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Maryland Chapter member takes on three new roles

A Maryland Chapter member retired from her full-time career to take on three new professional roles. Plus, Board members across different Chapters share new life updates.

HFMA December 2, 2019

Region 5 members partake in service projects

HFMA’s Region 5 members are in the giving mood and spirit, participating throughout the year in both regional and individual Chapter service project.

HFMA December 2, 2019

Shake it up — it’s what healthcare leaders need to do to move ahead

The philosophies of two leading sports executives provide lessons for healthcare finance leaders on the need to take risks to be successful.

Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA November 27, 2019

Social determinants of health: Pushing the boundaries of healthcare

Addressing the social determinants of health is vital to improving health outcomes, but meaningful improvement requires new levels of collaboration.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA November 5, 2019

2 USDA loan programs offer advantages for rural healthcare organizations

Capital Finance: Two rapidly increasing USDA rural loan programs offer many rural hospitals low-interest capital finance options that have fewer requirements than commercial debt.

Kelly Arduino October 31, 2019

Where is your health system on the journey to systemness?

Healthcare Innovation: Healthcare organizations should keep track of progress toward operating as a unified system after mergers and acquisitions.

Brandon Klar, MHSA October 31, 2019

3 ways cost models are a key to success under risk

Business Intelligence: New primary care models can help healthcare organizations achieve financial goals.

Theresa Hush October 31, 2019

Lone Star Chapters’ Jorge Fernandez joins Triage Consulting

President-Elect of the HFMA Lone Star Chapter Jorge Fernandez provides information on his new job, the benefits of HFMA membership and five fun facts about his life. Also, three other HFMA members share their job news and one member earns an MBA.

HFMA October 31, 2019

Tri-State 2019 focuses on industry trends

Four Chapters united for their 6th biennial and largest attended event in mid-September to learn and connect on payment trends. Plus, a farewell to HFMA Chapter Relations Specialist Pat Kosar.

HFMA October 31, 2019

It’s time to get lawsuits over medical debt out of the headlines

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses current issues surrounding medical debt.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA October 31, 2019
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