HFMA report: Healthcare C-suite executives feel underprepared for the future, especially when it comes to AI deployment
CHICAGO (Nov. 10, 2025) – In the current environment of unsustainable costs and rapid technological advancement, top U.S. health system leaders say old ways of doing business in healthcare are no longer viable, according to “The C-suite of the Future,” the latest report from the award-winning editorial team at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). …
CareCloud Announces Acquisition of HFMA’s MAP App to Expand AI-Driven Benchmarking in Hospitals and Integrated Health Systems
CareCloud, Inc. announced its definitive agreement to acquire MAP App to deliver next level innovation and improvements. The transition period is through the end of 2025. There should be no significant changes to MAP App users, and clients should continue in the tool as they would normally.
HFMA and Third Horizon launch price transparency data tool Starset Analytics
Exclusive to HFMA Enterprise Solution Provider Members, the tool transforms complex pricing data into actionable insights for negotiation, benchmarking and strategy. CHICAGO (Sept. 29, 2025) – The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and Third Horizon today announced the launch of Starset Analytics, a new toolset that helps hospitals unlock the full potential of price transparency…
Health system adoption of AI outpaces internal governance and strategy
CHICAGO – Aug. 12, 2025 – Eighty-eight percent of health systems are using Artificial Intelligence internally, and 71% have identified and deployed pilot or full solutions in finance, revenue cycle management or clinical functional areas, according to a new report published by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and Eliciting Insights, a healthcare strategy and market research company. Despite…
HFMA Announces Kiran Batheja as National Chair
Denver (June 23, 2025) – The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) today during its annual conference inducted Kiran N. Batheja, FHFMA, into office as its National Chair, effective June 1, 2025.
Healthcare Financial Management Association recognizes Dan Liljenquist for contributions to healthcare
(Denver) June 23, 2025 — The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) presented its highest achievement award, the Richard L. Clarke Board of Directors Award, to Intermountain Health Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Dan Liljenquist during HFMA’s annual conference in Denver.
Robert Olsen Receives Individual Achievement Award from the Healthcare Financial Management Association
Nashville, Tenn. (May 5, 2025) – The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) today presented Robert Olsen with the 2025 Frederick C. Morgan Individual Achievement Award, honoring career-long contributions to HFMA and to the healthcare finance profession.
New report: Surging claims denials are undermining working relationships between health systems and health plans
A new report from the Healthcare Financial Management Association reveals that relationships between health systems and health plans have worsened over the past three years, with 80% of surveyed CFOs blaming health plans for increasing denials and claim adjudication errors.
Healthcare Financial Management Association Recognizes Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Director Elizabeth Fowler for Contributions to Healthcare
(Las Vegas) June 27, 2024 — The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) presented its highest achievement award, the Richard L. Clarke Board of Directors Award, to CMS Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) Elizabeth Fowler, Ph.D., J.D., today during HFMA’s annual conference in Las Vegas. The…
HFMA Announces Marc Scher as National Chair
Las Vegas (June 25, 2024) – The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) today during its annual conference inducted former KPMG LLP Partner Marc B. Scher, FHFMA, CPA, into office as its National Chair, effective June 1, 2024. Scher, a highly respected leader in the healthcare finance sector, brings nearly 40 years of experience and a…