Paul Keckley: 4 implications of the post-pandemic U.S. economy for healthcare
Reports about the state of the U.S. economy after the first six months of 2022 warn of a slowdown in the post-pandemic recovery. Healthcare provider organizations should prepare for four factors related to this slowdown that will shape healthcare's future.
Gail Wilensky: Achieving health equity in the U.S. requires a preventive approach
Social determinants of health (SDoH) present a severe challenge for our nation by perpetuating inequities both in access to care and in the quality-of-the outcomes of care. Although interventions that address the challenges posed by SDoH are helpful throughout a person’s life, they can be most helpful if they occur early on, with a focus on enhancing early childhood education and food security.
ElevatePFS delivers exceptional, patient-focused revenue cycle management services
Are you a provider dealing with government regulations, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and adapting to technological advancements? Find out how to alleviate stress while navigating the complex revenue cycle challenges, while also delivering a positive patient experience.
Reflections on Annual Conference: Keynoters nailed it
National Chair Aaron Crane reflects on keynote presentations by Zeev Neuwirth, Kelli Harding, D.J. Vanas and Joel Selanikio at HFMA’s 2022 Annual Conference.
Prioritization helps drive success in healthcare
A survey found that the most successful healthcare organizations are those that embrace consumerism and proactively seek ways to better meet patient needs.
Kuchka-Craig and Crowell honored with 2022 Morgan Award
Debi Kuchka-Craig and Jude Crowell were presented with the 2022 Frederick C. Morgan Award for Individual Achievement at HFMA’s Annual Conference in Denver.
News Briefs: Final rule for Medicare inpatient payments brings large rate increase
As published in hfm magazine, a monthly roundup of top news for healthcare finance professionals.
2021-22 HFMA Success Award winners announced
HFMA’s 2022 Leadership Training Conference took place April 24-26 in Phoenix. Winners of the 2021-22 Chapter/Region Success Awards were announced.
How healthcare organizations can take the lead in the nation’s quest to improve health equity
Improving health equity in the United States is a challenge that is beyond the ability of the healthcare to meet on its own. But many of the ways our healthcare system currently operates exacerbate health inequity — and that is a problem we can cure.
Jill Geisler: How to navigate the transition from team member to team leader
Being promoted from within can be challenging. Jill Geisler shares how to avoid common pitfalls and successfully transition from team member to team leader.