President’s Message

Dear NJ HFMA Members,
A new chapter year is a chance to set the tone for what comes next, and I want to set ours with a clear message: We are ready for what this year brings.
The 2026-27 HFMA theme that fits our chapter well: Dare to Solve. Our field is facing real challenges, tighter margins, more complex payer relationships, new technologies to master and a workforce stretched thin. Those challenges are also where opportunity lives. Every one of them is a chance to sharpen our skills, strengthen our organizations and grow as leaders.
Dare to Solve is a call to act, not just adapt. It means bringing solutions to the table instead of waiting for someone else to find them. It means using this chapter as a resource, not just a network, to sharpen your thinking, expand your skill set, and land on solid answers faster than you would on your own.
Here’s how to make the most of this year: Show up to chapter events, even the ones that aren’t convenient. Volunteer for a committee and put your expertise to work. Pursue the certification you’ve been putting off. Reach out to a colleague who’s solved the problem you’re facing. Every one of these moves you, your organization, and our chapter forward.
I’m confident about this year because I know the caliber of people in this chapter. We have the skills, the drive, and the collective experience to meet this moment head-on. Let’s get to work.
Thank you for being part of NJ HFMA. I look forward to what we accomplish together.
Warm Regards,
Lisa
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