HFMA - Healthcare Financial Management Association

Upcoming Events

KHEA is organized to advance the development of effective procedures in health care facilities and to provide educational opportunities for the personal growth of its members.

2019 Loss Prevention Program - Sept. 17

The 2019 Fall Loss Prevention Program presentation: Opioids: A Perspective on Prescribing, Pain Management and Liability Trends.

SHIP Quarterly Webinar - Sept. 20

Discussion of activities for SHIP-eligible hospitals

Executive Assistant Conference - Sept. 27

Conference for assistants to the CEO, executive assistants and other interested professionals.

Tools and Tips for Maintenance of the Hospital Charge Description Master - Sept. 27

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment in partnership with the Kansas Hospital Association and Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation is offering a training opportunity for new and experienced Critical Access Hospital leadership focusing on an overview of the hospital CDM and tools for on-going maintenance. Register now and plan to attend the Tools and Tips for Maintenance of the Hospital Charge Description Master on Sept. 27, 2019, in Salina, KS.

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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

October 14-15, 2019 - HFMA Chargemaster Workshop - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION is now open!
Presenter: Angie Martin, Great Plains Health Alliance
AGENDA
Wichita Marriott, Wichita
Vendor Opportunities - Click here to become a sponsor
Exhibitor Registration is NOT yet available. Please watch for the week of Sept. 3rd.
December 4, 2019 - HFMA Quarterly Meeting
AGENDA (tbd)
Capitol Plaza Hotel, Topeka
December 5-6, 2019 All Payers Workshop
AGENDA (tbd)
Capitol Plaza Hotel, Topeka
Vendor Opportunities - Click here to become a sponsor

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.

Become a Sponsor! HFMA Sunflower Chapter 2018-2019 Corporate Sponsorship Memo

Click here to view HFMA Association's Education Programs. With HFMA's life-long learning, you can stay on top of today's steep learning curve with the profession's premier educational opportunities. HFMA offers national conferences and courses, local seminars, chapter meetings, online learning and onsite education, books and more.

Recent News

Capitol Comments Articles

Health Care Cost Containment Strategies Discussed

(Sept. 13, 2019) – The 2019 Special Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance held their first of three meetings yesterday to discuss a variety of health care and financial issues.

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – Seema Verma Speaks to National RPB

(Sept. 13, 2019) – Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to attend the National Regional Policy Board meeting of the American Hospital Association held in Washington.

Media Releases

Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers and Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore Awarded by Kansas Hospitals

(Aug. 26, 2019) - Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers and Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore have been named the 2019 Kansas Hospital Association Distinguished Health Care Advocates. Members of the Kansas Hospital Association will honor them at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 5 in Wichita.