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Why I’m on the cover: A message from HFMA’s president and CEO

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer shares the story behind his appearance on the cover of the January issue of hfm.

By Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA February 28, 2020

When movement isn’t movement: A wake-up call for healthcare finance professionals I HFMA

The results of healthcare finance executives' efforts to drive change will be of little value if they don't also help improve quality, patient experience or cost of care.

By Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA February 28, 2020

Realizing the economic benefits of a merger starts with integrating post-merger operations

After a merger, a healthcare organization needs to take specific steps to ensure that transaction delivers the intended economic benefits.

By Phil Rogerson February 17, 2020

HFMA exceeds 50,000 members for first time in its history

The announcement comes fewer than two years after launching an Enterprise membership program, which has grown to 91 organizations with employees in all 50 states.

By HFMA February 14, 2020

HFMA CEO Joe Fifer’s call to action: It’s time for consumerism in healthcare

The healthcare finance veteran says "everyone has contributed to the current state of affairs and everyone has a role in improving it."

By Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA February 4, 2020

Former North Dakota Chapter leader Engeseth joins HFMA Chapters team

HFMA hired Brianna Engeseth as its new Chapter relations programs administrator. Plus, other members announce new healthcare finance roles.

By HFMA January 31, 2020

Elizabeth Warren’s Medicare-for-All plan: The devil in the details

Any objective analysis of Elizabeth Warren’s proposal for Medicare for All should consider its enormous societal and federal costs, and its likely impacts on the health insurance industry and hospitals.

By Ken Perez January 31, 2020

Region 9 Annual Conference highlights customer experience

Region 9 Annual Conference attendees took away key messages on transparency, never giving up and customer experience within the healthcare finance space.

By HFMA January 31, 2020

How to mesh employee personality types to foster a successful workplace

Leaders should be aware of different personality types and best practices for managing each.

By Jill Geisler January 28, 2020

Region 2 Fall Institute offers educational sessions and new extras

Region 2 held its annual Fall Institute in October and summarized the successes of educational sessions, a favored keynote speaker and some new event additions to keep the conference easy-going.

By HFMA January 6, 2020
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