Volume VIII December 2022 |
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Welcome to Volume 8 of our Member Newsletter
One place you can see yourself in print. Submit a personal article about work or yourself. Win awards for best article. Take a chance and explore all you can be in print. Send your articles to waakhfmanewsletter@gmail.com to be included in the next edition!
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December 2022: President's Message, Exciting News You Won't Want to Miss!
(6 min)
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HFMA Western Region Symposium
January 22-25, 2023
Las Vegas, NV
The Western Region Symposium is all about connecting individuals who work in hospitals, health plans, physician practices and others in healthcare settings by creating an environment to educate, connect and motivate!
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HFMA Washington-Alaska Networking Event
HFMA Washington-Alaska Networking Event
HFMA Washington-Alaska Networking Event
HFMA Washington-Alaska Spring Conference
HFMA Washington-Alaska Networking Event
HFMA Washington-Alaska Annual AK Conference
HFMA Washington-Alaska Networking Event
Mariner's Baseball Suites
HFMA Washington-Alaska Oregon Social
HFMA Washington-Alaska Women's Conference
HFMA Washington-Alaska Fall Conference
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January 19, 2023
February 16, 2023
March 23, 2023
March 15-17, 2023, Four Points Airport South, Des Moines, WA
April 20, 2023
April 25, 2023, Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK
May 18, 2023
2023 MLB Season
T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
Summer 2023
June 23, 2023, Clark Nuber PS, Bellevue, WA
October 10-13, 2023, Northern Quest Casino, Spokane, WA
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Fall Conference Recap
The Washington Alaska HFMA 2022 Fall Conference was a resounding success by all measures. There was much excitement with seeing familiar faces and meeting new people to share our experiences and provide support for one another. The education provided was timely to help all members stay current on the latest information.
Greg Mennegar
WA-AK HFMA Programs VP June 2022– May 2023
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Revenue Cycle Staffing Challenges
Staffing challenges in healthcare are a hot topic, and Revenue Cycle staffing is no exception. As hiring new staff becomes increasingly more difficult, remembering to focus on retaining your current staff should not be overlooked.
Shannon Fernandez
VP of Billing Services, Yakima Valley Farm Worker's Clinic
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Are You Ready?
Score your Compliance Risks Under the New Patient Billing Regulations
With an increasing wave of regulations and AG oversight, providers have realized that transferring the patient account process to outsource vendors or assigning accounts to collections partners does not mitigate their accountability for the handling of those accounts under compliance rules.
Judy I. Veazie, CRCE, CCT
Consultant and Columnist
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FIRST Networking Event a success!! UGLY SWEATER Party!
Next month in Wenatchee, January 19th, 5-7pm! Location TBD, check website regularly to see upcoming events and updates! |
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Congratulations to our newly certified member(s).
Through HFMA Certification Programs, you can show your dedication to high industry standards. FREE for HFMA members!
Pierce Coleman, CHFP
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Sponsors are critical to our chapter’s success. Your sponsorship investment not only helps you connect with decision makers, but also provides education and other benefits to our members.
Annual Platinum Sponsors
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