The evolution of the CFO: looking into the past helps face the future.
A look into the past helps to understand and face the challenges of the future. By reviewing past Healthcare Financial Management articles, the evolution of the CFO is explored and a definite trend can be seen. With economic, social, and government issues changing the ways in which a healthcare institution operates, the functions of a CFO also change. And as health care continues to grow and develop into a more complex business, the CFO's role wil also grow in responsibility and complexity.
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