The Florida Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association is a professional membership organization for individu ... als in financial management of healthcare institutions and related patient organizations. Healthcare Financial Management Association With more than 40,000 members, the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is the nation's premier membership organization for healthcare finance leaders. HFMA builds and supports coalitions with other healthcare associations and industry groups to achieve consensus on solutions for the challenges the U.S. healthcare system faces today. Working with a broad cross-section of stakeholders, HFMA identifies gaps throughout the healthcare delivery system and bridges them through the establishment and sharing of knowledge and best practices. We help healthcare stakeholders achieve optimal results by creating and providing education, analysis, and practical tools and solutions. Our mission is to lead the financial management of health care. At the chapter, regional, and national level, HFMA helps healthcare finance professionals meet the challenges of the modern healthcare environment by: Providing education, analysis, and guidance. Building and supporting coalitions with other healthcare associations to ensure accurate representation of the healthcare finance profession. Educating a broad spectrum of key industry decision makers on the intricacies and realities of maintaining fiscally healthy healthcare organizations. Working with a broad cross-section of stakeholders to improve the healthcare industry by identifying and bridging gaps in knowledge, best practices, and standards. In addition to the National Office in Westchester, Illinois, HFMA has an office in Washington D.C. HFMA is composed of 68 chapters across the United States and Puerto Rico. Local chapter membership is free upon joining HFMA. Join HFMA today. read more