Leadership

Benefits of Establishing Meaningful Work Standards for Revenue Cycle Staff

Good work standards that lay out quality and quantity expectations have not become obsolete with increased automation; rather, they are as useful and necessary as ever for healthcare organizations and their revenue cycle staffs.

Andrew Davis August 23, 2017

Authenticity is the Key to a Powerful Presence in the Workplace

Personal style can play a big role in how you are perceived in the workplace. Shelley Prevost, CEO and cofounder for Torch, says individuality is important,but it's also important to convey professionalism with your physical appearance

Rachael Zimlich August 21, 2017

Cultivating Women Leaders By Prioritizing and Rewarding Strategic Thinking

Mary Grossman-Scudder, MBA, lead senior financial analyst for Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus, says both men and women can fall into the trap of tactical management, but women sometimes are judged to be less-effective leaders due to their detail-oriented and operational style. She examines how to set women up for success in leadership roles.   

Mary Grossman-Scudder August 21, 2017

8 Tips to Improve Your Communication Style

Kari Cornicelli, vice president and CFO for Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus, says being mindful of our communication style reminds us of the importance of our verbal and nonverbal communications.  

Kari Cornicelli August 21, 2017

Beware the Style Du Jour

HFMA Career Coach Joe Abel studies the life of interior designer and fashion icon Iris Barrel Apfel, who famously stated, "Great personal style is an extreme curiosity about yourself."  

Joe Abel, CPCC, ACC, PhD August 18, 2017

Moving Toward a Revenue Ecosystem

To maximize results, healthcare finance leaders should establish an integrated view of the organization’s entire revenue ecosystem, aligning across organizational strategy, payer contracting, clinical operations, and revenue cycle drivers.

Kevin Ormand August 10, 2017

Ask the Experts: Budget Staffing

Do you have a single position responsible for the capital and operating budget function across your health system, or is the function spread out with positions responsible for a specific function such as operating budget separate from capital and fixed assets?

HFMA August 10, 2017

Action Steps for Health System Innovation

Four strategies can drive an innovative spirit within health systems.

HFMA August 10, 2017

Present Opportunities for Professional Growth

A clinical documentation improvement (CDI) advancement ladder is a useful mechanism for attracting and retaining top talent among clinical documentation specialists in an increasingly competitive market. 

Laura Jacquin August 2, 2017

Choosing the Right Leader Can Help Organizations Overcome Roadblocks to Results

Many organizations are establishing results management offices to guide outcomes, accountability, transparency, and responsibility. These offices serve as the primary oversight structure for driving cost transformation.

Tim Shoger August 1, 2017
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