DignifiHealth wins HFMA Start-Up Cup Competition
DignifiHealth was voted the winner of HFMA’s annual Start-Up Cup competition, designating the company as the healthcare startup that is best positioned to improve the cost effectiveness of health.
HFMA Recognizes Dr. Karen DeSalvo for Contributions to Healthcare
Karen DeSalvo, MD, MPH was presented the Richard L. Clarke Board of Directors Award at HFMA's 2022 Annual Conference.
New HFMA Chair Aaron Crane and Other Directors Take Office
In his role as the chief elected officer of HFMA, Aaron R. Crane, FHFMA, CPA, will lead the 87,000 member association during a year of transformative change. His term began on June 1, 2022.
Jude Crowell Receives HFMA Individual Achievement Award
Crowell serves as Chief Client Officer for Invicta Health Solutions, a company that delivers specialized technology and revenue cycle solutions for hospitals and health systems.
27 winners receive the 2022 MAP Award for high performance in revenue cycle
HFMA’s MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle recognizes providers that have excelled in meeting industry standard revenue cycle benchmarks (MAP Keys®), implemented the patient-centered recommendations and best practices embodied in HFMA’s Healthcare Dollars & Sense® initiatives, focused their efforts on improving price transparency and achieved outstanding patient satisfaction.
Debora Kuchka-Craig Receives HFMA Individual Achievement Award
HFMA presented Debora Kuchka-Craig, FHFMA, with the 2022 Frederick C. Morgan Individual Achievement Award, honoring career-long contributions to HFMA and to the healthcare finance profession.
Healthcare Financial Management Association Chair Calls on Finance Leaders to Focus on Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity
In a speech at a major conference, Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) 2021-22 Chair Tammie L. Jackson, FHFMA, MHA, CHFP, called on healthcare finance leaders to focus on reducing healthcare disparities and promoting health equity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which she referred to as a before-and-after event.
HFMA Recognizes All Frontline Healthcare Workers for Contributions to Healthcare
In a symbolic expression of deep appreciation, the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) presented its highest achievement award to America’s frontline healthcare workers during HFMA’s annual conference in Minneapolis. The award was accepted by a team from Allina Health, including President and COO Lisa Shannon; Vice President System Finance Operations Nicholas Mendyka; Director, Supply Chain Operations Sarah Charai; Manager, Health Equity and Inclusion Vivian Anugwom; and Clara Zamorano, M.D., Critical Care Intensivist at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, on behalf of their colleagues across the nation.
HFMA expands to global community, joins G20, International Hospital Federation, and launches international membership
As its U.S. membership ranks have swelled from 43,000 to more than 75,000 in the past three years, the fast-growing Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) announced today it is expanding offerings and support to the international community and the global agenda to improve health for all.
32 Winners Receive the 2021 MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) announced the 2021 winners of the MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle, including four integrated delivery systems, 12 hospital systems, seven individual hospitals, five physician practices and four critical access hospitals.