2018-2019 President’s Message

June 1, 2018 Dear HFMA South Texas Colleagues, I am truly honored to have the opportunity to lead this wonderful group of healthcare and business professionals. HFMA, and specifically the members of our South Texas Chapter, are some of the best people that I have the pleasure working with. I look forward to the stewardship that you have entrusted to me for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Thank you to Dave Korn for his excellent leadership of our chapter for the past two years. His commitment, leadership, and friendship are invaluable. Year over year under his guidance, the South Texas Chapter has continued to improve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment whilst providing value to our members. I look forward to working with my fellow incoming officers, board members, committee co-chairs, past presidents, volunteers, and business partner sponsors this year as we continue this positive pathway for our chapter. Our chapter leaders are committed to continuing to provide 1) quality education programs, 2) meaningful networking events, 3) best in class HFMA certification training, and 4) innovative solutions to best communicate the numerous resources that HFMA has to nourish your professional and personal goals. We understand that our mission is to support you, our members. Your feedback and opinions are a critical component. Please continue to provide us with your thoughts on how the chapter can be the best possible resource for you. Moreover, our chapter “It takes a village” approach means that in addition to your thoughts and ideas, we welcome and encourage members to get actively involved when and where possible. Whether it is assisting with speakers for chapter programs, helping with membership outreach, participating in networking events, mentoring other chapter members or e-students, or providing support for our sponsorship efforts; there are many ways and degrees of involvement that can accommodate to your work and life schedules. I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to sincerely thank our Sponsors who support our “HFMA Village”. You are critical to our success and existence. We recognize that in today’s healthcare environment, you too are being asked to do more with less… We value your decision to dedicate funding support and commit to be the best possible partner to you in 2018-2019. As the hot Texas summer season is already upon us, I personally wish that each of you have a wonderful summer with co-workers, family, and friends. I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming chapter educational programs and networking events. Our next two educational events are as follows:  
  • August 24: HFMA & Central Texas Chapter of ACHE Summer Institute (Austin)
  • September 23-25: HFMA and TAHFA Fall Symposium (San Antonio)
  Please mark your calendars and visit our website www.stxhfma.org for details and registration.   All the Best,   John Knighten President 2018-2019 HFMA South Texas Chapter