Three topics dominated conversations at this year's conference. Here's what you need to know.
HFMA 2025 discussions were laser-focused on deep-rooted financial issues in healthcare. Three of the most pressing topics for finance leaders at last week's conference were: leading operational transformation, keeping pace with payers, and making the most of health system investments in today's heated economics / regulatory climate.
To keep up with payers, finance leaders are pushing for more streamlined, tech-enabled payer-provider partnerships that prioritize patient-centric outcomes. CFOs are also being called upon to go beyond budgets, taking the lead on system-wide performance improvement and fostering financially aligned, cross-functional teams.
Lastly, CFOs are exploring nuanced strategies for improving their systems' investments. With economic pressures mounting, CFOs are exploring private markets, liquidity balancing, and peer benchmarking to reshape their investment approaches.
This infographic details the best advice from HFMA on these three stress points. Also, the accompanying article can be accessed here.
Marie DeFreitas is the CFO editor for HealthLeaders.