The Health Management Academy

Health system finances are complex. But to partner effectively, you need to understand them. Our new Healthcare Bootcamp 300 Series: Leading Health System Economics makes it simple, fast, and actionable. In less than 20 minutes: • Learn how strategy shifts with payment models • Understand the drivers of reimbursement • See how policy pressures reset system priorities Watch the videos + grab the cheat sheets → details in the comments. Link below: https://lnkd.in/eGWFaRMa

Discover a comprehensive approach to growth! Lindsey Regallis, THMA's Sr. Director, Leadership Development Programs, outlines the comprehensive Fellowship program. From exclusive CXO forums and cross-functional rotations to strategic action projects, it's designed to build national networks and drive real change within health systems.

Health system finances are one of the toughest topics in healthcare — complex, layered, and often misunderstood. Over the past few months, I’ve been working on ways to make this topic clearer and more actionable for partners. The result: two new videos in The Health Management Academy's Healthcare Bootcamp Series, Leading Health System Economics! Short videos + practical cheat sheets = insights you can take straight into your next executive conversation. Explore the videos today, and let us know what you found most valuable! https://lnkd.in/eRJBmtqZ

Healthcare leaders today are navigating complex challenges across generations, technology, workforce, and patient expectations. That’s why spaces like our CEO Summit matter. By bringing these leaders in healthcare together for candid dialogue, shared learning, and forward-looking insights, we create the trusted environment leaders need to prepare for what’s ahead. Thank you to Jason Dorsey for contributing his expertise to this important conversation!

Walgreens invested billions in VillageMD, CareCentrix, and Shields Health Solutions. But without a payer arm, there was no way to generate returns through utilization management - one of the biggest advantages their competitors enjoyed. From scaling care delivery without insurance alignment to underestimating the long-game demands of value-based care, Walgreens’ story offers a cautionary roadmap for any leader navigating vertical integration. Download our Executive Insight for the full breakdown → https://lnkd.in/eQ2UJXZg

73% of health system COOs say improving access to care is more important in 2025 than it was last year. COOs are redefining how health systems make decisions. For industry executives, understanding these priorities can mean the difference between a first meeting and a lasting partnership. Access the full 2025 COO Persona Insights to see what’s shaping health system operations this year → https://lnkd.in/ebfpTJ8T

Nominations are now open for The Health Management Academy’s 2028 fellowship cohorts! This premier opportunity is designed for rising health system leaders in administration, finance, medicine, nursing, informatics, and technology who are ready take their leadership to the next level. Through this program, participants have: 1. Driven strategic change through high-impact action projects at their health systems 2. Built powerful, nationwide networks with peers and C-suite executives 3. Strengthened core healthcare leadership competencies 4. Gained transformative professional development and mentorship Do you know a high-potential physician, nurse, administrative, or finance leader in your organization who could benefit from this program? Email LDPrograms@hmacademy.com for application instructions. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2025.

Healthcare strategy pivots on context, and THMA’s Healthcare Bootcamp series keeps surfacing in our feeds for one reason: it delivers that context fast. Teams that finish Bootcamp consistently report: • More decisive, on-point conversations with health-system executives • A shared vocabulary across product, marketing, and sales that cuts meeting friction • Strategy choices grounded in real-world payer-provider dynamics instead of guesswork Bootcamp has become the go-to reference deck for commercial teams that need to move at health-system speed. Find out why: https://lnkd.in/e2FtPDdz

Anticipating the future of healthcare and building consensus are vital for industry leaders. Ashraf Shehata, U.S. Sector Leader for Healthcare at KPMG, discusses how The Health Management Academy provides the platform to understand evolving issues and drive collective progress. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edFJJhmx

If your health system is exploring AI, but still wondering what’s real, this is the moment to tune in. Next week, we’re bringing together national leaders from Geisinger, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and RhythmX AI to show how agentic AI is already delivering measurable clinical and financial outcomes in primary care. You’ll see live demonstrations of AI agents that: • Augment diagnostic reasoning across physical, mental, and social domains • Identify conditions that are often missed • Automate prior auth workflows with full payer integration • Optimize billing accuracy—at the point of care • Recommend appropriate care pathways in real-time You’ll also hear candid insights from the leaders deploying these technologies, including: • Jason Mitchell, M.D., EVP & CMO, Geisinger • Lori Walker, CMIO, Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Deepthi Bathina, CEO & Founder, RhythmX AI Don’t miss your chance to ask questions and see the technology that’s changing how primary care is delivered. August 27 | 3 PM ET - Register here → https://lnkd.in/eeqhJd5z