News briefs October 2020: Trends in hospital volumes and margins, and other forces shaping healthcare finance
Read about the key factors that have shaped healthcare finance policy and practice.
News briefs November 2020: Trends in hospital volumes and margins, and other forces shaping healthcare finance
Read about the key factors that have shaped healthcare finance policy and practice.
Promoting a more diverse and inclusive healthcare finance workforce is everyone’s job
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses what healthcare leaders can do to improve diversity and inclusion in healthcare leadership.
How leaders can address defensiveness in the workplace to foster productivity and harmony
If not dealt with properly, defensiveness can affect both the workplace environment and a leader’s ability to manage effectively, writes HFMA contributing expert Jill Geisler.
Updated reporting requirements for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: What providers need to know
New HHS guidance on reporting obligations for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund recipients could prove troublesome for providers that are caught off guard by the changes.
Continued growth in employer-paid healthcare premiums may spur employers to find alternative solutions
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says large employers have signaled a possible end to their patience for traditional players to provide a traditional solution, and he reviews what solutions they could pursue instead.
Promoting a more diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce is everyone’s job
Healthcare leaders should be aware of the steps they can take to foster diversity and inclusion in the industry workforce, including in leadership positions.
Racial disparities in business processes can exacerbate financial barriers to healthcare: What leaders should know
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer explains what healthcare leaders can do to reduce health inequities related to business operations.
The defining traits of a successful leader-deputy relationship, and how to make it happen
Leaders should understand the vital importance of choosing the right second-in-command.
Remote revenue cycle challenges, job hunting tips and how to share your good news with HFMA
Kim Scaccia from Wisconsin-based Mercyhealth discusses how her organization cracked the code on a remote work force. Quintin Smith from Baker Tilly talks about staying positive after a layoff. And HFMA's Jennifer Novoseletsky tells us how members can share their good news with each other. Jen's contact info: Email: [email protected] Twitter handle: @JenNovo_HFMA