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 Patrick Whisennand, HFMA Sunflower chapter president, at (316) 255-8965 or Shannan Flach, KHA liaison, at (785) 276-3132.
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.
Patrick Whisennand - PresidentMary Bennett - President ElectTanner Wealand - SecretaryJohn Nelson - TreasurerMelissa Atkins - Director (2024)Laraine Gengler - Director (2024)Michelle Brown - Director (2023)Bart Kenton - Director (2023)David Usher - Director (2022)Debbie Hockenbury - Director (2022)Shannan Flach - KHA Liaison
Elizabeth Bishop - Past PresidentNikki Esquibel - Membership ChairTish Hollingsworth - Program Co-ChairPaula Pedersen - Program Co-ChairJosh Honn - Corporate SponsorshipScott Miles - Social Media/CommunicationsDanica Case - Founders AwardsCameron Werth - AuditVACANT - Professional Excellence
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