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HFMA’s online Community continues to grow and evolve

The completion of HFMA’s major upgrade to its online Community platform just as COVID-19 pandemic was provided an improved networking experience and way to get answers to healthcare finance industry questions.

Melanie Binder October 30, 2020

Promoting a more diverse and inclusive healthcare finance workforce is everyone’s job

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses what healthcare leaders can do to improve diversity and inclusion in healthcare leadership.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA October 29, 2020

6 common ground healthcare issues that may help in overcoming discord

In the nation's current political climate and the prevailing partisan divide, healthcare is home to six issues where there is political common ground that could lead to bipartisan solutions.

Ken Perez October 29, 2020

How leaders can address defensiveness in the workplace to foster productivity and harmony

If not dealt with properly, defensiveness can affect both the workplace environment and a leader’s ability to manage effectively, writes HFMA contributing expert Jill Geisler.

Jill Geisler October 27, 2020

Why healthcare providers should rethink their approach to self-pay collections | HMA

Prepayment is an option for patient self-pay collections that can contribute to a positive experience for patients and improved revenue cycle performance for a provider organization.

Eric Fry October 23, 2020

Promoting a more diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce is everyone’s job

Healthcare leaders should be aware of the steps they can take to foster diversity and inclusion in the industry workforce, including in leadership positions.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA October 15, 2020

Racial disparities in business processes can exacerbate financial barriers to healthcare: What leaders should know

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer explains what healthcare leaders can do to reduce health inequities related to business operations.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA October 13, 2020

The defining traits of a successful leader-deputy relationship, and how to make it happen

Leaders should understand the vital importance of choosing the right second-in-command.

Jill Geisler October 12, 2020

How to access the healing power of children

Children have a unique power to integrate their realities in ways that we adults have long forgotten. It may be time for healthcare organizations to tap into that quality children possess to promote healing.

Martin Bluth October 9, 2020

Why humanizing technology maximizes patient engagement and increases financial value for health systems

Going digital has become a buzzword in the healthcare industry, and while answers abound to help healthcare leaders achieve this goal, the right question is hardly ever asked.

J. Alex Bacchetti, MBA October 1, 2020
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