Awards & Recognition

2004 – 2005

The Alabama Chapter of HFMA was honored at the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s 2005 Annual National Institute (ANI) in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 27, 2005 for its outstanding accomplishments during the year.

The Chapter received the John M. Stagl Silver Award for Excellence for Education for its efforts related to the 19 Chapter educational events held during the year totaling 11,155 total registrant hours which equates to 17.90 registrant hours per Alabama Chapter member. These events included institutes, forums, and workshops organized to educate members on various issues affecting the healthcare industry.

The Chapter also received the Bronze Award for Excellence for Certification. This award is in recognition for outstanding performance in certification. The Alabama Chapter ended the year with seven passed certification exams.

In addition, the Chapter received a total of six Helen M. Yerger Special Recognition Awards. These awards recognize chapters who have achieved outstanding performance in programs, services, and administration. The Alabama Chapter received these awards in the following areas:

ImprovementImproved Member Communication through Use of Email and Website

ImprovementAlabama Chapter Improvement on Education Programs

ImprovementAlabama Chapter Forums 2004-2005

InnovationThe 2005 Accounting and Auditing Road Show

Multi-ChapterHFMA Region 5 Dixie Institute ( Alabama, Florida, Georgia,

Education South Carolina and Tennessee)

Multi-ChapterVideo Trailer for 50 th Anniversary Video for the Georgia CollaborationChapter ( Alabama and Georgia)

Congratulations to Jon Kimsey, President, and all the Chapter officers, Board Members, Vice-Presidents and Committee Chairs for their outstanding achievements during the year.

Pictures compliments of Jowdy Photography