Committee Chair Toolkit
Committee and Forum Overviews & Master List 2026-27
The CARE Forum transforms how New Jersey healthcare providers navigate today’s complex regulatory landscape by delivering cutting-edge compliance strategies, ethical solutions, and governance expertise through dynamic monthly sessions where industry leaders share game-changing insights, stay ahead of real-time regulatory changes, and build powerful networks that drive organizational excellence in our rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
The Communications Committee develops and publishes a timely, informative Chapter newsmagazine, the Garden State Focus, four times a year through the solicitation of articles from the membership, committees, and non-Chapter sources. This includes information regarding Chapter and National activities in order to keep the membership informed. In addition, the committee manages the Chapter website.
The Education Committee strives to provide high quality, timely educational programs on topics of interest to the healthcare industry in NJ which are geared towards all levels of experience. In addition, the committee assists members in achieving their education objectives for CPEs and other goals. Partnering with other healthcare organizations to provide quality education programs is an additional focus for the committee. The committee coordinates activities and planning with the various Chapter Forums that provide education to chapter members via webinars and live programs. The Education Committee is also responsible for increasing members’ awareness of the HFMA certification process. In addition, the committee assists members in achieving their certification goals through certification seminars and providing study materials to interested participants.
The FACT Forum provides a venue for discussion of current issues impacting health care finance, accounting, capital and taxes. In addition, the forum plans and presents the June Chapter quarterly program with respect to current issues that impact health care finance, accounting, capital and taxes. FACT also serves as a Chapter resource should new accounting and/or regulatory issues arise that impact health care finance, accounting, capital and taxes.
The Healthcare Current Events Forum will provide an opportunity for current event updates and member interaction. The Healthcare Current Events Forum will act as sounding board for state-wide challenges in all healthcare settings. The Healthcare Current Events Forum will have monthly meetings that you can attend or participate in a conference call. All meetings will have an agenda and the status of action items from previous meetings. Subcommittees will be formed depending on the challenges that are being reviewed by the members.
The main focus of the Institute Committee is to plan, organize and implement the Annual Institute, which is designed to educate and enhance the professional knowledge of the membership. The objective is to target subject matter to the most pressing issues in the industry and work with the Membership Services and Networking Committee to maximize membership and vendor attendance. Coordination with the Education Committee and the Program Chair is also key.
The Membership Services and Networking Committee is responsible for the growth and retention of the membership of the New Jersey chapter of HFMA. The committee consistently evaluates membership needs and facilitates solutions to deliver exceptional value to our members and Enterprise partners. In addition, the committee provides various networking opportunities focused on teamwork, collaboration and knowledge sharing among our members.
The focus of this committee is to create a constructive, open venue for honest discussions of relevant managed care issues, at a high level, thereby giving both providers and payers an opportunity to more fully understand the issues at hand, as well as each others’ perspective and ultimately collaborate in finding and implementing meaningful solutions.
The Patient Access Services Forum provides a collaborative space for the NJ HFMA Patient Access community to discuss patient-related issues, exchange insights, and establish best practices as the primary entry point for Revenue Cycle processes. The forum works in close alignment with Patient Financial Services, Payer & Provider, and Regulatory & Reimbursement Forums to address shared concerns and optimize revenue flow. It also incorporates key Patient Financial Services perspectives, including monitoring billing trends, supporting contract compliance awareness, and addressing broader Patient Account Management challenges. Through active communication and coordination with related professional groups, the forum elevates critical issues to the NJ HFMA Board and membership to drive discussion, alignment, and action across the revenue cycle continuum.
The Regulatory & Reimbursement Forum empowers healthcare reimbursement professionals through peer-to-peer collaboration, timely intelligence, and in-depth education. Our committee serves as a trusted forum for staying informed about Federal and State reimbursement and regulatory developments, while fostering high-value professional relationships and advancing careers in healthcare finance and policy.
The Revenue Integrity Committee is a forum for networking and information sharing regarding issues that are not discussed in detail at any other forums, for example, implementing charge reconciliation processes. This committee is dedicated to gaining an understanding of the multitude of governmental regulations and how to operationalize them to ensure accurate and compliant charge capture.