Committees

HFMA has a number of National Committees that provide expert knowledge and represent the Association’s professional interests.  The committees conceive and lead projects and activities which are either delivered by members of the group or via appointed contractors. 

Committees have strong links with the branches and are made up predominantly from nominated individuals from those branches as well as colleagues from organisations such as the Department of Health and the Audit Commission.

In total, over 250 NHS finance professionals sit on the Association's Committees, and the work they produce together serves to benefit the healthcare finance community and helps HFMA in its mission to ‘shape healthcare finance.’

We are always looking for more participants and would welcome your input. After all, it's your Association. For further information please contact committees@hfma.org.uk.

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  Accounting and Standards The Accounting & Standards Committee aims to promote high standards in accounting and financial reporting within the NHS. The committee has an active work programme, producing appropriate guidance for members in the areas of financial accounting and accounting standards. » More
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  Financial Management and Research The Financial Management & Research Committee leads HFMA research into financial and related issues, reporting its findings through to members and the wider service. The committee highlights best practice and innovation in financial management and produces guidance for practitioners in a variety of accessible formats. » More
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  Governance and Audit The Governance & Audit Committee promotes best practice and innovation in standards of Governance and Audit across the UK health economy and through HFMA’s local and national networks. The committee develops guidance to help organisations put in place sound governance arrangements and effective audit. » More
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  Charitable Funds Special Interest Group The Charitable Funds Special Interest Group represents the financial management interests of those in the charitable funds healthcare community. The group supports the charitable funds community by providing practical guidance, networking and training opportunities. » More
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  Payment by Results Special Interest Group The Payment by Results Special Interest Group identifies and analyses key Payment by Results issues and responds to policy initiatives. The group seeks to support practitioners by spreading good practice and providing practical guidance, networking and training opportunities. » More
• Commissioning Finance Group The Commissioning Finance Group aims to support and represent the interests of finance professionals from the healthcare commissioning community; providing training and knowledge outputs and giving opportunities to work on solutions to common issues. » More
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  VAT Sub Committee The VAT Subcommittee was established by HFMA and CIPFA to promote high levels of VAT knowledge within the NHS. The committee identifies key VAT issues affecting the NHS and provides a forum through which to discuss these with key stakeholders. » More
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  Costing Special Interest Group The Costing Special Interest Group provides a forum for discussion of NHS costing practice and a focus for the association’s work on costing.  The group has a specific purpose of maintaining / developing the NHS clinical costing standards for acute and mental health organisations. » More