Tony Banda is a seasoned senior financial executive with extensive healthcare experience and a proven record of accomplishments in financial management and healthcare operations.  

Prior to joining HMA, Tony served as vice president of finance and supply chain at JPS Health Network. He was responsible for the effective operations of accounting, financial planning and reporting, and reimbursement and supply chain functions for a $1.5 billion public hospital. He developed improved models for accounts receivable valuation and net revenue recognition and led successful operating budgets that met targets under incredibly challenging conditions. 

In his previous roles, Tony served as senior director of finance at Cook County Health and worked as the chief financial officer at Franciscan Health, where he provided effective leadership and financial and operational guidance. He led several million-dollar initiatives to enhance revenue and reduce costs, resulting in a $30 million turnaround and return to profitability. 

Tony’s areas of expertise include healthcare finance and financial planning, financial turnaround, reimbursement and regulatory compliance, physician relations, managed care models and process improvement. He is a creative problem-solver and strategic thinker focused on long-term organizational success. 

Tony earned a Master of Health Administration from University of Saint Francis, a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Illinois State University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.