Consumer-focused health system changes and a rapidly evolving competitive landscape emerged as key themes among the topics that are front-of-mind for healthcare finance leaders for the coming year, according to the Healthcare Financial Management Association's (HFMA's) Healthcare Finance Outlook 2007. The report compiles findings of HFMA research and expert commentary on critical healthcare issues for the coming year, as identified by healthcare financial professionals. During this Audio Webcast, HFMA President and CEO Richard L. Clarke, DHA, FHFMA, will present key findings of the report and discuss their implications for strategic planning for the coming year. The survey results showed that revenue cycle improvement and cost containment continue to be top priorities. Issues involving consumer-focused practices, payment trend and business development also scored high.