hfm February 2023

Point-of-service collection goes better for both the patient and the provider if the right strategies and tactics are employed.

Hospitals and health systems are looking outside the walls of their acute care facilities to raise the overlap level of care they are delivering to their patient populations.

Only through partnerships with other organizations in their communities can hospitals and health systems begin to reach populations that have long been difficult for them to serve due to socially imposed obstacles.

HFMA member Randy Albert says the concept of “Data Without Walls” can help hospitals and health systems make the best use of data and strengthen their analytics programs.

Martin Bluth explores how U.S. healthcare’s administrative leaders can cultivate an environment of trust that encompasses not only patients but also caregivers.

HFMA Chair Aaron Crane shares how collaboration and problem-solving can increase both your value to your organization and your personal satisfaction in delivering lasting improvement.

The United States requires a national strategy for addressing the ongoing healthcare workforce crisis, which was exacerbated by COVID-19.

Jill Geisler encourages healthcare finance leaders to resolve to be better communicators in the new year and shares tips for upgrading leadership communication skills.

Contrary to common assumptions, Congress or the president might pursue major healthcare reform legislation in the next two years.

The game for U.S. nonprofit hospitals and health system is changing to a new one centered on consumerism and value.

Stephen “Jan” Grigsby talks about how his clinical background has given him deeper insight for driving his organization’s financial strategy.

HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer reflects on the importance of courage in leadership and how it has the quality of timelessness.

HFMA President and CEO Joseph J. Fifer received an honorary fellowship from HFMA UK. David Hughes and Steve Oglesby retire, while Kim Shrewsbury, Andy Zukowski and Rick Carrico have new CFO jobs.

Read a roundup of top news for healthcare finance professionals, published in the February issue of hfm.

As consumers deal with the impact of rising prices and interest rates, transparent and defensible pricing in healthcare has taken on even greater importance.

Debt collections are often the last communication touch point a patient has, and health systems should ensure their business partner is representing the organization in the best possible manner. See how one company eases the collections process for staff and consumers.

In this HFMA executive roundtable, seven health system leaders share their efforts to effectively engage patients and the lessons they have learned along the way.

Is your healthcare organization looking for a way to reduce pressure, stress and time on administrative and financial management? Check out this company’s portfolio of solutions to stabilize revenue cycle operations and bring back time for your staff to care for patients.

Complicated reimbursements such as those related to motor vehicle accidents, Veterans Affairs and workers’ compensation claims may represent only a small percentage of hospital revenue. But when these reimbursements are written off as bad debt, as they frequently are, those numbers add up.