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New Jersey Healthcare Financial Management Association Focus 2010

Last updated Mar 04, 2011
November/December 2010 vol 57 num 3  


Who is Santa? Enter our contest! See our Letter from the Editor for details.

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The President's View
by Mary T. Taylor, MBA, FHFMA
From the Editor
by Elizabeth G. Litten, Esq
• The 2010 Annual Institute
by Deborah Shapiro
The Hazards of Pharmaceutical Disposal: Rising Issues of Concern for Healthcare
by Suzanne M. Avena, Afsheen A. Shah and Jeffrey S. Brown
Understanding Emergency Department Capacity Failure Mode Analysis: The Bi-Modal Key to ED Crowding
by Todd Warden, MD and Richard S. MacKenzie, MD, FACEP
The Growing Charity Challenge - Form 990 and Health Reform
by Steve Levin
Addressing Health Care Issues in a time of Reform: Horizon BCBSNJ creates a new company, Horizon Healthcare Innovations, to collaborate with providers and change health care system
by Richard G. Popiel, MD, MBA
NJ HFMA Annual Financial Statements
• Mayors Wellness Campaign Update
by Emily Littman
CFO Spotlight: John J. McSorley, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, QualCare Alliance Networks, Inc.
Member Spotlight: Adam Bavifard
 

 
September/October 2010 vol 57 num 2  


Celebrity Chef Cary Neff, a culinary talent whom Oprah Winfrey says does "amazing things with nutritious food," is helping the healthcare and senior living industries embrace healthier menus. Here he demonstrates Flavors 450 - his newest concept to offer nutritionally balanced meals bursting with flavor and under 450 calories.
Photo courtesy of Martha Davidson

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The President's View
by Mary T. Taylor, MBA, FHFMA
From the Editor
by Elizabeth G. Litten, Esq
• Health Information Technology Can Transform Health Care
by Poonam Alaigh, MD, MSHCPM, FACP
Recent Developments Concerning Implementation of the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act
by Nicole DiMaria, Esq.
Uncovering Pharmacy Department Risks and Opportunities Proactive Measures to Reduce Exposure and Increase Net Revenue
by Gary R. Fong, Pharm.D., Randy Wiitala, BS, MT, and Frederick Stodolak
Seven Elements of a Hospital's Corporate Compliance Program: Time for an Internal Check-Up
by Marc Stein, MBA
ACOs - Health Reform's Latest Approach to Costs and Quality
by William H. Maruca
Adolescent Health Care in Motion: A "Day in the Life" of the Director of the HiTOPS Adolescent Health Center
by Sandra Zordan-Friedman, MSN, CNM and Elizabeth M. Casparian, PhD
• Childhood Obesity - The Challenge for Our Generation
by Paige Litten 
Charity Care Matters for Hospital EHR Incentive Payments
by Stacey Bigos

The Implications of Losing "Grandfathered Plan" Status
by Theresa Borzelli, Harvey M. Katz, Sarah K. Ivy and Daniel N. Kuperstein
 
CFO Spotlight: Kevin Lenahan, FHFMA, Atlantic Health
Member Spotlight: Eileen Smith, CHAM
Lifestyle Changes Sizzle with Flavor Hospitals and Senior Living Facilities Embracing Healthier Menus
by Mary Welch
2010 NJ HFMA Chapter Holds 8th Successful Leadership Retreat
by Laura A. Hess, FHFMA and David Wiessel
 

 
July/August 2010 vol 57 num 1  


Going Green – What Does it Mean?

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The President's View
by Mary T. Taylor, MBA, FHFMA
From the Editor
by Elizabeth G. Litten, Esq
• Going Green: How New Jersey Hospitals are Stepping Up
Hospital interviews by Tony Consoli & Jim Beutel
State Adopts a "Shared Sacrifice" Budget for FY 2011 Report from the New Jersey Hospital Association
by Neil Eicher
Significant Recent Cases Reject CMS's Narrow Application of DSH Payment
by James A. Robertson, Esq
What Makes A Hospital “Charitable”? Billing and Collection Issues for Tax-Exempt Hospitals Post-PPACA
by Elizabeth G. Litten and Steven J. Link
New Jersey Chapter Earns Eight Awards at the ANI!
by Laura A. Hess, FHFMA
• Adolescent Health Care in Motion: A "Day in the Life" of the Director of the HiTOPS Adolescent Health Center
by Sandra Zordan-Friedman, MSN, CNM and Elizabeth M. Casparian, PhD
• Uncharted Territory Tomorrow's successful CFO will be highly strategic, collaborative and in demand
by Thomas P. Flannery, PhD 
CFO Spotlight: Bruce Traub, Princeton HealthCare System
Member Spotlight: Michael Ruiz de Somocurcio
NJ HFMA's Ninth Annual Women’s Conference - "The Speed of Life"
by  Janice Di Napoli
The 2010 NJ HFMA Scholarship Recipients
by Laura A. Hess, FHFMA
A Photo Recap of the 2010 NJ HFMA Annual Golf Outing
 

 
May/June 2010 vol 56 num 6  


Cover Courtesy of Hermitage Press

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The President's View
by Brian P. Sherin, MBA, FHFMA
From the Editor
by Elizabeth G. Litten, Esq
• Proposal for a Demonstration Program for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in Urban, Underserved Communities in New Jersey
by Jeffrey C. Brenner, MD
The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act - Questions Abound
by Nicole DiMaria, Esq.
Access to Capital in Today’s Market Gets Rave Reviews!
by Steve Bilsky
Undergrads, Graduate Students, Alumni – Oh My!
by Lindsey Colombo, MPA, FHFMA and Tracy Davison-DiCanto, CHFP, CPAT, MBA
The New Health Care Reform Law: What Health Benefit Plan Sponsors Should Know
by Keith McMurdy
Reform Revolution: Following the Road of Reform from Massachusetts to Washington, D.C.
by Gerard A. Vitti
CFO Spotlight: Joe Lemaire, Holy Name Medical Center
Member Spotlight: Maria Facciponti, FHFMA
New Jersey Excels with National Appointees
by Cheryl H. Cohen, MBA, FHFMA
ZAP THE GAP!
by Meagan Johnson
 

 
March/April 2010 vol 56 num 5  


Cover provided by
Daryl Kobesky
Allentown, NJ

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The President's View
by Brian P. Sherin, FHFMA
From the Editor
by Elizabeth G. Litten, Esq
Geriatric Care Managers: Bottom-Line Allies in Transitional Care Planning
by Nancy Carman, MA, CMC with Carol Paprocki, MA
IME/GME: Are You Taking Full Advantage?
by Vicente Farina, MBA
Overreacting to Medical Necessity Overpayment Threat
by Bret S. Bissey, MBA, FACHE, CHC
More Hospitals Become Eligible to Refinance Debt through HUD
by Ken Gould
Beginning the Long Journey of Overhauling N.J.'s Broken Mental Health Delivery System
by Mary Ditri
New Clinical Documentation Requirements for Resource Rich Inpatient Rehab Services
by Barbara Vandegrift, RN, BSN, MA
Automated Charity Program Saves $1 million in Uncompensated Care
by Bruce Nelson
CFO Spotlight: Veronica Zeichner, St. Peter's Healthcare System
Member Spotlight: Darlene Mitchell
Automated Charity Program Saves $1 million in Uncompensated Care
by Bruce Nelson
Wellness in the Workplace
by Sarah Leddy
 

 
January/February 2010 vol 56 num 4  


Cover photos courtesy of David Mills

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The President's View
by Brian P. Sherin, FHFMA
From the Editor
by Elizabeth G. Litten, Esq
There and Back Again: A Revenue Cycle Consultant's Offshore Story
by David Mills, interviewed by Elizabeth Litten
Wellness Program: Increase Productivity, Decrease Health Care Costs
by Beth Sweeney, RN, BSN
The Seesaw World of Medicaid Eligible Days Listings
by James A. Robertson, Esq.
2009-2010 H1N1
by Diane L. Anderson
The Rewards of Membership
by Howard Krain & Rosemary Nuzzo
The Benefits of HFMA Certification
CEO Spotlight: Joe Coyle, CEO, Southern Ocean County Hospital
Member Spotlight: Mike McKeever
Physicians Can Expect New Rules in the New Year
by Barry D. Shapiro, CPA and Anne E. Jorgensen, Esq.
My bff just changed jobs (again)
by by Al Rottkamp
Hatala Installed as NJHA Board Chair
Excerpts from the Transition Memorandum to Governor-Elect Christopher Christie from the Sub-Committee on Health
 

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