2020 is challenging us to re-imagine integrated healthcare
The recovery plan healthcare organizations use to address the impact of COVID-19 and other factors that have damaged the financial foundations of healthcare delivery are likely to involve increased integration.
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.
A 5-step process to achieve and sustain physician preference item cost reduction
To identify and reduce the costs of physician preference items, hospitals and health systems should use a five-step process that begins with cleaning and organizing PPI cost and utilization data.
McKinsey & Company survey: Physician perceptions of COVID-19 risk influence referral patterns
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says these McKinsey findings illustrate the importance of involving physicians in the development and execution of checklists used to safely reopen clinics and restart non-emergent procedures.
Healthcare finance leaders share their responses to the COVID-19 crisis
Healthcare finance executive across the nation shared a wide variety of perspectives and experiences regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their organizations and on themselves as leaders.
8 security tips for remote revenue cycle staff
Healthcare organizations can help their remote revenue cycle staff from falling prey to hackers and secure patient health information by following advice from security and privacy experts.
How leaders should respond to social justice issues for the benefit of their employees and organization
In response to the ongoing social justice movement, leaders should thoroughly examine their organizations’ systems and policies.
Honoring the memory of HFMA members: Punches, Phillips, Burchfield and Kazahaya
In this summer edition of the People column, we remember the lives of four HFMA members who died (all unrelated to COVID-19).
Best Article Award winners in HFMA’s hfm magazine for 2019-2020 represent outstanding editorial achievement
HFMA recognizes the top three winners and top three runners-up of its Helen Yerger/L. Vann Seawell Best Article Award for outstanding editorial achievement in hfm magazine in fiscal year 2019-2020.