Metropolitan Philadelphia Leadership

Kim Raftery and Denny Henderson – Membership and Volunteer Co-Chairs

Description:

The Membership Committee encourages participation and retention of members. They focus on increasing engagement of Enterprise member organizations and their members and foster engagement among stakeholders in the Chapter.  Sustain and evolve the growth of volunteers within the Chapter. Ensures new members feel welcome and settled upon first joining HFMA and receive a welcome gift.  The membership committee organizes and facilitates the volunteers for in-person events and works to increase participation in Chapter committees for new and existing volunteers.

Membership Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from Metro Philly.  

Activities:

• Develop and implement a recruiting and retention plan that aligns with the chapter board initiatives
• Develop and implement a membership survey for better understanding the
• Work with all of the chapter committees to ensure that activities and programs are aligned with the goals of membership growth and retention
• Work with all of the chapter committees to ensure that activities and programs are supplied with the necessary volunteers
• Welcome new members to HFMA and the Metropolitan Philly Chapter
• Meet up with new members and be a familiar face at their first few events

Criteria for joining: None

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round (committee member)
• Average 6-8 hours monthly, year round (Committee Chair)

Founders Points:

• Chair – 5 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Kristen Weetenkamp – Certification Chair

Description:

The Certification Committee oversees the maintenance and expansion of the certification programs for the Metro Philadelphia Chapter.

Certification Committee members are knowledgeable, or willing to learn, about CHFP, CRCR, and all certifications, learning opportunities and requirements offered by HFMA.

Activities:

• Develop a certification plan for the chapter 
• Promote certification opportunities
• Answer member questions about certification and training
• Hold one or more CHFP and CRC trainings each, per year, using a course coordinator/trainer
• Work closely with the Enterprise and Education Committees to ensure that programs are aligned to support the goals of the Certification Committee
• Collaborate with the Communications Committee to highlight individuals that pass exams  

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours a month, year round, with additional time for presentations related to certification at in-person or remote events

Founders Points

• Chair – 5 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Harry Quinn – Networking Chair

Description:

The Networking Committee provides social and networking opportunities for our members looking to establish mutually beneficial relationships encompassing a variety of work/life experiences.

Networking Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region. Networking committee, event planning, sponsorship, or program experience is helpful but NOT required.

Activities:

• Organize networking events throughout the year (happy hours, holiday event, etc)
• Organize events in conjunction with the spring and fall educational conferences 
• Collaborate with Sponsorship Committee for recruiting event sponsors

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Catherine Ehrman – Program Chair

Description:

The Metro Philadelphia Program Committee provides support to individual event planning committees by coordinating and facilitating the process and documentation of planning for educational events.

Program Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals with a variety of experience such as finance, revenue cycle, contract management, data analysis, human resources, etc. to help pick topics that are relevant and of interest to chapter members. Ideally volunteers are from the Philadelphia and surrounding area.

Activities:

• Partners with each of the event committees to ensure educational programming is set up and of interest to the community
• Brainstorm and solicit program topics
• Collaborate with all other committees to ensure events run smoothly
• Assist event committees with venue selection and ensure the website, marketing, and presentation materials are accurate
• Liaise with national association personnel for event set-up in Cvent

Time:

• Average 4 to 6 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Nicole Orange – Spring Institute Chair

Description:

The Spring Institute Committee plans and implements the annual Metro Philly Spring Institute conference.

The members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals with a variety of experience but an emphasis on revenue cycle.

Activities:

• Plan and implement a live, full day event focused on finance and the revenue cycle for hospitals and health systems
• Brainstorm and solicit program topics
• Determine event agenda
• Determine and schedule the networking events, collaborating with the Networking Committee
• Secure speakers and speaker forms from presenters
• Solicit sponsors, collaborating with the Sponsorship Committee
• Assist on-site throughout the event to check in registrants, hand out name tags, perform announcements, introduce presenters, field questions from members, help ensure AV is working, food and beverage are delivered, thank sponsors, etc.

Time:

• Average 2-4 hours monthly, October-March, for planning
• All day throughout the conference

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Nicole Romano – Fall Institute Chair

Description:

The Fall Institute Committee plans and implements the annual Metro Philly full day conference, the chapter’s largest and most well attended event.

Fall Institute Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals with a variety of experience such as finance, revenue cycle, contract management, human resources, etc. to help pick topics that are relevant and of interest to the chapter members.

Activities:

• Plan and implement a live, full day event that includes general keynote speakers, finance and revenue cycle panels
• Approve the budget
• Assist with venue selection
• Brainstorm and solicit program topics
• Determine event agenda
• Determine and schedule the networking events, collaborating with the Networking Committee
• Secure speakers and speaker forms from presenters
• Solicit sponsors, collaborating with the Sponsorship Committee
• Ensure the communications committee has the appropriate information to market and execute events (the website, marketing, and presentation materials are accurate)
• Assist on-site throughout the event to check in registrants, hand out name tags, perform announcements, introduce presenters, field questions from members, help ensure AV is working, food and beverage are delivered, thank sponsors, etc.

Time:

• Average 2-4 hours monthly, March-September, for planning
• All day throughout the conference

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Joe Scargle – Sponsorship Chair

Description:

The Sponsorship Committee identifies vendors in the market with an interest in promoting their company to the Metro Philly Chapter’s membership. We strive to find a variety of benefit options to fit the needs and budget constraints of potential chapter sponsors. We also coordinate with chapter leadership and members to communicate the value and commitment our chapter sponsors provide.

Sponsorship Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from across the Philly Metro.

Activities: 

• Plan and execute an annual sponsorship campaign
• Determine the sponsorship benefit packages
• Solicit sponsors
• Verify logos and materials are received
• Coordinate and verify website promotion, electronic media promotion, and signage at events
• Monitor the sponsors utilization of the benefits and satisfaction
• Regularly follow up with chapter leadership and the sponsors to help ensure both the chapter and sponsors needs are being met.

Time:

• Average 15-25 hours of service during the year, with a concentration of time during the annual sponsorship campaign (July – January). This time will be spent coordinating the sponsorship activities including compiling a list of business partners for outreach, and soliciting those vendors, periodic check in with the vendors throughout the year in addition to various other items that may come up. One person from this committee will be expected to attend (listen in to) the overall programming group calls which are monthly (to help ensure sponsors are provided adequate speaking opportunities), and one person on this committee will be expected to coordinate with the networking committee periodically as well.

Founders Points: 

• Chair – 5 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Patrick Blewitt and Scott Foster – Revenue Cycle Co-Chairs

Description:

The Revenue Cycle Committee plans and executes the annual Metro Philly full day Revenue Cycle conference.

Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals with a variety of experience such as finance, revenue cycle operations, information technology, contract management, etc. to help pick topics that are relevant and of interest to the chapter members.

Activities:

• Plan and execute a live, full day event that includes focus on the revenue cycle
• Approve the budget
• Assist with venue selection and determine use for event (sponsor tables)
• Brainstorm and solicit conference topics
• Determine event agenda
• Determine and schedule the networking events, collaborating with the Networking Committee
• Secure speakers and speaker forms from presenters
• Solicit sponsors, collaborating with the Sponsorship Committee
• Ensure the communications committee has the appropriate information to market and execute events (the website, marketing, and presentation materials are accurate)
• Assist on-site throughout the event to check in registrants, hand out name tags, perform announcements, introduce presenters, field questions from members, help ensure AV is working, food and beverage are delivered, thank sponsors, etc.

Time:

• Average 2-4 hours monthly, March-October, for planning
• All day throughout the conference

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Cassidy Cruz – Mentor Chair

Description:

The Mentor Program Committee pairs mentors and mentees with similar interests and goals, to aid in career development support or developing a skill or competency.

Mentor Program Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Michael DiLuca – Communications Chair

Description:

The Communications Committee develops and executes a strategic and creative communications strategy that successfully promotes the Activities (Education, Career Building, Networking, and Chapter Involvement) of the Chapter.

Communication Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Carol Primavera Paris – Community Outreach Chair

Description:

The HFMA Community Outreach Committee is dedicated to bringing together the talent, people and resources of our Healthcare Financial Management Committee membership in a collaborative effort of benevolence, instilling an awareness of the importance of social involvement and contribution to the community, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.  The Committee sponsors service events, clothing drives, and fundraising to support the work of charities, with a particular emphasis on the needs of the Philadelphia and surrounding suburban areas.

Community Outreach Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Activities:

• Contact charitable organizations to collaborate for on-site service events with their and our HFMA members and families.
• Research and choose charities with whom to support financially through HFMA fundraising activities. 
• Attentiveness and awareness of social justice initiatives in Community Outreach Events (e.g. event lunch provided through sustainable food sources).

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Bill Cogliano – By-Laws Chair

Description:

The By-Laws Committee serves to review the chapter by-laws to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the chapter and the chapter volunteers.

The By-Laws Committee members are volunteers who have typically completed service in an officer role or on the Chapter board.

Activities:

• Periodically review the Chapter By-Laws and draft recommendations for change
• Serve as a point of contact with the association for changes initiated by the association.
• Present changes approved by the officers and board to the association for final approval and ratification.

Time:

• As needed, no more than 12 hours a year.

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Margot Berg – Professional Development Chair

Description:

The Professional Development Committee coordinates various aspects of the seminar, from agenda topics, to speaker recruitment, to “day of event” tasks.

Professional Development Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Activities:

• Virtual half day professional development seminar (usually in January)

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Adam Flade – Reimbursement Chair

Description:

The Reimbursement Committee coordinates various aspects of the Reimbursement seminar, from agenda topics, to speaker recruitment, to “day of event” tasks.

Reimbursement Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Kristen Alwine and Terry Donohue – Healthcare 101 Co-Chairs

Description:

The Healthcare 101 Committee coordinates various aspects of the Healthcare 101 seminar, from agenda topics, to speaker recruitment, to “day of event” tasks.  The focus is on giving a broader view of healthcare finance and revenue cycle to early careerist. 

Healthcare 101 Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Paul Junker – Data Analytics Chair

Description:

The Data Analytics Committee coordinates various aspects of the Data Analytics seminar, from agenda topics, to speaker recruitment, to “day of event” tasks.

Data Analytics Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Ryan Miller – Accounting and Auditing Chair

Description:

The Accounting and Auditing Committee coordinates various aspects of the A&A seminar, from agenda topics, to speaker recruitment, to “day of event” tasks.

The Golf Tournament/ Spa day Committee plans the annual golf outing for the Metro Philly Chapter.

Accounting and Auditing Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Activities:

• Plan and execute a full day golf tournament and Spa day
• Collaborate with Sponsorship Committee for recruiting event sponsors
• Assist on-site the day of the golf tournament and ensure registration and name tags are set up
• Greet, register and instruct players as they arrive
• Collect any fees still due and sell raffle tickets
• Perform announcements /Put up signage for hole sponsors
• Ensure food and beverage are delivered
• Thank sponsors
• Assist with awards presentation, etc.

Time:

• Average 3-4 hours monthly, November-April, for planning
• All day during the tournament for 2 volunteers
• 2 hours at the start of the tournament for 2 volunteers to manage registration

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Sarah Lewis – Women’s Event Chair

Description:

The Women’s Event Committee coordinates various aspects of the Women’s event seminar, from agenda topics, to speaker recruitment, to “day of event” tasks.

Women’s Event Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Steven Honeywell and Mike Bradley – Physician Co-Chairs

Description:

The Physician Committee coordinates various aspects of the Physician seminar, from agenda topics, to speaker recruitment, to “day of event” tasks.

Physician Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points

Tom Morse – Post-Acute Care Chair

Description:

The Post-Acute Committee coordinates various aspects of the Post-Acute seminar, from agenda topics, to speaker recruitment, to “day of event” tasks.

Provider types covered by this committee include Nursing Homes, Home Health Agencies, Assisted Living Facilities, and Independent Senior Living Facilities.

Post-Acute Committee members are a mix of provider-related and non-provider-related individuals from the Philadelphia Region.

Activities:

• Annual Post-Acute Care Seminar
• Provide speakers for the Fall and Spring Institute as needed

Time:

• Average 1-2 hours monthly, year round

Founders Points:

• Chair – 4 points
• Co-Chair – 3 points
• Committee Member – 2 points