Texas Gulf Coast Express - November 2016
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Gulf Coast
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Dena McNeill, BBA President
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I am very excited to share information on several outstanding and informative chapter events and conferences. The Fall Institute (The Birthday Bash) was on October 21st at the Omni Houston Hotel and a huge success. It provided the potential to gain 7 CPE points. The Program Chair, Patrick Mason, and the committee worked diligently to plan an interesting and relevant conference. We recently published our annual "Gold Sponsor's Special Edition" Newsletter. The Communications Chair, Vania Duckett, and the committee also worked diligently to publish this additional Newsletter. Did you know that we are the only chapter in the Texas region to publish this special edition newsletter recognizing our sponsors? We appreciate our sponsors and invite you to join this elite group. I appreciate Patrick and Vania for "stepping up" to support and improve our Chapter.
Please visit our website at
http://www.hfmatxgc.org/ for a copy of the Gold Sponsor's Newsletter and information on upcoming events.
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Vania Duckett Director
Communications Chair
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APM, ACI, MIPS, MACRA, QPP
Make sure you know and understand the ABC's for the new Quality Payment Program (QPP). This new program is focused on improving the quality of healthcare. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) is a component of this program.
According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), "T
he Quality Payment Program improves Medicare by helping you focus on care quality and the one thing that matters most - making patients healthier". CMS goes on to outline the two options you can choose, an Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM) or the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).
To assist Americans in understanding the QPP intricacies, CMS launched a detailed website.
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Julie Rabat-Torki
CFE, FHFMA
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According to the Urban Dictionary, professional courtesy simply means a sort of mutual respect between people in the same type of work. You've probably heard of this in the context of physicians, attorneys or policemen affording their colleagues with professional courtesy; it is also a philosophy of how to behave in a workplace environment, a professional etiquette of sorts. And while professional courtesy is not required, it has been found to make the workplace more enjoyable, with a more connected and engaged workforce.
Today, there seems to be a lack of professional courtesy in the business workplace.
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| Dr. Benjamin Chu President & CEO |
Recognized by Modern Healthcare's 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders, Dr. Chu is the first ever physician to be CEO of Memorial Hermann. He offers more than four decades of healthcare experience as a clinician, administrator and policy advocate. He has received nationwide recognition for innovative leadership. He has received the highest honor in health and medicine, an election to the National Academy of Medicine.
Dr. Chu holds several board positions and is actively involved in Community Outreach.
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Texas A&M opened its doors in 1876 as the state's
first public institution of higher learning. Today, it stands as a research-intensive flagship university. It is
among the nation's largest universities.
It is among few universities to hold the triple distinction of land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant designations. It is also among few universities to host a presidential library, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
The School of Public Health offers several Master Degree programs to include Health Administration.
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a professional degree program for students pursuing administrative practice in healthcare. Within the MHA is an Executive MHA, designed for employed executives and mid-mgmt professionals.
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HFMA NATIONAL THEME TAGLINE
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Mary Mirabelli
2016-2017
National Chair |
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Upcoming Live Webinars
| Nov. 9 |
Understanding the Critical Role of Decision Support in the Capital Management Process |
Nov. 14
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Latest Updates on Legislative and Regulatory Issues and the Impact of the 2016 Presidential Election on Health Care
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| Nov. 16 |
Making Sense of the Final CMS MACRA Rule |
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Symposium
November 17, 2016
Healthcare Symposium
Luncheon
November 18, 2016
November Luncheon
Breakfast
January 27, 2017
HIMSS and HFMA
Texas Gulf Coast Joint Breakfast Symposium
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It's All About You!!
Current
Membership: 794
Goal: 860
Seasoned professional or newcomer to healthcare finance?
Either way, HFMA resources can provide the skills to strengthen financial, clinical, and operational leaders.
You can be a leader in your industry, and begin building your future.
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Congratulations!
Newly Certified Members
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John Murray
CPXP, MBA, CHFP
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Kent Walters
CHFP |
Need a Study Buddy?
We got you covered!
Multiple available resources to ensure success.
- Reimbursement - $700 Exam Fee
- Study Groups
- 1:1 Mentoring/Support
- Exclusive Recognition Dinner
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Becoming certified distinguishes you as a leader and high-level professional in the healthcare finance industry. Through HFMA Certification Programs, you can show your dedication to high industry standards.
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WE APPRECIATE OUR SPONSORS!
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Gold Sponsors
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BESLER Consulting
Capio Partners, LLC
CHI St. Luke's Health
Enable Comp, LLC
MDSave
Medical Data Systems
Protiviti
Resource Corporation of America
SSI Group, Inc.
Triage Consulting Group
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Please contact Dena McNeill
for information on Sponsors
(713) 356-5939
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Yerger Awards
Innovation
Engage Student Volunteers to Increase Participation
Membership Development
Jordon Mitchell, Chair
Julie Rabat-Torki, Co-Chair
Innovation
University Spotlight
Program
Communications/Newsletter
Vania Duckett, Chair
Improvement
DeMarse Engagement/Contract
Region 9 committee; Texas Gulf Coast Chapter members are: Steve Hand Chair, and Mark Worthen Chapter Representative
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Henry Hottum Award
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The
Henry Hottum Award is named in honor of the first president of the Tennessee Chapter-HFMA and presented each year to the chapter member selected by the Chapter's Board of Directors who has made significant contributions to the Chapter in the field of accounting and business office practices.
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If you missed the Birthday Bash, you missed a TREAT!!
A special thanks for all who joined us in celebrating 50 Years of Quality Education.
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NEWSLETTER ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
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"Extra, Extra"
Read All About It
Texas Gulf Coast Chapter newsletters are mobile friendly!!
Next Newsletter Deadline:
Articles due to the Chair - no later than January 1, 2017
- Articles should be submitted as MS Word, jpg, and/or tif files. Please email articles to Vania Duckett, Communications Chair at vaniaduckett@live.com.
- Gulf Coast Express is published quarterly by the Texas Gulf Coast chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association as a communication medium to Chapter members. Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter.
- The Editor reserves the right to accept, reject, and/or edit any submission for clarity and length.
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