Healthcare Reform

Healthcare reform is a major priority for many, if not all of us. For those paying for healthcare, the prices seem exorbitant. For those being paid for goods and services, the revenue received seems to barely cover expenses. For everyone, the system is complex and often irrational. 

The healthcare reform bills being debated in Congress are complex and it is difficult to access whether various provisions will lead to positive reforms or more new challenges. Each bill treats Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drugs and  provider payments differently.

The resources below provide excellent overviews of the proposals.

HFMA
Kaiser Family Foundation
Washington Post

News from the Committees

The Regulatory and Reimbursement Committee is forming a sub committee to draft an HFMA comment letter on the Healthcare Reform Bill that was passed in the House of Representatives and the one currently under discussion in the Senate. As this legislation affects many Provider and Vendor areas, we are seeking comments and opinions from the entire membership in order to draft comments that speak for all NJ HFMA members. If you have time and knowledge please contact Dan Willis Chair, to join the sub committee. Dan can be reached at DWillis@childrens-specialized.org.

Technologies

Ingestible Technologies 

At first glance, the words ingestible and technology don't quite fit together. We think of foods and pills as ingestible, while technologies are iPhone's and Google. So what are these things ? Ingestible technologies are electronic pills you swallow to measure.... Read more...

Healthcare Financial Management Association of New Jersey

  Welcome to the New Jersey Chapter of HFMA

HFMA NJ, a National Award winning chapter, designed this resource as an activity center for our membership. There are new sections for current events, online registration and past issues of FOCUS.

HFMA NJ develops leaders. Join the group of experts in accounting, communications, contracts, finance, law, marketing and technology. Gain access to a deep resource of subject matter experts in healthcare. Become a Member

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  • Professionally Recognized Credentials

Notice of NJ Chapter Board Election for 2010-2011

Please be advised that the New Jersey Chapter's annual elections will take place at our March Quarterly meeting at 8:30AM on March 9, 2010, at the Woodbridge Hilton. Proposed slate is as follows:

Board of Directors:
  • Tony Consoli
  • Mary Cronin
  • Tracy Davison
  • Laurie Grey
  • Tom Shanahan
  • Deb Shapiro
  • Eileen Smith - Associate Board Member - non-voting position
  • Joanne Vaul
  • Heather Weber
  • Dan Willis
  • Caitlin Zulla
  • To Be Determined - Associate Board Member - non-voting position
Officers:
  • Mary Taylor, President
  • Mike Alwell, President-Elect
  • John Brault, Treasurer
  • Dave Wiessel, Secretary
Advisory Council:
  • Brian Sherin
  • Joe Dobosh
  • Cheryl Cohen
  • Dotti Lindstrom
Ex-Officio:
  • Sean Hopkins - non-voting position

Featured Events

March Quarterly Meeting: Compliance Today: So Many...
Event by Tina
On: 3/9/2010 7:30 AM
Summary: An Annual Joint Meeting Of: NJ HFMA Compliance, Audit, Risk and Ethics Forum and NJ Health Information Management Association NJ HFMA Compliance, Audit, Risk & Ethics Forum: Darlene Mitchell, MBA,...
PERSONAL FINANCE DINNER SEMINARS
Event by Tina
On: 2/16/2010 6:00 PM
Summary: IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR FINANCIAL HOUSE IN ORDER PROGRAM DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS: 6:00pm – 8:30pm Feb. 16, 2010; Morris County - Il Giordano, 41 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 Feb. 17,...
Medicare Cost Report Preparation Course
Event by Tina
On: 2/18/2010 8:30 AM
Summary: PRESENTERS: Joanne Ferrara, Manager, Besler Consulting Tana Klair, Manager, Besler Consulting Tina Ford, Senior Manager, Besler Consulting The presentation team from Besler Consulting has over...
HFMA Certification Exam
Event by Tina
On: 3/6/2010 9:00 AM
Summary: Program Location:Atlantic Health1000 The American Road, Atrium LevelMorris Plains, NJ 07950andARMDS261 Connecticut Dr. Suite 1Burlington, NJ 08016 Program Description:Completion of HFMA’s certification...
Building a Successful Understanding of the Revenue...
Event by Tina
On: 2/9/2010 8:30 AM
Summary: Northern Session (New Jersey HFMA Education Series Second in a series of three):  Building a Successful Understanding of the Revenue CycleProgram Description:Taught by experienced professionals, these...

Upcoming Events

  • • Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Managed Care Webinar w/Maria Todd
  • • Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - Access to Capital and Financial Risk Management - NJHA
  • • Friday, April 23, 2010 - MANDATE 10: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO COMPLYING WITH ICD-10 AND HIPPA 5010 STANDARDS IN THE ERA OF MEANINGFUL USE - NJHA
  • • Thursday, April 29, 2010 - NJHFMA Annual Women's Conference
  • • Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - June Quarterly Meeting

Associate Board Member Wanted

Are you driven, innovative, and committed to promoting the health care financial management field? The NJ Chapter of HFMA is currently seeking individuals that are interested in becoming Associate Members of the Board of Directors.

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2010 NJ HFMA Scholarship

Last updated Jan 11, 2010

It is the time of the year again to apply for 2010 HFMA Scholarship.

The New Jersey Chapter of HFMA will award at least one scholarship of up to $3,000. You, your spouse or dependent may be eligible for the scholarship if you meet the following criteria.

More information & application form

2009 Institute Sponsors

FOCUS

In the November/December 2009  Issue  of FOCUS:
  • Generational Jeopardy
  • Hospital Readmission Reform
  • 2009 Institute Recap
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