Report
From Uncertainty to Action
What HFMA Signals for Healthcare Finance, Staffing, and AI
At HFMA Western Symposium 2026, healthcare leaders were clear: today’s financial challenges are structural and staffing constraints are the pressure point.
This recap captures the most important takeaways from CFOs, revenue cycle leaders, and HFMA leadership on where generative AI is delivering real value, why focus matters more than experimentation, and how organizations are protecting revenue and quality without adding staff.
It’s a concise, executive-level look at how leaders are moving from uncertainty to action amid historic margin pressure.

