--- title: "HFMA ANI 2017: Chris Hegwood Q&A" description: HFMA ANI 2017 is almost here! Read what Chris Hegwood is excited for at the healthcare finance conference. image: https://www.os-healthcare.com/hubfs/Blog%20Posts/HFMA-ANI-2017-OS-inc.jpg --- ###### 2 min read # HFMA ANI 2017: Chris Hegwood Q&A By: [ Chris Hegwood ](https://www.os-healthcare.com/news-and-blog/author/chris-hegwood) on Jun 19, 2017 12:40:24 PM [Conference](https://www.os-healthcare.com/news-and-blog/tag/conference) ![Featured Image](https://www.os-healthcare.com/hubfs/Blog%20Posts/HFMA-ANI-2017-OS-inc.jpg) Later this week, over 5,000 healthcare finance professionals are expected to descend on Orlando, Florida for the Healthcare Financial Management Association's Annual National Institute. We've asked [Chris Hegwood](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hegwood-099ba527/?locale=de_DE), Business Development Representative here at OS inc. a few questions about HFMA ANI before he attends. Chris has a strong healthcare background and understands the unique challenges hospitals and providers face to reduce or [eliminate denials](https://www.os-healthcare.com/blog/5-ways-to-breakup-with-repeat-denials). **Q: What are you most looking forward to at HFMA ANI? **A: Tuesday’s keynote presentation, *Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change *led by Joseph Grenny is a can't miss session. I'm interested to learn how influencers are defined and tips to transforming into an influencer. **Q: Which breakout sessions are you most excited to attend?  **A: This year's HFMA ANI conference has a number of breakout sessions focused on improving [patient experience](https://www.os-healthcare.com/blog/why-patient-experience-is-more-than-a-trend-rcm). *Keys to Enhanced Patient Engagement & Improved POS Collections *and *Using Revenue Cycle Services to Move to the Next Phase of Patient Engagement *are two sessions I'm looking forward to attending. **Q: What conference events will you be attending? **A: I'm excited to attend the [Cheers! to Collaboration](http://www.hfma.org/ANI/Networking_Opportunities/) event on Tuesday, June 27. Conference events like this one are great place to mingle with fellow healthcare finance professionals and cultivate new relationships in the healthcare industry. ** ** **Q: How will the revenue cycle be impacted by healthcare MACRA in 2017? **A: As we continue to see an increase in service bundling, I think there will be a big focus on putting all that data that is gathered throughout the patient billing process to good use. Revenue cycle teams should be equipped with [reporting and analytical tools](https://www.os-healthcare.com/efficientc) that help them to develop their bundled payment strategy. **Q: Why is HFMA ANI a must-attend for revenue cycle management professionals? **A: There's many reasons why this conference is a must. My top reason is the quality of the presentations throughout the conference. A close second is the opportunity to network with some of the brightest minds in healthcare finance. [![Subscribe to Healthcare Revenue Cycle Blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2687361/50930aa2-1112-485d-932d-7367fecaf785.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2687361/50930aa2-1112-485d-932d-7367fecaf785) HFMA ANI runs June 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. We hope to see you there! Download the [new conference app](http://www.hfma.org/ANI/ANIapp/) and build your personal schedule. The app even allows you to view presentations and take notes, which is an awesome bonus. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) #### Related Posts ### [News - HFMA's MAP Event](https://www.os-healthcare.com/news-and-blog/hfmas-map-event) [HFMA’s Revenue Cycle Conference (MAP Event)](https://www.hfma.org/mapevent/Home/) begins this Sunday (October 22) at the Rosen Shingle... ### [Revenue Integrity in the Business Office efficientC: Your Partner in Revenue Integrity Revenue integrity is a phrase used across many...](https://www.os-healthcare.com/news-and-blog/revenue-integrity) ### [7 Workflow Best Practices to Elevate Your Revenue Cycle Management Revenue cycle management (RCM) is only as strong as the workflows behind it. When those workflows...](https://www.os-healthcare.com/news-and-blog/7-workflow-best-practices-to-elevate-your-revenue-cycle-management)