Factors that Influence Cardiac Surgical Technology Purchases
A visual analysis of a February 2020 HFMA survey about factors that influence cardiac surgical technology decisions.
Survey: Understanding and mitigating risk in compensating physicians
Important learnings from a February 2020 HFMA-conducted survey about physician compensation, where healthcare organization leaders offer insights on the complexities of the process.
Survey: Hospitals overspending on corporate services could reduce costs without impacting quality
Important learnings from a November 2019 HFMA-conducted survey about corporate services spending patterns and how organizations could be more efficient and effective with their spend.
Online community value is apparent amid the COVID-19 outbreak
There has been a surge of activity in HFMA's Community groups since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as HFMA members seek to share insights with their peers to help them respond to the crisis.
Why a more modern cost accounting approach in healthcare is needed post-COVID-19
A recent survey by HFMA and Strata Decision Technology found that, although 85% of health systems and 57% of hospitals and medical centers havecost accounting systems, most are not fully adept in using cost data to reduce total cost of care.
HFMA Chapter members share promotions and new job roles
HFMA Chapter members announce career updates from new jobs to promotions. Plus, one member shares her recent accomplishment with a master’s in legal studies.
Don’t skip the patient conversation when payer coverage for coronavirus is unclear
Whether holding charges or billing, healthcare organizations should be communicating with patients about their financial responsibility.
CRCR certifications surge with Enterprise Membership
Change Health has encourage staff on its provider account management team to obtain HFMA's CRCR certification, with the result that the number of staff members who have achieved the certification has skyrocketed.
Will the CARES Act actually reduce hospital financial stresses?
The COVID-19 crisis raises important questions for the U.S., including how it should prepare for the inevitable occurence of other potential serious pandemics in the future.
The end of the beginning: Outgoing HFMA Chair looks ahead
Healthcare finance leaders should not view the COVID-19 crisis as an ending to what has gone before. Instead, they should see what's happening today as a time for renewal and regeneration.