hfm February-March 2026

As healthcare is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many Americans,
health systems nationwide are pursuing a range of approaches
to help solve the problem.

There’s ample evidence today that AI has a significant role to play in ensuring a hospital’s financial sustainability by improving revenue cycle performance.

An analysis shows that moving Medicare inpatient and outpatient payments for procedures to a site-neutral payment system will reduce Medicare expenditures, but such a move presents challenges, including defining exceptions and ensuring patient safety.

HFMA 2025-26 Chair Kiran Batheja describes the opportunity healthcare finance leaders have now to address the industry’s foundational issues.

Jill Geisler explores the issue of micromanagement, which she says is often to be avoided but can sometimes be appropriate.

Hospitals face struggles with subsidies for their anesthesiologists and radiologists, and the situation is unlikely to improve soon.

In this Eye on Washington column, James Mathews warns that Medicare beneficiaries face a crisis around nursing home care. 

In December 2025, HHS introduced 10 new, transformative models to be run largely through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.

HFMA has launched two new executive councils to support patient access and pharmacy revenue cycle leaders.

The South Dakota Chapter partnered with SDAHO and LifeServe to host a blood drive, supporting 66 lives and advancing community engagement.

As published in the February-March 2026 issue of hfm, this news roundup presents top stories for healthcare finance professionals.

HFMA remembers Arnold Silver, who joined HFMA in 1963 and was 1974-75 Chair of the Association.

Read about how one company enables healthcare leaders to focus on strategic priorities — expanding access to care, improving patient experience and sustaining financial health.

Find out how one company pairs expert coding with technology-enabled workflows and rigorous quality checks to help organizations reduce denials, improve accuracy and maintain predictable revenue — allowing teams to stay focused on delivering excellent patient care.