Welcome to the Kentucky Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)!  The chapter website (www.hfmaky.org) provides information regarding upcoming educational sessions offered to our members, the current leadership, as well as contact information if you want to get more involved.

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We sincerely encourage your feedback, suggestions and ideas. Join us this year as we try to fulfill this year's National motto: Making it Count!

Bill Jones
President, Kentucky Chapter

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Calendar

2009 Program Schedule


Upcoming Events 2009

Healthcare 101 - Michael Nowicki
Louisville, Kentucky

                                     When:             Monday, July 20, 2009

                                     Where:            Norton Hospital

                                                             Norton Auditorium

                                                             200 East Chestnut Street; Louisville KY 40202

                                     When:             Registration:  8:00 – 8:30 am

                                     Program:        8:30 am – 5:00 pm

                                                             (Break for lunch)

                                     Cost:               $50 per person

         $25 per student 

Electronic Registration Link:
https://www.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0062-0003-899A50318EB54C668A788E2F00B36F98

Email/Mail/Print Link:

Registration Form 

Program Description

Healthcare 101 – Introduction to Healthcare Financial Management

This seminar will give attendees the insight and tools needed to master the unique aspects of healthcare finance. Michael Nowicki will share his knowledge of Medicare and other payer issues, healthcare financial management processes, top concerns facing healthcare finance professionals and more. Attendees will also have time to network and share experiences with other new colleagues in healthcare finance.

After this seminar, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the healthcare industry from the perspective of providers and payers.
  • Recognize the unique financial management techniques, operational processes and reporting aspects used within healthcare organizations.
  • Discuss major national issues affecting the healthcare industry and their impact on healthcare organizations.
  • Understand how the Medicare and managed care payment systems affect the economics and operations of healthcare providers.
  • Understand the latest developments and the most current predictions on payment and financing systems.

Who Should Attend

This seminar is designed for those who have accounting and financial management experience, have entered the healthcare field within the past 12 months to 36 months and want an overview of healthcare financial management. This seminar is also ideal for consultants and professionals in allied organizations newly assigned to healthcare clients.

Credits

7 CPE CREDITS

Faculty - Michael Nowicki, FHFMA, EdD, FACHE, Professor of Health Administration, Texas State University (San Antonio, Washington, Nashville)

Since 1986, Michael Nowicki has taught in the School of Health Administration at Texas State University where he is now Professor and Director of the School. Dr. Nowicki teaches healthcare accounting, finance, and economics courses to both undergraduate students and graduate students. Dr. Nowicki has received numerous awards for his teaching, service, and research. Prior to joining Texas State, Dr. Nowicki held administrative positions in the hospital division of Humana, Valley Medical Center of Fresno, Hutzel Hospital in the Detroit Medical Center, Georgetown Medical Center, and Lubbock Medical Center. Dr. Nowicki has recently provided consulting and training support to such provider organizations as HCA, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Mercy Hospitals of Northern Ohio, and the Baylor Healthcare System and such associations as the American Hospital Association, HFMA, ACHE, VHA, and THA. Dr. Nowicki is board certified in healthcare financial management and a Fellow in the Healthcare Financial Management Association where he has served as President of the South Texas Chapter, Regional Executive for five-state Region 9, National Board Member, Chairman of the Chapter Services Council, Chairman of the Forums Council, and Chairman of the Board of Examiners. Dr. Nowicki is also board certified in healthcare management and a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.


 SUMMER EDUCATION INSTITUTE

              LOUISVILLE, KY

            JULY 30TH & 31ST

    HYATT REGENCY DOWNTOWN

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          BROCHURE AVAILABLE SOON!


Indiana, Kentucky & Southwest Ohio Tri-Chapter Meeting
Belterra, Indiana
September 23-25
Golf Outing 23rd, Education 24-25th

Click on the below link for additional details
http://www.hfmaconference.com
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa


Mid-Atlantic

North Carolina

November 9-11, 2009

 

Details Soon!


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