A new concept of healthcare finance for recruiting, retaining and engaging the next generation of professionals
If the healthcare finance industry wants to attract and retain younger generations of workers, it will need to embrace the smarter tech and automated capabilities that help deliver a meaningful work environment to the rising and incoming generations.
Drive behavioral change in your surgeons with the concept of ‘social proof’
"Social proof" is a critical psychological principle that savvy hospital administrators can use to solve complex business issues and dramatically increase their organization's operating performance.
Arizona Chapter’s virtual Grateful Hour brings a welcome relief from the pandemic
HFMA’s Arizona Chapter discusses its Grateful Hour virtual get-togethers that include discussions, a meditation and practicing appreciation to help members cope with the pandemic.
How leaders can address defensiveness in the workplace to foster productivity and harmony
If not dealt with properly, defensiveness can affect both the workplace environment and a leader’s ability to manage effectively, writes HFMA contributing expert Jill Geisler.
Updated reporting requirements for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: What providers need to know
New HHS guidance on reporting obligations for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund recipients could prove troublesome for providers that are caught off guard by the changes.
Continued growth in employer-paid healthcare premiums may spur employers to find alternative solutions
HFMA's Chad Mulvany says large employers have signaled a possible end to their patience for traditional players to provide a traditional solution, and he reviews what solutions they could pursue instead.
Promoting a more diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce is everyone’s job
Healthcare leaders should be aware of the steps they can take to foster diversity and inclusion in the industry workforce, including in leadership positions.
Racial disparities in business processes can exacerbate financial barriers to healthcare: What leaders should know
HFMA President and CEO Joe Fifer explains what healthcare leaders can do to reduce health inequities related to business operations.
The defining traits of a successful leader-deputy relationship, and how to make it happen
Leaders should understand the vital importance of choosing the right second-in-command.
How leading health system CFOs are staying agile on the road to recovery
Making strategic decisions in the current environment is difficult, but CFOs are leading their organizations by creating a more performance-based culture and adopting an agile financial planning approach.