Fellner celebrates 50 years of HFMA membership and Borrego aims to earn all HFMA certifications
HFMA member Bernard Fellner tributes his involvement in HFMA for his career growth after spending 50 years with the organization. And member Fabian Borrego has to complete only one certification to become certified in every certification HFMA offers.
For leaders, a trying holiday season is no time for compassion fatigue
As national and global events add to the stress that many already feel during the holidays, leaders can do their part to give team members reason to celebrate.
Reflections on a year like no other for the healthcare industry
HFMA President and CEO Joseph J. Fifer reflects on the unique challenges that 2020 brought and applauds all who stepped up to meet this moment.
New Year’s resolutions for leaders as they get ready to leave a challenging year behind
The year 2021 brings the promise of big improvement over 2020, and leaders should be thinking about ways to help their organizations capitalize on pending developments.
Chad Thompson: Why earning and holding all HFMA certifications is beneficial
In this month’s People column, one member explains why earning any or all HFMA certifications is beneficial, one member shares the news of her published article in Nurse Leader magazine and two members announce new job titles.
Region 2 hosts Fall Institute in first HFMA Regional virtual conference
An executive with Region 2, which held its Fall institute virtually this year, recommends focusing on sponsorship packages, funding and keeping in mind all the little things that need to be done to host a successful virtual conference.
6 questions about healthcare integration in the 2020s
The question about whether to integrate was answered more than a decade ago. The questions now are, “How do we take full advantage of integration?” and “What do we integrate next and how?”
Flu season, COVID-19 testing and chicken soup
Healthcare organizations should be prepared for the challenges of unprecedented flu/COVID-19 season, with a primary fiocus on encouraging people to get flu shots, arranging for appropriate testing, promoting habits that contribute to health and wellness and to demonstrating a true spirit of caring.
The consumerism imperative in 2020: coming full circle
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer offers a perspective on consumerism initiatives in this pandemic year.
‘The Times They Are A-Changin’ ‘
HFMA's Chair comments on the need for strong leadership through times of changes, citing Thomas Friedman's prediction of a coming "revolution inm edication and work."