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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
This month we are filling you in on more details about the Yerger Awards that the Chapter won this year. Chapters can apply for the Yerger Award for work that they have done during the year that helps to bring exceptional educational and social experiences to its members. Last week’s blog detailed the Yerger Award we won for… Read More »
This is a test. If this is your first visit to our blog, let us know by following the links below and post to your LinkedIn or Twitter account with the hashtag #HFMAMARIblog. Now on to business! In last week’s blog, I wrote about one of the most important awards that our Chapter can earn, the Yerger Award,… Read More »
Did you ever wonder it means when the Chapter announces “we’ve won this award”? As an HFMA member, I never really knew, and now that I am an Officer of the organization, I want everyone to understand what these awards are all about, and how much work and effort is involved in achieving these awards. One of the… Read More »
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 »
