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Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) Examination
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About this exam
The Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) Examination is HFMA’s credential assessment for professionals working in healthcare finance, accounting, and revenue cycle management. It is relevant to accountants who want to apply financial skills in hospitals, health systems, and other care organizations. Unlike a general accounting certification, CHFP study connects financial decisions with how the U.S. healthcare system is organized, funded, and reimbursed. Candidates should review HFMA’s current program information for eligibility, enrollment requirements, assessment structure, and any changes applying to the 2027–2028 cycle.
CHFP preparation covers healthcare finance fundamentals and the U.S. health system, financial accounting and statements, financial analysis and performance ratios, and revenue cycle management and patient accounts. The assessment is commonly organized around HFMA learning and assessment components, so candidates should confirm the current format and requirements directly with HFMA rather than rely on older exam descriptions. Accountants should be ready to interpret financial information in a healthcare context, connect operational activity to financial performance, and understand how patient accounts and reimbursement affect the revenue cycle.
How to prepare for the CHFP Examination
- Review the current HFMA CHFP outline and learning materials, then map each stated knowledge area to a study checklist. Give particular attention to healthcare accounting and the relationship between financial statements, reimbursement, and organizational operations.
- Practice interpreting financial statements and performance ratios, and trace a patient account through key revenue-cycle stages. Use timed multiple-choice review to build pacing, then revisit explanations for concepts you missed rather than memorizing answers.
- Use HFMA’s official CHFP information to confirm the assessment format, eligibility, and current requirements. Schedule focused study sessions across all major areas, including the U.S. health system, finance fundamentals, financial analysis, and patient accounts.
FAQ
Who is eligible to take the CHFP Examination?
The CHFP is intended for healthcare finance, accounting, and revenue-cycle professionals, as well as others seeking a healthcare finance credential. Eligibility, membership, and program requirements can change, so check HFMA’s current CHFP guidance before enrolling.
What is the format of the CHFP Examination?
HFMA’s CHFP program uses learning and assessment components, and the assessment structure may be updated. Check the official HFMA program information for the current number and type of assessments, delivery method, and completion requirements.
What subjects should I study for the CHFP?
Review healthcare finance fundamentals and the U.S. health system, healthcare financial accounting and financial statements, financial analysis and performance ratios, and revenue cycle management and patient accounts. Use the current HFMA outline to confirm the applicable content for your exam cycle.