May 2020

 HFMA South Texas Chapter Certification Update ATTENTION HFMA MEMBERS: Since the beginning of the year we have had a great increase on certified members and many more continue to enroll in our programs. CRCR and CHFP continue to be the most popular certifications but there are many other available free of charge. If you are yet not certified, consider enhancing your career and industry knowledge while sheltering in place.  HFMA’s CHFP program provides the broad range of business and financial skills essential for succeeding in today’s high-value healthcare environment: Business acumen CollaborationFinancial strategyUnderstanding future trends The CHFP is geared toward financial professionals, clinical and nonclinical leaders, and payers-all those whose jobs require a deep understanding of the new financial realities of healthcare.  There is no charge to All-Access HFMA members for the modules required to earn your CHFP. For more information regarding the CHFP please click HERE. If you are interested in other certifications available such as the Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) please click HERE.  You may also contact Paola Turchi MSHCA, CHFP, CMPE, CPC, Certification Chair, at sziapao@yahoo.com Not an HFMA member yet?  The HFMA South Texas Chapter is proud to offer scholarships for the following certifications: Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR)Certified Specialist Accounting & Finance (CSAF)Certified Specialist Business Intelligence (CSBI)Certified Specialist Managed Care (CSMC) Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management (CSPPM)Certified Inpatient Coding Auditor (CICA) Please contact Paola Turchi MSHCA, CHFP, CMPE, CPC, Certification Chair, at sziapao@yahoo.com for additional information. Congratulations!!! The HFMA South Texas Chapter is excited…