The latest in revenue integrity for trauma centers at the HFMA Texas State Annual Conference 2026
Are you or your revenue integrity or revenue cycle team heading to HFMA Texas State Conference 2026 in Austin and want to discover the latest on revenue integrity?
We've gathered five sessions we're watching, from revenue integrity and revenue cycle strategy to payer accountability, technology, and financial assistance.
Whether you're attending yourself or sharing with colleagues in revenue integrity or revenue cycle.
Here are five sessions we're watching.
Plus a 6th bonus: More accurate billing based on validated registry data.
And... where to come say "Hi" to us during the event.
1. The New Revenue Integrity Model, Harris Health Journey
📅 May 17 | 2:00–2:50 PM
This session looks especially relevant for teams focused on moving from revenue integrity assessment to implementation. The session will cover Harris Health's journey in developing a revenue integrity program with a focus on people, process, and technology.
Why we're watching:
Improving revenue integrity requires more than identifying gaps. It requires workflows, ownership, and technology that help teams act on opportunities and sustain improvements.
2. Holding Payers Accountable with Data
📅 May 17 | 3:20–4:20 PM
This session focuses on using provider data to better understand payer behavior around denials, reimbursement, and delayed payments. The agenda highlights the need to move beyond anecdotal stories and use claims and remittance data to generate actionable insights.
Why we're watching:
Healthcare organizations need credible, timely data to identify patterns, support accountability, and protect financial performance.
3. Rethinking Financial Assistance in the Modern Revenue Cycle
📅 May 17 | 2:00–2:50 PM
This session explores how financial assistance programs are evolving within today's revenue cycle, including eligibility, timing, operational workflows, automation, compliance, and patient experience.
Why we're watching:
Modern revenue cycle teams need connected processes that reduce friction, improve financial clearance, and support stronger financial outcomes.
4. CIO Panel: The Future of Hospital Strategy — Technology Trends Every CFO and CIO Should Watch
📅 May 18 | 2:40–3:55 PM
This panel will cover technology trends connected to hospital strategy, including artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity, interoperability, revenue cycle innovation, margin improvement, operational efficiency, and long-term resilience.
Why we're watching:
Revenue integrity is not only a finance issue. It is also a data, workflow, and technology challenge.
5. 6 Insights for Revenue Cycle Leaders in 2026
📅 May 19 | 8:05–9:05 AM
This session will highlight strategic focal points for revenue cycle leaders as they navigate an increasingly challenging business environment.
Why we're watching:
Revenue cycle leaders are under pressure to do more with better visibility, cleaner workflows, and stronger financial insight.
6. Bonus: More accurate billing based on validated registry data
📅 May 17–19 | NQS Booth #2
See how hospitals are improving trauma billing accuracy with validated registry data:
- Capturing missed trauma activation revenue
- Analyzing FL Type 5, 68X trauma activation, critical care time, and ICU (208) billing codes to reduce revenue leakage
- Reviewing flagged case details
- Aligning trauma activation charges with documented clinical evidence and hospital guidelines for compliant billing
If you're attending, stop by NQS booth #2 to connect with our team, learn how Activate360™ works, and see how validated data can help identify missed trauma revenue opportunities.
We'd love to connect.
Not Attending? You Can Still Connect
Unable to join us in Austin? No problem.
Explore how NQS Activate360™ helps hospitals identify missed trauma charges and strengthen revenue integrity through validated registry data.
Book a demo to see how Activate360 can support your hospital's financial integrity goals.
Strengthening healthcare financial integrity
Strong hospital performance depends on visibility, data, and connected workflows.
The sessions and conversations at HFMA Texas State Conference 2026 bring healthcare finance leaders together to explore revenue integrity, revenue cycle strategy, technology, automation, and the future of financial performance.
If you're attending, stop by NQS booth #2 to connect with our team, learn more about Activate360™ works, and explore how validated data can help hospitals identify missed revenue opportunities.
We'd love to meet you.
PS. Forward this blog post to your revenue integrity or revenue cycle team if you think they'll find it helpful. :)