2009 Region 9 Conference Information

Sunday, November 15

12:00 - 7:00 pm
Conference Registration

1:00 - 5:00 pm
Exhibit Area Setup

1:00 - 4:00 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions

FASB Accounting Update & Reimbursement Issues

Leadership Mentoring/Coaching Course (limited to 30 participants)

Ann Paul - Solaris Management LLC

Ann Paul has over 25 years in management and administration in the healthcare industry spanning from provider to payor. Her experience with national health insurers has provided knowledge about market environments, best practices for managed care contract negotiation and analysis, managing relationships among providers, payors, employers, and brokers, as well as organizational and human resources management. Over the years, Ann’s responsibilities have included physician, hospital, and other provider contract negotiations, marketing/sales and service, business office management, access management, utilization management, quality management, and several other functional areas within healthcare organizations. Ann’s undergraduate degree in Education and early teaching experience provided the foundation for delivering presentations, organizational development, and planning skills which have all been expanded and enhanced through her professional business experiences including the development of a professional mentoring program which spanned multiple locations and departments of a Fortune 100 insurance company. In 2007 Ann started her own business, Solaris Management LLC, where she has even greater opportunity to do what she loves – sharing her business knowledge and experience to help others excel in challenging environments!

HFMA Certification Coaching Course

The Certification Program with HFMA is designed to prepare individuals for who want to “move with the industry.” The Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) designation indicates that you have demonstrated proficient technical skills and a comprehensive understanding of HFMA’s defined body of knowledge. You would join an elite group of only 8% of all HFMA members nationwide. For more information about the program, go to National HFMA at www.hfma.org/careers/certification.asp.

Course Facilitators:

John Montaine, FHFMA

David Williams, CPA, FHFMA - Partner

Horne, LLP - Jackson, MS

David Williams concentrates his efforts on health care assurance and business advisory services, working with health systems. He has been recognized HFMA as a Fellow of Healthcare Financial Management Association and is a Past President of the Mississippi Chpater. He also served as the Region 9 Executive for HFMA national in 2007/2008. David is also a member of the Health Care Services Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

3:00 - 4:00 pm
Refreshments Available

4:00 - 5:30 pm
U.S. Healthcare: Where We Are and Where We're Going

5:30 - 6:30 pm
Welcome Reception | Exhibits Open

Monday, November 16

7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Conference Registration | Exhibits Open

7:00 - 8:30 am
Breakfast in the Exhibit Area

8:00 - 10:00 am - General Session
HFMA Update & Executive Roundtable Discussion

10:00 - 10:30 am
Refreshment Break | Exhibits Open

10:30 am - 12:00 pm - General Session
International Healthcare - Africa

12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lunch in the Exhibit Area

1:00 - 2:00 pm - General Session
The View From Washington

2:00 - 3:30 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Using Metrics to Rate Payor Performance

RAC Audit Update

Leadership Mentoring/Coaching Course (continued)

HFMA Specialty Certification Course - Accounting & Finance

3:30 - 4:00 pm
Refreshment Break

4:00 - 5:30 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Hospital/Physician Relationships

Current Revenue Cycle Issues

Leadership Mentoring/Coaching Course (continued)

HFMA Specialty Certification Course - Patient Financial Services

5:30 - 7:00 pm
Conference Reception | Exhibits Open

7:00 pm
Exhibits Close - Optional Breakdown for Exhibitors