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Balancing the Future Ep. 35 - The Business of Care: Healthcare Accounting in a Changing Market with Melvin Alexander
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- Becker Accounting Podcasts
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- May 19, 2026
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- 2357
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Summary
Veteran CPA and former healthcare CFO Melvin Alexander joins host Chris Mitchell to unpack what makes healthcare finance uniquely challenging—and surprisingly mission-driven. They dive into how reimbursement really works, why consolidation keeps reshaping hospitals, and how labor, inflation, and technology pressures are squeezing margins. Melvin also explains what "complex accounting events" look like in healthcare and shares practical career advice for students and accountants considering the field. If you want a clear, real-world look at the financial engine behind patient care, this episode delivers. Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through a Becker Prime CPE subscription. Listen to this episode through your Becker LMS platform to complete practice questions, pass the final exam, and earn CPE credit. Already a Becker Prime CPE customer? Login here. [https://cpelearning.becker.com/] Have access to Becker CPE through your employer? Earn CPE credit for this podcast however you consume Becker CPE, either through your company's LMS or via the Becker platform. Not sure where to log in? Check with your CPE admin. Learn more about CPE Podcasts from Becker: https://www.becker.com/cpe/becker-podcasts