September 2020
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J. Ryan Lindsay’s feel-good article published in local newspaper
We recognize our late members Dauner and Matheney, plus Lindsay's published article in his local newspaper and other members who announce new jobs or promotions.
HFMA’s Chapters go virtual with a series of webinars and a newsletter launch
Two HFMA Chapters share how they are connecting virtually with their members during the COVID-19 pandemic, including hosting h online events and sharing Chapter highlights in a newsletter.
Offering long-term payment plans to meet the financial needs of patients
A forward-thinking bank talks about its accessible patient finance program, which gives patients a way to afford care while ensuring timely payment for healthcare organizations.
Roll with The Changes
An article that discusses the value of timely, automated business analytics in navigating the financial and operational challenges brought on by the public health crisis.
Rolling with the changes: Healthcare providers need transparent, powerful business intelligence to meet pandemic-induced challenges
Les Rescorl of Sixth Sense Intelligence discusses the need for healthcare providers to have timely, automated, value-added business analytics to be able to succeed in the post-COVID-19 world of healthcare.
How Spectrum Health achieved a $64.3 million margin improvement
Strong change management played a key role in an HFMA MAP Award winner’s revenue cycle transformation.
Telehealth became a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and experts say it’s here to stay
Clinicians, revenue cycle leaders and other experts weigh in on the future of telehealth.
Reducing bad debt at a comprehensive care center
Intervention efforts pre- and post-treatment engaged patients at Northwestern Medicine's cancer treatment facilities and helped reduce bad debt by 65% per month from the baseline period to the intervention period.
The age of COVID-19: What’s a seasoned meeting planner to do?
Gretchen Bliss, HFMA’s Director of Meetings and Conferences, shares how amid the COVID-19 pandemic, HFMA and its staff redirected efforts to bring members a six-day Digital Annual Conference in lieu of a live event.