hfm October-November 2024

In today’s U.S. healthcare environment, health systems are likely to find that purchasing assets for purposes of expansion is often the most cost-effective and affordable option.

By offering childcare onsite, the critical access hospital has significantly improved its ability to attract and retain nurses.

HFMA National Chair Marc Scher says changing the dynamic around payer-provider relations won’t be easy, but it’s necessary for establishing a better basis for mutual success.

Long-growing trends are reaching a point where the continuation of the U.S. healthcare industry’s status quo will become untenable.

HFMA contributor Jill Geisler discusses why delegation is an important leadership skill and offers 10 questions for leaders looking to develop a successful delegation plan.

The outlook for U.S. healthcare is optimistic as forces combine to transform the industry to better serve the American people.

Both the Democratic and Republican candidates for president have made shifts in their healthcare policy views from their past positions.

HFMA’s Community launched new groups and content to give members a voice on new healthcare finance happenings and to help them connect.

HFMA members Phillip Childree, Greg Damron, Lakmini Kidder, Paula Littleton and Julia Puchtler have taken on new leadership roles in healthcare finance.

As published in the October-November 2024 issue of hfm, this news roundup presents the top stories for healthcare finance professionals.

HFMA’s annual Leadership Directory provides a listing of the Association’s National, Regional and Chapter leaders.

For only the second time, all three HFMA Texas chapter presidents are women. Jamie Hill-Walters, Rachel Pugliano and Anna Stevens are collaborating on a statewide culture of inclusion and belonging.

Achieving AI-guided clinical alignment and avoiding AI-driven denials requires a strategic approach that comprises five critical components.

PFC USA provides solutions to help healthcare organizations address the challenges of rising costs, decreasing reimbursements, strict regulations and growing patient satisfaction demands.

BESLER’s Easy Work Papers solution is designed to improve cost report accuracy and consistency while ensuring efficient report creation

With rising out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, consumers are seeking better ways to pay for care and an improved patient financial experience.

In an HFMA Roundtable held in May, healthcare executives discussed the concept of a “People-Centric Maturity Model.”