Category Archives: News from National

Say Hello…Our Chapter’s New Website Launches TODAY!

By | August 17, 2023

Say hello to the new and improved HFMA MA-RI website! The MA-RI Chapter is affiliated with HFMA National; and this website is another way we are strengthening our collaboration with National under the umbrella of their official website.  Our new website launch is taking place TODAY: August 17, 2023. Get ready for some exciting changes and increased opportunities… Read More »

New Year, New Certification

By | December 17, 2021

HFMA has launched the new Certified Specialist Payment & Reimbursement (CSPR) certification program. Those who earn this certification will have demonstrated specialist-level knowledge of the managed care environment, payment rates, benefit coordination, reimbursement models, cost-control incentives, legislative changes, and more. The content is somewhat different to the Certified Specialist Managed Care (CSMC) program, contains some clarifications, updated references throughout, new interactions,… Read More »

HFMA New Membership Model!

By | May 26, 2020

Did you know? The HFMA membership is now an all-inclusive model that includes complimentary access to all the online education and HFMA certification programs! HFMA delivers tools and resources you need to navigate the unending changes taking place in healthcare. Your membership includes access to the study materials and assessment for any program you enroll in. This means… Read More »

National HFMA Board Composition Amendment

By | May 4, 2020

Request to HFMA MA-RI Chapter Members, HFMA is looking for your help to vote regarding the proposed National HFMA Board composition amendment. Please look for an email that came from Joe Fifer, HFMA President and CEO, on Monday, April 27. This email has a unique link for you to click on and vote. HFMA would appreciate your help… Read More »

We’re In This Together – Free Virtual HFMA Conference on April 9th

By | April 8, 2020

Healthcare organizations and their leaders are incredibly busy using all their resources to care for patients and protect the brave and the vulnerable. HFMA Is also working through these extraordinary times to make sure members have the information and tools needed to navigate through the uncertainty. One resource is the Virtual Conference on Thursday, April 9th. This free… Read More »

Certification Maintenance Grace Period Announced

By | March 26, 2020

Notice: Due to the recent postponement of live educational programs, the Association is implementing a certification maintenance grace period for all active CHFPs, CRCRs, Certified Specialists and Fellows with a due date of May 31, 2020. The maintenance deadline will be extended from May 31, 2020 to October 1, 2020 for eligible CHFPs and Fellows. The Association will… Read More »

Anniversary Billing is Here

By | November 6, 2018

Effective Nov. 2 HFMA changed annual membership dues billing from the June 1 annual billing system to anniversary billing. This means that memberships will no longer be prorated. Membership terms will now be for a full year from the date a member joins or renews. Members will also have an option to automatically renew their membership to provide… Read More »