Leadership

An ‘Outside View’ Helps Achieve Return on Analytics

An “outside view” can counter biases and organizational pressures that can skew internal decision-making processes. It also provides a framework for target setting that helps define realistic expected returns.

Scott R. Engel February 21, 2019

The 4 Qualities of ‘Next-Level’ Healthcare CFOs

The impact of “next-level” CFOs is felt and seen throughout organizations. For example, by mentoring and coaching to build financial literacy across teams and organizations, these CFOs are seen as proactive and selfless servant leaders who are improving their organizations.

John McFarland February 14, 2019

Temporary Nurses: A Viable Solution to Nurse Shortages

Nurse shortages have hospitals and health systems considering temporary nurses.

Marcia Faller January 23, 2019

Valuing Patients as Consumers

February marks National Wise Health Care Consumer Month. HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer encourages healthcare finance leaders to reflect on what their organizations are doing to help patients and community members feel valued as consumers. 

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA January 23, 2019

HFMA Helps Convert Imagination into Innovation

HFMA highlights innovative ways healthcare finance professionals are using technology to lower costs, improve care, and increase patient satisfaction.

Kevin Brennan, FHFMA, CPA January 23, 2019

Resolve to Collaborate in 2019

Cross-professional partnerships can enhance healthcare organizations ability to achieve shared goals of improving the patient experience, reducing the cost of care, and improving population health.

Kevin Brennan, FHFMA, CPA December 26, 2018

Want to Be a More Effective Leader? Be the Sensei

These eight strategies can help anyone become a master in the discipline of leadership.

Jim Bouchard December 18, 2018

Hospital Saves $49M by Engaging Department Leaders

Small-scale projects to reduce waste and improve efficiency can add up to boost hospital bottom lines. The key is tapping leaders’ knowledge of what processes need to change.

Laura Ramos Hegwer December 12, 2018

Developing Talent in the Revenue Cycle

A health system created a training program for revenue cycle leaders, resulting in improved performance.

Wendy Burns December 11, 2018

Healthcare Executives with Unique Skills Are Leading Total Rewards Trends

The market will remain highly competitive for executives and physicians with the leadership skills needed to navigate change, ensure strategic success, and facilitate innovation. To attract these leaders, organizations must be flexible when setting compensation levels. 

Bruce Greenblatt December 5, 2018
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