spring 2012 - Alabama Chapter of HFMA

SPRING 2012
P l anning for a Bright Future
The 2012-2013 AL HFMA Leadership Team attended the HFMA National Leadership Training Conference in Ft
Lauderdale, Florida in April. The event provided the forum for Chapter Leaders from across the country to share best
practices and challenges with their peers in areas ranging from strategic planning, sponsorship and membership development to newsletter/communications, programs and finance. Representing the Alabama Chapter this year were Craig
Tolbert (President-Elect), Richard Byerly (Secretary), Susan Cornejo (Programs), Christopher Allen (Membership) and
Deb Miller (Newsletter/Communications). The team spent three days in information-packed sessions and also had the
opportunity to do some planning as to how we can implement some of the great new things we discovered during the
conference. We will unveil some of the great ideas during our Annual Meeting in June.
One of the highlights from the meeting included honoring
retiring HFMA President and CEO, Richard Clarke. Having led the
HFMA since 1986, Clarke’s tenure saw membership leap 40%.
During the same period, operating revenue for the organization grew
from $6.2 million to more than $25 million and average hours of
education grew 28%. Clarke spent his career aligning, educating, and
motivating healthcare finance professionals to support health care
that benefits communities, healthcare organizations, and the nation
as a whole. He was recently named to Modern Healthcare magazine’s
100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. Dr. Clarke will be
retiring July 31, 2012.
RICHARD CLARKE, HFMA President and CEO
“Dick is a visionary and passionate leader,” says HFMA’s 2011-12 Chair, Greg Adams. “He has devoted his professional
life to this association and the profession of healthcare finance. His positive influence on the quality of healthcare services in this
country has benefitted the industry and the public alike.”
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Incoming HFMA Chairman, Ralph Lawson, introduced the 20122013 theme for the organization—Leadership Matters. The symbol in the
theme logo is called an Inuksuk, which is a stone landmark used by peoples
of the Arctic region of North America to provide direction and serve as a
point of reference. In his introduction, Lawson asked the pointed
question “Who better than you to solve the healthcare problem in
America? Process by process, system by system, product line by product
line...you have the take the first step.” So, who better than you?
Ralph Lawson is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Baptist
Health South Florida, Inc..
Don’t miss the 2012
AL HFMA Annual Meeting!
Find out more on page 2.
Sunday, June 3rd-Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
The Newsletter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association-Alabama Chapter
Sunday, June 3rd-Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
alabama chapter
• Healthcare Math & the Risks
facing the US Healthcare Industry
12 CPE
CREDITS!
• Mercy & the Joplin Tornado
• State of Alabama Legislative Update
• Payer Panel on Healthcare Exchanges
• What are the current hospital and
physician strategies?
• ICD-10 Readiness: Provider Panel Shares
Lessons Learned, Costs & Risks
• Innovations & Trends in Revenue Cycle
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Great Sessions...Lots of fun, family activities
Visit www.alabamahfma.com for the full agenda,
a list of activities, and to register today!
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• Hard Lessons Learned from System
Conversions
• Keep What You Claim...Steps for Succeessfully Navigating a Bad Debt Audit
SPECIAL EVENT EXCLUSIVELY FOR
C-SUITE EXECUTIVES ONLY
• The Art of Provider Voluntary Refunds...
Why it is getting much more complicated!
• C-Suite Forum with Jeff Ingrum of BCBS...
BY INVITATION ONLY
• Demystifying the Mission-Critical Link
between Finance & Operations
• CFO Provider Panel
• Revenue Cycle Provider Panel
REGISTRATION
Please join us for a
Provider Executive Only Breakfast Forum
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 7:30-8:30 am
during the Alabama HFMA Annual Institute
Jeff Ingrum, Sr Vice President of Health Care Networks
BlueCross Blue Shield of Alabama
Join your colleagues to be among the first to gain first-hand knowledge of
the strategic plans BCBS of Alabama will be unveiling for 2014. This forum
provides anexcellent opportunity to ask questions and share concerns in an
intimate, professional setting. Reservations are required. Please
email Craig Tolbert at Craig.Tolbert@dhgllp.com to reserve a spot.
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LINDA MADDOX
Best of Luck on Your Retirement...
We Appreciate You.
This issue of the Bama Chatter is dedicated to Linda Maddox. Linda is entering a new phase in her life as she announced her
retirement this month. Linda has been with Firstsource as Client Services Director for over twelve years. Not only has she
developed relationships with clients on a professional and personal level, but she has also mentored countless internal employees
and supported operations in only such a manner as someone with over 30 years of healthcare knowledge and experience can do.
Linda has championed an endless number of Process Excellence initiatives at Firstsource and has been responsible for the growth
of the MAP (Medical Advantage Plan) program.
Prior to joining Firstsource, Linda was at the Baptist Health System in Birmingham Alabama for over 15 years servicing as the
Director of Patient Business Services where she managed a Consolidated Business Office for 10 hospitals.
Linda served in numerous leadership capacities in our chapter including
President of the Chapter in 2009-10. The Chapter thrived under her
leadership and was recognized at HFMA National Institute with one
individual Yerger Award and three Multi-State Yerger Awards:
• Single State Chapter Entry for Alabama Chapter – Education –
Annual Conference.
• Multi-Chapter REGION 5 – Collaboration – Region V Giving Back to
Our Troops
• Multi-Chapter REGION 5 – Education – Dixie Institute
• Multi-Chapter – Innovation-Celebrating our 50th Year
(Georgia and Alabama)
In addition, under Linda’s leadership the Chapter was awarded Bronze Award of Excellence for Membership Growth, Silver
Award of Excellence for Certification and the John M Stagl Silver Award of Excellence for Education.
Linda is the loving wife of Billy (Bill) Maddox. They have five children; Tracy Maddox, Melanie Maddox, Sandi and Shane
Maddox. She has seven grandchildren that adore her. She loves to work in her garden and enjoys watching birds. She is an avid
reader of the Word and numerous authors. Linda’s favorite place to spend time is in the mountains.
More than 55 friends, clients and co-workers gathered in Birmingham on April 12th to honor Linda. Everyone was extremely sad
to be losing such a wonderful friend and asset but more than anything wished Linda all the best in her retirement from Firstsource
and good luck in her future endeavors.
God Bless you Linda as you enter this next phase in your life. Thank you for your service to the Alabama Chapter.
Jerry C. Smith
Newsletter Chair
HUNTSVILLE ONE DAY EDUCATION FORUM
A Tremendous Success!
Sixty Nine Alabama Chapter members enjoyed a successful day at the
Attention New Member and
Young Professionals
iGEN is the perfect group for you if you are
looking for a way to get more involved with
HFMA but are not sure how.
Huntsville Westin located in the beautiful Bridge Street Towne Center
on March 15th for the One Day education forum.
The day began with a breakfast buffet and welcome remarks from
Chapter President, Vince Bonetti. Our education presentations included:
• Buffy Loveday from Emdeon reviewed the current Medicaid status
and provided in-depth statistical data on how the new Health Care
iGEN offers education and networking opportunities relevant to all young professionals.
This group is also dedicated to recruiting new
members, retaining membership, and providing
advancement opportunities in the chapter. Stay
tuned for more information on the next meeting of
iGEN, to be held at the Annual Institute in Destin.
Contact Anna at anna.arnold@amserv.com for
more information.
Reform will affect Medicaid providers.
• Dr. Greg McKinney, Sr. Contractor for Cahaba GBA, provided a
Medicare update and discussed the latest trends.
• Kent Upshaw, from Comer and Upshaw discussed a number
of issues affecting third party payments. Some of the issues
addressed were how to get paid once the patient was deceased,
protecting your rights under the hospital lien statue, and securing
protection under AL Code §22-21-7.
• Laine Poole from Code Collect provided an ICD-10 update
Hey....Are you getting our emails?
discussing what needs to be done now.
• Dr. Dan Roach, HIT Coordinator for the State of Alabama, gave
an overview on the History of Health One Record and the progress made so far and meaningful use from a patient’s perspective.
During a delightful working lunch, our sponsor partners shared the
services they offer. Our sponsors included, CB & T Bank, Holloway
Credit Solutions, First Source, Healthcare Payment Specialists,
MedPay Assurance, High Cotton, and Hollis Cobb, Kudos to our
sponsors!!!
From a cost and resource standpoint, email is the
best way for us to get you important and timely
Chapter information. We won’t bombard you with
emails (we get a ton too!) and will NEVER make our
list available for solicitation.
Our emails are sent from info@alabamahfma.org.
Please add us to your contact list! If you feel as if
you’re not getting emails, please contact Deb Miller
at dmiller@enablecomp.com to be sure we have your
correct email address.
A message from Chapter President, Vincent Bonetti
Dear Chapter Members,
I’d like to start by thanking you for allowing me the opportunity to serve you as your
Alabama HFMA Chapter President for the past year. Working with such a tremendous
team has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me. I appreciate the hard work of
our Leadership and Committee members. I proud of the goals we have achieved as a group
and look forward to seeing the results of the plans we have put in place.
We all get wrapped up in our busy days...doing what it takes to manage the business of
healthcare. Having an organization like HFMA as an invaluable resource for quality
education, business networking, and a collective voice on a national level gives us an
extraordinary advantage. I encourage you to really tap in to all the HFMA has to offer you
as a business professional. Get engaged. Make a difference.
At the Annual Meeting in June, I will be formally introducing our new Chapter President,
Craig Tolbert. Craig is a Principal with Dixon Hughes Goodman in Birmingham. He
has been a long-time supporter of our Chapter and has helped me every step of the way
on my journey leading this Chapter. Please reach out to Craig to offer your support and
expertise. The role he is about to embark on requires a significant investment of time and
resources. Craig is the ideal man to tackle this challenge.
I wish you all the best as we enter the 2012-2013 year. I hope to see you at the beach in a
few weeks...we’ve got some fantastic things planned!
Sincerely Yours,
Vincent Bonetti
2011-2012 Chapter President
Vince Bonetti is currently Executive
Director –PFS for Huntsville
Hospital System. He has over 20
years of AR Management. He has
worked in for-profit and not-forprofit enterprise, stand alone and
multi-hospital systems. He has held
local, regional and nationally
responsible positions across the U.S.
Vince and his wife, Lucy, live in
Huntsville, Alabama.
MEET 2012-2013 CHAPTER PRESIDENT, CRAIG TOLBERT
Craig Tolbert is a Principle for Dixon Hughes Goodman
LLP based out of Birmingham, Alabama. Craig has over
nineteen years of experience in the healthcare industry,
serving primarily healthcare clients in reimbursement
consulting, cost report preparation, physician coding and
compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and physician
practice management. Craig received his undergraduate
degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama and
has served as a member of HFMA since 2000.
CRAIG TOLBERT
VINCE BONETTI
Huntsville Hospital
vincent.bonetti@hhsys.org
Craig is the Chairman of the Finance Committee at his
church. He and his wife, Kristi, have two boys (13 & 10).
He enjoys coaching his boys in Little League baseball,
basketball and football.
Craig.Tolbert@dhgllp.com
Visit our website at www.alabamahfma.org
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ALABAMA HFMA CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
Planning Meeting Summary
On Friday, April 6th, the Alabama HFMA Chapter officers, board
members and committee chairs for 2012-13 held their annual
leadership planning meeting in Birmingham, AL. This is a time
for the incoming President and the leadership team to plan for the
upcoming chapter year. During this meeting I laid out the goals
and objectives for the upcoming year. My #1 goal is how to better serve hospital providers with more cost effective and relevant
education. I understand the fiscal constraints being placed on you
and your organizations. I hope that in the coming months you
will see various education offerings that will fit your schedules and
budgets. I want the Alabama HFMA Chapter to be your source
for healthcare education and information. Another goal from the
meeting was how we can improve our website to provide more information to our members, so be on the lookout for some exciting
changes.
The Alabama Chapter’s success isn’t due to any one person, it’s due
to all the efforts and vision of Past Presidents, Board/Officers and all
its outstanding members. I challenge each of you to get involved
in some capacity. If you would like to get involved, please reach
out to me. I look forward to another successful year and thank
all of you for your support and contribution to the Alabama HFMA
Chapter.
Thanks in advance for your time commitment and I look forward
to working with you in continuing our success with the Alabama
Chapter.
Sincerely Yours,
Craig Tolbert
2012-2013 Chapter President
2012-2013 Chapter Officers, Board
Members and Committee Chairs:
President
President-elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
VP Sponsorship
VP Fall Meeting
Exhibitors / Annual
Exhibitors / Fall
Finance Chair
Registration Chair
Technology Chair
Membership Chair
Projects/Volunteers Newsletter Chair
Directory Chair
PFS Forum Chair
CPAR Chair
CFO Forum Chair Compliance Forum
IGEN
YERGER/Scholarship
Craig Tolbert
Richard Byerly
Jeff Burkhardt
Phillip Grice
Vincent Bonetti
Stephanie Martin
Linda Maddox
Libby Bailey
Kim Shrewsbury
Donald Payne
Eric Jeffries
Jill Burton
Susan Cornejo
Eric Jeffries
Jeff Burkhardt
Eric Jeffries
Donna Henderson & Samantha Gentry
Donna Ellenburg
Christopher Allen
Erica Stewart
Jerry Smith
Kim Fair
Karen Dillard
Tavie Bender
Jeannie Eddins & John Russell
Traci Collins
& Yolanda Rich
Anna Arnold
Kim Shrewsbury
BECOME
CERTIFIED
As we approach the beginning of the 2012-2013 fiscal year, now is the time to consider
certification! The Alabama HFMA Chapter is incentivizing members by reimbursing the
$395 cost of testing for those who pass. The Certified Healthcare Financial Professional
(CHFP) certification is designed for mid-level healthcare professionals with 3-5 years of
experience.
CHFP Requirements include:
 A minimum of 3-5 years healthcare finance management experience
 Current and active HFMA membership
 Successful completion of the CHFP certification exam
Earn the CHFP designation:
By successfully completing the online certification exam, which consists of 150 multiple
choice questions covering 6 content areas:
 Revenue Cycle
 Internal Controls
 Budgeting and Forecasting
 Disbursements
 Financial Reporting
 Contracting
The exam is administered online at designated testing sites operated by Castle
Worldwide. Candidates are allowed 4 hours for exam completion and must earn a score
of at least 21 (about 70% accuracy) to pass.
Get Started:
The Healthcare Finance Core Curriculum online preparation course for the CHFP exam
is $195 for members and can be purchased at http://www.hfma.org/chfp/. The materials
are valid for one calendar year from date of purchase. This course is eligible for 10
hours of CPE credit.
Examination Cost:
The CHFP examination cost is $395 and examination retakes are $200 per retest.
HFMA will reimburse the $395 cost of testing for those who pass.
“I’ve been in healthcare for more than 20 years and have found, through my path
Stay tuned as the Alabama Chapter will be researching options to assist members with
the cost of online preparation materials! Please contact Jana Williams at
Jana.Williams2@stvhs.com for additional information regarding the CHFP certification.
Member Profile
LORI CARAWAY
Asst. Business Office Director
Trinity Medical Center
I began my healthcare career in 1988 at East Alabama Medical Center. I
was a full time student at Auburn University and got a part time job in the
ED registering patients. After several months, I realized I would be working the rest of my life, so I quit my job to enjoy my Senior year at Auburn.
I received my Bachelors Degree from Auburn in 1989.
While I only worked a few months at EAMC, it planted the seed for my
future career in Healthcare. I started working at St Vincent's Hospital in
Birmingham in 1991, after working at ITT Financial Services for a year
and a half. I held a variety of positions in the Revenue Cycle over the
course of 20 years with St Vincent's Health System. I am currently the Asst.
Business Office Director of Patient Financial Services at Trinity Medical
Center. I took this position in March 2012 and it has been a pleasure to be
reunited with a few former co-workers. While healthcare is healthcare....it
is both interesting and challenging to move from a non-profit to a for-profit
environment.
Every day we are given is a gift from God. I
am proud to work in healthcare and to use my
skills to help others. "This is the day which the
Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24
I have been happily married for 14 years, have two boys, and two Japanese Chin/Maltese mix puppies. I love to travel, cook, and spend time
with family and friends. Most of my spare time is consumed with my kid's
activities, and I treasure every minute of it. I am an active member of Bluff
Park United Methodist Church.
“As physicians, we have so many
unknowns coming our way...
Corporate and Provider
Sponsorship Program
If you are interested in being a corporate
or provider Sponsor for the 2012-2013
calendar year...or are interested in
participating in a Planning Committee
One thing I am certain about
is my malpractice protection.”
Medicine is feeling the effects of
regulatory and legislative changes,
increasing risk, and profitability
demands—all contributing to uncertainty.
What we do control as physicians:
our choice of a liability partner.
I selected ProAssurance because they
stand behind my good medicine. In spite
of the maelstrom, I am protected, respected,
and heard.
I believe in fair treatment—and I get it.
this year, please contact Jill Burton,
VP of Sponsorship at 256-457-8216 or
jburton@aimhealth.com.
Professional Liability Insurance & Risk Management Services
ProAssurance Group is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best.
For individual company ratings, visit www.ProAssurance.com • 800.282.6242
2011 CPAR RECIPIENTS
Teresa Adkins
Peronica Alexander
Stacie Allen
Tracie Allen
Stephanie Andrews
Tracey Ayers-Reynolds
Summer Benefield
Clarence Bibbs III
Ashley Billingsley
Jovita Billingsley
Candace Bishop
Ronda Blake
LaDonna Boatfield
Patty Byars
Tiffany Cannon
Charlene Cantrell
Vanessa Childs
Sharon Christopher
Shelia Clark
Nancy Clifton
Deborah Collier
Kyle Collum
Linda Cookston
Tammy Daly
Maria Danzie
Ashley Dean
Janie Dickerson
Tatyana Didyk
Aris Drayton Vaughan
Gina Dumoulin
Kristen Duncan
Phala Dunning
Candace Echols
Debra Echols
Peggy Edge
Tracy Edwards
Amber Eggers
Latasha Ellison
Constance Evans
Eltherlean Farmer
Monica Finley
April Fredericks
Jasmine Freeman
Lea Gaddis
Bobby Galloway
Angela Gandy
Michael Gant
Carmen Garnes
Cynthia Gentry
Samantha Gentry
Jasmine George
Bobby Galloway
Angela Gandy
Michael Gant
Carmen Garnes
Cynthia Gentry
Samantha Gentry
Jasmine George
Bernice Glover
Sylvia Glover
Darryl Golson
Natacha Graham
Stacie Graham
Tamara Griffin
Jean Gross
Wanda Hamilton
Cynthia Hamlet
Gail Harris
Tosheia Harris
Suzanne Harrison
Latisha Hart
Chastity Harville
Rhonda Hatcher
Donna Henderson
Alesia Hicks
Dana Hill
Susan Hill
Dereatha Hogan
Natasha E. Holmes
Vealinda Horton
Stephanie Hudson
Casey Hunt
Tina Hunter
Shirley Jackson
John M. James
Gwendolyn Jefferson
Lajonia Jefferson
Ladonia Johnson
Robin Johnson
Varanese Johnson
Katrina Jones
Felicia Kidd
Ashley Kindred
Rosalyn King
Wanda King
A'Risha Kinney
Aneisa Lacey
Ethel Lamar
Sherri Ledford
Jaere Lee
Omega Levins
Rebecca Long
We’d like to recognize our
2011 CPAR Highest Scorers
Congratulations on your achievement!
A'Risha Kinney
Aneisa Lacey
Ethel Lamar
Sherri Ledford
Jaere Lee
Omega Levins
Rebecca Long
Tamia Madden
Kimberlee Mainor
Alesia Marshall
Vindetta Martin
Catherine Maxwell
Ebonie McCall
Tymeeka McCallum
Melanie McCarley
Anginetta McDade
Kathleen McMurray
Dean Miller
Valerie Montgomery
Latoya Moore
Tiffany Moore
Starla Moore
Trishay Morrison
Shawna Mosley
Candy Moss
April Mumpfield
Leslie Muncher
Fatima Murray
Sharnae Nichols
Robbie Nunn
Selema Oneal
Amber Oreskovich
Elizabeth O'Shields
Erica Palmer
Keyondra Parker
Lakisha Parker
Erin Partain
Barbara Patterson
Ronnie Paul
Phyliss Payne
Yolanda Payne
Telese Peoples
Yolanda Peterson
Kizzerda Pettiway
Harriette Pickens
Beverly Pipkins
Sylvia Porter
Tawanda Powell
Angela Price
Lutricia Pruittt
LaShundra Pullins
MICHAEL GANT
DRUSILLA JOHNSON
CASEY HUNT
BRENDA BARFOOT
Harriette Pickens
Beverly Pipkins
Sylvia Porter
Tawanda Powell
Angela Price
Lutricia Pruittt
LaShundra Pullins
Tasha Quarles
Christina Race
Rita Rader
Allan Ragan
Dorothea Ramsey
Darlene Reed
Barbara Reynolds
Amanda Richey
Marquita Ricks
Brenda Rivers
Lakichea Robeson
Ariel Robinson
Tracey Robinson
Temeka Rollins
Janice-Lamiece Rose
Wendy Russell
Norma Russo
Holly Sadler
Valencia Sanders
Joan Faye Savoy
Tarsha Scott
Quintoya Seawright
Desirae Seltzer
Shannon Silva
Reenetta Simpson
Colette Sims
Doris Skinner
Judy T Smith
Patty Smith
Porshia Smith
Shun Smith
Martha Spruell
Terri Staggs
Latoria Staples
Katrina Stewart
Lynetta Sumpter
Janathein Taylor
Tamara Taylor
Tinita Teal
Savannah Terrell
Dareel Thompkins
Shelanda Thompson
Deborah Tice
Jenna Till
Tamara Taylor
Tinita Teal
Savannah Terrell
Dareel Thompkins
Shelanda Thompson
Deborah Tice
Jenna Till
Angela Toney
Sherita Tuck
Angela Tucker
Kelli Tucker
Lara Turner
Pamela Tyra
Destiny Vandergrift
Wendy Vickers
Shannon Walker
Chevette Walton
Elizabeth Wandler
Deidra Ward
Tina Ward
Jaquis Warren
Dedrisse Washington
Sierra Washington
Shirley Weatherford
Bridgett Webster
Amber Wheeler
Samuel White, Jr.
Lashondra White-Cade
Kathy Widner
Angela Williams
Ashley Williams
Royce Williamson
Sarah Wills
Stephanie Wingfield
Yvette Wisener
Kathleen Wodtke
Sharon Woodall
Lakeya Word
Susan Wright
Tara Wyatt
April Wynn
Mark Yarema
DeLeshia D Young
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
Holloway Credit Solutions, LLC
Baptist Health Systems, Birmingham
Virginia College
Upcoming CPAR Coaching and Test dates
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
Erika Chancey
emchancey@samc.org
Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, AL 36301
Phone: 334-793-8873
Coaching dates: 2011
•
Monday, May 1st (5:30PM – 8:30 PM) Location: Patient Accounts Breakroom
•
Thursday, May 3rd (5:30 PM – 8:30 PM) Location: Auditorium Conference Room
Test Dates: 2011 (Limited to 30 People)
•
Thursday, May 15th 5:30 p.m., 5th Floor T&D Classroom
Baptist Health Montgomery
Wanda James
wjames1@baptistfirst.org
334-273-4505
Corporate Administration Building
301 Brown Springs Road,
Montgomery AL 36117
Coaching Dates: 2011
• June 7th 9-10:30 a.m. 1:30-3p
• Sept 7th 9-10:30 a.m. 1:30-3p
• Dec 7th 9-10:30 a.m. 1:30-3p
For additional information
and to register online, please
visit our website at
www.alabamahfma.org
Test Dates: 2011 (Limited to 30 People) • June 14th 9a.m. and 2p.m.
• Sept 14th 9a.m. and 2p.m
• Dec 14th 9a.m. and 2p.m. Trinity Medical Center
Contact: Tavie Bender
Tavie_Bender@chs.net
205-599-3006 or 205-281-4704
Coaching Location: 800 Montclair Road, Birmingham Alabama 35213. Harris Auditorium
• June 16, 2012 - 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• June 21, 2012 - 4:30-7:30 P.m.
• September 15, 2012 – 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• September 20, 2012 -4:30-7:30 P.m.
• December 1, 2012 - 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• December 6, 2012 - 4:30-7:30 P.m.
Exam Location: Virginia College, 488 Palisades Blvd.. Birmingham, AL 35209
• June 30, 2012 - 8:30 Registration/Exam 9: 00- 11:00 a.m.
• September 29, 2012 - 8:30 Registration/Exam 9: 00- 11:00 a.m.
• December 15, 2012 - 8:30 Registration/Exam 9: 00- 11:00 a.m.
2011-2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
DCMS/FOUNDERS POINTS
Stephanie Martin
Richard Byerly, Jr. CHFP
Richard Byerly, CPA
ALAHA REPRESENTATIVE
Ingram Haley
ALAHA
FINANCE
Eric Jeffries
Baptist Health System
TECHNOLOGY
Jeff Burkhardt
UAB
Donna Ellenburg
Trinity Medical Center
NEWSLETTER
Jerry Smith
Athenahealth
DIRECTORY
Bill Munn
MedPay Assurance
PROJECTS/VOLUNTEERS
Linda Maddox
First Source
Erica Stewart
CB&T
CPAR
Tavie Bender
Trinity Medical Center
CERTIFICATION
Matt Robbins
St Vincent’s Health System
IGEN
Anna Arnold
Armstrong & Associates
LINK REPRESENTATIVE
Linda Maddox
First Source
Vicky Parks
Murray Hospital, Murray, KY
CFO FORUM CHAIRS
Susan Cornejo
Providence Hospital
Brandon Slocum
UAB Medical West
COMPLIANCE FORUM CHAIRS
Kim Fair
MedPay Assurance
Traci Collins
Athens-Limestone
PFS FORUM CHAIRS
Karen Dillard
Adreima
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Vendor Spotlight article in the Bama Chatter
Speed Networking Opportunity
Priority Invitation for Institute Speaking Opportunity
Alabama Providers, we have not forgotten about you. We
also made changes to our provider sponsorship level,
lowering the cost to $500 and increasing the benefits.
Package value is over $750 and a great to support the
education offered by this HFMA chapter
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1 free institute registration for C level attendee
Recognition at AL HFMA Institutes and Regional
meetings in brochures, signage & registration bags
4 free workshop registrations
1 free HFMA membership for a new member added
during the year
Recognition on the ALHFMA website
Recognition in the ALHFMA Annual Membership
Directory
Recognition in all Bama Chatter issues
To participate as a sponsor at our Annual Institute June
3-6th you will need to be a registered paid sponsor by
May 30th. So click the link below to register today!!!
For more information or to register click here:
http://www.alabamahfma.org/HFMASponsors/Benefits.asp
2011-2012 LEADERSHIP
Welcome New Members
President
Vincent Bonetti
Huntsville Hospital
Please join us in welcoming our newest Chapter Members! For those of you who
have not renewed...now is the time! Annual dues for those who start in May are
$57. Don’t forget our referral program!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
We had a record number of new members this quarter. Thanks so much to
all of you who sponsored new members or encouraged others to join.
We will introduce our new members at the Annual Meeting in June so be
sure to attend! We’ve got lots of great things planned!
We hit our
Chapter Membership
goal of 529 for the
2011-2012 year. Thanks
to all for your hard
work and dedication
hitting this
important milestone!
DON’T FORGET
OUR REFERRAL
PROGRAM!
$25 Gift Card
when you recruit a new
member
$50 Gift Card
when you recruit a Sr.
Financial Executive
We encourage all new Members to consider volunteering in the Chapter.
President-Elect
Craig Tolbert
Dixon Hughes Goodman
Secretary
Richard Byerly, Jr. CHFP
Richard Byerly, CPA
Treasurer
Phillip Grice
Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino
Past Chapter President
Stephanie Martin
VP Fall Institute
Jeff Burkhardt
UAB
VP Sponsorship
Jill Burton
AIM Healthcare/OptumInsight
VP Annual Meeting 2012
Craig Tolbert
Dixon Hughes Goodman
VP Membership
Megan Randolph
Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino
VP One Day Program-Mid State
Donald Payne
Holloway Credit
VP One Day Program-North/South
Karen Dillard
Adreima
CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stephanie Martin
Immediate Past President
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Megan Randolph, Chair
Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, Chair
Chris Allen, Co-Chair
Amsher
Annette Baker
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Ryan Schultz
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Linda Maddox
First Source
Eric Jeffries
Baptist Health System
Vicky Parks
Murray Hospital, Murray, KY
Donald Payne
Holloway Credit
Mitzi Winters, FHFMA, CHAM
First Source
Lonnie Younger, CPA, FHFMA
Huntsville Hospital
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We are pleased and grateful to announce
our 2011-2012 Chapter Sponsors
Alabama Chapter Leadership Team
Athenahealth
Decosimo
Emdeon
Healthcare Finance Services, LLC
Healthcare Resource Group
Huntsville Hospital-Provider
NCO Financial Services
Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP
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FOR INFORMATION ON SPONSORING OUR CHAPTER, PLEASE CONTACT
JILL BURTON AT 256.457.8216 OR EMAIL AT JBURTON@AIMHEALTH.COM