Becker's Healthcare January 22, 2025
As the challenges of rising operational costs and declining reimbursements continue to plague the healthcare industry, Steven Febus, CFO of Pullman (Wash.) Regional Hospital is leveraging partnerships and technologies to address them.
Becker’s connected with Mr. Febus to discuss his proactive approach, the four key traits that make a strong financial leader in healthcare and the hospital’s goal to secure a 4% margin in fiscal 2025.
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Question: What do you believe is the largest financial challenge facing healthcare? How is Pullman Regional Hospital preparing to address it?
Steven Febus: The largest financial challenge in healthcare today, specifically in our market, is rising operational costs including labor, drugs and...