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…
Georgia HFMA Student Leadership council chair shares her HFMA journey
When it comes to HFMA membership, the opportunities for networking and earning certifications appeal to both those new to the field of healthcare finance and seasoned professionals. One of the former, Sharea M. Finn, CRCR, shared with hfm details about her journey as a student member. Finn is the chair of the Georgia Student Corner |…
David Johnson: Dueling visions for healthcare’s AI-powered future
As giants in the world of technology, Epic’s Judy Faulkner and Alphabet’s Ruth Porat are among America’s most prominent business leaders. In keynote addresses delivered three days apart in August, they offered sharply differing perspectives on AI’s emergent capabilities — and starkly different ideas regarding its application to healthcare. For me, the differences call to…
Rising costs. Aging infrastructure. One strategic planning roadmap for both: Access it here
For healthcare leaders navigating tight margins and increasing demands, strategic capital planning is essential. This white paper outlines a proven framework to bring clarity, discipline, and financial sustainability to the capital planning process.
The latest on budget talks, rural healthcare funding and a controversial payment policy
HFMA Senior Editor Nick Hut and HFMA Policy Director Shawn Stack discuss the latest in healthcare finance news. Also in this episode, Brad Dennison, HFMA’s Vice President of Content, talks with Rich Daly about the new Fast Finance podcast.
New guide! The 5 advantages of syndromic testing
Discover how single-system syndromic testing can accelerate turnaround times and aid clinicians in identifying specific infections, even when symptoms are unclear.
FastFinance: MA impact on hospital margins
HFMA’s FastFinance newsletter is now a podcast. Host Rich Daly discusses the most current and relevant healthcare news, delivered in an easily digestible format. MedPAC found increasing local Medicare Advantage enrollment had little effect on hospitals’ margins. But some have questioned those findings. Also, this week’s Weird Number: As many as one million patients fall…
FY ’26 budget proposals, Medicare cuts and more
HFMA’s Nick Hut and Shawn Stack discuss the latest in healthcare finance news.
Reclaim 15–30% of telecom spend: A CFO/CIO playbook for rapid savings
Healthcare finance leaders can utilize this white paper to guide them with actionable strategies to uncover and control hidden telecom costs amid 2025's financial pressures.
Rethinking Service Lines: Expand, Evolve, or Exit?
This tool empowers healthcare leaders to make smart, intentional choices that align with their mission, support operational and financial performance, and prepare their organization for what’s next.