Certification Advantages

 Survey results have shown a strong relationship between certification and career advancement. Certified members of HFMA tend to earn a higher annual salary and are more likely to be hired for upper-level positions in healthcare finance. Click here for more information about the certification process.

New Jersey Certified Members

List of Certified Members in New Jersey

Study Materials

 You may use the handy links below to access everything that you need to prepare for the Certification exams. Click on the link to be redirected. Your HFMA login may be required to access some of the information listed below.

• January 2009 Quarterly Presentation
• Order form for Certification Self Study Guide(s)
• Sample test questions for the Core and Specialty Exams
• CHFP Exam Application
• Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) application
• Fellow of Healthcare Financial Association (FHFMA) application
• Certification Brochure
• Certification Maintenance On-line Reporting

Test Your Knowledge

 Which of the following are managers who assume that the average employee enjoys work, seeks out responsibility and is self-directed?

A. Autocratic Manager
B. Theory Z Managers
C. Theory Y Managers
D. Theory X Managers

To get the answer go to the bottom of this page.

NJ Chapter Certification Contacts

 Feel free to contact one of the members below for more information on how to become a Certified Member of HFMA. Proctors are available at convenient times and locations whenever you are ready to sit for the exam. There is no need to wait!!

Michael Alwell, FHFMA
Work Phone: (973) 656-6949
Email: mike.alwell@atlantichealth.org

Jeff Noonan, CHFP, Committee Chair
Work Phone: (201)-786-6000 x 6015
Email: jnoonan@md-x.com

Maria Facciponti, FHFMA, Committee Co-Chair
Work Phone: (973) 614-9100
Email: mfacciponti@armds.com

List of approved proctors

Answer to Test Your Knowledge:

C. Theory Y Managers

NJ HFMA Call for Presentations
The 2010 Annual Institute Committee is beginning the process of developing the program for the New Jersey and Metropolitan Philadelphia 2010 Annual Institute. The Institute will be taking place from October 20, 2010 through October 22, 2010 in Atlantic City, NJ, at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa. If you or your organization is interested in presenting at the 2010 Annual Institute, please complete the Abstract Request form and submit - in .doc form - with any supporting documentation to: institute.program@gmail.com

The deadline for submission is May 31, 2010. The 2010 Institute Committee will evaluate all submissions and submitters will be contacted with decisions by June 30, 2010. Any submission that is not selected for inclusion in the 2010 Annual Institute will be forwarded to the Education Committee and the appropriate topical forum for consideration at other chapter education sessions.

Look for the  web site this month...

Any questions related to the event should be directed to Deborah Shapiro via email at dshapiro@wfs-services.com. We look forward to receiving your submissions. Thank you!

Your Institute Co-Chairs,

Deborah Shapiro
dshapiro@wfs-services.com

Howard Krain
howard@kraingroup.com

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

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