HFMA’s MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle recognizes organizations whose innovative and effective strategies have enabled them to achieve excellence in revenue cycle performance. There are five (5) MAP Award categories: hospitals, critical access hospitals, hospital systems, integrated delivery systems, and physician practices. Winners excel in meeting industry standard revenue cycle benchmarks (MAP Keys), implementing the patient-centered recommendations and best practices embodied in HFMA’s Healthcare Dollars & Sense™ initiatives, and achieving outstanding patient satisfaction.
Recipients are acknowledged as industry leaders called upon to share proven strategies with HFMA members and other professionals.
A Patient Financial Communications Adopter application is not required to complete Part One of the application. However, HFMA requires all hospitals, hospital systems, and IDS applicants to have either applied for or achieved PFC Adopter status by the time they submit part two of their application. Physician practices are not required to complete the PFC Adopter application at this time.
2027 MAP Award Applications Are Open
Showcase your organization’s revenue cycle excellence and earn national recognition from HFMA. Applications are open now through November 20, 2026.
This year, applying is easier than ever. HFMA has streamlined the MAP Award application process, and there is no fee to apply.
Learn More About the MAP Award
Considering applying? Join us for a MAP Award Information Session to learn more about the 2027 application process, award criteria, key dates and what you need to know to prepare a strong submission.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
11–11:30 a.m. CT
HFMA members (sign in required): Register through HFMA Learning
Non-members: Register for the webinar
Important Dates
- November 20, 2026: Application deadline
- Week of January 4, 2027: Applicants advancing to the next round will be notified
- January 20, 2027: MAP Award winners finalized and notified
- March 10–12, 2027: MAP Award winners recognized at the HFMA Revenue Cycle Conference in Orlando
Connect With the MAP Award Community
Get support throughout the MAP Award process by connecting with fellow applicants, past award recipients and HFMA revenue cycle experts. The MAP Award Community is a place to ask questions, share insights, exchange ideas and learn from others who have experience with the award.
Whether you’re applying for the first time or returning to the process, the community can help you stay connected and informed along the way.
Celebrate Your Success at RCC
2027 MAP Award winners will be recognized at HFMA’s Revenue Cycle Conference, March 10–12 in Orlando, placing their achievements in front of a dedicated community of revenue cycle professionals.
Winners will also have an opportunity to participate in a MAP Award Winner panel discussion, sharing strategies, results and lessons learned with their peers.
For more information, review the MAP Award FAQs.
Winner Recognition
Highlights in:
- Press Release distribution on the wires and posted to the HFMA website
- hfm Magazine
- hfma.org including the Online Community
- HFMA Social Media
- E-Newsletters (HFMA Daily & Revenue Cycle Insights)
At the HFMA Revenue Cycle Conference including:
- Recognition Meal
- On Stage Ceremony during a General Session
- Photo Wall Opportunities
As well as:
- Engraved Trophy
- Resource kit containing social media posts, press release template, winner logos, and more
5 reasons to apply for a prestigious MAP Award for revenue cycle performance.
See the healthcare organizations that earned a MAP Award in the last several years.
Learn more about HFMA’s standards and recommended benchmarks by reviewing statistical data from the MAP Award winners.
Connect with fellow applicants, past award recipients, and HFMA revenue cycle experts. This interactive forum is your go-to space for sharing insights, asking questions, and discussing all things related to the MAP Award application process. Whether you’re new to the process or a returning participant, the community is here to support your journey.
HFMA’s Revenue Cycle Score Calculator
Benchmark Your Performance Against Past HFMA Award Winners! The Revenue Cycle Score Calculator compares your data to three years of historical applicant data. Once metrics are populated for all MAP Keys, the calculator provides your organization’s revenue cycle score and information about how previous applicants with similar scores fared when applying for the MAP Award. See how HFMA defines these MAP Keys (free guest account or membership required for logging in).
| MAP Key | Net Days A/R | DNSP | Billed A/R>90 Days | POS Cash Collection % | Cash Collection % | Denial % |
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| Actual Metric | days | days | % | % | % | % |
| MAP Key Range | 30 days-60 days | 2 days-10 days | 15.0%-30.0% | 5.0%-35.0% | 86.0%-100.0% | 3.0%-5.0% |
| Range Points (0-100 pts) | ||||||
| MAP Key Weight (sum to 100%) | 21.0% | 19.0% | 0% | 16.0% | 29.0% | 15.0% |
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| Revenue Cycle Score (100 pts Possible) |
Application Information
HFMA’s MAP Award winners are determined through analysis of MAP Keys, narrative information, and additional materials collected during the application process. MAP Keys are publicly available. Your organization does not need to be a MAP App (powered by CareCloud) subscriber to apply. No preference is given to current MAP App (powered by CareCloud) subscribers nor is MAP App (powered by CareCloud) subscription an eligibility requirement.