Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA
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Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA
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HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer: Why HFMA is requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend the 2021 Annual Conference
Here's why HFMA will require that everyone on-site at the Annual Conference in Minneapolis provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
From ‘necessary evil’ to absolutely necessary: the evolution of healthcare finance
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on the evolution of healthcare finance as a profession, and the concurrent evolution of HFMA.
The first step toward improving price transparency and the patient financial experience
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer offers advice on where to begin improving the financial experience for consumers.
The other supply chain issue revealed by the pandemic: Generic drugs
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses the need for hospitals and health systems to diversify the generic drug supply chain.
Hypersensitivities only serve to suppress honest equity conversations
The racial equity conversation needs to be had in this country, and even with hypersensitivity around the topic, HFMA’s Community DEI group is now having the conversation.
Why bigger isn’t better when it comes to the cost effectiveness of health
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on the need to assess cost effectiveness of health through the eyes of care purchasers.
Why bigger isn’t always better when it comes to the cost effectiveness of health
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on the need to assess cost effectiveness of health through the eyes of care purchasers.
Addressing racial disparities in healthcare: It’s time now
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer urges healthcare leaders to recognize and address the connections between healthcare finance and racial disparities.
Any port in a storm: How we can help each other navigate the challenging months ahead
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on pandemic fatigue and what healthcare leaders can do to support their colleagues through the challenging months ahead..
Haven and the dynamics of transformational change
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer offers a perspective on the implications of Haven’s dissolution for healthcare finance leaders.