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.