Venue : Washington

Location : US

The HFMA Thought Leadership Retreat, happening September 26th to 27th, 2025, in Washington, DC, is an exclusive, invitation only event for 150 senior healthcare executives, financial leaders, and policy experts. This intimate retreat provides a rare space for open dialogue and strategic collaboration on the future of the healthcare workforce.

Health systems today face mounting workforce pressures rising labor costs, staffing shortages, and widespread clinician burnout. At the retreat, leaders will explore these issues alongside critical conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion in staffing. Sessions will also highlight how technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping workforce management and driving operational sustainability.

Through expert led panels, engaging discussions, and hands on exchanges with peers, participants gain practical strategies that can be applied immediately. The retreat is designed to move beyond surface level insights, offering actionable tools to improve efficiency, strengthen teams, and enhance patient outcomes.

More than a conference, this retreat is a community of senior leaders coming together to shape what’s next. Attendees will connect directly with industry experts, policy influencers, and peers, fostering relationships that continue to drive collaboration and innovation long after the event.