2002-2003 Annual Report: HFMA brings perspective and clarity to the industry's complex issues for the purpose of preparing our members to succeed. Through our programs, publications and partnerships, we enhance the capabilities that strengthen not only individual careers, but also the organizations from which our members come

Healthcare Financial Management, Oct, 2003

Chapters are the backbone of the Association. When you join HFMA, you not only join the National Association, you also get membership in one of HFMA's 70 chapters. Chapter membership brings the benefits of membership home with targeted education, issue updates, networking opportunities, newsletters, and chapter member directories.

Together, HFMA's 70 chapters, under the Davis Chapter Management System ...

* Registered more than 53,000 people for educational programs.

* Provided more than 379,000 registrant hours of education.

* Achieved 100 percent participation in the Leadership Training Conference.

* Received more than 250 awards in the areas of education. membership growth, certification, and special recognition.

More members are testing to become certified. Successful completion of two exams is one requirement to become a certified member of HFMA. The number of exams administered in 2002-03 exceeded those administered in 2001-02 by more than 60 percent. This increase is likely due to HFMA's "anywhere and anytime" online testing. Other factors contributing to the rise in certification testing include the on-site availability of exams at ANI us well as the dedication and creativity of chapter certification chairmen and proctors. To ensure members stay current in their skills, HFMA requires maintenance of certification through participation in professional activities. About 95 percent of certified members maintained their designation, well above the 80 percent industry average.

HFMA publications highlight industry trends, opportunities, and news. HFMA publications offer the latest industry news, legislative and regulatory updates, in-depth issue analyses, and hands-on problem-solving techniques. Written expressly for professionals responsible for the financial leadership of America's healthcare industry, HFMA's publications ate the foremost resource for healthcare financial managers across the continuum of care.

HFMA informed and educated members by publishing 12 issues of its highly respected magazine, hfm. With the April 2003 issue, HFMA unveiled a complete redesign of the magazine, with updated features, columns, and departments, The new hfm is designed to be more accessible, with layouts that better draw readers into the articles and make the information easier to navigate. Editorial coverage in 2002-03 included in-depth articles on revenue cycle management, capital access, technology, cost management, and strategic planning. Printed and online classified advertising sales continued to grow. I n December, the hfm 2003 Resource Guide was published and now is available on HFMA's website. The Patient Accounts newsletter was published 12 times. In January 2003. HFMA also launched two new monthly newsletters, Executive Insights and Managing the Margin. And in June 2002, the ANI Update newspaper was produced and distributed daily at HFMA's 2002 ANI in Seattle.

Circulation of HFMA Express News, the Association's weekly executive summary of healthcare finance news, has grown to more than 29,000 members. This spring, the popular member benefit was updated to an HTML format to enhance readability and interactivity with HFMA's website.