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THMA Spring 2025 Vice President of Finance Forum

May 14–16, 2025 | Conrad Ft. Lauderdale, FL

THMA Vice President of Finance Forum

The Health Management Academy’s (THMA) Vice President of Finance Forum is your chance to connect with health system Vice Presidents of Finance who play a pivotal role in health system decisionmaking across finance, strategy, operations, and system-wide growth.

THMA’s Vice President of Finance Forum gathers twice each year— once in Spring and once in Fall—for an immersive, retreat-style event. Vice President of Finance Forum is opening space for additional industry members in 2025. We are seeking industry members that can bring important thought leadership and ideas to drive health forward.

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The Value of THMA Industry Convening

Bringing health systems and industry companies together to drive change through retreat-style forums is what we've specialized in for the past 25 years.

Join us this Spring and build genuine relationships with health system Vice Presidents of Finance through intimate discussions, collaborative problem-solving and thought leadership exchange.

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Health System Vice President of Finance Forum Members

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Mass General Brigham industry logo with teal icon and blue text.
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❝ THMA is the quintessential educational and networking organization.❞

David Ertel

Chief Financial Officer Vizient

The Health Management Academy Industry Partner

Key 2025 Topics

Leveraging AI Tech in Healthcare Finances

Explore how AI technology is revolutionizing financial operations in healthcare organizations. This session will highlight practical applications of AI to reduce administrative burdens, support revenue cycle management, improve financial forecasting, and more.

Budget Forecasting Strategies

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, precise budget forecasting is more critical than ever. Dive into the ways other leaders are rethinking their approach to financial planning, including the best practices, strategies, and tools they’ve leveraged to manage risk and secure financial stability.

Driving Greater Financial & Patient Impact through Collaboration

Discover how enhanced collaboration with Pharmacy leaders can unlock new opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, and improved patient care.

Identifying Revenue & Expense Reduction Opportunities

In this dynamic session, engage in a peer exchange of proven and emerging strategies for uncovering untapped revenue opportunities that have sustained margins.

Our Convening Experiences

The Power of Relationships With Jeff Jones

Join us as Jeff Jones shares his personal experience with The Health Management Academy, which spans over two decades.

The Power of Vulnerability and Collaboration

Beth Walker, CEO of Oschner Baptist, shares how the open, trust-filled environment among C-suite executives allows them to candidly discuss their challenges.

How THMA Has Deepened Healthcare Relationships

Todd Cozzens, Founder of Transformation Capital, shares how THMA has helped deepen his industry connections and relationships.

Investing in Tomorrow's Healthcare Leaders

Andy DeLao, CSO & CMKO at Ge HealthCare, shares his insights and experiences working with The Health Management Academy.

Cultivating Connections with Health System CXOs

Nicole Shingler, VP, Enterprise Revenue Cycle for R1 RCM explains just how much THMA stands apart by cultivating connections within the healthcare industry.

Having a Support System is Critical

Nkem Iroegbu, President of Advocate Health, speaks about having the right support system in the healthcare industry.

How a Sense of Ownership Makes All the Difference

Corey Aferiat, VP at THMA, talks about how members feel a very unique sense of ownership over the forums.

Being Honest & Open in Healthcare

Dennis Murphy President & CEO of IU Health shares how coming to THMA events has helped him professionally.

Accepting Applications Through April 23rd

Limited opportunity is available and is reserved for companies wanting to partner with Leading Health Systems with operating revenue of $2B or more. We will contact you with additional information within the next few days if your company is the right fit for this exclusive opportunity.

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