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.
Beyond Stereotypes: What Really Matters to Women in the Workplace
Beyond Stereotypes: What Really Matters to Women in the Workplace
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.