Healthcare Finance Podcast

Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine: How Sanford Health System is communicating with patients about getting their shots

Matt Hocks from Sanford Health System describes his organization’s strategy for communicating with patients about the vaccination plan. Ken Baxter from Children’s Hospital of Orange County discusses the revenue cycle challenges of the pandemic. This episode was sponsored by Cerner.

Erika Grotto April 1, 2021

“Every one of us can make a change.” Dr. Zeev Neuwirth discusses how every stakeholder can improve the industry.

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer interviews Dr. Zeev Neuwirth about the dangers of fee-for-service and how every stakeholder has a responsibility to move the industry forward.

Erika Grotto March 25, 2021

“You are never off the record on social media.” hfm Leadership columnist Jill Geisler discusses the do’s and don’ts.

Social media can be tricky to navigate. Today, we're talking with Jill Geisler about how to use your social channels for good, and what to consider before you post. Read Jill's latest Leadership column in hfm magazine for more of her thoughts about working smarter.

Erika Grotto March 10, 2021

“I’m not strong enough. That’s why I’m feeling this way.” Taking care of your mental health when you hit the pandemic wall.

Mental health is a tough issue during the best of times, but the additional stress and trauma of living through a pandemic can present new issues and exacerbate existing ones. This week, Ranga Krishnan, professor of psychiatry and the CEO of Rush University System for Health, discusses why attention to mental health is crucial now, and always. If you are having suicidal thoughts, resources are available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is toll free and available 24/7. That number is (800) 275-8255. If you’re in a domestic abuse situation, you can receive confidential support from the National Domestic Violence Hotline, also toll free and available 24/7. Their number is (800) 799-SAFE (7233).

Erika Grotto March 10, 2021

“Data represents people.” Why remote workers need to be more vigilant than ever about protecting personal information.

Kevin Coppins, president at CEO of Spirion, discusses how to keep data safe when working remotely. Also, five keys to look for when selecting an A/P finance solution for supplier payments from sponsor GHX ePay.

Erika Grotto January 29, 2021

Going beyond price transparency compliance, patient payment in a time of COVID, and medical device security

Ogi Kwon of R1RCM discusses going beyond CMS price transparency compliance and toward a better patient experience. Chris Dunkerly and Doug Folsom from our sponsor TRIMEDX talk about about medical device cybersecurity. Five ways to strengthen patient relationships with sponsor CareCredit.

Erika Grotto January 28, 2021

Perspectives on leadership, culture and team-building during a pandemic

HFMA President and CEO interviews Lee Rivas of CloudMed about his leadership journey and how he's built his team during the pandemic. Rich Daly interviews Nicole Farrow and Andrew Johnson from Change Healthcare about trends and solutions in prior authorization.

Erika Grotto December 29, 2020

How the pandemic paved the way for fraud, waste and abuse in telehealth

Emad Rizk of Cotiviti discusses the fraud, waste and abuse risks of telehealth, and Sondra Cari from sponsor Huron talks about the opportunities of revenue cycle learning.

Erika Grotto December 29, 2020

Election Special: As the votes are tallied, we look at what the possible outcomes mean for healthcare

As the world waits for the results of the presidential election and other key races, Rich Daly and Chad Mulvany discuss what could happen in the coming months. Also in this episode, Joe Fifer interviews 4sight Health CEO Dave Johnson about what's next for hospitals after COVID-19. This episode is sponsored by TRIMEDX.

Erika Grotto December 29, 2020

Deconstructing the CMS price transparency rule

By Jan. 1, 2021, hospitals and health systems must create and make public a list of standard charges for the top items and services they provide, per CMS. An executive discusses the challenges and opportunities this presents in this overview.

HFMA October 29, 2020
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