Arizona Healthcare Financial Management Association (AZHFMA)

State - Newsletter

The Cactus Clarion is published in an electronic format quarterly throughout the program year of June 1 - May 31.

January 2012

Articles:
"You just can't Clone Yourself . . . Effective Communication and Optimization across the Revenue Cycle
"Community Hospital Project Poker: How to Play a Winning Hand"
"The Power of Mentoring: A Winning Strategy for Developing Leaders
"Thinking Beyond the Financial Aspect of a Conflict of Interest"

October 2011

Chapter Articles:
"Managing Change" Fall Conference 2011
Region 10 Executive: "Fall President's Meeting Overview"

Articles:
"Becoming a (Financially Stable) System"
"Accelerating Efforts to Monitor and Manage Performance"
"Would You like to Successful and Have Fun Doing It?"
"Grabbing the Reins of Your Self- Pay Population"
"Arizona Health Insurance Exchange Moves Forward"

July 2011

Chapter Articles:
"HFMA ANI"
"How are Conferences Planned"
"Region 10 Executive - HFMA Shapes Life"

Articles:
"CMS Proposed Rule Updates Medicare Payment Policies and Rates for Hospitals in Fiscal 2012"
"Strengthening Physician-Hospital Alignment"
"Can External Call Centers Benefit Hospital's Access Departments?"
"Multi-Tracking: Simultaneous Pursuit of Financing Options Saves Time, Money"

April 2011

Chapter Articles:
"Accountability in Healthcare, March 23-25"
"It's Time to Complete Your HFMA Certification"
"Region 10 Conference-July 27-29, 2011" 

Articles:
"Legislative Update"
"Several Windows of Opportunity Close, but Options Remain"
"Waste Not, Want Not"

Previous Editions:  Special Edition March 2011