Leadership

Succession Planning as a Strategic Initiative

Hospitals and health systems can groom future leaders using methods such as analytics, performance evaluations, and formal development programs.

Laura Ramos Hegwer November 18, 2018

The CFO’s Role in Innovation

Setting aside less than one percent of operating revenue for innovative projects can help organizations improve patient services and advance the Triple Aim. “The high performers in innovation are not necessarily the high percentage investors,” says Adam Ward, an innovation consultant.

Laura Ramos Hegwer November 14, 2018

Rethinking Revenue Cycle Management

Fully managed revenue cycle functions present challenges and opportunities. When successful, they better align with an organization’s clinical and financial goals.

HFMA November 8, 2018

Successful Healthcare Financial Management Requires Imagination and a Solid Plan

Although many healthcare finance leaders may feel that strategic planning is second nature to them, they can benefit from routinely revisiting the process to learn from the experiences of others and to ensure that are taking all the steps that are necessary for success.

Kevin Brennan, FHFMA, CPA November 1, 2018

Your Health System Is Ready for the Future—But Is Your Leadership Structure?

John Johnston and Vincent Joseph explain that even as revenue and volume continue to move into nonhospital entities, leaders must be held accountable for the performance of their own individual business units or regions, as well as for systemwide results.

John Johnston October 9, 2018

AI Meets Health Care’s Turnover Problem

One health system found that artificial intelligence (AI) can provide an effective means to ensure the right nurses are hired for the right roles, which helps it meet strategic goals on quality, satisfaction, and costs.

Florence S. Chang September 27, 2018

It’s all connected

Efforts to improve the patient financial experience should not be undertaken in isolation. HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer explains why.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA September 26, 2018

Four Considerations for Implementing Workplace Flexibility

Remote work, flex scheduling, short-term staffing options, and a long-term strategic outlook can help healthcare organizations flourish in the competition to fill specialized positions.

Sheri Stoltenberg September 24, 2018

The Future of Consumerism

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer discusses rising consumer expectations in health care and what it will take to meet them.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA August 31, 2018

3 Ways Physician-Owned Models Can Drive Engagement and Value

Surveys show that a culture change frequently is needed to enable improving quality of care and reducing costs. A case study illustrates how this worked for the Holson Medical Group. 

Scott Fowler August 30, 2018
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