Cover Story
Using data analytics to address SDoH
Only through the effective use of data and analytics can health systems begin to address the adverse impacts of social determinants of health on their communities.
Feature
Unionization at hospitals is grabbing headlines, and it may be only a matter of time before the movement has a widespread impact.
Expert Reviewed
A health system’s call center can provide a powerful revenue impact if it is accessible to patients 24/7. But health systems need to address many strategic considerations when planning for such a function.
Commentary
COVID-19 forced healthcare providers to consider problems contributing to U.S. nursing crisis, including regulatory issues and nurse burnout.
Columns
HFMA Chair Dennis Dahlen asks if the increase in regulation and oversight of healthcare providers is a sign that states are losing patience with the pace of value transformation.
Leadership expert and HFMA columnist Jill Geisler shares eight ways healthcare finance leaders can break down workplace silos to create high-performing teams.
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, healthcare leaders should consider the forces that are likely to define healthcare reform.
HFMA columnist David Johnson says no aspect of U.S. healthcare requires “disruptive thinking” more than surgical care, and the amount of training surgeons require.
Theresa Mouton, Western Region CFO for Steward Health Care, says CFOs who have broad oversight responsibilities are bound to experience chaos at times, and they have to love it.
Departments
HFMA’s First Illinois Chapter recently turned 75 and is marking the major milestone with a year-long celebration.
Michael Bumann shares what he characterized as a transformative experience at 2023 Burning Man in Nevada. Yvonne Wigington and Chris Milligan have new jobs.
As published in the November 2023 issue of hfm, this roundup presents the top news stories for healthcare finance professionals.
Supplements
Despite the complexities, complying with the No Surprises Act is not insurmountable. In this article, two AccuReg experts offer updates about changes to the act and solutions for hospitals and providers to create a winning strategy for compliance.
The approach health systems take to balance sheet and treasury management varies significantly. One company’s managing director dives into how organizations can take a balanced-scorecard method to investments using a tier system.
Read some key insights from a company that helps organizations understand how to maximize their net revenue using strategy and consultation.
Autonomous coding is growing in the healthcare industry, and the market is expected to reach $88 billion by 2030, up from $35 billion in 2022. Some expected outcomes of this include: Faster revenue cycle, less human intervention and improved patient satisfaction and care.
Check out what a group of healthcare finance professionals said regarding workforce management issues including costs, candidate quality, contracting agencies and other issues that can impact a healthcare organization’s profitability in this roundtable discussion.
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