The Newsletter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association-Alabama Chapter

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 devel-opment 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.

Incoming HFMA Chairman, Ralph Lawson, introduced the 2012-2013 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..

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“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.”

RICHARD CLARKE, HFMA President and CEO

Don’t miss the 2012 AL HFMA Annual Meeting!

Find out more on page 2.

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Sunday, June 3rd-Wednesday, June 6th, 2012Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

• Healthcare Math & the Risks facing the US Healthcare Industry

• 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

• Hard Lessons Learned from System Conversions

• Keep What You Claim...Steps for Suc-ceessfully Navigating a Bad Debt Audit

• 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

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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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Great Sessions...Lots of fun, family activitiesVisit www.alabamahfma.com for the full agenda,

a list of activities, and to register today!

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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.

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. SmithNewsletter Chair

LINDA MADDOX

Best of Luck on Your Retirement... We Appreciate You.

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:

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OurTroops• Multi-ChapterREGION5–Education–DixieInstitute• Multi-Chapter–Innovation-Celebratingour50thYear(GeorgiaandAlabama)

Sixty Nine Alabama Chapter members enjoyed a successful day at the

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 in-

cluded:

• Buffy Loveday from Emdeon reviewed the current Medicaid status

and provided in-depth statistical data on how the new Health Care

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

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 pro-

gress 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!!!

HUNTSVILLE ONE DAY EDUCATION FORUM

A Tremendous Success!

Hey....Are you getting our emails?

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.

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.

iGEN offers education and networking op-portunities 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.

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 Bonetti2011-2012 Chapter President

A message from Chapter President, Vincent Bonetti

VINCE BONETTIHuntsville Hospitalvincent.bonetti@hhsys.org

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-for-profit 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 inHuntsville, Alabama.

Visit our website at www.alabamahfma.org

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 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

Craig.Tolbert@dhgllp.com

MEET 2012-2013 CHAPTER PRESIDENT, CRAIG TOLBERT

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ALABAMA HFMA CHAPTER LEADERSHIPPlanning 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 bet-ter 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 in-formation 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 Tolbert2012-2013 Chapter President

2012-2013ChapterOfficers,BoardMembers and Committee Chairs:

President Craig TolbertPresident-elect Richard Byerly Secretary Jeff Burkhardt Treasurer Phillip GriceBoard Member Vincent Bonetti Board Member Stephanie Martin Board Member Linda Maddox Board Member Libby Bailey Board Member Kim Shrewsbury Board Member Donald Payne Board Member Eric Jeffries VP Sponsorship Jill BurtonVP Fall Meeting Susan CornejoExhibitors / Annual Eric JeffriesExhibitors / Fall Jeff Burkhardt Finance Chair Eric JeffriesRegistration Chair Donna Henderson & Samantha GentryTechnology Chair Donna EllenburgMembership Chair Christopher AllenProjects/Volunteers Erica StewartNewsletter Chair Jerry SmithDirectory Chair Kim FairPFS Forum Chair Karen DillardCPAR Chair Tavie BenderCFO Forum Chair Jeannie Eddins & John RussellCompliance Forum Traci Collins & Yolanda RichIGEN Anna ArnoldYERGER/Scholarship Kim Shrewsbury

B E C O M E

C E R T I F I E DAs 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 pathStay 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.

B E C O M E

C E R T I F I E DAs 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 pathStay 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.

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Member Profile LORI CARAWAYAsst. Business Office DirectorTrinity 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 work-ing 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. I have been happily married for 14 years, have two boys, and two Japa-nese 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.

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

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Tamara TaylorTinita TealSavannah TerrellDareel ThompkinsShelanda ThompsonDeborah Tice Jenna TillAngela ToneySherita TuckAngela TuckerKelli TuckerLara TurnerPamela TyraDestiny VandergriftWendy VickersShannon WalkerChevette WaltonElizabeth WandlerDeidra WardTina WardJaquis WarrenDedrisse WashingtonSierra WashingtonShirley WeatherfordBridgett Webster Amber WheelerSamuel White, Jr.Lashondra White-CadeKathy WidnerAngela WilliamsAshley WilliamsRoyce WilliamsonSarah WillsStephanie WingfieldYvette WisenerKathleen WodtkeSharon WoodallLakeya WordSusan WrightTara WyattApril WynnMark YaremaDeLeshia D Young

2011 CPAR RECIPIENTS Congratulations on your achievement!

We’d like to recognize our 2011 CPAR Highest Scorers

MICHAEL GANT Southeast Alabama Medical CenterDRUSILLA JOHNSON Holloway Credit Solutions, LLCCASEY HUNT Baptist Health Systems, BirminghamBRENDA BARFOOT Virginia College

Upcoming CPAR Coaching and Test dates Southeast Alabama Medical CenterErika Chancey emchancey@samc.orgRoss 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.org334-273-4505Corporate 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 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.

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Congratulations on your achievement!

For additional information

and to register online, please

visit our website at

www.alabamahfma.org

2011-2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

DCMS/FOUNDERS POINTSStephanie Martin

Richard Byerly, Jr. CHFPRichard Byerly, CPA

ALAHA REPRESENTATIVEIngram Haley

ALAHA

FINANCEEric Jeffries

Baptist Health SystemTECHNOLOGY

Jeff BurkhardtUAB

Donna EllenburgTrinity Medical Center

NEWSLETTERJerry Smith

AthenahealthDIRECTORY

Bill MunnMedPay Assurance

PROJECTS/VOLUNTEERSLinda Maddox

First Source

Erica StewartCB&TCPAR

Tavie BenderTrinity Medical Center

CERTIFICATIONMatt Robbins

St Vincent’s Health SystemIGEN

Anna ArnoldArmstrong & Associates

LINK REPRESENTATIVELinda Maddox

First SourceVicky Parks

Murray Hospital, Murray, KYCFO FORUM CHAIRS

Susan CornejoProvidence Hospital

Brandon SlocumUAB Medical West

COMPLIANCE FORUM CHAIRSKim Fair

MedPay AssuranceTraci Collins

Athens-Limestone

PFS FORUM CHAIRSKaren Dillard

Adreima

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We heard your request and have made some major changes to our sponsorship program. If you have been a sponsor in the past or are interested in getting your busi-ness name seen by Alabama provides, then look at what we offer our chapter sponsors. Some of this year’s chang-es include:

• More complimentary registrations and guest passes for the Annual and Fall events for the Diamond & Gold Sponsors• Attendee list 2 and 1 week prior to the event for• 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

• 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

CHAPTER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESNEW AND IMPROVED WAYS TO

MAKE A SPLASH

2011-2012 LEADERSHIP

PresidentVincent BonettiHuntsville Hospital

President-ElectCraig TolbertDixon Hughes Goodman

SecretaryRichard Byerly, Jr. CHFPRichard Byerly, CPA

TreasurerPhillip GriceWarren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino

Past Chapter PresidentStephanie Martin

VP Fall InstituteJeff BurkhardtUAB

VP SponsorshipJill BurtonAIM Healthcare/OptumInsight

VP Annual Meeting 2012Craig TolbertDixon Hughes Goodman

VP MembershipMegan RandolphWarren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino

VP One Day Program-Mid StateDonald PayneHolloway Credit

VP One Day Program-North/SouthKaren DillardAdreima

CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stephanie MartinImmediate Past President

Linda MaddoxFirst Source

Eric JeffriesBaptist Health System

Vicky ParksMurray Hospital, Murray, KY

Donald PayneHolloway Credit

Mitzi Winters, FHFMA, CHAMFirst Source

Lonnie Younger, CPA, FHFMAHuntsville Hospital

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!

Welcome New MembersM

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Megan Randolph, ChairWarren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, Chair

Chris Allen, Co-ChairAmsher

Annette BakerBlue Cross/Blue Shield

Ryan SchultzPricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

We encourage all new Members to consider volunteering in the Chapter.

DON’T FORGET OUR REFERRAL

PROGRAM!

$25 Gift Cardwhen you recruit a new

member

$50 Gift Cardwhen you recruit a Sr. Financial Executive

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!

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!

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CPAs and Advisors throughout the South and Mid-Atlantic | dhgllp.com/healthcare

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PeopleStates and District of ColumbiaLargest Healthcare Management Consulting FirmGo-To Relationship Partner

Former Big 4 clients lean on Dixon Hughes Goodman CPAs and advisors for deep industry and subject-matter experience, plus a hands-on style that beats service expectations.

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Armstrong & Assoc-Care ProfessionalBank of America

Noland Health ServicesProfessional Finance Company

RMB, Inc.The Outsource Group

Alabama Chapter Leadership TeamAthenahealth

DecosimoEmdeon

Healthcare Finance Services, LLC

FOR INFORMATION ON SPONSORING OUR CHAPTER, PLEASE CONTACT JILL BURTON AT 256.457.8216 OR EMAIL AT JBURTON@AIMHEALTH.COM

We are pleased and grateful to announce our 2011-2012 Chapter Sponsors

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Healthcare Resource GroupHuntsville Hospital-Provider

NCO Financial ServicesPricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP

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