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Ruth Fowler is a CFO whose career has been spent in the healthcare industry. Now, as CFO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s), one of the largest clinical care providers for children in the country, she is helping half a million children, many of whom are not insured, receive the medical treatment they need each year. This saves taxpayers money ($90 million in 2009) and helps the children who need it. A win-win for all! However, the company is a non-profit organization and therein lies the challenge of running the finance function while depending on individual and corporate donors to ensure the doors remain open.
Ruth gives insight into what she refers to as the debate of healthcare reform and misalignment of economics. On a basic level her role is to oversee the preparation of financials, and managing aspects such as “How do you value blood†and also to manage funding for the $90 million unreimbursed healthcare Children’s provides each year. Listen as Ruth brings her vision to life for the finance function.