HFMA is an Association of individuals who are organized to improve financial management of healthcare institutions and related patient care organizations, and to (i) foster and increase knowledge of and proficiency in financial management; (ii) conduct and participate in educational programs and activities concerning financial management; (iii) provide media for the interchange of ideas and dissemination of material relative to financial management; (iv) strengthen cooperation among individuals of varying disciplines in financial management; (v) develop curricula and financial management supporting material for use by educational institutions; (vi) cooperate with healthcare institutions and related healthcare organizations and agencies, and other interested groups in matters pertaining to financial management; (vii) establish and promulgate principles relative to financial management; (viii) promote and encourage financial management standards of performance for individuals and institutions in the various areas of financial management; and (ix) undertake research in financial management related to these objectives.
