can address these problems with a sharper strategic focus on submitting clean claims, managing denials, applying analytics and outsourcing.

HFMA member is thankful for the Association’s impact on her life

Candi Powers, the chief revenue cycle officer at Mon Health System, describes how HFMA membership changed the trajectory of her life.

DignifiHealth wins HFMA Start-Up Cup Competition

DignifiHealth was voted the winner of HFMA’s annual Start-Up Cup competition, designating the company as the healthcare startup that is best positioned to improve the cost effectiveness of health.

What healthcare system leaders say about the value-based care journey

In this roundtable, executives for health plans and health systems share challenges in value-based care and the significance of moving away from fee-for-service toward value-based-care.

HFMA Recognizes Dr. Karen DeSalvo for Contributions to Healthcare

Karen DeSalvo, MD, MPH was presented the Richard L. Clarke Board of Directors Award at HFMA's 2022 Annual Conference.