Completion of HFMA’s certification program requirements lead to the designation Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) and Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA). Achieving these designations help prepare healthcare finance professionals for increasingly responsible positions in the healthcare industry and demonstrates dedication to professional development.

Certification Advantages

Survey results have shown a strong relationship between certification and career advancement. Certified members of HFMA tend to earn a higher annual salary and are more likely to be hired for upper-level positions in healthcare finance. They are respected members of the healthcare leadership team.

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For a copy of the HFMA Certification Brochure click here. This brochure summarizes information about program requirements, includes application and order forms, and contains information about the HFMA Certification Maintenance requirements. If you would like more information on certification, you can go to the HFMA website or use the contacts below. 

Certification Co-ordinator

Kathy H. Wood, PhD, FHFMA

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828-256-7434 

Certification Exam Proctors

Ed Cody, CHFP, CPA

828-254-2254

Randy Medlin, FHFMA

704-984-4393

Carol Hoxie, FHFMA, CPA

336-538-8450

Chris Johnson, FHFMA

704-512-7083

Carol Barron, FHFMA, MBA, MHA 

336-277-1133

Dale Spencer, CHFP

704-695-3402 

For more information about the HFMA Certification Program:

• Send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or
• Call 1-800-252-4362, ask for certification