Mentorship initiative offers HFMA members career growth opportunities
HFMA kicked off the second six-month-long Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program in September, with nearly 200 HFMA members participating in each cohort after the April-October 2024 pilot program proved successful. “We allow up to 100 pairs for each cohort,” said Brianna Slominski, MBA, HFMA’s manager, volunteer experience. “So it’s important for HFMA members who want to…
Jill Geisler: How leaders can help their staffs navigate ambiguity
Managing change has long been a common topic for me in my teaching sessions. After all, change is a constant. But recently, I’ve been asked to help leaders with something related but different: ambiguity. More than ever, it seems, leaders are managing in a climate of unknowns, with uncertainties lying around the corner. Factors driving…
People: Alyson Belz recognized as a member of 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Selected from hundreds of fellow nominees, Alyson Belz, FHFMA, MBA, has been named to Crain’s New York Business 40 under 40, which highlights dynamic young professionals across industries who demonstrate meaningful leadership in their communities. The honor caps Belz’s more than a decade of leadership experience focused on improving outcomes and reducing inefficiencies. She currently…
Jill Geisler: 10 questions that can help you lead people who are smarter than you
Wise leaders know that they may be smart about many things, but they don’t have to be the smartest person in every room. They lead with confidence and humility and aren’t intimidated by colleagues whose expertise surpasses their own. That’s not always easy. Managers often tell me they worry about building credibility with subject matter…
Arizona and Iowa Chapters partner to help HFMA members achieve certifications
The Arizona and Iowa Chapters held their second joint virtual HFMA certification bootcamp in July, where an estimated 373 participants signed up to prepare for the Certified Healthcare Finance Professional (CHFP) exam. “Virtual events allow us to reach a wider audience, making participation more accessible across all chapters and regions,” said Nicole Helfrich, the former…
Nathan Kaufman: How silos undermine U.S. healthcare
Healthcare systems are plagued by fragmented silos that result in suboptimal outcomes and increased costs, but by assigning a directly responsible individual and using real-time dashboards, health systems can optimize overall performance and improve quality of care.
Q2 Honor Roll: HFMA certifications were awarded to 3,446 members
HFMA offers 11 certifications for members to validate their expertise and demonstrate their commitment to the profession. The certifications are as follows: Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) – GCC, Certified Specialist Accounting and Finance (CSAF), Certified Specialist Business Intelligence (CSBI), Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management…
How putting people first can promote health system success
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, one truth remains clear: A health system’s ability to achieve long-term success hinges on its people and the extent to which they feel their organization cares about them. While health systems clearly must make significant investments in technology and operational efficiency, they also cannot afford to lose sight of…
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HFMA Annual Conference news highlights
HFMA’s Annual Conference kicked off June 22 in Denver with a major industry announcement, and over the next three days, the event featured timely news, guidance and best practices for healthcare finance professionals. Here is a sampling of the content offerings from the 80+ sessions at the conference. HFMA announces new tool to quantify the…