Best hfma Podcasts (2025)

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Nov. 26: OPPS; Hospital efficiency 6:53

2h ago6:53

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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. Former hospital executives detail an approach that helped their organization improve quality while obtaining average commercial rates of 150% of Medicare. Also, this week’s Weird Number: $…

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Introducing HiFi Health News: How to save on prescription drugs 13:15

4h ago13:15

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This week, we're sharing an episode of our patient-facing program, HiFi Health News. In this episode, host Erika Grotto talks with Ruchi Talwar, MD from Vanderbilt University Medical Center about how to save money on prescription drugs. For all of our content, subscribe to the HiFi Health News podcast on your favorite app, or see all our videos on …

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Fast Finance: Direct contracting push 7:05

3h ago7:05

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Employers have a new data source that combines price, quality and safety data and was expected to fuel a renewed push on direct contracting. Also, this week’s Weird Number: 30%. Fewer than 30% of health systems earned significant ROI from most of their virtual care offerings, according to a recent survey of executives by Sage Growth Partners. One M…

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Nov. 17, 2025: The shutdown is over, plus Aetna's update to a controversial payment policy 19:29

13d ago19:29

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Nick Hut and Shawn Stack sum up the latest in healthcare finance news.By HFMA

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Healthcare Technology, Episode 3: Opportunities in patient monitoring and telemetry 12:34

12d ago12:34

12:34

In the final episode of our technology series sponsored by Philips, Erika speaks with Stacy Kelleher from Philips about data opportunities in patient monitoring and how telemetry can be used more effectively.By HFMA

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Nov. 3, 2025: The shutdown continues, plus the latest on 340B 16:00

21d ago16:00

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HFMA Senior Editor Nick Hut and HFMA Policy Director Shawn Stack discuss the latest in healthcare finance news.By HFMA

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Healthcare Technology, Episode 2: Helping patients harness their own data 12:48

1M ago12:48

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Patients have access to more data than ever, but there can be confusion when they try to interpret it. In this week's episode, we speak with Tim Church, MD from Wondr Health and Jonathan Henderson from Encore Rehabilitation.By HFMA

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Healthcare Technology, Episode 1: Solving the right problem at the right time 14:30

1M ago14:30

14:30

In the first episode of this special series sponsored by Philips, HFMA Senior Editor Erika Grotto talks with Taylor Seale of Epic and Jeff Gautney from Rush University System for Health about planning and prioritizing technology projects.By HFMA

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Oct. 20: Where things stand with the government shutdown and Affordable Care Act subsidies 17:22

1M ago17:22

17:22

HFMA Senior Editor Nick Hut and HFMA Policy Director Shawn Stack discuss the latest in healthcare finance news.By HFMA

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74: Exploring the NHS 10-Year plan and what it means for NHS finance staff 52:55

2M ago52:55

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In this episode, we’re bringing you a recording of a recent webinar from our series exploring the 10-year health plan and what it means for finance. In this session, Phill Wells, deputy chief financial officer - strategic finance, NHS England, offers a comprehensive overview of the plan, with a particular focus on the implications for finance profe…

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Oct. 6, 2025: The healthcare impacts of a federal government shutdown 16:59

2M ago16:59

16:59

HFMA Senior Editor Nick Hut and HFMA Policy Director Shawn Stack discuss the latest in healthcare finance news.By HFMA

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The latest on budget talks, rural healthcare funding and a controversial payment policy 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

HFMA's Nick Hut and Shawn Stack discuss the latest in healthcare finance news.By HFMA

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Oregon HFMA's Imagine Amazing Podcast Season 7, Episode 2 21:51

3M ago21:51

21:51

🎧 Imagine Amazing Podcast – Episode 2 Title: Mapping the Money Trail: Navigating Reimbursement Changes This month, we’re heading down the money trail at #CampOregon as we dive into one of the most pressing topics in healthcare finance: reimbursement changes. Join President Evan Martin and hosts Kelly and Jeff as they welcome Liana Hamilton, a seaso…

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Fast Finance: MA impact on hospital margins 6:12

3M ago6:12

6:12

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…

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73: Healthcare Finance insights: Restructuring and redundancies 10:24

3M ago10:24

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In this bite-sized episode of HFMAtalk, Steve Brown, Editor of the HFMA magazine Healthcare Finance, joins the podcast to provide insight on the latest news stories and wider challenges facing the NHS. The NHS faces severe financial pressures, including government demands to cut running costs and balance budgets. But those running cost reductions w…

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FY '26 budget proposals, Medicare cuts and more 17:23

3M ago17:23

17:23

HFMA's Nick Hut and Shawn Stack discuss the latest in healthcare finance news.By HFMA

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FastFinance: Medicare enrollees' drug costs spike 5:52

3M ago5:52

5:52

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. Medicare enrollees' out-of-pocket drug costs have jumped this year, according to recent research. Learn what effects researchers expect. Also, this week’s Weird Number: 95% of business lea…

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HI HFMA Pocast - E Komo Mai Season 1, Episode 2 Meet HI HFMA's Officers 17:33

3M ago17:33

17:33

Welcome to E Komo Mai, the official podcast of Hawaii HFMA! In this episode, President and Host Tammy Dumlao, joined by Co-Host Peter Hinojosa, sits down with the Hawaii Chapter’s newly elected 2025–2026 officers. Listeners will get an inside look at the people who help shape the future of healthcare finance in Hawaii—why they chose to be part of H…

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Rethinking rev cycle, plus the 2026 Medicare proposed rule on physician fee schedule 21:10

3M ago21:10

21:10

Mayank Pant from IKS Health talks about why healthcare organizations haven't been able to overcome longstanding challenges, and Nick Hut talks with HFMA Policy Director Katie Gilfillan about the 2026 Medicare Proposed Rule on physician fee schedule.By HFMA

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FastFinance: The Podcast 5:22

4M ago5:22

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HFMA's popular FastFinance newsletter is now a podcast. Host Rich Daly discusses the most current and relevant healthcare news in a quick, digestible format. In this episode: Hospitals’ financial performance continues to improve thisyear, but expense trends are worrying, according to an industry tracker. Learnwhat spending is driving expenses. Also…

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72: From waste to value - how UHCW is transforming care and costs 52:18

4M ago52:18

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In this episode, we explore how University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UCHW) has embedded the Virginia Mason Production System (VMPS) to improve patient care and deliver greater value. We speak to Marie Fogarty, group clinical director, and Lynda Mott, a modern matron, about how the system has been embedded in the trust and hear real-world…

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Price transparency in the OPPS proposed rule, plus the IPPS final rule 23:51

4M ago23:51

23:51

Nick Hut and Shawn Stack discuss OPPS and IPPS, and Aaron Shimoff from Athena Health discusses how to stay on course in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.By HFMA

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Hawaii HFMA's Podcast - E Komo Mai Season 1, Episode 1 13:23

4M ago13:23

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Hawaii's HFMA podcast, E Komo Mai, where we connect with key figures shaping healthcare finance in our local community. Join host Peter Hinojosa as he introduces Tammy Dumlao, Hawaii HFMA's 2025-2026 chapter president, guiding us through the challenges and opportunities for the coming year. With over 42 years in …

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Oregon HFMA Imagine Amazing Podcast Season 7, Episode 1 28:44

4M ago28:44

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A new year and a new chapter President, Evan Martin, are trending at Oregon HFMA. Listen to learn what is in store for the 2025-2026 year including what is behind this year's theme of Explore and Grown # CAMPOREGON. This podcast is a fun kickoff to the 2025-2026 year and Evan does not disappoint. A must listen podcast.…

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Why this year's Medicare proposed rule for OPPS could have a big impact 24:59

4M ago24:59

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Nick Hut and Shawn Stack talk about the 2026 Medicare proposed rule for the Outpatient Prospective Payment System and why it could have a more significant impact on hospitals than rules from previous years. Also in this episode, Aneal Gadgil from Abridge discusses clinical documentation and coding.By HFMA

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71: Trust's award winning nitrous oxide project 32:28

4M ago32:28

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In this episode, we’re bringing you a session from our recent Environmental sustainability series event. During the session, Phillip Branford, environmental and sustainability officer at Sheffield Children's Hospital, outlines the process and impact of the trust decommissioning its nitrous oxide and pipeline systems. This work earned the organisati…

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Trump's big bill's beauty is in the eye of the beholder 23:29

5M ago23:29

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HFMA Senior Editor Nick Hut talks with policy directors Shawn Stack and Andrew Donahue about the hospital impact of the Big Beautiful Bill. Garett Jackson from Intuitive Health talks about a hybrid emergency department/urgent care model to cut down on ED overuse.By HFMA

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70: In conversation with HFMA president, Lee Outhwaite 49:53

5M ago49:53

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In this episode, Emma Knowles, HFMA director of policy and communications, sits down with current HFMA president Lee Outhwaite. Lee reflects on his career in NHS finance, from starting out in Plymouth in the early 1990s to his current role as CFO at South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, sharing stories from across his time in both provider and com…

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69: In conversation with HFMA Rising Star award winner, Sofiya Khan-Ringshaw 36:45

5M ago36:45

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In this episode, we are joined by 2024 Rising Star award winner Sofiya Khan-Ringshaw. Now a costing analyst at North East London Foundation Trust and chair of both the HFMA next gen committee and London student finance network, Sofiya shares how she found her footing in NHS finance after joining as an apprentice at just 16. From overcoming self-dou…

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68: Creating integrated neighbourhoods teams with the NAPC 32:42

5M ago32:42

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In today’s episode, we’re bringing you a recording from a recent ICB Forum event where we explored one of the key components of shifting towards more proactive, community-based and integrated care: integrated neighbourhood teams, or INTs. Katrina Percy and Martin Almond from the National Association of Primary Care (NAPC) share their insights on wh…

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HHS restructuring and the federal budget 18:40

6M ago18:40

18:40

HFMA's Nick Hut and Shawn Stack talk about the latest from Washington.By HFMA

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Vendor and staffing management, plus the latest in budget reconciliation 17:41

6M ago17:41

17:41

Danelle Newman from OSS Health discusses how to strike a balance in vendor and staffing management. Also in this episode, HFMA Senior Editor Rich Daly talks with HFMA Policy Director Shawn Stack about the House-passed reconciliation package.By HFMA

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67: Healthcare Finance insights: Running costs and pay awards 15:35

6M ago15:35

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In this episode, Steve Brown, Editor of the HFMA magazine Healthcare Finance, joins the podcast to provide insight on the latest news stories and wider challenges facing the NHS. You can register yourself or your team for the free HFMA members' summer series event ⁠⁠⁠here.

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66: Supporting mental health in the NHS - Tips for you and your team 35:14

6M ago35:14

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As the NHS in England faces unprecedented levels of uncertainty and change, the impact on individuals working within the service cannot be underestimated. With that in mind, in today’s episode, we showcase a conversation between Jodi Martin, Senior Strategic Finance Manager at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust as well as a Mental health and …

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65: The HFMA mental health and learning disabilities network: Past, present and future 39:27

7M ago39:27

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In this episode, we’re shining a spotlight on the HFMA mental health and learning disabilities network — exploring the role it plays in supporting finance professionals and improving services across the NHS. We’re joined by Suzanne Robinson, former chair of the network, and Adrian Snarr, the current chair. They reflect on their involvement, the cha…

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What DOGE's actions mean for U.S. healthcare 22:38

7M ago22:38

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HFMA Senior Editor Rich Daly talks about his hfm cover story about DOGE and the healthcare industry. HFMA's Nick Hut and Shawn Stack talk about the 340B drug pricing program.By HFMA

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64: The NHS finance function in 2024: England 26:27

7M ago26:27

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The HFMA recently published a report titled, The NHS finance function in 2024: England. Produced every two years, the report provides a unique snapshot of the makeup of the NHS finance function in England, and how it is changing over time. In this episode, two of the HFMA’s senior policy managers: Lisa Robertson and Emily Hopkinson will explore the…

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The IPPS proposed rule, and tackling charge capture issues 19:05

8M ago19:05

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Nick Hut and Shawn Stack discuss the proposed rule for the Inpatient Prospective Payment System. Later, Taylor Searfoss, a vice president at Ni2, an Infinx company, discusses challenges in charge capture.By HFMA

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63: A fireside chat with finance director of the year, Su Rollason 51:55

8M ago51:55

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In this episode, we share a conversation between Lisa Robertson, senior policy manager at the HFMA, and Su Rollason, deputy chief executive officer and chief finance officer of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. Su reflects on her career and her role in leading one of theNHS’s most ambitious financial and operational transformations. T…

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How DOGE will change HHS 19:40

8M ago19:40

19:40

Nick Hut and Shawn Stack discuss cuts to the Dept. of Health and Human Services and what they could mean for patients and providers.By HFMA

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62: Enhancing NHS-VCSE collaboration 44:01

8M ago44:01

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In this episode, we share a conversation between Kathy Roe, Interim chief finance officer at NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, and Jacob Lant, Chief executive at National Voices. They discuss the need for a stronger relationship between the NHS and the Voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. This recording has been edited fro…

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61: Healthcare Finance insights: NHSE and the four nations 22:18

8M ago22:18

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In this episode, Steve Brown, Editor of the HFMA magazine Healthcare Finance, joins the podcast to provide insight on the latest news stories and wider challenges facing the NHS. The surprise resignations of NHS England’s CEO, Amanda Pritchard, and CFO, Julian Kelly, have sent shockwaves through the sector. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer an…

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Dr. Oz and CMS, plus HFMA's new Fast Finance newsletter 21:17

8M ago21:17

21:17

Nick Hut and Shawn Stack discuss the confirmation hearing of Mehmet Oz for CMS administrator. Also, Brad Dennison and Rich Daly from HFMA's editorial team talk about the new Fast Finance newsletter. To receive the newsletter, email [email protected] HFMA

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60: Navigating the 2024/25 financial year-end 34:06

9M ago34:06

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In today’s episode, Debbie Paterson, senior technical manager at the HFMA, sits down with Lisa Robertson, senior policy manager at the HFMA, to discuss the 2024/25 financial year-end process. They explore some of the key challenges facing finance teams and auditors, important considerations to help ensure a smooth year-end, and the HFMA resources a…

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The art of digital delegation 21:39

9M ago21:39

21:39

Nick Hut and Shawn Stack discuss price transparency regulations, and Erika Grotto talks with Stuart Newsome from Infinx about AI in revenue cycle.By HFMA

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Change Healthcare, one year later 20:34

9M ago20:34

20:34

A year after the cyberattack that frustrated patients and providers--and earned hackers a $22 million payout--Nick Hut and Shawn Stack discuss what's changed in the industry and what's likely to come next.By HFMA

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As RFK Jr. prepares to take on HHS, where is he likely to have the greatest impact? 13:40

10M ago13:40

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The Senate will vote this week on whether Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will be confirmed as secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Nick Hut discusses what he plans to do in the role and where he's likely to have the greatest influence on the industry.By HFMA