DFWHC Hospital Council President/CEO Stephen Love participated in the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) State Conference on May 22 in Austin at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Love participated in the “Payor Panel” with Scott Flannery, chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare’s (UHC) Employer & Individual operations in Texas and Oklahoma; and Shara McClure, Independent Consultant at McClure Consulting, Inc.

The panel offered a lively conversation about new types of health plans, behavioral health and price transparency, with examples provided on how payors are driving the future of health equity with new legislation.

The Texas State Annual Conference is designed to support HFMA’s commitment to providing programs that enhance the growth and development of its members. This annual conference is the biggest education and networking event in Texas, bringing together HFMA Members from the Gulf Coast, Lone Star and South Texas Chapters.