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2DragonBoatFestival 3 From the Desk of the President 4-5SummerInstituteRecapFallConference2016PayerPanel 5NationalANIConference 6-7ConferenceCandids 8ExamineesWhoPassedCertification 9CertificationBenefitsand2015Calendar 10-12AUCMinutes 13HealthcareEFTPayments 14InterviewwithDorisDickey 15MNAAHAMOfficersandBoard
Fall Edition September 2015
GopherTracksSave the Date
November 11-12 2015MN AAHAM Gopher Chapter Fall Conference
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Lake Superior Dragon Boat FestivalCharitable Cause is Winner
Carrie Coan MN AAHAM Member
AAHAMmemberCarrieCoanparticipatedinthe14thAnnualLakeSuperiorDragonBoatFestivalthisAugusttoraisemoneyfortheTwinPortsRotaryClubandtodominatethewavesofcourseUnfortunatelyonlyoneoftheirgoalsweremettheydidsomecharitablegivingbuttheragtaggroupofpaddlersdidnotwinthisyearhelliporevenplaceinthetophalfoftheteamsTheysurehadfunwingingitthoughThiswasthefirsttimeonaDragonBoatforCarrieandseveralofherteammatesincludingherdaughterastheboatdrummer
EachDragonBoatwaspackedtightlywith20paddlersasteerspersonandadrummerTheteamscompetedinheatstogetintothechampionshiproundThisyearrsquoswinningteamtippedthescaleswithatimeof0148leavingtheNorthShoreRotaryTeamintheirwakeat0216
CarriesaystheyareexcitedtoflyhigherintheranksnextyearWhenCarrieaskedherdaughterwhatshelearnedatthefestivalsherespondedldquoCanadiansdonotmessaroundwiththeirpaddlingrdquoShewasnrsquotkiddingtheyevenhadabagpiperonboardandtheystillbeatmostoftheteams
LeftTheNorthShoreRotaryDragonBoatTeam
BelowleftTwofrontrowersinboat-BoatleadersNorthShoreRotaryPresidentMattMecklinampwifeErinMecklin
BottomPhotoofthreepeeps-AlyssaHastingsPharmacistatLakeViewClinicinTwoHarborsCarrieCoanBillingAdministratoratLakeViewHospitalampMakennaCoan(inherdebutasourdragonboatdrummer)
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From the Desk of the President
Rick Rogers
GreetingsMNChapterAAHAMMembers
IwouldliketostartthisnotewithmyprofoundsenseofaweandgratitudeAssomeofyoumayhaveheardIlostmyFather-in-LawonAugust15theSaturdayfollowingourJointSummerInstituteinMinneapolisBecauseofhisconditionIhadtoleavethemeetingonthefirstnightfollowingawonderfulgroupdinnerwithseveralfriendsandnewacquaintancesthisiswhenmyldquoAwerdquobegan
EveryoneatdinnerwishedmewellandsentwarmwishesformyFather-in-LawrsquoshealthAsanexhibitoratthemeetingIhadtogetmyexhibittakendownmyclothesandthingspackedandgetontheroadtoMilwaukeeASAPWithmultipleoffersfromthegrouptopackmyboothandarrangetohaveitshippedtomeJodyHeardreturnedfromdinnerwithmeandpackedupmyboothwhileItookcareofpackingmyotheritemsinmyhotelroomAsaresultIwasontheroadby1030pmThefollowingdayswerefilledwithemailsandtextsfrommanyofyouwiththoughtsandprayersThisiswheremyldquoGratituderdquocomesandsomeadditionalaweItwasatthatmomentthatIrealizedhowAAHAMandtheMNchapterparticularlygosofarbeyondbeingasimpleprofessionalassociationinmylifeAAHAMisakinshipagroupoffriendsandyesevenabitofasupportstructureintimesofdifficultyForthatIthankeachoneofyounotformyselfbutforeverypastpresentandfuturememberofourchapter
AsImentionedwehadtheJointSummerInstituteinAugustanditwasagreatsuccessThankyoutoallwhomadeitsoPamBrindley(1stVP)andRhondaHelgeson(2ndVP)didaparticularlyfinejobofpullingtogetheraslateofspeakersandpresentersthatIdaresaywereasstrongaswehaveeverexperiencedatameetingThisyearthecontentwasexactlywhatourmembershavebeenaskingforwithrespecttohighimpactandlownofluffIheardfromattendeesafterthefacthowpleasedtheywerewiththetopicsandpresentersThankyouforyourexcellentworkPamandRhonda
OnethingyoumayhavenoticedatthisyearrsquosmeetingwasthelackofanannouncementregardingthisyearrsquosscholarshipwinnerfortheAAHAMANIinOctoberAsmentionedearlierthisyearscholarshipshavebeensuspendedpendingareviewoftheirpoliciesWefullyexpectthatwewillbeabletogetthesebackontrackbynextyearrsquosANIsoifthisissomethingyouareinterestedinpleasebecollectingyourpointstowardthegoalofattendingnextyearrsquosinLasVegas
FinallytheBoardofDirectorshasperformedareviewofourConstitutionandBylawsInanefforttobringthemuptodatewewillbeaskingyouasmemberstovoteontheproposedchangesInformationontheproposedchangeswillbecomingoutinSeptemberandwewillbelookingtohaveyourvotesinbeforetheendofthemonthOneofthemostimportantchangesbeingproposedismovingfromapaperbasedvotingsystemtoanelectronicsurveybasedsystemThiswillbemorecosteffectiveforthechapterandisasystemmanyifnotmostchaptersareusingacrossthecountrytoholdtheirelectionsandothermembervotesPleasekeepaneyeoutforthisinformation
Iwishyouallthebestasweproceedintothethirdquarterof2015andtheinterestingfutureinstoreforourindustryoverthenext15months
WarmestRegards
RichardJRogers
President
MinnesotaGopherChapterAAHAM
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JoinusattheBestWesternPlusKellyInninStCloudMNWewillstartWednesdayNov11that1245PMandendonNov12that430PMJoeSchindlerwillpresentthelatestMHAupdatesDavidDykewithRelayHealthwillpresentNewPerspectivesonRevenueCyclePerformanceFromPanoramastoGnatsEyelashesPennyOsmonBahrDirectorofAvastoneHealthSolutionswilltalkaboutICD-10SixWeeksfromGo-LiveWewilldefinitelyhaveasessiononTheTelephoneConsumerProtectionActalongwithadiscussiononthelatestchangesimpactingcreditreportingofmedicaldebtStillworkingveryhardtosecureDavidFeeonthelatestinOPPSMorespeakersyettoschedulesostaytuned
Wewillhaveabusinessmeetingandsocialhouratthehotelfrom530PMto730PMWednesdaynightandthenattendeescangooutonthetownWEwillalsoprovideafullhotbreakfastonThursdaymorning
Annual FallMeeting
November 11-12 2015
ThankstoallwhomadethetripInlookingatthesurveysyousaidthehotelthefoodandthelocationweregreatAndsoyouknowthatwereallyreadyoursurveysherearesomeofyourcommentsbullThefoodwasgreat(AndyesIdoagreethatahotbreakfastshouldbemorethanatoaster)WewillmakesurethatwhenIpromiseahotbreakfastwedeliverbullAwesomeconferencethanksforprovidingthespeakersbillingandpaymentissocomplexIacknowledgeeveryoneinhealthcarebullExcellenttopicsspeakerandmeetingcoordinationBreakfastandlunchweregoodbullLikeditheremanythingstodoNicehotelandgreatfoodbullGreatjobbullThetopicswerenotasloadedatfirstblushastheyactuallywerewhenpresentedGreatworkshopbullGoodtimeframe(1PMWednesdayanddoneat330PMThursday)bullIwouldprefertheseconddaytobetheshortdayAllthespeakerswereveryinformational
SummerInstitute
Recap
Summer Institute RecapPreview of the Fall Meeting
2016 Payer Panel Preview
DawnBuckwillbehostingthe2016PayerPanelatMilleLacsHealthSysteminOnamiaattheHolyCrossConferenceCenterItrsquosabeautifulfacilityandtheywillcaterallourmealsDawnisalreadymakingarrangementswithhotelsandfunspotsintheareaPlacestostayGrandCasinondashMilleLacswhichisnorthofOnamiaEddyrsquosndashnorthofOnamia(betweenMLHSandtheGrandCasino)andMcQuoidrsquosatIsleMNTheyhavecondosandrooms
ThisyearinsteadofdoingasummermeetingwewilladdadaytoourPayerPanelTheprospectivedatesareApril27and28thWearetryingtonaildownDayEsgusquiza
Payer PanelPreview
Spring 2016
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TheANIisattendedbynearly500Nationalmembersandover75exhibitorsEachyearthemembersofAAHAMcometogethertoexchangeideasrenewoldfriendsmakenewonesandfurthertheirknowledgeandeducationinthefieldofPatientAccountManagement
GetExposureExhibitboothsareavailableforunopposedtimeintheexhibithallSponsorshipsareanotherwaytoshowyoursupportandenhanceyoursalesanddoubleyourcompanysvisibilityAdvertisingspaceisavailableintheANIinsidertheofficialconferenceprogram
AAHAMsANIalwaysattractsalargenumberofqualifiedspeakerswhopresentonavarietyoftopicsBesuretocheckouttheAgenda(availablein2015)andExhibitor
Annual National InstituteWalt Disney World Swan and DolphinOrlando FL
2015 ANIConference
October 14-16
ProspectusfortheANIGetasneakpreviewofwhatsessionsandeducationalopportunitieswillbetakingplaceatthisyearnationalmeeting
IfyouwouldliketobeconsideredasaspeakerforAAHAMsANIpleasevisittheBeaSpeakersectionforanapplicationSpeakingpositionsbothpaidandunpaidareusuallyfilledbytheendofAprilbutwedotakeinformationyearroundandwillbesuretomailoutSpeakerRFPstoallinterestedparties
IfyouhaveanyadditionalquestionsabouttheANIpleasefeelfreetocontacttheNationalOfficeat703-281-4043ext209orbyemailatdanielleaahamorg
Forthefewofyouthatmaybenewtohealthcareanddonotknowofhersheisanationallyrecognizedspeakeroncontinuousqualityimprovement(CQI)benchmarkingredesigningreimbursementsystemsandimplementinganoperationalfocusofcompliancebothinhospitalsandpracticesShehasbeenontheAAHAMNationalAdvisoryCouncilHFMANationalAdvisoryCouncilandisapastPresidentoftheIdahoHFMAChapterandalsorecentlyreceivedtheLifetimeAchievementAwardShehasbeenhighlightedinJCAHOrsquosSix Hospitals in Search of ExcellenceZimmermanrsquosReceivable ReportHFMArsquosHFM and Patient AccountAHIA Prospectiveandnumeroushealthcarenewslettersalongwithacontributingauthorto2006HealthLawandComplianceUpdateShereceivedtheIdahoHospitalAssociationldquoDistinguishedServiceAwardrdquoforherlegislativeworkandtrainingonnewindigentlaw
SheisagreatfriendoftheMNAAHAMChapterandwantstotryandmakethisspeakingengagementwork
Payer PanelPreview
Spring 2016
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MN AAHAM MN HFMA 2015 Joint Summer Institute
Conference Candids
Opening speaker Joe Schindler Vice President of FinanceMinnesota Hospital Associationwith Carrie Coans BillingAdministratorwith Lake ViewMedicalMemorial HospitalandBrinnKrabbenhoftPatientAccessSupervisorwithCHIStJosephrsquosAreaHealth
NationalAAHAMWashingtonUpdateSpeakerPaulMillerChairmanandCEOMillerWenholdCapitolStrategiesLLCwith Board Memebers Rhonda Helgeson Marie MurphyRickRogersandDawnBuck
TheHiddenDangersofLiabilityBillingSpeakerChadPowersVicePresidentampGeneralCounselMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaIncwithBeckyKrenikManagerAllinaHealthSystemandDawnBuckPatientAccountManagerMilleLacsHealthSystem
PFS Revenue Cycle Forum Speaker Doris Dickey PFSManager Rochelle Community Hospital and NationalAAHAM CRCSCCT Certification Chairperson with someAAHAMmembersinattendance
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501rSpeaker JulieVanPeltVicePresidentofOperationsAvadyne Health with Jane Scharpe PASHIM ManagerRidgeveiwSibleyMedicalCenter
From the Vendor Fair Pat Lauermann National SalesDirector with Professional Service Bureau and Jake CarlRegionalVicePresidentwithAvadyneHealth
BrinnKrabbenhoftSuzanneLestinaCarrieCoansandRoseHockettManagerPatientAccountsStLukersquosHospital
Improving Business Processes to Effectively Collect in aConsumerWorldSpeakerSuzanneLestinaVicePresidentofRevenueCycleInnovationAvadyneHealthwithVeronicaModrickerVicePresidentBusinessDevelopmentMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaandSpeakerDorisDickey
From the Vendor Fair Dana Dubbin VicePresidentAdvantage Billing Concepts Inc Greg YoungSeniorAccountExecutiveICSystemIncJohnErlandsonSales Representative Advantage Collection ProfessionalsLLCTiffanySchleppegrellVPofClientRelationsAdvantageBillingConceptsInc
Defending Against a ZPIC or other Potential FraudInvestigation by the OIG Speaker Sara Mendiola SeniorAssociate and Director of Clinical Services Fotheringill ampWadeLLCandWashingtonampWestLLC
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KristieAugustinCRCS-PMayoClinicHealthSystems10114thStreetNWAustinMN55912
LisaEdelbrockCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNorthStCloudMN56303
RuthFladmarkCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56304
MilagrosHildeCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JessicaHoshalCRCS-IFairviewRange750E34thStHibbingMN55746
BarbaraJohnsonCRCS-PRangeRegionalHealthServices750East34thStHibbingMN55746
RobinJohnsonCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNoSaintCloudMN56303
TheresaKnutsonCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
JoyceLauerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JaneMathiasenCRCS-PStCloudHospital7FairfieldLaneStCloudMN56303
TammyMeittunenCRCS-PRRHSUMCMMESABACLINICS750E34THSTHIBBINGMN55746
StevenMillerCRCS-PRycanTechnologiesIncPOBox306MarshallMN56258
JamieNortonCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
AngieShawCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
BrendaStillerCRCS-PMayo1000FirstDriveNWAustinMN55912
LorraineTeiglandCRCS-PSTCLOUDHOSPITAL14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
LisaVincekCRCS-PMCHS-LakeCity12025thGrantBlvdWestWabashaMN55981
MaureenWherlandCRCS-IRangeRegionalHealthServices750East35thStreetHibbingMN55746
ChristineWruckCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thaveNStCloudMN56303
MichelleWurzbergerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNSaintCloudMN56303
BrendaYentschCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
CRCS and CCT Examinees Who Passed May Certification
Congratulations
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How does certification benefit an individual
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesahighlevelofachievementanddistinguishesyouasaleaderandrolemodelintherevenuecycleindustryThecertificationvalidatesyourproficiencyandcommitmenttoyourprofessionandcanplayanintegralroleinyourcareerstrategyInmanyinstancescertificationmayhelpyousecurethepromotionorthejobyoudesire
Earningcertificationcanhelpyouby
bull Improvingyourearningpotentialbull Givingyouacompetitiveadvantagewithcurrentandprospectiveemployersbull Grantingyoutherecognitionyoudeservebull Providingaccesstothepositionsandpromotionsyouseekanddesirebull Buildinganetworkofpeersintheinfluentialgroupthatsharesyourcertificationdesignationbull Continuingtoexpandyourskillsandexpertisethroughcontinuingeducation
How does certification benefit an employer
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesanindividualrsquosexpertiseItshowstheypossesstheknowledgetomeettheindustryrsquoshigheststandardsandthecapacitytopassarigorouscertificationexaminationItshowscommitmenttotheirprofessionandongoingcareerdevelopmentItalsorepresentsprofessionalismintheindividualrsquospursuitofexcellencetoqualityofserviceintheircareerandthehealthcareindustry
ByhiringAAHAMcertifiedindividualsandinvestinginAAHAMcertificationforyourstaffyoucan
bull Increasethecompetencyofyourstaffbull Increasequalityandproductivitybull Buildastrongteambull Promoteongoingeducationandtrainingbull Reduceexposuretofraudandabusebull Developacareerladderforstaff
Examination Dates
September12015-RegistrationdeadlineforNovember2015Exams
November9-202015-Examperiod
December12015-RegistrationdeadlineforFebruary2016Exams
Benefits AAHAM Certification
2015 Certification Calendar
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June Operations Meeting Minutes
Administrative Uniformity Committee
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
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PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
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Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
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TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
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For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
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Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
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National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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Lake Superior Dragon Boat FestivalCharitable Cause is Winner
Carrie Coan MN AAHAM Member
AAHAMmemberCarrieCoanparticipatedinthe14thAnnualLakeSuperiorDragonBoatFestivalthisAugusttoraisemoneyfortheTwinPortsRotaryClubandtodominatethewavesofcourseUnfortunatelyonlyoneoftheirgoalsweremettheydidsomecharitablegivingbuttheragtaggroupofpaddlersdidnotwinthisyearhelliporevenplaceinthetophalfoftheteamsTheysurehadfunwingingitthoughThiswasthefirsttimeonaDragonBoatforCarrieandseveralofherteammatesincludingherdaughterastheboatdrummer
EachDragonBoatwaspackedtightlywith20paddlersasteerspersonandadrummerTheteamscompetedinheatstogetintothechampionshiproundThisyearrsquoswinningteamtippedthescaleswithatimeof0148leavingtheNorthShoreRotaryTeamintheirwakeat0216
CarriesaystheyareexcitedtoflyhigherintheranksnextyearWhenCarrieaskedherdaughterwhatshelearnedatthefestivalsherespondedldquoCanadiansdonotmessaroundwiththeirpaddlingrdquoShewasnrsquotkiddingtheyevenhadabagpiperonboardandtheystillbeatmostoftheteams
LeftTheNorthShoreRotaryDragonBoatTeam
BelowleftTwofrontrowersinboat-BoatleadersNorthShoreRotaryPresidentMattMecklinampwifeErinMecklin
BottomPhotoofthreepeeps-AlyssaHastingsPharmacistatLakeViewClinicinTwoHarborsCarrieCoanBillingAdministratoratLakeViewHospitalampMakennaCoan(inherdebutasourdragonboatdrummer)
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From the Desk of the President
Rick Rogers
GreetingsMNChapterAAHAMMembers
IwouldliketostartthisnotewithmyprofoundsenseofaweandgratitudeAssomeofyoumayhaveheardIlostmyFather-in-LawonAugust15theSaturdayfollowingourJointSummerInstituteinMinneapolisBecauseofhisconditionIhadtoleavethemeetingonthefirstnightfollowingawonderfulgroupdinnerwithseveralfriendsandnewacquaintancesthisiswhenmyldquoAwerdquobegan
EveryoneatdinnerwishedmewellandsentwarmwishesformyFather-in-LawrsquoshealthAsanexhibitoratthemeetingIhadtogetmyexhibittakendownmyclothesandthingspackedandgetontheroadtoMilwaukeeASAPWithmultipleoffersfromthegrouptopackmyboothandarrangetohaveitshippedtomeJodyHeardreturnedfromdinnerwithmeandpackedupmyboothwhileItookcareofpackingmyotheritemsinmyhotelroomAsaresultIwasontheroadby1030pmThefollowingdayswerefilledwithemailsandtextsfrommanyofyouwiththoughtsandprayersThisiswheremyldquoGratituderdquocomesandsomeadditionalaweItwasatthatmomentthatIrealizedhowAAHAMandtheMNchapterparticularlygosofarbeyondbeingasimpleprofessionalassociationinmylifeAAHAMisakinshipagroupoffriendsandyesevenabitofasupportstructureintimesofdifficultyForthatIthankeachoneofyounotformyselfbutforeverypastpresentandfuturememberofourchapter
AsImentionedwehadtheJointSummerInstituteinAugustanditwasagreatsuccessThankyoutoallwhomadeitsoPamBrindley(1stVP)andRhondaHelgeson(2ndVP)didaparticularlyfinejobofpullingtogetheraslateofspeakersandpresentersthatIdaresaywereasstrongaswehaveeverexperiencedatameetingThisyearthecontentwasexactlywhatourmembershavebeenaskingforwithrespecttohighimpactandlownofluffIheardfromattendeesafterthefacthowpleasedtheywerewiththetopicsandpresentersThankyouforyourexcellentworkPamandRhonda
OnethingyoumayhavenoticedatthisyearrsquosmeetingwasthelackofanannouncementregardingthisyearrsquosscholarshipwinnerfortheAAHAMANIinOctoberAsmentionedearlierthisyearscholarshipshavebeensuspendedpendingareviewoftheirpoliciesWefullyexpectthatwewillbeabletogetthesebackontrackbynextyearrsquosANIsoifthisissomethingyouareinterestedinpleasebecollectingyourpointstowardthegoalofattendingnextyearrsquosinLasVegas
FinallytheBoardofDirectorshasperformedareviewofourConstitutionandBylawsInanefforttobringthemuptodatewewillbeaskingyouasmemberstovoteontheproposedchangesInformationontheproposedchangeswillbecomingoutinSeptemberandwewillbelookingtohaveyourvotesinbeforetheendofthemonthOneofthemostimportantchangesbeingproposedismovingfromapaperbasedvotingsystemtoanelectronicsurveybasedsystemThiswillbemorecosteffectiveforthechapterandisasystemmanyifnotmostchaptersareusingacrossthecountrytoholdtheirelectionsandothermembervotesPleasekeepaneyeoutforthisinformation
Iwishyouallthebestasweproceedintothethirdquarterof2015andtheinterestingfutureinstoreforourindustryoverthenext15months
WarmestRegards
RichardJRogers
President
MinnesotaGopherChapterAAHAM
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JoinusattheBestWesternPlusKellyInninStCloudMNWewillstartWednesdayNov11that1245PMandendonNov12that430PMJoeSchindlerwillpresentthelatestMHAupdatesDavidDykewithRelayHealthwillpresentNewPerspectivesonRevenueCyclePerformanceFromPanoramastoGnatsEyelashesPennyOsmonBahrDirectorofAvastoneHealthSolutionswilltalkaboutICD-10SixWeeksfromGo-LiveWewilldefinitelyhaveasessiononTheTelephoneConsumerProtectionActalongwithadiscussiononthelatestchangesimpactingcreditreportingofmedicaldebtStillworkingveryhardtosecureDavidFeeonthelatestinOPPSMorespeakersyettoschedulesostaytuned
Wewillhaveabusinessmeetingandsocialhouratthehotelfrom530PMto730PMWednesdaynightandthenattendeescangooutonthetownWEwillalsoprovideafullhotbreakfastonThursdaymorning
Annual FallMeeting
November 11-12 2015
ThankstoallwhomadethetripInlookingatthesurveysyousaidthehotelthefoodandthelocationweregreatAndsoyouknowthatwereallyreadyoursurveysherearesomeofyourcommentsbullThefoodwasgreat(AndyesIdoagreethatahotbreakfastshouldbemorethanatoaster)WewillmakesurethatwhenIpromiseahotbreakfastwedeliverbullAwesomeconferencethanksforprovidingthespeakersbillingandpaymentissocomplexIacknowledgeeveryoneinhealthcarebullExcellenttopicsspeakerandmeetingcoordinationBreakfastandlunchweregoodbullLikeditheremanythingstodoNicehotelandgreatfoodbullGreatjobbullThetopicswerenotasloadedatfirstblushastheyactuallywerewhenpresentedGreatworkshopbullGoodtimeframe(1PMWednesdayanddoneat330PMThursday)bullIwouldprefertheseconddaytobetheshortdayAllthespeakerswereveryinformational
SummerInstitute
Recap
Summer Institute RecapPreview of the Fall Meeting
2016 Payer Panel Preview
DawnBuckwillbehostingthe2016PayerPanelatMilleLacsHealthSysteminOnamiaattheHolyCrossConferenceCenterItrsquosabeautifulfacilityandtheywillcaterallourmealsDawnisalreadymakingarrangementswithhotelsandfunspotsintheareaPlacestostayGrandCasinondashMilleLacswhichisnorthofOnamiaEddyrsquosndashnorthofOnamia(betweenMLHSandtheGrandCasino)andMcQuoidrsquosatIsleMNTheyhavecondosandrooms
ThisyearinsteadofdoingasummermeetingwewilladdadaytoourPayerPanelTheprospectivedatesareApril27and28thWearetryingtonaildownDayEsgusquiza
Payer PanelPreview
Spring 2016
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TheANIisattendedbynearly500Nationalmembersandover75exhibitorsEachyearthemembersofAAHAMcometogethertoexchangeideasrenewoldfriendsmakenewonesandfurthertheirknowledgeandeducationinthefieldofPatientAccountManagement
GetExposureExhibitboothsareavailableforunopposedtimeintheexhibithallSponsorshipsareanotherwaytoshowyoursupportandenhanceyoursalesanddoubleyourcompanysvisibilityAdvertisingspaceisavailableintheANIinsidertheofficialconferenceprogram
AAHAMsANIalwaysattractsalargenumberofqualifiedspeakerswhopresentonavarietyoftopicsBesuretocheckouttheAgenda(availablein2015)andExhibitor
Annual National InstituteWalt Disney World Swan and DolphinOrlando FL
2015 ANIConference
October 14-16
ProspectusfortheANIGetasneakpreviewofwhatsessionsandeducationalopportunitieswillbetakingplaceatthisyearnationalmeeting
IfyouwouldliketobeconsideredasaspeakerforAAHAMsANIpleasevisittheBeaSpeakersectionforanapplicationSpeakingpositionsbothpaidandunpaidareusuallyfilledbytheendofAprilbutwedotakeinformationyearroundandwillbesuretomailoutSpeakerRFPstoallinterestedparties
IfyouhaveanyadditionalquestionsabouttheANIpleasefeelfreetocontacttheNationalOfficeat703-281-4043ext209orbyemailatdanielleaahamorg
Forthefewofyouthatmaybenewtohealthcareanddonotknowofhersheisanationallyrecognizedspeakeroncontinuousqualityimprovement(CQI)benchmarkingredesigningreimbursementsystemsandimplementinganoperationalfocusofcompliancebothinhospitalsandpracticesShehasbeenontheAAHAMNationalAdvisoryCouncilHFMANationalAdvisoryCouncilandisapastPresidentoftheIdahoHFMAChapterandalsorecentlyreceivedtheLifetimeAchievementAwardShehasbeenhighlightedinJCAHOrsquosSix Hospitals in Search of ExcellenceZimmermanrsquosReceivable ReportHFMArsquosHFM and Patient AccountAHIA Prospectiveandnumeroushealthcarenewslettersalongwithacontributingauthorto2006HealthLawandComplianceUpdateShereceivedtheIdahoHospitalAssociationldquoDistinguishedServiceAwardrdquoforherlegislativeworkandtrainingonnewindigentlaw
SheisagreatfriendoftheMNAAHAMChapterandwantstotryandmakethisspeakingengagementwork
Payer PanelPreview
Spring 2016
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MN AAHAM MN HFMA 2015 Joint Summer Institute
Conference Candids
Opening speaker Joe Schindler Vice President of FinanceMinnesota Hospital Associationwith Carrie Coans BillingAdministratorwith Lake ViewMedicalMemorial HospitalandBrinnKrabbenhoftPatientAccessSupervisorwithCHIStJosephrsquosAreaHealth
NationalAAHAMWashingtonUpdateSpeakerPaulMillerChairmanandCEOMillerWenholdCapitolStrategiesLLCwith Board Memebers Rhonda Helgeson Marie MurphyRickRogersandDawnBuck
TheHiddenDangersofLiabilityBillingSpeakerChadPowersVicePresidentampGeneralCounselMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaIncwithBeckyKrenikManagerAllinaHealthSystemandDawnBuckPatientAccountManagerMilleLacsHealthSystem
PFS Revenue Cycle Forum Speaker Doris Dickey PFSManager Rochelle Community Hospital and NationalAAHAM CRCSCCT Certification Chairperson with someAAHAMmembersinattendance
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501rSpeaker JulieVanPeltVicePresidentofOperationsAvadyne Health with Jane Scharpe PASHIM ManagerRidgeveiwSibleyMedicalCenter
From the Vendor Fair Pat Lauermann National SalesDirector with Professional Service Bureau and Jake CarlRegionalVicePresidentwithAvadyneHealth
BrinnKrabbenhoftSuzanneLestinaCarrieCoansandRoseHockettManagerPatientAccountsStLukersquosHospital
Improving Business Processes to Effectively Collect in aConsumerWorldSpeakerSuzanneLestinaVicePresidentofRevenueCycleInnovationAvadyneHealthwithVeronicaModrickerVicePresidentBusinessDevelopmentMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaandSpeakerDorisDickey
From the Vendor Fair Dana Dubbin VicePresidentAdvantage Billing Concepts Inc Greg YoungSeniorAccountExecutiveICSystemIncJohnErlandsonSales Representative Advantage Collection ProfessionalsLLCTiffanySchleppegrellVPofClientRelationsAdvantageBillingConceptsInc
Defending Against a ZPIC or other Potential FraudInvestigation by the OIG Speaker Sara Mendiola SeniorAssociate and Director of Clinical Services Fotheringill ampWadeLLCandWashingtonampWestLLC
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KristieAugustinCRCS-PMayoClinicHealthSystems10114thStreetNWAustinMN55912
LisaEdelbrockCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNorthStCloudMN56303
RuthFladmarkCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56304
MilagrosHildeCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JessicaHoshalCRCS-IFairviewRange750E34thStHibbingMN55746
BarbaraJohnsonCRCS-PRangeRegionalHealthServices750East34thStHibbingMN55746
RobinJohnsonCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNoSaintCloudMN56303
TheresaKnutsonCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
JoyceLauerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JaneMathiasenCRCS-PStCloudHospital7FairfieldLaneStCloudMN56303
TammyMeittunenCRCS-PRRHSUMCMMESABACLINICS750E34THSTHIBBINGMN55746
StevenMillerCRCS-PRycanTechnologiesIncPOBox306MarshallMN56258
JamieNortonCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
AngieShawCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
BrendaStillerCRCS-PMayo1000FirstDriveNWAustinMN55912
LorraineTeiglandCRCS-PSTCLOUDHOSPITAL14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
LisaVincekCRCS-PMCHS-LakeCity12025thGrantBlvdWestWabashaMN55981
MaureenWherlandCRCS-IRangeRegionalHealthServices750East35thStreetHibbingMN55746
ChristineWruckCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thaveNStCloudMN56303
MichelleWurzbergerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNSaintCloudMN56303
BrendaYentschCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
CRCS and CCT Examinees Who Passed May Certification
Congratulations
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How does certification benefit an individual
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesahighlevelofachievementanddistinguishesyouasaleaderandrolemodelintherevenuecycleindustryThecertificationvalidatesyourproficiencyandcommitmenttoyourprofessionandcanplayanintegralroleinyourcareerstrategyInmanyinstancescertificationmayhelpyousecurethepromotionorthejobyoudesire
Earningcertificationcanhelpyouby
bull Improvingyourearningpotentialbull Givingyouacompetitiveadvantagewithcurrentandprospectiveemployersbull Grantingyoutherecognitionyoudeservebull Providingaccesstothepositionsandpromotionsyouseekanddesirebull Buildinganetworkofpeersintheinfluentialgroupthatsharesyourcertificationdesignationbull Continuingtoexpandyourskillsandexpertisethroughcontinuingeducation
How does certification benefit an employer
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesanindividualrsquosexpertiseItshowstheypossesstheknowledgetomeettheindustryrsquoshigheststandardsandthecapacitytopassarigorouscertificationexaminationItshowscommitmenttotheirprofessionandongoingcareerdevelopmentItalsorepresentsprofessionalismintheindividualrsquospursuitofexcellencetoqualityofserviceintheircareerandthehealthcareindustry
ByhiringAAHAMcertifiedindividualsandinvestinginAAHAMcertificationforyourstaffyoucan
bull Increasethecompetencyofyourstaffbull Increasequalityandproductivitybull Buildastrongteambull Promoteongoingeducationandtrainingbull Reduceexposuretofraudandabusebull Developacareerladderforstaff
Examination Dates
September12015-RegistrationdeadlineforNovember2015Exams
November9-202015-Examperiod
December12015-RegistrationdeadlineforFebruary2016Exams
Benefits AAHAM Certification
2015 Certification Calendar
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June Operations Meeting Minutes
Administrative Uniformity Committee
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
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PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
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Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
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DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
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CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
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CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
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NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
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From the Desk of the President
Rick Rogers
GreetingsMNChapterAAHAMMembers
IwouldliketostartthisnotewithmyprofoundsenseofaweandgratitudeAssomeofyoumayhaveheardIlostmyFather-in-LawonAugust15theSaturdayfollowingourJointSummerInstituteinMinneapolisBecauseofhisconditionIhadtoleavethemeetingonthefirstnightfollowingawonderfulgroupdinnerwithseveralfriendsandnewacquaintancesthisiswhenmyldquoAwerdquobegan
EveryoneatdinnerwishedmewellandsentwarmwishesformyFather-in-LawrsquoshealthAsanexhibitoratthemeetingIhadtogetmyexhibittakendownmyclothesandthingspackedandgetontheroadtoMilwaukeeASAPWithmultipleoffersfromthegrouptopackmyboothandarrangetohaveitshippedtomeJodyHeardreturnedfromdinnerwithmeandpackedupmyboothwhileItookcareofpackingmyotheritemsinmyhotelroomAsaresultIwasontheroadby1030pmThefollowingdayswerefilledwithemailsandtextsfrommanyofyouwiththoughtsandprayersThisiswheremyldquoGratituderdquocomesandsomeadditionalaweItwasatthatmomentthatIrealizedhowAAHAMandtheMNchapterparticularlygosofarbeyondbeingasimpleprofessionalassociationinmylifeAAHAMisakinshipagroupoffriendsandyesevenabitofasupportstructureintimesofdifficultyForthatIthankeachoneofyounotformyselfbutforeverypastpresentandfuturememberofourchapter
AsImentionedwehadtheJointSummerInstituteinAugustanditwasagreatsuccessThankyoutoallwhomadeitsoPamBrindley(1stVP)andRhondaHelgeson(2ndVP)didaparticularlyfinejobofpullingtogetheraslateofspeakersandpresentersthatIdaresaywereasstrongaswehaveeverexperiencedatameetingThisyearthecontentwasexactlywhatourmembershavebeenaskingforwithrespecttohighimpactandlownofluffIheardfromattendeesafterthefacthowpleasedtheywerewiththetopicsandpresentersThankyouforyourexcellentworkPamandRhonda
OnethingyoumayhavenoticedatthisyearrsquosmeetingwasthelackofanannouncementregardingthisyearrsquosscholarshipwinnerfortheAAHAMANIinOctoberAsmentionedearlierthisyearscholarshipshavebeensuspendedpendingareviewoftheirpoliciesWefullyexpectthatwewillbeabletogetthesebackontrackbynextyearrsquosANIsoifthisissomethingyouareinterestedinpleasebecollectingyourpointstowardthegoalofattendingnextyearrsquosinLasVegas
FinallytheBoardofDirectorshasperformedareviewofourConstitutionandBylawsInanefforttobringthemuptodatewewillbeaskingyouasmemberstovoteontheproposedchangesInformationontheproposedchangeswillbecomingoutinSeptemberandwewillbelookingtohaveyourvotesinbeforetheendofthemonthOneofthemostimportantchangesbeingproposedismovingfromapaperbasedvotingsystemtoanelectronicsurveybasedsystemThiswillbemorecosteffectiveforthechapterandisasystemmanyifnotmostchaptersareusingacrossthecountrytoholdtheirelectionsandothermembervotesPleasekeepaneyeoutforthisinformation
Iwishyouallthebestasweproceedintothethirdquarterof2015andtheinterestingfutureinstoreforourindustryoverthenext15months
WarmestRegards
RichardJRogers
President
MinnesotaGopherChapterAAHAM
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JoinusattheBestWesternPlusKellyInninStCloudMNWewillstartWednesdayNov11that1245PMandendonNov12that430PMJoeSchindlerwillpresentthelatestMHAupdatesDavidDykewithRelayHealthwillpresentNewPerspectivesonRevenueCyclePerformanceFromPanoramastoGnatsEyelashesPennyOsmonBahrDirectorofAvastoneHealthSolutionswilltalkaboutICD-10SixWeeksfromGo-LiveWewilldefinitelyhaveasessiononTheTelephoneConsumerProtectionActalongwithadiscussiononthelatestchangesimpactingcreditreportingofmedicaldebtStillworkingveryhardtosecureDavidFeeonthelatestinOPPSMorespeakersyettoschedulesostaytuned
Wewillhaveabusinessmeetingandsocialhouratthehotelfrom530PMto730PMWednesdaynightandthenattendeescangooutonthetownWEwillalsoprovideafullhotbreakfastonThursdaymorning
Annual FallMeeting
November 11-12 2015
ThankstoallwhomadethetripInlookingatthesurveysyousaidthehotelthefoodandthelocationweregreatAndsoyouknowthatwereallyreadyoursurveysherearesomeofyourcommentsbullThefoodwasgreat(AndyesIdoagreethatahotbreakfastshouldbemorethanatoaster)WewillmakesurethatwhenIpromiseahotbreakfastwedeliverbullAwesomeconferencethanksforprovidingthespeakersbillingandpaymentissocomplexIacknowledgeeveryoneinhealthcarebullExcellenttopicsspeakerandmeetingcoordinationBreakfastandlunchweregoodbullLikeditheremanythingstodoNicehotelandgreatfoodbullGreatjobbullThetopicswerenotasloadedatfirstblushastheyactuallywerewhenpresentedGreatworkshopbullGoodtimeframe(1PMWednesdayanddoneat330PMThursday)bullIwouldprefertheseconddaytobetheshortdayAllthespeakerswereveryinformational
SummerInstitute
Recap
Summer Institute RecapPreview of the Fall Meeting
2016 Payer Panel Preview
DawnBuckwillbehostingthe2016PayerPanelatMilleLacsHealthSysteminOnamiaattheHolyCrossConferenceCenterItrsquosabeautifulfacilityandtheywillcaterallourmealsDawnisalreadymakingarrangementswithhotelsandfunspotsintheareaPlacestostayGrandCasinondashMilleLacswhichisnorthofOnamiaEddyrsquosndashnorthofOnamia(betweenMLHSandtheGrandCasino)andMcQuoidrsquosatIsleMNTheyhavecondosandrooms
ThisyearinsteadofdoingasummermeetingwewilladdadaytoourPayerPanelTheprospectivedatesareApril27and28thWearetryingtonaildownDayEsgusquiza
Payer PanelPreview
Spring 2016
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TheANIisattendedbynearly500Nationalmembersandover75exhibitorsEachyearthemembersofAAHAMcometogethertoexchangeideasrenewoldfriendsmakenewonesandfurthertheirknowledgeandeducationinthefieldofPatientAccountManagement
GetExposureExhibitboothsareavailableforunopposedtimeintheexhibithallSponsorshipsareanotherwaytoshowyoursupportandenhanceyoursalesanddoubleyourcompanysvisibilityAdvertisingspaceisavailableintheANIinsidertheofficialconferenceprogram
AAHAMsANIalwaysattractsalargenumberofqualifiedspeakerswhopresentonavarietyoftopicsBesuretocheckouttheAgenda(availablein2015)andExhibitor
Annual National InstituteWalt Disney World Swan and DolphinOrlando FL
2015 ANIConference
October 14-16
ProspectusfortheANIGetasneakpreviewofwhatsessionsandeducationalopportunitieswillbetakingplaceatthisyearnationalmeeting
IfyouwouldliketobeconsideredasaspeakerforAAHAMsANIpleasevisittheBeaSpeakersectionforanapplicationSpeakingpositionsbothpaidandunpaidareusuallyfilledbytheendofAprilbutwedotakeinformationyearroundandwillbesuretomailoutSpeakerRFPstoallinterestedparties
IfyouhaveanyadditionalquestionsabouttheANIpleasefeelfreetocontacttheNationalOfficeat703-281-4043ext209orbyemailatdanielleaahamorg
Forthefewofyouthatmaybenewtohealthcareanddonotknowofhersheisanationallyrecognizedspeakeroncontinuousqualityimprovement(CQI)benchmarkingredesigningreimbursementsystemsandimplementinganoperationalfocusofcompliancebothinhospitalsandpracticesShehasbeenontheAAHAMNationalAdvisoryCouncilHFMANationalAdvisoryCouncilandisapastPresidentoftheIdahoHFMAChapterandalsorecentlyreceivedtheLifetimeAchievementAwardShehasbeenhighlightedinJCAHOrsquosSix Hospitals in Search of ExcellenceZimmermanrsquosReceivable ReportHFMArsquosHFM and Patient AccountAHIA Prospectiveandnumeroushealthcarenewslettersalongwithacontributingauthorto2006HealthLawandComplianceUpdateShereceivedtheIdahoHospitalAssociationldquoDistinguishedServiceAwardrdquoforherlegislativeworkandtrainingonnewindigentlaw
SheisagreatfriendoftheMNAAHAMChapterandwantstotryandmakethisspeakingengagementwork
Payer PanelPreview
Spring 2016
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MN AAHAM MN HFMA 2015 Joint Summer Institute
Conference Candids
Opening speaker Joe Schindler Vice President of FinanceMinnesota Hospital Associationwith Carrie Coans BillingAdministratorwith Lake ViewMedicalMemorial HospitalandBrinnKrabbenhoftPatientAccessSupervisorwithCHIStJosephrsquosAreaHealth
NationalAAHAMWashingtonUpdateSpeakerPaulMillerChairmanandCEOMillerWenholdCapitolStrategiesLLCwith Board Memebers Rhonda Helgeson Marie MurphyRickRogersandDawnBuck
TheHiddenDangersofLiabilityBillingSpeakerChadPowersVicePresidentampGeneralCounselMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaIncwithBeckyKrenikManagerAllinaHealthSystemandDawnBuckPatientAccountManagerMilleLacsHealthSystem
PFS Revenue Cycle Forum Speaker Doris Dickey PFSManager Rochelle Community Hospital and NationalAAHAM CRCSCCT Certification Chairperson with someAAHAMmembersinattendance
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501rSpeaker JulieVanPeltVicePresidentofOperationsAvadyne Health with Jane Scharpe PASHIM ManagerRidgeveiwSibleyMedicalCenter
From the Vendor Fair Pat Lauermann National SalesDirector with Professional Service Bureau and Jake CarlRegionalVicePresidentwithAvadyneHealth
BrinnKrabbenhoftSuzanneLestinaCarrieCoansandRoseHockettManagerPatientAccountsStLukersquosHospital
Improving Business Processes to Effectively Collect in aConsumerWorldSpeakerSuzanneLestinaVicePresidentofRevenueCycleInnovationAvadyneHealthwithVeronicaModrickerVicePresidentBusinessDevelopmentMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaandSpeakerDorisDickey
From the Vendor Fair Dana Dubbin VicePresidentAdvantage Billing Concepts Inc Greg YoungSeniorAccountExecutiveICSystemIncJohnErlandsonSales Representative Advantage Collection ProfessionalsLLCTiffanySchleppegrellVPofClientRelationsAdvantageBillingConceptsInc
Defending Against a ZPIC or other Potential FraudInvestigation by the OIG Speaker Sara Mendiola SeniorAssociate and Director of Clinical Services Fotheringill ampWadeLLCandWashingtonampWestLLC
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KristieAugustinCRCS-PMayoClinicHealthSystems10114thStreetNWAustinMN55912
LisaEdelbrockCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNorthStCloudMN56303
RuthFladmarkCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56304
MilagrosHildeCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JessicaHoshalCRCS-IFairviewRange750E34thStHibbingMN55746
BarbaraJohnsonCRCS-PRangeRegionalHealthServices750East34thStHibbingMN55746
RobinJohnsonCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNoSaintCloudMN56303
TheresaKnutsonCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
JoyceLauerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JaneMathiasenCRCS-PStCloudHospital7FairfieldLaneStCloudMN56303
TammyMeittunenCRCS-PRRHSUMCMMESABACLINICS750E34THSTHIBBINGMN55746
StevenMillerCRCS-PRycanTechnologiesIncPOBox306MarshallMN56258
JamieNortonCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
AngieShawCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
BrendaStillerCRCS-PMayo1000FirstDriveNWAustinMN55912
LorraineTeiglandCRCS-PSTCLOUDHOSPITAL14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
LisaVincekCRCS-PMCHS-LakeCity12025thGrantBlvdWestWabashaMN55981
MaureenWherlandCRCS-IRangeRegionalHealthServices750East35thStreetHibbingMN55746
ChristineWruckCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thaveNStCloudMN56303
MichelleWurzbergerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNSaintCloudMN56303
BrendaYentschCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
CRCS and CCT Examinees Who Passed May Certification
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How does certification benefit an individual
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesahighlevelofachievementanddistinguishesyouasaleaderandrolemodelintherevenuecycleindustryThecertificationvalidatesyourproficiencyandcommitmenttoyourprofessionandcanplayanintegralroleinyourcareerstrategyInmanyinstancescertificationmayhelpyousecurethepromotionorthejobyoudesire
Earningcertificationcanhelpyouby
bull Improvingyourearningpotentialbull Givingyouacompetitiveadvantagewithcurrentandprospectiveemployersbull Grantingyoutherecognitionyoudeservebull Providingaccesstothepositionsandpromotionsyouseekanddesirebull Buildinganetworkofpeersintheinfluentialgroupthatsharesyourcertificationdesignationbull Continuingtoexpandyourskillsandexpertisethroughcontinuingeducation
How does certification benefit an employer
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesanindividualrsquosexpertiseItshowstheypossesstheknowledgetomeettheindustryrsquoshigheststandardsandthecapacitytopassarigorouscertificationexaminationItshowscommitmenttotheirprofessionandongoingcareerdevelopmentItalsorepresentsprofessionalismintheindividualrsquospursuitofexcellencetoqualityofserviceintheircareerandthehealthcareindustry
ByhiringAAHAMcertifiedindividualsandinvestinginAAHAMcertificationforyourstaffyoucan
bull Increasethecompetencyofyourstaffbull Increasequalityandproductivitybull Buildastrongteambull Promoteongoingeducationandtrainingbull Reduceexposuretofraudandabusebull Developacareerladderforstaff
Examination Dates
September12015-RegistrationdeadlineforNovember2015Exams
November9-202015-Examperiod
December12015-RegistrationdeadlineforFebruary2016Exams
Benefits AAHAM Certification
2015 Certification Calendar
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June Operations Meeting Minutes
Administrative Uniformity Committee
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
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PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
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Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
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TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
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For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
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National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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JoinusattheBestWesternPlusKellyInninStCloudMNWewillstartWednesdayNov11that1245PMandendonNov12that430PMJoeSchindlerwillpresentthelatestMHAupdatesDavidDykewithRelayHealthwillpresentNewPerspectivesonRevenueCyclePerformanceFromPanoramastoGnatsEyelashesPennyOsmonBahrDirectorofAvastoneHealthSolutionswilltalkaboutICD-10SixWeeksfromGo-LiveWewilldefinitelyhaveasessiononTheTelephoneConsumerProtectionActalongwithadiscussiononthelatestchangesimpactingcreditreportingofmedicaldebtStillworkingveryhardtosecureDavidFeeonthelatestinOPPSMorespeakersyettoschedulesostaytuned
Wewillhaveabusinessmeetingandsocialhouratthehotelfrom530PMto730PMWednesdaynightandthenattendeescangooutonthetownWEwillalsoprovideafullhotbreakfastonThursdaymorning
Annual FallMeeting
November 11-12 2015
ThankstoallwhomadethetripInlookingatthesurveysyousaidthehotelthefoodandthelocationweregreatAndsoyouknowthatwereallyreadyoursurveysherearesomeofyourcommentsbullThefoodwasgreat(AndyesIdoagreethatahotbreakfastshouldbemorethanatoaster)WewillmakesurethatwhenIpromiseahotbreakfastwedeliverbullAwesomeconferencethanksforprovidingthespeakersbillingandpaymentissocomplexIacknowledgeeveryoneinhealthcarebullExcellenttopicsspeakerandmeetingcoordinationBreakfastandlunchweregoodbullLikeditheremanythingstodoNicehotelandgreatfoodbullGreatjobbullThetopicswerenotasloadedatfirstblushastheyactuallywerewhenpresentedGreatworkshopbullGoodtimeframe(1PMWednesdayanddoneat330PMThursday)bullIwouldprefertheseconddaytobetheshortdayAllthespeakerswereveryinformational
SummerInstitute
Recap
Summer Institute RecapPreview of the Fall Meeting
2016 Payer Panel Preview
DawnBuckwillbehostingthe2016PayerPanelatMilleLacsHealthSysteminOnamiaattheHolyCrossConferenceCenterItrsquosabeautifulfacilityandtheywillcaterallourmealsDawnisalreadymakingarrangementswithhotelsandfunspotsintheareaPlacestostayGrandCasinondashMilleLacswhichisnorthofOnamiaEddyrsquosndashnorthofOnamia(betweenMLHSandtheGrandCasino)andMcQuoidrsquosatIsleMNTheyhavecondosandrooms
ThisyearinsteadofdoingasummermeetingwewilladdadaytoourPayerPanelTheprospectivedatesareApril27and28thWearetryingtonaildownDayEsgusquiza
Payer PanelPreview
Spring 2016
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TheANIisattendedbynearly500Nationalmembersandover75exhibitorsEachyearthemembersofAAHAMcometogethertoexchangeideasrenewoldfriendsmakenewonesandfurthertheirknowledgeandeducationinthefieldofPatientAccountManagement
GetExposureExhibitboothsareavailableforunopposedtimeintheexhibithallSponsorshipsareanotherwaytoshowyoursupportandenhanceyoursalesanddoubleyourcompanysvisibilityAdvertisingspaceisavailableintheANIinsidertheofficialconferenceprogram
AAHAMsANIalwaysattractsalargenumberofqualifiedspeakerswhopresentonavarietyoftopicsBesuretocheckouttheAgenda(availablein2015)andExhibitor
Annual National InstituteWalt Disney World Swan and DolphinOrlando FL
2015 ANIConference
October 14-16
ProspectusfortheANIGetasneakpreviewofwhatsessionsandeducationalopportunitieswillbetakingplaceatthisyearnationalmeeting
IfyouwouldliketobeconsideredasaspeakerforAAHAMsANIpleasevisittheBeaSpeakersectionforanapplicationSpeakingpositionsbothpaidandunpaidareusuallyfilledbytheendofAprilbutwedotakeinformationyearroundandwillbesuretomailoutSpeakerRFPstoallinterestedparties
IfyouhaveanyadditionalquestionsabouttheANIpleasefeelfreetocontacttheNationalOfficeat703-281-4043ext209orbyemailatdanielleaahamorg
Forthefewofyouthatmaybenewtohealthcareanddonotknowofhersheisanationallyrecognizedspeakeroncontinuousqualityimprovement(CQI)benchmarkingredesigningreimbursementsystemsandimplementinganoperationalfocusofcompliancebothinhospitalsandpracticesShehasbeenontheAAHAMNationalAdvisoryCouncilHFMANationalAdvisoryCouncilandisapastPresidentoftheIdahoHFMAChapterandalsorecentlyreceivedtheLifetimeAchievementAwardShehasbeenhighlightedinJCAHOrsquosSix Hospitals in Search of ExcellenceZimmermanrsquosReceivable ReportHFMArsquosHFM and Patient AccountAHIA Prospectiveandnumeroushealthcarenewslettersalongwithacontributingauthorto2006HealthLawandComplianceUpdateShereceivedtheIdahoHospitalAssociationldquoDistinguishedServiceAwardrdquoforherlegislativeworkandtrainingonnewindigentlaw
SheisagreatfriendoftheMNAAHAMChapterandwantstotryandmakethisspeakingengagementwork
Payer PanelPreview
Spring 2016
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MN AAHAM MN HFMA 2015 Joint Summer Institute
Conference Candids
Opening speaker Joe Schindler Vice President of FinanceMinnesota Hospital Associationwith Carrie Coans BillingAdministratorwith Lake ViewMedicalMemorial HospitalandBrinnKrabbenhoftPatientAccessSupervisorwithCHIStJosephrsquosAreaHealth
NationalAAHAMWashingtonUpdateSpeakerPaulMillerChairmanandCEOMillerWenholdCapitolStrategiesLLCwith Board Memebers Rhonda Helgeson Marie MurphyRickRogersandDawnBuck
TheHiddenDangersofLiabilityBillingSpeakerChadPowersVicePresidentampGeneralCounselMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaIncwithBeckyKrenikManagerAllinaHealthSystemandDawnBuckPatientAccountManagerMilleLacsHealthSystem
PFS Revenue Cycle Forum Speaker Doris Dickey PFSManager Rochelle Community Hospital and NationalAAHAM CRCSCCT Certification Chairperson with someAAHAMmembersinattendance
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501rSpeaker JulieVanPeltVicePresidentofOperationsAvadyne Health with Jane Scharpe PASHIM ManagerRidgeveiwSibleyMedicalCenter
From the Vendor Fair Pat Lauermann National SalesDirector with Professional Service Bureau and Jake CarlRegionalVicePresidentwithAvadyneHealth
BrinnKrabbenhoftSuzanneLestinaCarrieCoansandRoseHockettManagerPatientAccountsStLukersquosHospital
Improving Business Processes to Effectively Collect in aConsumerWorldSpeakerSuzanneLestinaVicePresidentofRevenueCycleInnovationAvadyneHealthwithVeronicaModrickerVicePresidentBusinessDevelopmentMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaandSpeakerDorisDickey
From the Vendor Fair Dana Dubbin VicePresidentAdvantage Billing Concepts Inc Greg YoungSeniorAccountExecutiveICSystemIncJohnErlandsonSales Representative Advantage Collection ProfessionalsLLCTiffanySchleppegrellVPofClientRelationsAdvantageBillingConceptsInc
Defending Against a ZPIC or other Potential FraudInvestigation by the OIG Speaker Sara Mendiola SeniorAssociate and Director of Clinical Services Fotheringill ampWadeLLCandWashingtonampWestLLC
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KristieAugustinCRCS-PMayoClinicHealthSystems10114thStreetNWAustinMN55912
LisaEdelbrockCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNorthStCloudMN56303
RuthFladmarkCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56304
MilagrosHildeCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JessicaHoshalCRCS-IFairviewRange750E34thStHibbingMN55746
BarbaraJohnsonCRCS-PRangeRegionalHealthServices750East34thStHibbingMN55746
RobinJohnsonCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNoSaintCloudMN56303
TheresaKnutsonCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
JoyceLauerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JaneMathiasenCRCS-PStCloudHospital7FairfieldLaneStCloudMN56303
TammyMeittunenCRCS-PRRHSUMCMMESABACLINICS750E34THSTHIBBINGMN55746
StevenMillerCRCS-PRycanTechnologiesIncPOBox306MarshallMN56258
JamieNortonCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
AngieShawCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
BrendaStillerCRCS-PMayo1000FirstDriveNWAustinMN55912
LorraineTeiglandCRCS-PSTCLOUDHOSPITAL14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
LisaVincekCRCS-PMCHS-LakeCity12025thGrantBlvdWestWabashaMN55981
MaureenWherlandCRCS-IRangeRegionalHealthServices750East35thStreetHibbingMN55746
ChristineWruckCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thaveNStCloudMN56303
MichelleWurzbergerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNSaintCloudMN56303
BrendaYentschCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
CRCS and CCT Examinees Who Passed May Certification
Congratulations
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How does certification benefit an individual
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesahighlevelofachievementanddistinguishesyouasaleaderandrolemodelintherevenuecycleindustryThecertificationvalidatesyourproficiencyandcommitmenttoyourprofessionandcanplayanintegralroleinyourcareerstrategyInmanyinstancescertificationmayhelpyousecurethepromotionorthejobyoudesire
Earningcertificationcanhelpyouby
bull Improvingyourearningpotentialbull Givingyouacompetitiveadvantagewithcurrentandprospectiveemployersbull Grantingyoutherecognitionyoudeservebull Providingaccesstothepositionsandpromotionsyouseekanddesirebull Buildinganetworkofpeersintheinfluentialgroupthatsharesyourcertificationdesignationbull Continuingtoexpandyourskillsandexpertisethroughcontinuingeducation
How does certification benefit an employer
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesanindividualrsquosexpertiseItshowstheypossesstheknowledgetomeettheindustryrsquoshigheststandardsandthecapacitytopassarigorouscertificationexaminationItshowscommitmenttotheirprofessionandongoingcareerdevelopmentItalsorepresentsprofessionalismintheindividualrsquospursuitofexcellencetoqualityofserviceintheircareerandthehealthcareindustry
ByhiringAAHAMcertifiedindividualsandinvestinginAAHAMcertificationforyourstaffyoucan
bull Increasethecompetencyofyourstaffbull Increasequalityandproductivitybull Buildastrongteambull Promoteongoingeducationandtrainingbull Reduceexposuretofraudandabusebull Developacareerladderforstaff
Examination Dates
September12015-RegistrationdeadlineforNovember2015Exams
November9-202015-Examperiod
December12015-RegistrationdeadlineforFebruary2016Exams
Benefits AAHAM Certification
2015 Certification Calendar
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Administrative Uniformity Committee
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
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MeetingMinutes
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
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PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
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President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
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1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
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Publications Pam and John Brindley
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Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
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TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
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For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
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For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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TheANIisattendedbynearly500Nationalmembersandover75exhibitorsEachyearthemembersofAAHAMcometogethertoexchangeideasrenewoldfriendsmakenewonesandfurthertheirknowledgeandeducationinthefieldofPatientAccountManagement
GetExposureExhibitboothsareavailableforunopposedtimeintheexhibithallSponsorshipsareanotherwaytoshowyoursupportandenhanceyoursalesanddoubleyourcompanysvisibilityAdvertisingspaceisavailableintheANIinsidertheofficialconferenceprogram
AAHAMsANIalwaysattractsalargenumberofqualifiedspeakerswhopresentonavarietyoftopicsBesuretocheckouttheAgenda(availablein2015)andExhibitor
Annual National InstituteWalt Disney World Swan and DolphinOrlando FL
2015 ANIConference
October 14-16
ProspectusfortheANIGetasneakpreviewofwhatsessionsandeducationalopportunitieswillbetakingplaceatthisyearnationalmeeting
IfyouwouldliketobeconsideredasaspeakerforAAHAMsANIpleasevisittheBeaSpeakersectionforanapplicationSpeakingpositionsbothpaidandunpaidareusuallyfilledbytheendofAprilbutwedotakeinformationyearroundandwillbesuretomailoutSpeakerRFPstoallinterestedparties
IfyouhaveanyadditionalquestionsabouttheANIpleasefeelfreetocontacttheNationalOfficeat703-281-4043ext209orbyemailatdanielleaahamorg
Forthefewofyouthatmaybenewtohealthcareanddonotknowofhersheisanationallyrecognizedspeakeroncontinuousqualityimprovement(CQI)benchmarkingredesigningreimbursementsystemsandimplementinganoperationalfocusofcompliancebothinhospitalsandpracticesShehasbeenontheAAHAMNationalAdvisoryCouncilHFMANationalAdvisoryCouncilandisapastPresidentoftheIdahoHFMAChapterandalsorecentlyreceivedtheLifetimeAchievementAwardShehasbeenhighlightedinJCAHOrsquosSix Hospitals in Search of ExcellenceZimmermanrsquosReceivable ReportHFMArsquosHFM and Patient AccountAHIA Prospectiveandnumeroushealthcarenewslettersalongwithacontributingauthorto2006HealthLawandComplianceUpdateShereceivedtheIdahoHospitalAssociationldquoDistinguishedServiceAwardrdquoforherlegislativeworkandtrainingonnewindigentlaw
SheisagreatfriendoftheMNAAHAMChapterandwantstotryandmakethisspeakingengagementwork
Payer PanelPreview
Spring 2016
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MN AAHAM MN HFMA 2015 Joint Summer Institute
Conference Candids
Opening speaker Joe Schindler Vice President of FinanceMinnesota Hospital Associationwith Carrie Coans BillingAdministratorwith Lake ViewMedicalMemorial HospitalandBrinnKrabbenhoftPatientAccessSupervisorwithCHIStJosephrsquosAreaHealth
NationalAAHAMWashingtonUpdateSpeakerPaulMillerChairmanandCEOMillerWenholdCapitolStrategiesLLCwith Board Memebers Rhonda Helgeson Marie MurphyRickRogersandDawnBuck
TheHiddenDangersofLiabilityBillingSpeakerChadPowersVicePresidentampGeneralCounselMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaIncwithBeckyKrenikManagerAllinaHealthSystemandDawnBuckPatientAccountManagerMilleLacsHealthSystem
PFS Revenue Cycle Forum Speaker Doris Dickey PFSManager Rochelle Community Hospital and NationalAAHAM CRCSCCT Certification Chairperson with someAAHAMmembersinattendance
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501rSpeaker JulieVanPeltVicePresidentofOperationsAvadyne Health with Jane Scharpe PASHIM ManagerRidgeveiwSibleyMedicalCenter
From the Vendor Fair Pat Lauermann National SalesDirector with Professional Service Bureau and Jake CarlRegionalVicePresidentwithAvadyneHealth
BrinnKrabbenhoftSuzanneLestinaCarrieCoansandRoseHockettManagerPatientAccountsStLukersquosHospital
Improving Business Processes to Effectively Collect in aConsumerWorldSpeakerSuzanneLestinaVicePresidentofRevenueCycleInnovationAvadyneHealthwithVeronicaModrickerVicePresidentBusinessDevelopmentMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaandSpeakerDorisDickey
From the Vendor Fair Dana Dubbin VicePresidentAdvantage Billing Concepts Inc Greg YoungSeniorAccountExecutiveICSystemIncJohnErlandsonSales Representative Advantage Collection ProfessionalsLLCTiffanySchleppegrellVPofClientRelationsAdvantageBillingConceptsInc
Defending Against a ZPIC or other Potential FraudInvestigation by the OIG Speaker Sara Mendiola SeniorAssociate and Director of Clinical Services Fotheringill ampWadeLLCandWashingtonampWestLLC
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KristieAugustinCRCS-PMayoClinicHealthSystems10114thStreetNWAustinMN55912
LisaEdelbrockCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNorthStCloudMN56303
RuthFladmarkCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56304
MilagrosHildeCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JessicaHoshalCRCS-IFairviewRange750E34thStHibbingMN55746
BarbaraJohnsonCRCS-PRangeRegionalHealthServices750East34thStHibbingMN55746
RobinJohnsonCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNoSaintCloudMN56303
TheresaKnutsonCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
JoyceLauerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JaneMathiasenCRCS-PStCloudHospital7FairfieldLaneStCloudMN56303
TammyMeittunenCRCS-PRRHSUMCMMESABACLINICS750E34THSTHIBBINGMN55746
StevenMillerCRCS-PRycanTechnologiesIncPOBox306MarshallMN56258
JamieNortonCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
AngieShawCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
BrendaStillerCRCS-PMayo1000FirstDriveNWAustinMN55912
LorraineTeiglandCRCS-PSTCLOUDHOSPITAL14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
LisaVincekCRCS-PMCHS-LakeCity12025thGrantBlvdWestWabashaMN55981
MaureenWherlandCRCS-IRangeRegionalHealthServices750East35thStreetHibbingMN55746
ChristineWruckCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thaveNStCloudMN56303
MichelleWurzbergerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNSaintCloudMN56303
BrendaYentschCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
CRCS and CCT Examinees Who Passed May Certification
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How does certification benefit an individual
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesahighlevelofachievementanddistinguishesyouasaleaderandrolemodelintherevenuecycleindustryThecertificationvalidatesyourproficiencyandcommitmenttoyourprofessionandcanplayanintegralroleinyourcareerstrategyInmanyinstancescertificationmayhelpyousecurethepromotionorthejobyoudesire
Earningcertificationcanhelpyouby
bull Improvingyourearningpotentialbull Givingyouacompetitiveadvantagewithcurrentandprospectiveemployersbull Grantingyoutherecognitionyoudeservebull Providingaccesstothepositionsandpromotionsyouseekanddesirebull Buildinganetworkofpeersintheinfluentialgroupthatsharesyourcertificationdesignationbull Continuingtoexpandyourskillsandexpertisethroughcontinuingeducation
How does certification benefit an employer
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesanindividualrsquosexpertiseItshowstheypossesstheknowledgetomeettheindustryrsquoshigheststandardsandthecapacitytopassarigorouscertificationexaminationItshowscommitmenttotheirprofessionandongoingcareerdevelopmentItalsorepresentsprofessionalismintheindividualrsquospursuitofexcellencetoqualityofserviceintheircareerandthehealthcareindustry
ByhiringAAHAMcertifiedindividualsandinvestinginAAHAMcertificationforyourstaffyoucan
bull Increasethecompetencyofyourstaffbull Increasequalityandproductivitybull Buildastrongteambull Promoteongoingeducationandtrainingbull Reduceexposuretofraudandabusebull Developacareerladderforstaff
Examination Dates
September12015-RegistrationdeadlineforNovember2015Exams
November9-202015-Examperiod
December12015-RegistrationdeadlineforFebruary2016Exams
Benefits AAHAM Certification
2015 Certification Calendar
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June Operations Meeting Minutes
Administrative Uniformity Committee
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
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MeetingMinutes
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
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PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
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Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
E jodyheardrycancom
Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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MN AAHAM MN HFMA 2015 Joint Summer Institute
Conference Candids
Opening speaker Joe Schindler Vice President of FinanceMinnesota Hospital Associationwith Carrie Coans BillingAdministratorwith Lake ViewMedicalMemorial HospitalandBrinnKrabbenhoftPatientAccessSupervisorwithCHIStJosephrsquosAreaHealth
NationalAAHAMWashingtonUpdateSpeakerPaulMillerChairmanandCEOMillerWenholdCapitolStrategiesLLCwith Board Memebers Rhonda Helgeson Marie MurphyRickRogersandDawnBuck
TheHiddenDangersofLiabilityBillingSpeakerChadPowersVicePresidentampGeneralCounselMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaIncwithBeckyKrenikManagerAllinaHealthSystemandDawnBuckPatientAccountManagerMilleLacsHealthSystem
PFS Revenue Cycle Forum Speaker Doris Dickey PFSManager Rochelle Community Hospital and NationalAAHAM CRCSCCT Certification Chairperson with someAAHAMmembersinattendance
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501rSpeaker JulieVanPeltVicePresidentofOperationsAvadyne Health with Jane Scharpe PASHIM ManagerRidgeveiwSibleyMedicalCenter
From the Vendor Fair Pat Lauermann National SalesDirector with Professional Service Bureau and Jake CarlRegionalVicePresidentwithAvadyneHealth
BrinnKrabbenhoftSuzanneLestinaCarrieCoansandRoseHockettManagerPatientAccountsStLukersquosHospital
Improving Business Processes to Effectively Collect in aConsumerWorldSpeakerSuzanneLestinaVicePresidentofRevenueCycleInnovationAvadyneHealthwithVeronicaModrickerVicePresidentBusinessDevelopmentMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaandSpeakerDorisDickey
From the Vendor Fair Dana Dubbin VicePresidentAdvantage Billing Concepts Inc Greg YoungSeniorAccountExecutiveICSystemIncJohnErlandsonSales Representative Advantage Collection ProfessionalsLLCTiffanySchleppegrellVPofClientRelationsAdvantageBillingConceptsInc
Defending Against a ZPIC or other Potential FraudInvestigation by the OIG Speaker Sara Mendiola SeniorAssociate and Director of Clinical Services Fotheringill ampWadeLLCandWashingtonampWestLLC
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KristieAugustinCRCS-PMayoClinicHealthSystems10114thStreetNWAustinMN55912
LisaEdelbrockCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNorthStCloudMN56303
RuthFladmarkCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56304
MilagrosHildeCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JessicaHoshalCRCS-IFairviewRange750E34thStHibbingMN55746
BarbaraJohnsonCRCS-PRangeRegionalHealthServices750East34thStHibbingMN55746
RobinJohnsonCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNoSaintCloudMN56303
TheresaKnutsonCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
JoyceLauerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JaneMathiasenCRCS-PStCloudHospital7FairfieldLaneStCloudMN56303
TammyMeittunenCRCS-PRRHSUMCMMESABACLINICS750E34THSTHIBBINGMN55746
StevenMillerCRCS-PRycanTechnologiesIncPOBox306MarshallMN56258
JamieNortonCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
AngieShawCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
BrendaStillerCRCS-PMayo1000FirstDriveNWAustinMN55912
LorraineTeiglandCRCS-PSTCLOUDHOSPITAL14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
LisaVincekCRCS-PMCHS-LakeCity12025thGrantBlvdWestWabashaMN55981
MaureenWherlandCRCS-IRangeRegionalHealthServices750East35thStreetHibbingMN55746
ChristineWruckCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thaveNStCloudMN56303
MichelleWurzbergerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNSaintCloudMN56303
BrendaYentschCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
CRCS and CCT Examinees Who Passed May Certification
Congratulations
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How does certification benefit an individual
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesahighlevelofachievementanddistinguishesyouasaleaderandrolemodelintherevenuecycleindustryThecertificationvalidatesyourproficiencyandcommitmenttoyourprofessionandcanplayanintegralroleinyourcareerstrategyInmanyinstancescertificationmayhelpyousecurethepromotionorthejobyoudesire
Earningcertificationcanhelpyouby
bull Improvingyourearningpotentialbull Givingyouacompetitiveadvantagewithcurrentandprospectiveemployersbull Grantingyoutherecognitionyoudeservebull Providingaccesstothepositionsandpromotionsyouseekanddesirebull Buildinganetworkofpeersintheinfluentialgroupthatsharesyourcertificationdesignationbull Continuingtoexpandyourskillsandexpertisethroughcontinuingeducation
How does certification benefit an employer
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesanindividualrsquosexpertiseItshowstheypossesstheknowledgetomeettheindustryrsquoshigheststandardsandthecapacitytopassarigorouscertificationexaminationItshowscommitmenttotheirprofessionandongoingcareerdevelopmentItalsorepresentsprofessionalismintheindividualrsquospursuitofexcellencetoqualityofserviceintheircareerandthehealthcareindustry
ByhiringAAHAMcertifiedindividualsandinvestinginAAHAMcertificationforyourstaffyoucan
bull Increasethecompetencyofyourstaffbull Increasequalityandproductivitybull Buildastrongteambull Promoteongoingeducationandtrainingbull Reduceexposuretofraudandabusebull Developacareerladderforstaff
Examination Dates
September12015-RegistrationdeadlineforNovember2015Exams
November9-202015-Examperiod
December12015-RegistrationdeadlineforFebruary2016Exams
Benefits AAHAM Certification
2015 Certification Calendar
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June Operations Meeting Minutes
Administrative Uniformity Committee
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
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PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
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Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
E jodyheardrycancom
Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
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19
3 Minutes15 Questions
Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
Score(Get it here wwwavadynehealthcompfx)
Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
20
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What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
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For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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501rSpeaker JulieVanPeltVicePresidentofOperationsAvadyne Health with Jane Scharpe PASHIM ManagerRidgeveiwSibleyMedicalCenter
From the Vendor Fair Pat Lauermann National SalesDirector with Professional Service Bureau and Jake CarlRegionalVicePresidentwithAvadyneHealth
BrinnKrabbenhoftSuzanneLestinaCarrieCoansandRoseHockettManagerPatientAccountsStLukersquosHospital
Improving Business Processes to Effectively Collect in aConsumerWorldSpeakerSuzanneLestinaVicePresidentofRevenueCycleInnovationAvadyneHealthwithVeronicaModrickerVicePresidentBusinessDevelopmentMedicalReimbursementsofAmericaandSpeakerDorisDickey
From the Vendor Fair Dana Dubbin VicePresidentAdvantage Billing Concepts Inc Greg YoungSeniorAccountExecutiveICSystemIncJohnErlandsonSales Representative Advantage Collection ProfessionalsLLCTiffanySchleppegrellVPofClientRelationsAdvantageBillingConceptsInc
Defending Against a ZPIC or other Potential FraudInvestigation by the OIG Speaker Sara Mendiola SeniorAssociate and Director of Clinical Services Fotheringill ampWadeLLCandWashingtonampWestLLC
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KristieAugustinCRCS-PMayoClinicHealthSystems10114thStreetNWAustinMN55912
LisaEdelbrockCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNorthStCloudMN56303
RuthFladmarkCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56304
MilagrosHildeCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JessicaHoshalCRCS-IFairviewRange750E34thStHibbingMN55746
BarbaraJohnsonCRCS-PRangeRegionalHealthServices750East34thStHibbingMN55746
RobinJohnsonCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thAveNoSaintCloudMN56303
TheresaKnutsonCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
JoyceLauerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
JaneMathiasenCRCS-PStCloudHospital7FairfieldLaneStCloudMN56303
TammyMeittunenCRCS-PRRHSUMCMMESABACLINICS750E34THSTHIBBINGMN55746
StevenMillerCRCS-PRycanTechnologiesIncPOBox306MarshallMN56258
JamieNortonCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
AngieShawCRCS-PAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
BrendaStillerCRCS-PMayo1000FirstDriveNWAustinMN55912
LorraineTeiglandCRCS-PSTCLOUDHOSPITAL14066thAveNStCloudMN56303
LisaVincekCRCS-PMCHS-LakeCity12025thGrantBlvdWestWabashaMN55981
MaureenWherlandCRCS-IRangeRegionalHealthServices750East35thStreetHibbingMN55746
ChristineWruckCRCS-PStCloudHospital14066thaveNStCloudMN56303
MichelleWurzbergerCRCS-IStCloudHospital14066thAveNSaintCloudMN56303
BrendaYentschCRCS-IAustinMedicalCenter10001stDrNWAustinMN55912
CRCS and CCT Examinees Who Passed May Certification
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How does certification benefit an individual
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesahighlevelofachievementanddistinguishesyouasaleaderandrolemodelintherevenuecycleindustryThecertificationvalidatesyourproficiencyandcommitmenttoyourprofessionandcanplayanintegralroleinyourcareerstrategyInmanyinstancescertificationmayhelpyousecurethepromotionorthejobyoudesire
Earningcertificationcanhelpyouby
bull Improvingyourearningpotentialbull Givingyouacompetitiveadvantagewithcurrentandprospectiveemployersbull Grantingyoutherecognitionyoudeservebull Providingaccesstothepositionsandpromotionsyouseekanddesirebull Buildinganetworkofpeersintheinfluentialgroupthatsharesyourcertificationdesignationbull Continuingtoexpandyourskillsandexpertisethroughcontinuingeducation
How does certification benefit an employer
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesanindividualrsquosexpertiseItshowstheypossesstheknowledgetomeettheindustryrsquoshigheststandardsandthecapacitytopassarigorouscertificationexaminationItshowscommitmenttotheirprofessionandongoingcareerdevelopmentItalsorepresentsprofessionalismintheindividualrsquospursuitofexcellencetoqualityofserviceintheircareerandthehealthcareindustry
ByhiringAAHAMcertifiedindividualsandinvestinginAAHAMcertificationforyourstaffyoucan
bull Increasethecompetencyofyourstaffbull Increasequalityandproductivitybull Buildastrongteambull Promoteongoingeducationandtrainingbull Reduceexposuretofraudandabusebull Developacareerladderforstaff
Examination Dates
September12015-RegistrationdeadlineforNovember2015Exams
November9-202015-Examperiod
December12015-RegistrationdeadlineforFebruary2016Exams
Benefits AAHAM Certification
2015 Certification Calendar
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June Operations Meeting Minutes
Administrative Uniformity Committee
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
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PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
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Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
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Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
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What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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JessicaHoshalCRCS-IFairviewRange750E34thStHibbingMN55746
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MaureenWherlandCRCS-IRangeRegionalHealthServices750East35thStreetHibbingMN55746
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CRCS and CCT Examinees Who Passed May Certification
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How does certification benefit an individual
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesahighlevelofachievementanddistinguishesyouasaleaderandrolemodelintherevenuecycleindustryThecertificationvalidatesyourproficiencyandcommitmenttoyourprofessionandcanplayanintegralroleinyourcareerstrategyInmanyinstancescertificationmayhelpyousecurethepromotionorthejobyoudesire
Earningcertificationcanhelpyouby
bull Improvingyourearningpotentialbull Givingyouacompetitiveadvantagewithcurrentandprospectiveemployersbull Grantingyoutherecognitionyoudeservebull Providingaccesstothepositionsandpromotionsyouseekanddesirebull Buildinganetworkofpeersintheinfluentialgroupthatsharesyourcertificationdesignationbull Continuingtoexpandyourskillsandexpertisethroughcontinuingeducation
How does certification benefit an employer
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesanindividualrsquosexpertiseItshowstheypossesstheknowledgetomeettheindustryrsquoshigheststandardsandthecapacitytopassarigorouscertificationexaminationItshowscommitmenttotheirprofessionandongoingcareerdevelopmentItalsorepresentsprofessionalismintheindividualrsquospursuitofexcellencetoqualityofserviceintheircareerandthehealthcareindustry
ByhiringAAHAMcertifiedindividualsandinvestinginAAHAMcertificationforyourstaffyoucan
bull Increasethecompetencyofyourstaffbull Increasequalityandproductivitybull Buildastrongteambull Promoteongoingeducationandtrainingbull Reduceexposuretofraudandabusebull Developacareerladderforstaff
Examination Dates
September12015-RegistrationdeadlineforNovember2015Exams
November9-202015-Examperiod
December12015-RegistrationdeadlineforFebruary2016Exams
Benefits AAHAM Certification
2015 Certification Calendar
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June Operations Meeting Minutes
Administrative Uniformity Committee
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
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PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
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Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
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Richard Rogers 8883028444
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Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
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Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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How does certification benefit an individual
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesahighlevelofachievementanddistinguishesyouasaleaderandrolemodelintherevenuecycleindustryThecertificationvalidatesyourproficiencyandcommitmenttoyourprofessionandcanplayanintegralroleinyourcareerstrategyInmanyinstancescertificationmayhelpyousecurethepromotionorthejobyoudesire
Earningcertificationcanhelpyouby
bull Improvingyourearningpotentialbull Givingyouacompetitiveadvantagewithcurrentandprospectiveemployersbull Grantingyoutherecognitionyoudeservebull Providingaccesstothepositionsandpromotionsyouseekanddesirebull Buildinganetworkofpeersintheinfluentialgroupthatsharesyourcertificationdesignationbull Continuingtoexpandyourskillsandexpertisethroughcontinuingeducation
How does certification benefit an employer
EarninganAAHAMcertificationdemonstratesanindividualrsquosexpertiseItshowstheypossesstheknowledgetomeettheindustryrsquoshigheststandardsandthecapacitytopassarigorouscertificationexaminationItshowscommitmenttotheirprofessionandongoingcareerdevelopmentItalsorepresentsprofessionalismintheindividualrsquospursuitofexcellencetoqualityofserviceintheircareerandthehealthcareindustry
ByhiringAAHAMcertifiedindividualsandinvestinginAAHAMcertificationforyourstaffyoucan
bull Increasethecompetencyofyourstaffbull Increasequalityandproductivitybull Buildastrongteambull Promoteongoingeducationandtrainingbull Reduceexposuretofraudandabusebull Developacareerladderforstaff
Examination Dates
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November9-202015-Examperiod
December12015-RegistrationdeadlineforFebruary2016Exams
Benefits AAHAM Certification
2015 Certification Calendar
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June Operations Meeting Minutes
Administrative Uniformity Committee
11
MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
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PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
15
Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
E jodyheardrycancom
Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
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Profound Insight
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
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diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
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EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
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NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
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For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
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Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
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National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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June Operations Meeting Minutes
Administrative Uniformity Committee
11
MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
12
MeetingMinutes
AUC
13
How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
14
PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
15
Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
E jodyheardrycancom
Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
16
17
18
19
3 Minutes15 Questions
Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
Score(Get it here wwwavadynehealthcompfx)
Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
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21
What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
ThelatestissueofAUCisavailableontheMNAAHAMwebsite
wwwmnaahamcomhttpwwwmnaahamcomwp-contentuploads201503AUC-Update-2-27-15pdf
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MeetingMinutes
AUC
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
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PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
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Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
E jodyheardrycancom
Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
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3 Minutes15 Questions
Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
Score(Get it here wwwavadynehealthcompfx)
Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
20
21
What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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MeetingMinutes
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
14
PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
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Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
E jodyheardrycancom
Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
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Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
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Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
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What does patient financial engagement mean to you
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DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
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Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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How to Identify Who Sent YourHealthcare EFT Payment
Priscilla Holland NACHA Senior Director of Healthcare Payments
HealthcareprovidersinterestedincostsavingsandotherbenefitsareconvertingtoelectronicpaymentsatasteadyclipIn2014theACHNetworkmovedmorethan149millionhealthcareElectronicFundsTransfers(EFTs)transferringabout$8766billioninclaimpaymentsfromhealthplanstoprovidersDuringthesameperioditisestimatedthatthehealthcareindustrysavedapproximately$295millionbyusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandElectronicRemittanceAdvice(ERA)
ButwhatifaproviderhasreceivedanEFTpaymentwithnocorrespondingERAanddoesnrsquotrecognizethesendingorganizationHowisthesenderdeterminedUnfortunatelywhenaproviderdoesnotreceivetheassociatedERAandcannotrecognizetheoriginatorofthetransactiontheprovidermustfollow-upwiththebankandthehealthplanmdashoftenwithnumerousphonecalls
Populating the Company Name Field of the CCD+Addenda
ForthehealthcareEFTstandardCCD+AddendatheNACHAOperatingRulesrequirethatldquotheCompanyNamefieldmustcontainthenameoftheHealthPlanoriginatingtheCCDorwhereanorganizationisself-insuredthenameoftheorganizationrsquosthird-partyadministratorthatisrecognizedbytheHealthcareProviderandtowhichtheHealthCareProvidersubmitsitsclaimrdquo
Usingthenameoftheclearinghouseorvendorinsteadofthehealthplanorthird-partyadministratordoesnotcomplywiththerequirementsoftheNACHAOperatingRulesIftheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTstandardtransactionsisnotpopulatingthecompanynamefieldinaccordancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulestheproviderrsquosfinancialinstitutioncanfileaReportofPossibleRulesViolationthroughNACHArsquosNationalSystemofFines
ThegoaloftheNationalSystemofFinesistoensurecompliancewiththeNACHAOperatingRulesandtohaveallpartiescorrectpossibleformattingerrorsIfcorrectionsarenotmadeandtheoriginatorisfoundtobeinviolationoftheNACHAOperatingRulesfinescanbeleviedagainsttheOriginatingDepositoryFinancial
Institution(ODFI)whichmaythenpassthosechargesalongtotheoriginatorFinesrangefrom$1000to$500000dependingontheclassificationandseverityoftheviolationDetermining the Payment Originator
InthoseinstanceswhenthecompanynamefieldisnotpopulatedcorrectlyandthenameoftheoriginatoroftheCCD+AddendaisunknownsomefinancialinstitutionsrecommendthatproviderscontactNACHAdirectlyforassistanceHoweverastherulemakingbodyfortheACHNetworkNACHAisnotapaymentsprocessoranddoesnotpossessdetailedinformationonindividualpaymentsNACHAstaffdoesnothaveaccesstoanyinformationthatcanidentifytheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTtransactionandwillrecommendthattheproviderscontacttheirfinancialinstitutionforassistance
HerearesomehelpfultipsforhealthcareprovidersthatneedtoworkwiththeirfinancialinstitutiontoidentifytheEFToriginator
bull Contactyourfinancialinstitutionandgivethemtheaccountnumberthedepositdateandtheamountofthetransactionbull Advisethebankthatyouneedassistanceinidentifyingtheoriginatorofthetransactionbull AskthebanktocontacttheODFIofthetransactionbull ThebankwillneedtogivetheODFItheACHtracenumberofthetransaction(whichisdifferentfromtheTRNReassociationTraceNumber)toreceivethenameoftheoriginatorandacontactphonenumber
The2013CAQHUSEfficiencyIndexestimatesthatthehealthcareindustrycansave$198perclaimspaymentusingthehealthcareEFTstandardandERAthankstotheautomatedreconciliationofthepaymentwiththeERAandtheauto-postingofboththeEFTandERAItisimportanttobothhealthplansandprovidersthattheoriginatorofthehealthcareEFTiseasilyandcorrectlyidentifiedinthehealthcareEFTstandardformatandthatassociatedERAorexplanationsofbenefitsaresentinatimelymannertoeliminatetheneedformanualinterventionandtime-consumingfollow-up
14
PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
15
Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
E jodyheardrycancom
Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
16
17
18
19
3 Minutes15 Questions
Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
Score(Get it here wwwavadynehealthcompfx)
Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
20
21
What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
22
23
24
MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
26
14
PFS Revenue Cycle Open ForumProves to be Unique Session
Doris Dickey Joint Institute Presentation
DuringtheAAHAMHFMAJointSummerInstituteDorisDickeyrsquosPFSRevenueCycleOpenForumprovidedanopportunitytocasuallyinteractinagroupsettingwithfellowpeersParticipantsengagedinanactivediscussionthatwentthefull90minutesandcouldhavegoneonlongerProvidersandvendorstooktheopportunitytodiscussissuesandshareideas
DorisDickeybesidesbeingamemberoftheIllinoisAAHAMChapteralsocurrentlysitsontheNationalAAHAMBoardofDirectorsastheCRCSCCTCertificationChairpersonSheisthePFSManageratRochelleCommunityHospitalaCriticalAccessHospitalinRochelleIllinois
ThegeneralfeedbackonthemeetingsurveyindicatedthatmemberswantedmoreorthistypeofsessionDorishasbeendoingthesetypesofsessionsforfourorfiveyearsatHFMAandAAHAMmeetingsShesaidthisallstartedwhenaspeakercancelledatthelastminuteSoshesaidldquoIjuststartedtalkingandittookonalifeofitsownrdquo
JohnCurrierthecurrentNationalAAHAMPresidentcalledherandaskedifshecoulddothisataNationalAAHAMANIHenotedthatitwasagreatwaytogetproviderstotalkabouttheirchallengesandwhatrsquosailingthemintheiroperationsDorissayspeopleloveitldquoBecausewetalkaboutthenutsandboltsYoucantryandnetworkatbreaksorlunchorathospitalitybutatbestyouareonlytalkingtofiveorsixpeopleInthisvenueyoucantalkto50ormorerdquo
Thistypeofinteractivesessioncanlastfrom30to90minutesWhenthistypeofformatwasfirstusedstartedatHFMAmeetingsthereweregenerallythreemoderatorsfromsmallmediumandlargefacilitiesldquoAlwaysincludeyourvendorsastheyareinthiswithusThevendorslikethisforumbecausetheylearnthenutsandboltsofwhatisgoingonwithyourreceivablesrdquocommentedDoris
AnimportantcomponentforthistypeofvenueisthatthemoderatorshavetodotheirhomeworkbeforethemeetingModeratorsneedtostartresearchingwhatrsquosthelatestchallengeopportunityinhealthcareatthemomentDorisadvisestocheckalltheusualwebsitesandthencompilealistofideasThislistshouldhaveatleastahalfdozenideasandtopicssothatplentyoftalkingpointswillbeavailablefordiscussionduringthesession
AAHAMandHFMAmembersalongwithvendorsattheJointSummerInstitutewerebothinformedandenergizedafterDorisrsquouniquesessionapproach
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
15
Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
E jodyheardrycancom
Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
16
17
18
19
3 Minutes15 Questions
Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
Score(Get it here wwwavadynehealthcompfx)
Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
20
21
What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
22
23
24
MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
26
MN AAHAM Officers Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
wwwmnaahamcom
President Richard Rogers CRCE-I 2016
ARS Magnet Solutions1822 North 60th StreetMilwaukee WI 53208 Phone 414-690-6099888-302-8444 (O)Email richardrogersar-solutionsbiz
Secretary Heather Elwood CRCS-I CCT 2016
Rice Memorial Hospital301 Becker Ave SWWillmar MN 56201 Phone 320-231-4290Email helwricewillmarmnus
1st Vice President Pam Brindley CHFP CRCS-I CRCS-P CCAE 2016
Avadyne Health85250 Apple Hill RoadBayfield WI 54814 Phone 866-812-2149Email pbrindleyavadynehealthcom
2nd Vice President Rhonda Helgeson 2016
Tri-State Adjustments3439 East Ave SLa Crosse WI 54601 Phone 800-562-3906 x5Email rhondawecollectmorecom
Treasurer Marie Murphy CHFP 2016
Eide Bailly LLP4310 17th Ave SFargo ND 58108 Phone 701-476-8321Email MCMurphyeidebaillycom
Board Chair Tamora Ellis CRCE-P 2016
SIEGE Enterprises900 42nd Street SPO Box 6055Fargo ND 58103Phone 701-282-1453Mobile 218-966-5779Email tamoraellisnoridiancom
Sandra Pawelk CRCE-PCRCE-I 2016 Elim Care Inc1520 Wyman AveMaple Plain MN 55359 612-272-8451Email jspawelktdsnet
Kim Wood CPC 2016 Twin Cities Orthopedics4200 Dahlberg Dr Ste 300Golden Valley MN 55422Phone 952-345-7755Email kimberleywoodTCOmncom
Sharese Haddy 2016Mayo Clinic Health System - Owatonna113 16th St NEOwatonna MN 55060Phone 507-446-7368Email haddysharesemayoedu
Jamie Weappa 2016Eye Surgeons and PhysiciansBusiness Office109 Doctors ParkSt Cloud MN 56303Phone 320-253-0458jweappaeyesurgeonsandphysicianscom
Other Contacts
Membership Mailing ListTom OsbergColltech Inc15600 35TH Ave N 201Plymouth MN 55447 Phone (800)487-3888F (763)553-1655Email tosbergcolltechinccom
Committee Chairs
By-laws Richard Rogers
Certification Sandra Pawelk
Chapter Excellence Sandra Pawelk
Community Service Jamie Weappa
Corporate Sponsors Jody Heard
Education Pam Brindley and Rhonda Helgeson
Legislative Janet Curtis
Membership Tom Osberg and Heather Elwood
Publications Pam and John Brindley
Scholarship Janet Curtis (ANI) Janet Curtis (LEG)
Website Richard Rogers and Erika Running
Welcoming Heather Elwood and Jody Heard
15
Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
E jodyheardrycancom
Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
16
17
18
19
3 Minutes15 Questions
Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
Score(Get it here wwwavadynehealthcompfx)
Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
20
21
What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
22
23
24
MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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Gold Sponsors
Avadyne Health Pamela Brindley 8668122149Tri-State Adjustment Rhonda Helgeson 8005623906
Silver Sponsors
American Accounts amp Advisors Bryan McGroarty 6514059760Collection Resources Mary Donnay 3202608204IC Systems Greg Young 6122750351RelayHealth Deanna Gray 5153212051Secure Bill Pay Dawn Lunde 8666109601
Bronze Sponsors
The Affiliated Group Mike Korte 5072807072Apex Information Technologies Nels Peterson 6512594639Medical Reimbursements of America
Veronica Modricker 3099120480
MN AAHAM Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Billing Concepts
E tiffanyadvantagebillingnet
Tiffany Schleppegrel
8886807540ext 225
Accelerated Recievables Solutions Magnet Solutions
E RichardRogersAR-Solutionsbiz
Richard Rogers 8883028444
Rycan
E jodyheardrycancom
Jody Heard 8002013324 ext 305
16
17
18
19
3 Minutes15 Questions
Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
Score(Get it here wwwavadynehealthcompfx)
Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
20
21
What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
22
23
24
MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
26
17
18
19
3 Minutes15 Questions
Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
Score(Get it here wwwavadynehealthcompfx)
Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
20
21
What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
22
23
24
MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
26
18
19
3 Minutes15 Questions
Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
Score(Get it here wwwavadynehealthcompfx)
Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
20
21
What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
26
19
3 Minutes15 Questions
Profound Insight
+
Whatrsquos your
Score(Get it here wwwavadynehealthcompfx)
Pamela A Brindley CHFP CRCS ndash IP CCAE (515) 669-9396 PBrindleyavadynehealthcom
TSA is a leading provider of collection services for the medical industry
FAST FORWARDYOUR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS
We of fer customized collection programs advanced collection technologies exceptional professionalism amp customer service
Thatrsquos why we collect more Contact us to learn how
Tri-State Adjustments Incwecollectmorecom p 8005623906erhondawecollectmorecom
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
20
21
What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
22
23
24
MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
26
wwwrycancom 8002013324
Contact us today to learn how Rycan can benefit your facility
Revenue Cycle Solutions
- Remittance Management
- Denial and Audit Management
- Contract Management
- Reporting and Data Mining
- Patient Liability Estimates
- Eligibility Verification
- Claim Scrubbing and Submission
- ERA Retrieval
Trying to increase Revenue
We have a better Solution
20
21
What does patient financial engagement mean to you
bull Doyoubeginthefinancialconversationwithpatientsatthe
pointofservice
bull Isyourpatientmessagingtailoredtospecificpatient-payertypes
bull Aremultiplecommunicationchannelsandpaymentoptionsavailable
tofiteachpatientrsquosneeds
bull Areyourbillingstatementsunderstood
DiscoverhowApexcanstreamlineyourprocessincreasepatient
revenueanddrivedownthecostofdoingbusiness
Start improving patient payments today at apexrevtechcom
For Apex customers itrsquos a 10 increase in cash and 10 reduction in costs in a matter of months Over time our proven process drives 10 to 40 reduction in bad debt resulting in millions of dollars of increased revenue
These are some of the questions you can ask yourself when starting to evaluate financial engagement with patients - from start to finish
Apex Headquarters100SOwassoBlvdWSaintPaulMN55117 gt P8666762739 gt F6512878203 gtinfoapexrevtechcom
AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
22
23
24
MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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AdvertisingRates BusinessCardsize $2500 14pagead $5000 12pagead $7000 Fullpagead $10000
Advertiserswillreceive25discountwith1yearcommitmentwhenpaidinadvanceAlladsmustbecamerareadyInadditionmemberscanadvertisepositionsforfreeintheGopherTracks
Non-memberswillpaya$2500feetoadvertiseintheGopherTracksThereisalsoadvertisingavailableonourwebsiteforafee
Contactjbrindley54gmailcomformoreinformationifneeded
TheOfficersandBoardofDirectorswouldliketoexpressoutgratitudetoourCorporateSponsorsfortheircontinuedsupportofourmissionItisthroughyoursupportthatweareabletodeliveronourmissionofprovidingtopqualityeducationalresourcestoourmembersInadditionyoursponsorshiphelpsourchapterengagelawmakersintheimportantworkoflegislationwhichimpactsourindustryonthestateaswellasnationallevel
ToourProviderMemberswhenlookingforpartnerstoprovideservicesandproductstoyourinstitutionspleaseincludeoursponsorsinyourconsiderationTheyhavemadeacommitmenttoourchaptertosupportboththechapterandyouthemembers
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
26
24
MN Gopher AAHAM Chapter Scholarship Program Eligibility diams Local Gopher Chapter member must be a member for 1 year before running for scholarship diams If not a National member the member will be responsible to pay national dues if wins diams The President amp Chair of the Board are ineligible diams The winner of the scholarship award is ineligible for the next 3 years diams The scholarship year runs from the day after the summer meeting the current year until after the summer meeting the following year diams Points need to be turned in within 30 days of the qualifying event to be accepted July points need to be turned in by the summer meeting Points
10 points 25 points 50 points 75 points 100 points diamsAssisting with seminars diamsRecruiting a local member diamsArticles not written by the member but published in the Gopher Tracks or the National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsConducting coaching sessions outside regular meetings
diamsSetting up speaker for meeting diamsServing on a Gopher Chapter task force or special committee diamsRepresenting AAHAM on a committee (ex AUC) diamsProctoring for technical certification(max 50 ptsday) diamsRepresenting AAHAM as a speaker for an organization diamsPresenting at a Gopher Chapter meeting diamsAttending MN Leg Day
diamsSitting for technical certification (1 sitting) diamsPassing technical certification diamsArticles you wrote that are published in the Gopher Tracks or National Journal (max 2 per issue) diamsAttending Chapter meetings diamsAttending ANI diamsAttending Natrsquol Leg Day diamsChairing a Gopher Chapter committee diamsServing on a National Committee diamsPresenting at ANI diamsAttending all Chapter meetings for year
diamsRecruiting a National Member diamsGrading CPAMCCAM diamsProctoring for prof certification
diamsSitting for CCAM CPAM or CHCS (Max 100 pts per certification) diamsPassing the CCAM CPAM or CHCS
Name __________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________
DATE QUALIFYING ACTIVITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON POINTS
Send to Judy Gordon GordonJudyMayoedu Mayo Clinic Health System ndash Albert Lea and Austin 507-377-6464 (fax) 404 W Fountain Street Albert Lea MN 56007
Revised 112013
Janet CurtisFairview Range Regional Health ServicesRevenue Cycle ManagerHibbing MN218-362-6240jcurtis1rangefairvieworg
CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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CONSTITUTIONAmerican Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
Gopher ChapterARTICLE I ndash NAME
The name of this organization shall be the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Gopher Chapter
ARTICLE II ndash MISSIONOur mission is to be the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative services Through a national orga-nization and local chapters we provide quality member services and leadership in the areas of education communication representation professional stan-dards and certification
ARTICLE III ndash PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be toPromote and encourage recognition of Patient Account Management as an integral part of healthcare financial manage-mentEncourage the implementation of effective and efficient business and receivables management policies and procedures in the healthcare industryStimulate and encourage an exchange of information among the membershipDevelop and encourage the implementation of programs for the purpose of furthering the education and increasing the knowledge of the membership of the healthcare industryDevelop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to the healthcare industryEstablish standards of performance for persons who participate in or are involved with the management of healthcare patient accountsCooperate with other healthcare organizations institutions and other related agencies
ARTICLE IV ndash MEMBERSHIPA member shall be an individual associated with healthcare administrative servicesMembership shall be on an individual basis and not on an institutional basisOne member from each institution must be a national AAHAM member Other members from that institution may be Go-pher Chapter (local) members onlyIn the event the National AAHAM member leaves the institution local only members may continue their membership for the remainder of the membership year
ARTICLE V ndash MANAGEMENTThe Executive Committee shall direct the affairs of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher ChapterThe Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Man-agement Gopher Chapter The powers and duties of the Executive Committee are defined in the BylawsARTICLE VI ndash PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAn Officer or Director of the AAHAM Gopher Chapter shall not be personally liable to the Association or its shareholders for monetary dam-ages as such including without limitation any judgment amount paid in settlement penalty punitive damages or expense of any nature (including without limitation attorneyrsquos fees and disbursements) for any action taken or any failure to take the action unless the Officer or Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under this Constitution the Bylaws of the Association or applicable provisions of the law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing willful misconduct or recklessness
ARTICLE VII ndash MEETINGSAnnual or special meetings of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter shall be held as pro-vided for in the Bylaws
ARTICLE VIII ndash BYLAWSThe Bylaws of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may be amended repealed or added to in the following mannerAny of the membership of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Gopher Chapter may propose a change to the ConstitutionThe Board of Directors shall by a majority vote determine if the proposed change shall be submitted to the membership for a voteNotification shall be in writing and shall inform the members of the Article or Articles to be changedThe Article or Articles to be changed shall be submitted to the membership in their existing form and in the form of the proposed changeVoting on any change shall be by mail ballot submitted to the membership A two third (23) vote of the members voting shall be required to adopt the said changeApproved by the Board of Directors 5797 Approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11597Changes approved and adopted by a majority vote of the membership 11602 and 72103Reviewed and Approved by Board of Directors 72110 and 112012 25
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
26
AAHAM Providing Excellence in the Business of Healthcare Certification Compliance Leadership Development Networking Advocacy
NAME ___________________________________ TITLE ___________________________________
EMPLOYERORGANIZATION NAME ___________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________________________________ STATE _________________ ZIP _________________
PHONE __________________________ FAX __________________________ LOCAL CHAPTER __________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________ WEBSITE ____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ HOME PHONE ______________ How did you hear about AAHAM Colleague Publication Website LinkedIn If referred by AAHAM member please give name _________________________________________ _ Membership Type National Member Student Member
___________2015 APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP___________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP - The fee to become a National member is $190 If you join anytime between July 1st and August 31st the dues are $150 for the rest of the current year If you join between September 1st and December 31st the fee is $230 for the rest of the current year and all of the following year
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - The student membership fee is $50 If you join between July 1st and August 31st the pro-rated dues are $35 and if you join between September 1st and December 31st dues are $65 (for 15 months of membership) To qualify for student membership you must currently be taking 6 credit hours per semester and submit proof with this application Student members receive all the benefits of membership with the exception of voting eligibility for professional certification and cannot be a proxy for a chapter president at any national board meetings
______________________PAYMENT OPTIONS______________________
For Credit Card Payment Amex Visa MasterCard Card Number ________________________________ Exp ____________
Name as it appears on card ______________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Billing Address if different from above ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
For Check Payment Please make checks payable to AAHAM and send application with your payment to
AAHAM Membership 11240 Waples Mill Road 200 Fairfax VA 22030 Fax 703-359-7562 AAHAM Tax ID 23-1899873
Please allow two weeks for processing after your application is received at the national office Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be as a business expense
Please note Membership is on an individual not institutional basis and is non-transferable
__YOUR PAYMENT TOTAL__
NATIONAL DUES ___________________
LOCAL DUES _______________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED __________________
National AAHAM Membership Application
For those interested in becoming a National AAHAM Member this application can be found at wwwaahamorg
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