Cover Story
Hospitals brace for looming federal cuts in Medicaid and elsewhere
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to have a major financial impact everywhere, but the repercussions will be particularly daunting for some states.
Feature stories
As non-labor expenses and bad debt rise, protecting hospitals’ financial outlook through cost-cutting maneuvers and revenue generation takes priority for CFOs.
Rather than eliminating jobs, a new tool the health system is using has made them more fulfilling.
Expert Reviewed
Focusing on improving clinicians’ documentation of their services is an effective strategy for hospitals to ensure payers will be more forthcoming with reimbursement.
By demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing the needs of its people, one health system has achieved noteworthy strides in promoting staff and leadership engagement.
Columns
HFMA’s 2025-26 Chair Kiran Batheja discusses why healthcare finance leaders should aspire to embody the qualities of true servant leadership.
The Medicare program should move toward greater accountability by adopting prior authorization to reduce overuse of unnecessary services, say hfm columnist Susan Dentzer.
Regular hfm columnist Jill Geisler says wise healthcare leaders exude confidence and humility and aren’t intimidated by colleagues whose expertise surpasses their own.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has significant implications for the future of Medicare and of providers serving Medicare beneficiaries, says hfm‘s Eye on Washington columnist.
The healthcare system’s skyrocketing costs, frequent shortages and inconsistent outcomes are driven by siloed areas optimizing their own incentives.
Columnist David Johnson says Judy Faulkner of Epic and Ruth Porat of Alphabet Inc. offer sharply differing perspectives on AI’s applications for healthcare.
Departments
Two HFMA chapters held a joint certification boot camp in July to help members prep for the Certified Healthcare Finance Professional exam.
Sharea M. Finn, Georgia HFMA Student Leadership Council chair, shares her experience as a student member and the benefits of joining HFMA.
As published in the October-November 2025 issue of hfm, this news roundup presents top stories for healthcare finance professionals.
HFMA member Alyson Belz has been named to Crain’s New York Business 40 under 40, capping 10 years of leadership experience focused on improving outcomes.
Supplements
According to new survey data, of 272 healthcare directors, presidents, CFOs, managers and other members of HFMA, 90% believe that with human oversight, technologies like automation and AI will improve financial performance effectively. Review this research report for prospective workflows and common barriers.
Providers need to look no further if seeking assistance in improving cash flow, navigating staffing shortages or enhancing technology infrastructure. Check out this article to discover tools and solutions for current healthcare trends.
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