HFMA - Healthcare Financial Management Association

Upcoming Events

For more information regarding this meeting, contact Steve Poage at (785) 233-7436 or spoage@kha-net.org.

The KsRHA conference is being held in conjunction with the Rural Health Symposium. Register at KsRHA.org. Questions about the KsRHA Conference can be emailed to kansasrha1@gmail.com.

Rural Health Symposium - Nov. 21

Rural health care providers are constantly being faced with new challenges and fewer resources to address those challenges. The purpose of this symposium is to provide attendees with the skills, ideas and information necessary to survive in the rapidly changing world of rural health care.

Buprenorphine Certification Course

The standard PCSS will be presented and will quality for the first half of training to receive the DATA 2000 buprenorphine waiver.

Medicare’s Mandatory Performance-Based Payment Reforms: Medicare’s RRP and HAC - Dec. 3

The Kansas Hospital Association, in cooperation with Healthcare Association of New York State, is hosting a two-part noon briefing webinar series designed to provide an in-depth review of Medicares mandatory performance-based payment reforms.

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HFMA - Healthcare Financial Management Association

Healthcare Financial Management Association

The 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 website http://hfmaregion8.org/sunflower/ and Region 8 website http://hfmaregion8.org/. In addition to their regular membership, HFMA offers membership to faculty members, as well as student membership. To learn more about HFMA, contact Nikki Esquibel, HFMA Sunflower chapter president, at (316) 267-5400 or Tish Hollingsworth, KHA liaison, at (785) 233-7436.

Education and Events

We strive to bring members of the Sunflower (Kansas) Chapter of HFMA educational seminars that address current issues and are presented by renowned health care speakers. Our meetings are usually held quarterly and are presented in a variety of localities around the state.

Upcoming HFMA Events

December 4, 2019 - HFMA Quarterly Meeting - REGISTRATION Is Now Open!
Presenters: Chad Mulvany, Dave Muhs, Tammy Moss
Special Presentation: Conversation About Emerging Health Plans Presentations from Kansas Farm Bureau New Health Benefit Plan & Southwest Kansas Chamber Alliance Plan
AGENDA
Capitol Plaza Hotel, Topeka
NO Vendor Opportunities at this event

December 5-6, 2019 All Payers Workshop - REGISTRATION Is Now Open!
Presenters: Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS), Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the KanCare Managed Care Organizations, Veterans Administration/TriWest/Optum/UnitedHealthcare, Workers Compensation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, and CPT Code Updates
AGENDA
Capitol Plaza Hotel, Topeka
Vendor Opportunities - Contact Patrick Whisennand and Dee Lewis

Future HFMA Event Dates/Locations

April 9-10, 2020 - Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan
July 24, 2020 - Hilton Garden Inn, Salina
October 8-9, 2020 - Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan
April 15-16, 2021 - Hilton Garden Inn, Salina
July 23, 2021 - Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan
October 21-22, 2021 - Hilton Garden Inn, Salina

2019-2020 HFMA Board of Directors

Nikki Esquibel - President
Elizabeth Bishop - President-Elect
Danica Case - Past President
Patrick Whisennand - Secretary
Laraine Gengler - Treasurer
Codi Cox - Director (2022)
Heather Eichem - Director (2021)
Gary Foll - Director (2021)
James Garbarino - Director (2020)
Stephanie Smith - Director (2020)
Juanita White - Director (2022)
Tish Hollingsworth - Director/KHA Liaison

2018-2019 HFMA Chapter Committee

John Nelson - Audit Chair
Scott Miles - Communications Chair
Patrick Whisennand - Sponsorship Chair
Laraine Gengler - Founders Awards Chair
Becky Newton - History Chair
Audrey Dunkel - Membership Chair
Danica Case - Membership Co-Chair
Josh Honn - Nominating Chair
Emily Emery-Shea - Certification Contact
Paula Pedersen - Program Co-Chair
Elizabeth Bishop - Program Co-Chair

Check out http://hfmaregion8.org/sunflower/ for the latest Sunflower Chapter information.

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