HFMA - Healthcare Financial Management Association

Upcoming Events

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Jan. 9

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Quality Corner Call - Jan. 10

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

KHA Board Meeting - Jan. 22

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include American Hospital Association delegate.

KHA's Advocacy Day - Jan. 23

Advocacy is at the heart of every service KHA provides for our members. Whether we are educating, advocating or relationship-building, we look for ways to assist policymakers at the federal, state and local levels in understanding the implications of the policies being discussed.

KHSC Board Meeting - Jan. 28

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission of serving hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members by evaluating and endorsing selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas healthcare facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

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HFMA - 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 providing its members 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 https://www.hfma.org/chapters/region-8/sunflower/, the Region 8 website https://www.hfma.org/chapters/region-8.html and the HFMA Association website https://www.hfma.org/. In addition to their regular membership, HFMA offers membership to faculty members, as well as student membership. To learn more about HFMA, contact Tanner Wealand, HFMA Sunflower chapter president, at (620) 241-2251, ext. 16 or Shannan Flach, KHA liaison, at (785) 276-3132.

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 12-13, 2024 All Payers Workshop - Click Here to REGISTER!
Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan
Presenters: KS Div. of Workers Compensation, WPS, VA/Optum, CMS, KHA, BCBSKS, Ambetter/Wellcare, KDHE, KanCare MCO's, GPHA
AGENDA and SUMMARY
Contact Laraine Gengler to become a HFMA member and to take advantage of the discounted member registration fee.
Vendor Opportunities - Click here to become a corporate sponsor or contact Andrew Purcell to become an event sponsor

April 17-18, 2025 HFMA & KAHPAM Spring Conference
Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center, Salina

July 17-18, 2025 HFMA Cost Report Workshop
Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan

October 22-24, 2025 HFMA Chargemaster Workshop
Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center, Salina

December 2-3, 2025 All Payers Workshop (tentative dates)
TBD

2024-2025 HFMA Board of Directors

Liz Murphy – President-Elect
Casey Cockrum - President-Elect
Tanner Wealand - Treasurer/Past President
Erin Kurtz - Secretary
Pam Blochlinger – Director (2025)
Kelli McCarty – Director (2025)
John Nelson - Director (2027)
Andrew Purcell - Director (2027)
Dennis Shirley - Director (2026)
Thad Turner - Director (2027)
Shannan Flach – KHA Liaison

2024-2025 HFMA Chapter Committee Chairs

Cameron Werth - Audit Chair
Lauren Beard - Communications Chair
Andrew Purcell – Corporate Sponsorship Chair
Mary Bennett - Founders Award Chair
Patrick Whisennand - History Chair
Laraine Gengler - Membership Chair
Thad Turner - Membership Co-Chair
Weston Tallman - Professional Excellence
Nikki Esquibel – Program Co-Chair
Sophie Crow - Program Co-Chair/Social Chair
Dennis Shirley - Program Co-Chair

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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.

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