Meet vcfo at MHCA: Financial Resilience in Mental and Behavioral Health

MHCA Summer Conference | August 11–13

Mental and behavioral health organizations are operating in a new reality. Workforce shortages, reimbursement pressure, grant uncertainty, and rising costs are no longer isolated challenges - they are converging at the same time.

For CEOs, CFOs, and boards, the question is no longer just how to grow. It’s how to sustain care delivery while maintaining financial stability in a volatile environment.

At MHCA, vcfo will be connecting with mental and behavioral health leaders to discuss how organizations are strengthening financial foundations and building resilience under these conditions.

Event details:

Date: August 11–13

Location: Fairmont Olympic Hotel

411 University Street

Seattle, WA 98101

Who you’ll meet:

• Carter Freeman, Vice President, Western Region
• Krupa Amlani, Consulting CFO
• Sabrina Gibson, Consulting CFO

Why this conversation matters now

Across the mental and behavioral health sector, we’re seeing a few consistent pressure points emerge:

• Revenue activity that doesn’t translate into reliable cash flow
• Workforce constraints limiting access to care and financial performance
• Grant-funded growth creating long-term structural strain
• Technology investments that add complexity instead of reducing clinician burden
• Boards seeking clearer visibility into cash, risk, and sustainability

Leaders navigating this moment most effectively are stepping back to realign priorities with financial reality - early, while options still exist.

What vcfo brings to the conversation

vcfo partners with mental and behavioral health organizations as embedded fractional CFOs, working alongside executive teams to bring clarity, discipline, and confidence to financial decision-making.

The session, "Reading the Story Behind Healthcare Financial Statements: What Your Financials are Telling You - 5 Warning Signs in Healthcare," focuses on helping mental and behavioral health executives gain deeper insight into the financial health of their organizations through practical, real-world examples.

Attendees will learn about:

• How to interpret Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements beyond the numbers
• Five key warning signs that may indicate financial risk within a healthcare organization
• Strategies for improving financial visibility and decision-making
• Cash flow management and forecasting techniques
• Building long-term financial sustainability in mental and behavioral healthcare organizations
• Real-world financial lessons and experiences from healthcare CEOs and vcfo Consulting CFOs
• How financial data can support stronger operational and strategic planning

This discussion provides the opportunity to hear directly from mental and behavioral health CEOs and healthcare finance leaders who have firsthand experience navigating the financial challenges facing community mental health organizations today.

This session will be particularly valuable for mental and behavioral health leaders seeking practical insights into strengthening financial resilience and sustaining care delivery, including:

• Mental and behavioral health CEOs
• Executive leadership teams
• Finance leaders
• Leaders from community mental health organizations