Staff Development

Low Nurse Staffing Can Cost a Facility Millions of Dollars

Brian Hudson explains how the ongoing nursing shortage can affect a healthcare organization’s bottom line.

Brian Hudson January 31, 2018

Beyond Stereotypes: What Really Matters to Women in the Workplace

Beyond Stereotypes: What Really Matters to Women in the Workplace

Georgene Huang December 15, 2017

Why is Succession Planning so Important?

Succession planning can be a taboo topic, but with planning and communication, it can be a valuable tool in your organization's long-term strategic planning. 

Stacey McCreery November 17, 2017

Forming a Physician Communication and Peer Support Center

Kelley Dillon describes the wide-ranging impact of an in-depth curriculum at Henry Ford Health System that trains physicians to communicate with patients clearly and empathically.

Kelley Dillon November 6, 2017

Increase Cash Flow by Giving Your Business Staff Meaningful Work

The pillars of strong revenue cycle operations are creating meaningful work, developing knowledge, removing obstacles, and advancing analytical capabilities. Revenue cycle leaders can achieve these goals by integrating payer and claims data and applying algorithms to optimize staff efforts.

Jesse Ford October 31, 2017

Virtual Work Drives Productivity at Cleveland Clinic

Since initiating its remote worker program, Cleveland Clinic’s revenue cycle department has experienced a 13 percent increase in productivity.

Heidi Peris October 31, 2017

5 Ways to Build a Successful Work-From-Home Program

For hospitals, a well-executed work-from-home program can help improve staff morale and quality of life, as well as attract and retain high performers in competitive markets, especially those who have a long commute or may be moving out of the area.

Don Wright October 3, 2017

Demand for Healthcare Workers Continues to Grow, but Skills Gaps Remain

Jeffrey Helton, a lecturer at the Milken Institute of Public Health and The George Washington University, says sought-after skills include data analysis and the ability to connect those data to real solutions. 

Rachael Zimlich September 18, 2017

5 Career-Boosting Steps for Women Health IT Professionals

In today's healthcare IT sector, there are more opportunities than ever for passionate, dedicated leaders. Sheri Stoltenberg, founder and CEO of Stoltenberg Consulting, writes about how women can gain a foothold in this landscape.

Sheri Stoltenberg September 18, 2017

Making Sense of the Skills Gap

HFMA Career Coach Joe Abel examines the skills gap from both the employee and employer perspective to get to the root of the issue.  

Joe Abel, CPCC, ACC, PhD September 14, 2017
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