Policy and research
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New HFMA glossary
The HFMA glossary is an online index of key NHS terms and acronyms that provides a useful tool for those working in NHS finance or related roles.
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News and comment
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Some 44% of trust leaders expect their financial position for 2024/25 to show a deficit, according to a survey by NHS Providers.
Labour’s promise to provide an additional two million appointments a year will not be sufficient to achieve the 18-week treatment standard.
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Our latest content and events from across the association.
Year-end survey 2023/24
89 NHS bodies and auditors provided feedback on preparing and finalising the annual report and accounts 2023/24 - lessons learned and future issues.
Productivity, efficiency and value in healthcare 2024
This one day forum aims to address key healthcare topics through keynotes and case studies.
Social investment
Social investment can help the NHS fund innovations when finances are tight. This briefing explains social investment and explores the pros and cons.
HFMA annual conference 2024
HFMA members, associates and friends come together again for the biggest and most prestigious HFMA event of the NHS finance calendar.
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Key HFMA facts
22,420 members
as at 30 June 2023
239,669 hours
of CPD provided in 2022/23
37 new briefings
published in 2022/23