Strategic Planning

Collaboration between the CFO and supply chain management is vital to achieving value-based care

The CFO and supply chain management can support value-based care by collaborating on issues such as implementing robust data analytics.

Anthony Long September 24, 2019

Providers explore new territory with health plan ownership

Health systems are showing renewed interest in forming provider-sponsored health plans for a number of reasons, including rising enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans and discontent with payer-provider partnerships.

Kai Tsai August 31, 2019

Navigant Consulting, Inc.: Hospitals and Health Systems Prepare to Assume More Risk

: This research highlight discusses key takeaways from a May 2019 HFMA study of hospital and health system senior financial executives about their organizations’ interest in and capabilities for assuming risk.

HFMA August 31, 2019

Jill Geisler: Why prioritizing workplace integrity matters

Healthcare leaders should strive to achieve workplace integrity for their organizations: environments free of harassment, discrimination and incivility, and filled with opportunity.

Jill Geisler August 27, 2019

You can succeed with new technology by committing to one guiding principle: simplicity

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer says simplicity should be a guiding principle for success in an era of technological accelerations.

Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA August 19, 2019

Creative partnerships bring relief from soaring drug prices

With drug costs emerging as a central concern for healthcare leaders, providers are trying to mitigate the problem through partnerships.

Karen Wagner August 2, 2019

Provider Risk Readiness Report

The results of a May 2019 HFMA study about risk readiness in which hospital and health system senior financial leaders share insights on their organizations’ risk capabilities and tolerance.

HFMA August 1, 2019

Healthcare leaders agree about the value of supply chain management

The main influencers in supply chain management decisions are supply chain leaders and the CFO.

HFMA July 30, 2019

How ‘digital transformation’ will help, hurt hospital finances

Hospitals can expect new revenue opportunities, increased near-term costs and loss of revenue to new competitors due to expanding digital technologies in healthcare, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

Rich Daly July 29, 2019

Understanding the unique demands of ambulatory care settings

Successful ambulatory care transitions require a focus on consumer-centric needs and a strong investment strategy, according to a workshop presented at HFMA’s 2019 Annual Conference.

HFMA June 24, 2019
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