Kiran Batheja: Aspire to great leadership
“It is the responsibility of every human being to aspire to do something worthwhile, to make the world a better place than the one we found.” — Albert Einstein True servant leadership isn’t about titles, control or attention. It lies in inspiring others to embrace a purpose beyond themselves by uniting a team in pursuit…
People: Alyson Belz recognized as a member of 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Selected from hundreds of fellow nominees, Alyson Belz, FHFMA, MBA, has been named to Crain’s New York Business 40 under 40, which highlights dynamic young professionals across industries who demonstrate meaningful leadership in their communities. The honor caps Belz’s more than a decade of leadership experience focused on improving outcomes and reducing inefficiencies. She currently…
Uncertainties around payment rules cloud Medicare’s future
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, clearly will have profound effects on the nation’s healthcare system. But how much the legislation will affect Medicare remains to be seen. Its proponents can legitimately assert that, consistent with the President’s stated…
Financial sustainability is biggest pain point for healthcare leaders
If Claire Agnew could help healthcare boards understand one thing about healthcare finance, it’s the complexity finance leaders face in ensuring hospitals and health systems have the resources they need to deliver great care. “It’s brutal and much like dancing backward in high heels,” said Agnew, MBA, CPA, executive vice president and CFO for Valleywise…
Jill Geisler: 10 questions that can help you lead people who are smarter than you
Wise leaders know that they may be smart about many things, but they don’t have to be the smartest person in every room. They lead with confidence and humility and aren’t intimidated by colleagues whose expertise surpasses their own. That’s not always easy. Managers often tell me they worry about building credibility with subject matter…
Susan Dentzer: Why more prior authorization in traditional Medicare is a no-brainer
The word accountable in accountable care organization (ACO) means being vigilant in monitoring healthcare’s costs and quality. And lately, many ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) have been vigilant in spades. First, some ACOs tipped CMS off about a $2 billion urinary catheter fraud when that spending hit their bottom lines in…
Hospitals brace for looming federal cuts in Medicaid and elsewhere
The historic healthcare policy changes — and associated Medicaid cuts — in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have left it to the states to figure out how to keep their residents insured and healthy with $1 trillion less in federal funding. With impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA, including a…
Healthcare leaders optimistic that automation and AI will improve revenue integrity
According to new survey data, of 272 healthcare directors, presidents, CFOs, managers and other members of HFMA, 90% believe that with human oversight, technologies like automation and AI will improve financial performance effectively. Review this research report for prospective workflows and common barriers.
Successful implementation of RCM technology demands a collaborative approach
Providers need to look no further if seeking assistance in improving cash flow, navigating staffing shortages or enhancing technology infrastructure. Check out this article to discover tools and solutions for current healthcare trends.
Georgia HFMA Student Leadership council chair shares her HFMA journey
When it comes to HFMA membership, the opportunities for networking and earning certifications appeal to both those new to the field of healthcare finance and seasoned professionals. One of the former, Sharea M. Finn, CRCR, shared with hfm details about her journey as a student member. Finn is the chair of the Georgia Student Corner |…