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We would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year for 2025 from all of us at the HFMA.  HFMA House and 110 Rochester Row will be closed from 12.30 today and will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. Happy holidays!

The HFMA would like to wish its members and the NHS finance community a happy new year as we begin 2025. This year marks the 75th year of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, and we are proud to continue supporting healthcare finance in the UK after so many years.

We're extremely excited to welcome Lee Outhwaite as HFMA president for 2025. Lee's presidential theme this year is 'Values and value', which you can find out more about in this short video.

The HFMA bands 2 to 6 annual conference is back next month! Join us in February for a day of insightful learning, networking opportunities with peers, and a celebration of accomplishments. And did we mention that the event is free!? Register today: okt.to/BL0lEr

Looking to learn more in 2025? The HFMA qualifications program unites learners in primary and secondary care, enhancing leadership skills and understanding of the NHS's strategic context. Offered online, these qualifications come in various levels. okt.to/TCaO0F

Preeya Bailie, Director of NHS Central Commercial Function discusses her priorities for procurement teams going into the new year and outlines the changes they should be aware of. Preeya will be speaking at our procurement forum this month: okt.to/duSpnA

Looking to increase your knowledge in 2025?   HFMA bitesize provides a range of online CPD accredited courses, covering essential healthcare business and finance subjects. Take a look at our range of courses here: okt.to/E75SH9

The independent healthcare sector is ready to deliver an extra million procedures and appointments for the NHS – a 20% increase on current levels of activity – as part of a new partnership agreement with NHS England. okt.to/X3T4Hh

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the HFMA. Stay tuned for more information and updates about how we will be marking this anniversary, and do join us in the celebration and share your favourite memories of HFMA!

Throughout 2025, we will be celebrating our 75th anniversary. Across the year we will be sharing videos of members talking about their memories of the association.   Here we have HFMA president, Lee Outhwaite, sharing his reflections on his journey of joining the HFMA.

We hope everyone enjoyed yesterday's procurement forum! It was fantastic to bring together finance and procurement teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency. Thank you to everyone who attended, and thank you to our partners at HCSA for co-hosting such a great day.

Catch up with the latest news from the HFMA policy and technical team in our latest monthly update.  View the full update here: okt.to/aYmtBl

The new Procurement Act, will put transparency at the centre of NHS purchasing, and mean ‘a big change’ for both buyers and suppliers, according to NHS England’s Preeya Bailie, who spoke at our procurement forum this month. okt.to/1cSMwW

In 2025, we're celebrating our 75th anniversary. In this video, Claire Wilson, HFMA president 2023/24, reminisces about her early days as part of the HFMA and the support the organisation has given her throughout her career.