Georgia Chapter’s ‘Meet Max’ series captures HFMA member stories
Max Smith of the Georgia Chapter discusses details of the ‘Meet Max’ series. New episodes are uploaded roughly every other week to the Georgia Chapter YouTube Channel or at georgiahfma.org.
Tamping down fear: How leaders can help their employees manage unprecedented anxiety levels
With fear, stress and anxiety surging amid current events, leaders of organizations should set a tone of calm and reassurance.
Business Group on Health’s Annual Survey: Large employers ready to take the reins on healthcare cost
Responses to the Business Group on Health's annual survey of its large employer members suggest employers are tired of waiting for providers and plans to figure out how to reduce healthcare cost.
What’s new in the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund FAQs as of Aug. 27
On Aug. 27, HHS updated who should attest to the terms and conditions when a parent organization receives a targeted distribution payment for a subsidiary.
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.
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.
Funny the way it is: Reflecting on healthcare industry dislocations
Healthcare leaders can go a long way toward improving the nation's healthcare cost problem by understanding health inequity its origins. Some dislocations have been triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, but others have long existed in the industry.
More independent physician practices likely to seek partners in the coming months due to financial issues caused by COVID-19
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says given the limited days cash on hand independent physician practices report having, it is likely practices will start seeking partners in the coming months, if they haven’t already.
White House appeals for hospitals and health systems to use official COVID-19 portal daily to track PPE needs
HFMA's Todd Nelson says the shortage of personal protective equipment is not going to get better if hospitals and health systems don’t do their part to provide PPE use and shortage data on the U.S. Healthcare COVID-19 portal.