Virtual Healthcare Day: Leading through disruption

October 27, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET

Join Mark Pascaris from Fitch Ratings for an engaging discussion on the forces shaping the future of healthcare finance and the strategic decisions health systems are making to navigate an increasingly complex environment.

Drawing from Fitch's latest industry research and fiscal year 2025 performance data, Mark will explore key trends affecting healthcare organizations, including operating margin performance, credit quality, labor market dynamics, capital planning and the evolving healthcare investment landscape. The discussion will also examine emerging policy considerations and the potential impact of the upcoming midterm elections on healthcare providers and industry stakeholders.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the financial health of the healthcare sector, understand the drivers behind varying levels of organizational performance and learn how leading health systems are positioning themselves for long-term resilience and growth. The session will also provide an early look at industry trends expected to influence healthcare organizations in 2027 and beyond.

Designed for hospital and health system executives, CFOs, finance leaders, and strategy professionals, this session will equip participants with actionable perspectives to help inform strategic planning and decision making in a rapidly changing environment.

Live audience questions will be welcomed throughout the session, providing attendees the opportunity to engage directly with Fitch's industry experts. Please note CPE is not available for this session.

Note: CPE not available for this session. 

Speaker:

One CPE credit available for eligible participants

October 27, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET

Following the live Fitch keynote, join a candid discussion with leading health system CFOs as they share perspectives on navigating today’s capital markets environment. This panel will explore the financial and strategic considerations surrounding bond issuances, including margin performance, financial resiliency and long-term capital planning. Attendees will gain practical insights from organizations that are preparing for or have recently completed debt transactions, as panelists discuss key challenges, lessons learned and strategies for maintaining financial strength amid evolving market conditions. Moderated by Rick Kes, this session will offer real-world perspectives on balancing growth, investment and fiscal sustainability in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.

Learning objectives:

• Evaluate key market dynamics influencing health system capital planning and debt financing decisions.
• Identify strategies for strengthening financial resiliency while balancing growth, investment and operational priorities.
• Apply lessons learned from recent bond issuances and debt transactions to support long-term fiscal sustainability.

Speakers:

• Rick Kes  | Partner  |  RSM US LLP
• Todd Sherrill  | Chair - Financial and Accounting Services  |  Mayo Clinic
• Alex Miller | SVP and CFO |  Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

CPE credits

CPE credit available
RSM US LLP is pleased to offer 1.0 CPE credits for attending each webcast. To qualify, you must log in to the webcast and provide your first name, last name and email address. You must remain logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes and answer 75 percent of the polling questions to receive credit. Group CPE is not available. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact us.

RSM US LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Advance preparation: None
Program level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
CPE: 1.0 credit per webcast

One CPE credit available for eligible participants

On demand | Available beginning Oct. 27, 2026

The healthcare industry continues to face evolving accounting, transaction and financial reporting challenges amid changing market conditions, private equity activity and regulatory developments. This session will provide healthcare finance and accounting professionals with a practical update on key accounting standards, implementation considerations and emerging technical accounting issues affecting organizations today.

Following the update, a panel of RSM professionals will discuss real-world challenges associated with nonroutine transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations and other complex accounting matters. The discussion will also explore market trends and deal activity affecting healthcare organizations and the related accounting implications. Attendees will gain actionable insights to help evaluate complex transactions, manage financial reporting risks and stay ahead of evolving industry developments.

Learning objectives

• Identify recently issued accounting standards and implementation considerations relevant to healthcare organizations.
• Recognize common technical accounting challenges arising from nonroutine transactions and complex business events.
• Evaluate the accounting implications of healthcare transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and private equity-related activity.
• Discuss emerging healthcare market and deal trends and their potential impact on financial reporting and compliance.
• Apply practical approaches to addressing technical accounting and financial reporting issues within their organizations.

Speakers:

• David Affeldt  | Managing Director |  RSM US LLP
• Nick Ward  | Managing Director |  RSM US LLP
• Sherri Edwards  | Managing Director |  RSM US LLP
• Jeremy Zabel | Partner  |  RSM US LLP

CPE credits

CPE credit available
QAS Self Study webinar from this event may qualify for up to 1.0 QAS self-study CPE credit. To qualify, participants must log in to the webinar and provide their first name, last name and email address. Participants must remain logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes, answer 75% of the polling questions. QAS self-study must also pass a final test to receive credit. Group CPE is not available. Certificates will be available for download immediately following the session. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact us.

RSM US LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.

Advance preparation: None
Program level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Delivery method: Group internet-based and QAS Self-study
Fields of study: Accounting
CPE: 1.0 credit per QAS self-study

One CPE credit available for eligible participants

On demand | Available beginning Oct. 27, 2026

Healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to navigate regulatory change, manage compliance obligations and protect financial performance in an increasingly complex environment. This session explores how an integrated risk management approach can help provider organizations move beyond reactive compliance and create a more proactive, data-driven strategy for identifying, monitoring and responding to emerging risks.

Through healthcare-specific examples, live demonstrations of regulatory scanning technology and practical use cases, attendees will learn how organizations can streamline regulatory monitoring, strengthen governance practices and connect risk insights to operational and financial decision making. Designed for healthcare executives and finance leaders, this session will highlight ways to improve visibility into regulatory developments while supporting compliance, risk mitigation and margin preservation objectives.

Learning objectives

• Identify key regulatory and compliance risks affecting healthcare provider organizations and describe their potential operational and financial implications.
• Evaluate how an integrated risk management framework can improve organizational visibility, governance and decision making across risk and compliance functions.
• Examine practical healthcare use cases that demonstrate how regulatory intelligence tools can help organizations monitor emerging requirements and respond more efficiently.
• Assess opportunities to leverage risk and compliance data to support financial performance, operational resilience and margin improvement initiatives.
• Apply leading practices for integrating regulatory monitoring, risk management and compliance activities into a cohesive enterprise-wide strategy.

Speakers:

• Matt Polak  | Partner |  RSM US LLP

CPE credits

CPE credit available
QAS Self Study webinar from this event may qualify for up to 1.0 QAS self-study CPE credit. To qualify, participants must log in to the webinar and provide their first name, last name and email address. Participants must remain logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes, answer 75% of the polling questions. QAS self-study must also pass a final test to receive credit. Group CPE is not available. Certificates will be available for download immediately following the session. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact us.

RSM US LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.

Advance preparation: None
Program level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Delivery method: Group internet-based and QAS Self-study
Fields of study: Finance
CPE: 1.0 credit per QAS self-study

One CPE credit available for eligible participants

On demand | Available beginning Oct. 27, 2026

Healthcare finance leaders are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs and deliver actionable insights while navigating ongoing workforce and operational challenges. As AI continues to mature, finance organizations have an opportunity to leverage AI capabilities across planning, forecasting, reporting, decision support and other core functions. In this session, we'll explore a practical framework for evaluating AI opportunities, measuring return on investment and prioritizing initiatives that drive meaningful business outcomes. Through a healthcare lens, we'll discuss real-world applications, lessons learned and key considerations for building a successful AI strategy within the finance function.

Learning objectives

• Identify high-value AI use cases within healthcare finance operations beyond revenue cycle.
• Apply a framework for evaluating potential AI investments and measuring business impact.
• Describe common barriers to AI adoption and strategies to support successful implementation.
• Explore healthcare-specific examples of how AI can improve financial decision making, efficiency and performance.

Speakers:

• Sara Kieffer  | Partner |  RSM US LLP
• Michael Haas  | Director |  RSM US LLP
• Dr. Jamie Mcglothlin  | Partner |  RSM US LLP

CPE credits

CPE credit available
QAS Self Study webinar from this event may qualify for up to 1.0 QAS self-study CPE credit. To qualify, participants must log in to the webinar and provide their first name, last name and email address. Participants must remain logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes, answer 75% of the polling questions. QAS self-study must also pass a final test to receive credit. Group CPE is not available. Certificates will be available for download immediately following the session. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact us.

RSM US LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.

Advance preparation: None
Program level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Delivery method: Group internet-based and QAS Self-study
Fields of study: Finance
CPE: 1.0 credit per QAS self-study

One CPE credit available for eligible participants

On demand | Available beginning Oct. 27, 2026

Rural healthcare organizations are facing mounting pressures from changing reimbursement models, heightened Medicaid oversight, workforce shortages and evolving patient care demands. As leaders work to strengthen financial performance while advancing strategic priorities, the ability to balance transformation with fiscal sustainability has never been more critical. This session will explore key trends shaping the rural healthcare landscape and provide practical strategies for protecting revenue, managing risk and positioning organizations for long-term success in an increasingly complex environment.

Learning objectives

• Examine the economic, regulatory and operational forces impacting rural healthcare organizations.
• Identify strategies for protecting revenue amid evolving Medicaid requirements and reimbursement challenges.
• Evaluate approaches to advancing organizational transformation while maintaining financial sustainability.
• Develop actionable steps to improve resilience, strengthen financial performance and support future growth.

Speakers:

• Liz Matney  | Director |  RSM US LLP
• Rick Kes  | Partner |  RSM US LLP

CPE credits

CPE credit available
QAS Self Study webinar from this event may qualify for up to 1.0 QAS self-study CPE credit. To qualify, participants must log in to the webinar and provide their first name, last name and email address. Participants must remain logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes, answer 75% of the polling questions. QAS self-study must also pass a final test to receive credit. Group CPE is not available. Certificates will be available for download immediately following the session. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact us.

RSM US LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.

Advance preparation: None
Program level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Delivery method: Group internet-based and QAS Self-study
Fields of study: Information Technology
CPE: 1.0 credit per QAS self-study

One CPE credit available for eligible participants

On demand | Available beginning Oct. 27, 2026

The healthcare revenue cycle is entering one of the most significant periods of disruption in recent history. During 2027, provider organizations will face the combined effects of Medicaid eligibility changes, reimbursement pressure, prior authorization modernization, escalating payer scrutiny and increasing compliance obligations. These forces will directly affect patient access, reimbursement yield, denial rates, patient collections and overall financial performance. This executive-focused presentation equips healthcare CFOs and revenue cycle leaders with practical strategies to anticipate financial impacts, mitigate organizational risk and prioritize investments that strengthen margin preservation and operational resilience heading into 2027.

Learning objectives

• Identify the four most significant revenue cycle challenges expected to affect healthcare providers in 2027.
• Evaluate the financial and operational implications of emerging regulatory, reimbursement and payer changes.
• Assess organizational risk associated with coverage, reimbursement, authorization and denial management trends.
• Apply practical strategies to reduce revenue cycle risk and improve financial performance.
• Develop an action plan to strengthen organizational readiness for the evolving healthcare revenue cycle landscape.

Speakers:

• Crystal Estabrook  | Manager |   RSM US LLP
• Michael Brown  | Managing Director |  RSM US LLP

CPE credits

CPE credit available
QAS Self Study webinar from this event may qualify for up to 1.0 QAS self-study CPE credit. To qualify, participants must log in to the webinar and provide their first name, last name and email address. Participants must remain logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes, answer 75% of the polling questions. QAS self-study must also pass a final test to receive credit. Group CPE is not available. Certificates will be available for download immediately following the session. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact us.

RSM US LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.

Advance preparation: None
Program level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Delivery method: Group internet-based and QAS Self-study
Fields of study: Managed Services
CPE: 1.0 credit per QAS self-study

One CPE credit available for eligible participants

On demand | Available beginning Oct. 27, 2026

As scrutiny of tax-exempt healthcare organizations continues to grow, hospitals and health systems face increasing pressure to demonstrate the value they provide to the communities they serve. Emerging legislative proposals, Healthcare organizations are navigating a complex environment shaped by financial uncertainty, evolving regulatory expectations, and growing stakeholder demands. From heightened scrutiny of community benefit reporting for tax-exempt organizations to increasing pressure on margins, debt structures, and capital strategies across the industry, tax considerations play a critical role in organizational decision-making. This session will examine emerging developments affecting both nonprofit and for-profit healthcare entities, including community benefit transparency, debt restructuring considerations, and opportunities to leverage data and technology to enhance financial performance and operational effectiveness. Attendees will gain practical insights to help position their organizations for long-term sustainability while continuing to meet mission-driven objectives.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Evaluate emerging legislative, regulatory, and market developments impacting healthcare tax strategies and reporting requirements.
• Assess the financial, tax, and operational implications of community benefit reporting, debt restructuring, and other strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data, benchmarking, and technology solutions to enhance decision-making and improve organizational performance.
• Apply leading practices to balance financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and community impact objectives in today's healthcare environment.

Speakers:

• Rebekuh Eley  | Partner |   RSM US LLP
• Parr Thomson  | Partner |  RSM US LLP

CPE credits

CPE credit available
QAS Self Study webinar from this event may qualify for up to 1.0 QAS self-study CPE credit. To qualify, participants must log in to the webinar and provide their first name, last name and email address. Participants must remain logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes, answer 75% of the polling questions. QAS self-study must also pass a final test to receive credit. Group CPE is not available. Certificates will be available for download immediately following the session. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact us.

RSM US LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.

Advance preparation: None
Program level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Delivery method: Group internet-based and QAS Self-study
Fields of study: Taxes
CPE: 1.0 credit per QAS self-study