S1350
Concerns the delivery and oversight of coverage under certain health benefits plans; establishes Health Care Patient Ombudsperson.

S623
Provides additional enforcement provisions under “Health Care Quality Act”; allows certain private causes of action for violations; expands administrative remedies; establishes enforcement fund.

A2067
Concerns patient billing by emergency medical services providers.

2010 Golf Outing Sponsorships Available

We are currently seeking sponsorships for our 2010 Golf Outing to be held on May 13, 2010 at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club. We have the following opportunities available:

• Bag Tags, Meadow Course - $1000
• Bag Tags, River Course - $1,000
• Cocktail Party - $2,000
• Golf Carts - $1,500 SOLD
• Lunch Station, Meadow Course - $800
• Lunch Station, River Course - $800
• Beverage Sponsor, for both courses - $1,000
• Driving Range - $500
• Putting Green - $500
• Breakfast - $600
• First Hole, Meadow Course - $600
• First Hole, River Course - $600
• Tees and Greens - $200 each

Please contact Laura Hess at 888-652-4362 or NJHFMA@aol.com for more information, and thank you for your support!

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

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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