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AHA Associates Bringing Value Video Podcast
In this podcast series, the AHA checks in with its Associates to learn how they are supporting members and leveraging the AHA Associate Program to stay connected with members and help them achieve their goals and objectives.
Episode 7: Hospital Financial Planning Strategies During Times of Change
In this video episode of the podcast, Kathleen Wessel, VP of Business Management & Operations for the AHA, spoke with Alan Sikora, CEO of First American Healthcare Finance, and Derick Lorentz, Regional CFO for Managed Hospitals of Centura Health. Funding strategy is not one-size-fits-all; CFOs must consider ever-changing circumstances, such as market conditions, competing interests and long-term goals. In this dialogue, our speakers discussed financial planning strategies, including financing, replacing and upgrading equipment, and establishing organizational policies.
First American Healthcare Finance
First American Healthcare Finance, an RBC / City National company, provides funding solutions to hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations. Funded projects range from $250K to $100MM+ and commonly funded projects include EMR and software implementations and/or upgrades, medical and dental equipment acquisitions, and expansion and renovation projects. First American has earned the HFMA Peer Reviewed designation, has a long-standing relationship with the American Hospital Association and is an AHA Associate, and is a NACHC Corporate Partner. First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of City National Bank. Deposit products and services are offered by City National Bank Member FDIC. City National Bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. All trademarks are property of the respective owners. Additional terms apply and can be found by visiting faef.com/terms. © 2021 First American Equipment Finance. All rights reserved.
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Featured On This Video Podcast
Alan Sikora
Chief Executive Officer
First American Healthcare Finance
Derick Lorentz
Regional CFO for Managed Hospitals
Centura Health
Kathleen J. Wessel
Vice President, Business Management and Operations
American Hospital Association