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."
‘It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)’
HFMA Chair Michael Allen considers the choices healthcare finance leaders can make in responding to the uncertainties posed by challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, in light of the words to a song by R.E.M.
Spillover effects of COVID-19 portend growing challenge for hospitals
Far more attention has been paid to the direct effects of COVID-19 on the healthcare system, including on hospitals, than to its indirect effects on hospitals, which include the impact on care other than COVID-19-related care.
Hospitals and health systems remain optimistic, overall, about APMs
An August HFMA survey, sponsored by GHX, found that, overall, hospitals and health systems are optimistic about seeing improvements in coordination and collaboration with partners in risk-based payment models over the next five years. The findings suggest organizations are moving ahead unabated in their value-based payment strategies.
How hospitals’ labor cost responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, differed and what the lessons learned mean for the future
The pandemic forced aggressive hospital cost controls to offset a historic revenue collapse. Labor cost control was key to that response and could see long-term implications.
November 2020
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Unlocking the value in your medical devices can reduce costs and risk
A few leaders from one company review the ways their company provides financial savings for healthcare organizations — both operational savings and decreased capital spending on clinical assets — while reducing risk and improving provider and patient satisfaction.
Arizona Chapter’s virtual Grateful Hour brings a welcome relief from the pandemic
HFMA’s Arizona Chapter discusses its Grateful Hour virtual get-togethers that include discussions, a meditation and practicing appreciation to help members cope with the pandemic.
HFMA’s online Community continues to grow and evolve
The completion of HFMA’s major upgrade to its online Community platform just as COVID-19 pandemic was provided an improved networking experience and way to get answers to healthcare finance industry questions.