Healthcare Financial Management Association
Healthcare Financial Management Association is a national organization for health care financial management professionals comprised of members employed by hospitals, integrated delivery systems, long-term and ambulatory care facilities, managed care organizations, medical group practices, public accounting and consulting firms, insurance companies, government agencies and other health care organizations. The Kansas chapter, known as the Sunflower chapter, has committed to provide their membership with quality education programs, career and professional development resources and a forum to facilitate an exchange of ideas, information and experience. The Sunflower chapter has been recognized nationally for each of the past six years by winning the Charles F. Mehler Gold Award for education, attaining some of the highest number of education hours per member in the nation.
Information regarding publications, chapter information, certification programs, educational programs, membership and much more is available on the HFMA Sunflower chapter’s Web site at www.kshfma.org/. In addition to their regular membership, HFMA offers membership to faculty members, as well as student members. To learn more about HFMA, contact Devon Kim, HFMA Sunflower chapter president, at (785) 344-3320; Tish Hollingsworth, KHA liaison at (785) 233-7436.
Education and Events
We strive to bring members of the Sunflower (Kansas) of Chapter of HFMA educational seminars that address current issues and are presented by renowned health care speakers. Our meetings are usually held quarterly and presented in a variety of localities around the state.
July 24-25, 2013 - HFMA Cost Report Workshop
Wichita
July 26, 2013 - HFMA Chapter Meeting
Wichita
October 22-24, 2013 - HFMA Annual Chargemaster Workshop
December 5-6, 2013 - All Payers' Workshop
2013 HFMA Board of Directors
Devon Kim - President
Hilary Dolbee - President-Elect
Rebecca Newton - Vice President
Bill Lane - Secretary
Mike Hand - Treasurer
Elgin Glanzer - Past President
Laraine Gengler - Director
Larry Morris - Director
Joy Bretz - Director
John Helms - Director
Jason Barb - Director
Julie Hatesohl - Director
Tish Hollingsworth - KHA Liason
Check out www.kshfma.org for the latest Sunflower Chapter information.
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