hfm October-November 2024

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4 bipartisan healthcare policy changes are likely in 2025

Regardless of who wins the November elections, HFMA policy experts and industry observers see shifts coming for the U.S. healthcare system.

Expert Reviewed

Why a health system’s growth strategy should include a build-versus-buy analysis

In today’s U.S. healthcare environment, health systems are likely to find that purchasing assets for purposes of expansion is often the most cost-effective and affordable option.

Feature

Childcare center at CCM Health helps in recruiting and retaining staff

By offering childcare onsite, the critical access hospital has significantly improved its ability to attract and retain nurses.

Columns

Marc Scher: Making the right moves forward for payer-provider collaboration

HFMA National Chair Marc Scher says changing the dynamic around payer-provider relations won’t be easy, but it’s necessary for establishing a better basis for mutual success.

Susan Dentzer: It is time to move past denying the perfect storm facing U.S. healthcare

Long-growing trends are reaching a point where the continuation of the U.S. healthcare industry’s status quo will become untenable.

Jill Geisler: 10 questions for leaders who want to be better delegators

HFMA contributor Jill Geisler discusses why delegation is an important leadership skill and offers 10 questions for leaders looking to develop a successful delegation plan.

David Johnson: 10 forces are combining to disrupt healthcare’s status quo

The outlook for U.S. healthcare is optimistic as forces combine to transform the industry to better serve the American people.

Ken Perez: An assessment of the health policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

Both the Democratic and Republican candidates for president have made shifts in their healthcare policy views from their past positions.

Departments

Inside HFMA: Networking and practical solutions are the top benefits of HFMA’s Community

HFMA’s Community launched new groups and content to give members a voice on new healthcare finance happenings and to help them connect.

People: 5 HFMA members take on new professional roles

HFMA members Phillip Childree, Greg Damron, Lakmini Kidder, Paula Littleton and Julia Puchtler have taken on new leadership roles in healthcare finance.

News Briefs: Senate hearing on Steward Health Care depicts consequences of hospital management decisions

As published in the October-November 2024 issue of hfm, this news roundup presents the top stories for healthcare finance professionals.

Chapter News: Texas chapter presidents join forces and shift focus

For only the second time, all three HFMA Texas chapter presidents are women. Jamie Hill-Walters, Rachel Pugliano and Anna Stevens are collaborating on a statewide culture of inclusion and belonging.

Supplements

Ensemble Health Partners: AI-guided clinical alignment can help avoid AI-driven denials

Achieving AI-guided clinical alignment and avoiding AI-driven denials requires a strategic approach that comprises five critical components.

How PFC USA’s solutions can help boost revenue and patient satisfaction

PFC USA provides solutions to help healthcare organizations address the challenges of rising costs, decreasing reimbursements, strict regulations and growing patient satisfaction demands.

Create more accurate cost reports faster with BESLER’s Easy Work Papers

BESLER’s Easy Work Papers solution is designed to improve cost report accuracy and consistency while ensuring efficient report creation

CareCredit: Offering a health and wellness credit card provides a patient-friendly payment option

With rising out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, consumers are seeking better ways to pay for care and an improved patient financial experience.

UKG: Winning strategies for creating a people-centric technology culture

In an HFMA Roundtable held in May, healthcare executives discussed the concept of a “People-Centric Maturity Model.”

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