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For the first time in history, Texas is home to three female presidents leading Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) chapters, alongside the organization’s first female CEO, Ann Jordan. This unprecedented moment is more than symbolic; it highlights a shift toward inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation in healthcare financial management. With Texas chapters spanning diverse regions…
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Improving Healthcare Access Through Nontraditional Benefits and Discount Plans
Healthcare costs are rising steadily, while insurance benefits struggle to offer sufficient coverage, driving demand for practical solutions like nontraditional benefits and discount plans. As premiums rise and coverage limits remain stagnant, many individuals and employers seek alternative ways to manage costs and improve healthcare access. With chronic conditions on the rise, the stakes…
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Fighting for Fair Healthcare Access Means Overcoming Certain Challenges
With healthcare costs continuing to climb, and the access to quality care remaining uneven, discussions on healthcare reform are quite an essential topic. Millions of Americans face high out-of-pocket costs and limited access to critical health services. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, nearly 40 percent of Americans have delayed medical care due to…
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Resilience and Overcoming Challenges is a Goal to Aim For
Conversations around mental resilience and maintaining a positive mindset are increasingly relevant today. With rising levels of stress and burnout in both personal and professional spaces, many people are searching for ways to reframe challenges as opportunities. One study showed that 75 percent of employees reported feeling overwhelmed or burned out at work, underscoring…
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Elevating Home Care — A New Era of Partnerships and Collaboration
As the demand for home-based care continues to surge, the industry faces an urgent need to redefine its collaborative frameworks, particularly between clinical and non-clinical services. A growing body of research suggests that coordinated home care can reduce hospitalization rates, lower costs, and increase patient satisfaction—an impact felt across families, caregivers, and the healthcare…
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Shifting Our Mindsets to Transform Our Lives with Dr. Wendi Zimmer
The pressure to balance personal well-being and professional success is something we all face, but most of us don’t know where to start. Research has shown that mental health support and self-belief are critical for long-term success, especially in high-stress environments. Shifting your mindset can be the key to transforming your life, enabling you…
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Purpose in the Workplace: Retaining Talent Through Innovation, Engagement, and a Sense of Belonging
A surge in employee turnover and changing expectations in the workforce has made the pursuit of purpose in the workplace a priority. With an increasingly mobile workforce, retaining top talent has become a challenge that companies can’t afford to ignore. A study shows that roughly 70% of employees believe their sense of purpose is…