I am having some problem with my battery, always at 99%, led light not work
Hi,
I just purchased my macbook 2 weeks ago. The battery was perfectly fine on the first 2 week. After fully charge, led light turn from amber to green as what it suppose to be.
But since today, when I plug in my charger to my laptop, the led light wasn't on at all but based on the battery icon shown on mylaptop, it is charging slowly.
I tried to unplug the charger and replug it in again. It turns to green ( while the icon shown 60%) and 3 sec later, the light off again.
unplug-replug again, it turns to amber, a few sec the light turns off again. and it just keep on and off.
I am a bit confused. I rang up apple helpline, they suggested me to reset the PRAM which seems work.
restart my macbook. the charger turns to amber and charging till 99% and not turning green anymore.
is that normal?
This is a quote from the page I bookmarked for you to read. "The System Management Controller is an integrated circuit (computer chip) that is on the logic board of the MacBook or MacBook Pro. As the name implies, it is responsible for power management of the computer. It controls backlighting, hard disk spin down, sleep and wake, some charging aspects, trackpad control, and some input/output as it relates to the computer sleeping."
The SMC used to be called the Power Managment Unit. I am surprised that apple did not have you reset this also.
If the battery fall below 96% it will start a charge cycle. Have you callibrated the battery.
It is hard to diagnose the problem till you try all the steps. Let us know how it turns out.
Mort
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<h3>Our Corporate Sponsors</h3>
<p>We gratefully acknowledge the commitment of our Corporate Sponsors who assist in the funding of the Chapter's programs and activities</p>
<p><strong>President's Club</strong><br />
FirstCredit International<br />
Healthcare Resolutons Svcs <br />
Human Arc Corp.<br />
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<strong>Platinum Club</strong><br />
Alta Partners LLC<br />
Fenner Corp <br />
Joseph R Harrison Co., LPA <br />
JP Recovery Services<br />
Plant & Moran <br />
RSM McGladrey<br />
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Gold Club</strong><br />
CBE Group<br />
KPMG, LLP <br />
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<p><strong>Silver Club</strong><br />
The ROI Companies</p>
<p><strong>Bronze Club</strong><br />
BKD<br />
Bruner Cox, LLP<br />
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP<br />
Head Mercantile <br />
MediQuant, Inc. <br />
Quadax, Inc.<br />
UCB, Inc.<br />
Wise Management Services Inc.</p>
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<p><strong>2010-2011<br />
HFMA Northeast Ohio<br />
Chapter Officers</strong></p>
<p><strong>President</strong><br />
Susan R. Flaherty, CPA</p>
<p><strong>President-Elect</strong><br />
Diane Lilko, CPA</p>
<p><strong>Vice President</strong><br />
Lisa Hilling</p>
<p><strong>Chapter Secretary/Treasurer</strong><br />
Geoffrey A. Himes, FHFMA, MBA </p>
<p><strong>Chairman</strong><br />
Michael J. Manfull</p>
<p><strong>Chapter Coordinator</strong><br />
Kathleen A. Much</p>
<p><strong>Board of Directors</strong><br />
Charles R. Alderson<br />
Carl S. Ebner, CPA<br />
Stanley Kasmarcak, CPA <br />
Holly M. Pelaia<br />
Adam Schweikert<br />
Suzanne M. Tschetter, CPA</p>
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<em>Visit HFMA National at:</em><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.hfma.org" target="_blank">www.hfma.org</a></strong></p>
<p><em>Visit HFMA Northeast Ohio at:</em><br />
<a href="http://www.neohfma.org" target="_blank"><strong>www.neohfma.org</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong>2011 GHALI Sponsors</strong></p>
<p><strong>Booth Sponsors:<br />
</strong>Human Arc <br />
JP Recovery Services, Inc. Joseph R. Harrison Co., LPA First Credit Inc. (FCI)/RevCare Meridian Leasing Corporation McGladrey <br />
Sakal / CAI <br />
The ROI Companies</p>
<p><strong>Golf Hole Sponsors:</strong><br />
Human Arc<br />
First Credit Inc. (FCI)/RevCare<br />
McGladrey<br />
National Enterprise<br />
The ROI Companies</p>
<p><strong>Other Categories: <br />
</strong><em>Wine Tasting:</em> <br />
JP Recovery Services, Inc. <br />
<em>Wednesday Breakfast</em>: <br />
National Enterprise <br />
<em>Wednesday Lunch</em>:<br />
Joseph R. Harrison Co., LPA<br />
<em>Thursday Breakfast:</em> <br />
Quadax, Inc. <br />
<em>Thursday Keynote Speaker:</em> <br />
Bruner-Cox LLP <br />
<em>Thursday Keynote Speaker:</em> <br />
BKD, LLP <br />
<em>Thursday Lunch:</em> <br />
Human Arc <br />
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<h2> <a name="prezmessage" id="prezmessage"></a>President’s Message</h2>
<p><strong><img src="../images/Susan-Flaherty-photo.jpg" alt="Susan Flaherty" width="145" height="159" class="fltlft" />Dear Fellow HFMA Members,</strong></p>
<p>Welcome to the 2011-2012 HFMA fiscal year. Thank you for your continued membership and support of HFMA. I look forward to working with the members, the board of directors, and officers during the upcoming year to continue the success of the Northeast Ohio Chapter. </p>
<p>Speaking of success – I attended the HFMA Annual National Institute in June 2011 and was proud to be from the Northeast Ohio Chapter. Our Chapter won three awards – Gold Award for Membership Growth and Retention, Hottum Award for Education Performance Improvement, and a Yerger Special <img src="../images/Manfull_ANI_DSC_0027.jpg" width="200" height="200" align="top" class="fltrt" />Recognition Award for the February 2011 Patient Financial Services Program. In addition, the Northeast Ohio Chapter had two of the three winners of the National HFMA Future Financial Leaders Award. The award recognizes those future leaders who provide innovative and exemplary performance resulting in organizational performance improvement. Congratulations to Jill Barber and Kelly Linson from Southwest Community Health System for receiving this award. Finally, as many of you know, National HFMA has performance targets relating to education, membership, certification, financial strength, and other matters for all chapters. Our Chapter achieved 100% during this last fiscal year in meeting these targets. While it is important to celebrate our past successes, I and the other chapter leaders realize that we are taking on a big responsibility to maintain this level of excellence. We will need the continued support and participation of the membership to ensure we continue to achieve this level of success.</p>
<p>As part of planning for the upcoming year, the Chapter officers had the opportunity to meet the National HFMA Chair, Gregory M. Adams, FHFMA. His theme for the fiscal year is “Believe to Achieve.” Following is an excerpt of his comments and explanation of the theme. In health care today, it sometimes seems like we are being asked to do the impossible. The industry is preparing for an influx of millions of newly insured patients in a reform environment where payments are shrinking and expectations around quality are growing. "Believe to Achieve" encompasses the keys to success in this new environment. It reflects the need to believe in your organization's mission and in others who share your dedication to achieving that mission. It means believing in yourself and in your ability to step out of your comfort zone into the new roles and responsibilities required to succeed in the reform era. Last but not least, it means believing in the possibility of a better future. In health care, there have always been naysayers who believe that the problems of the day are just too difficult to overcome. Their voices have been particularly loud, of late. But you can choose to believe that a better future is within reach, and to dedicate your professional life to making that happen. You can only achieve what you believe. </p>
<p>Finally, I want to thank all of you who volunteered your time to Chapter activities over the past year. The fact that you chose to devote part of your time to HFMA indicates the value you perceive in your membership. The strength of any chapter lies in its volunteers. I hope you are able to attend the annual volunteer appreciation outing on August 31, 2011 to celebrate the successes of our Chapter, hear presentations on relevant industry topics, and enjoy a networking round of golf or visit to the spa. We are always looking for members to get involved and continue the long tradition of volunteer service that has been a hallmark of our Chapter for many years. Please don't hesitate to contact me, one of the other Chapter officers or directors, or a committee chair if you are interested in volunteering. </p>
I look forward to a great year and hope to see you at an upcoming HFMA event.
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Susan Flaherty<br />
President<br />
Northeast Ohio Chapter of HFMA </p>
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<h2><a name="spotlight" id="spotlight"></a>New Members Spotlight - Welcome to NEOHFMA!
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<p>A closer look at some of the newest members to the Northeast Ohio Chapter of HFMA.<br />
<br />
<strong>Joe Farago</strong><br />
Human Arc<br />
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<p><strong>Getting to Know You Questions:</strong><br />
<em>What do you like most about working in healthcare?</em><br />
I enjoy the opportunities that the ever-changing world of healthcare provides. Finding and implementing unique solutions for providers is rewarding. </p>
<p><em>Where did you go to college?</em><br />
Mount Union</p>
<p><em>What activities do you enjoy outside of work?</em><br />
Sports. Coaching. Landscaping. Construction.</p>
<p><em>What is your favorite restaurant in Northeast Ohio?</em><br />
Blue Pointe</p>
<p><em>Where did you grow up?</em><br />
Wellington, OH</p>
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<p><strong>Pam Dunlap<br />
</strong>Apple Growth Partners<br />
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<p><strong>Getting to Know You Questions:</strong><br />
<em>What is the biggest challenge you face in your position?</em><br />
The biggest challenge in my profession is the sheer volume of changes in regulations, advising my clients on the interpretation of those impacts and advising on cost effective ways of product delivery.</p>
<p><em>What activities do you enjoy outside of work?<br />
</em>I am the Treasurer of a Toastmasters Club which helps educate and empower people to overcome their fears of public speaking. I am also actively involved in my church and in fundraising committees in my local community.</p>
<p><em>Favorite Sport or Sports Team? <br />
</em>Soccer, basketball, competitive cheerleading and track; I love to watch and support whatever sport my kids are competing in.</p>
<p><em>Team Edward or Team Jacob?</em> <br />
Team Edward because the life size cutout of Jacob in my teenage daughter’s room often catches me off guard like there is a stranger in the house!</p>
<p><em>What was the last book you read?<br />
</em><em>Talent is Never Enough</em> by John Maxwell and <em>Outliers</em> by Malcolm Gladwell.</p>
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<p><strong>Lora Holman<br />
</strong>MASH, Inc. (The Medical Advocacy Services for Healthcare, Inc.) <strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Getting to Know You Questions:</strong><br />
<em>Why did you decide to get involved in HFMA?</em><br />
The MASH Program (Medical Advocacy Services for Healthcare, Inc.) has been in business for 23 years and we’ve always been big supporters of HFMA throughout the U.S.</p>
<p><em>Favorite Sport or Sports Team? <br />
</em>The Brownies and the Green Bay Packers</p>
<p><em>Tell us the most intriguing thing about yourself?</em><br />
I really want to be a drummer in a rock band.</p>
<p><em>Where is your favorite vacation spot?</em><br />
Kelley’s Island</p>
<p><em>What was your first job?<br />
</em>Horse trail guide at Rocky River Stables.</p>
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<p><strong>Pete Halloran<br />
</strong>University Hospitals <strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Getting to Know You Questions:</strong><br />
<em>What do you like most about working in healthcare?</em> <br />
There will always be challenges and opportunities to learn something new. </p>
<p><em>Where did you go to college? <br />
</em>University of Dayton-Undergrad, Cleveland State University-MBA</p>
<p><em>What is your favorite vacation spot?</em><br />
Hilton Head</p>
<p><em>Where did you grow up?</em><br />
Cleveland Heights</p>
<p><em>What was your first job?<br />
</em>Healthcare Consulting at Ernst & Young LLP</p>
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<h2><a name="newmembers" id="newmembers"></a>New Members - Welcome to NEOHFMA!</h2>
<p>Please welcome our newest members to the Northeast Ohio Chapter of HFMA. Look for them at our next meeting and welcome them to our organization.</p>
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<td width="213" align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Flora L. Skiba</strong> <br />
MetroHealth Systems </p></td>
<td width="205" align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Stacie Warner</strong> <br />
Summa Health Network </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Edward Hills</strong> <br />
MetroHealth Systems </p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Lora Holman</strong> <br />
MASH, Inc. </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Peter T Halloran</strong> <br />
University Hospitals of Cleveland </p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Hillard C Meade</strong> <br />
Aberdeen Consulting Group </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Pamela Dunlap</strong></p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Dreena L Wobrak</strong> <br />
University Hospitals </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>William Adams</strong></p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Joe Farago</strong> <br />
Human Arc </p></td>
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Humility of Mary Health Partners </p></td>
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Fidelity National Collections </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Jennifer M Matota</strong> <br />
KeyBank </p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Tracey Sapp-Jones</strong> <br />
Key Bank </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Alexander C. Pratt</strong> <br />
PTS Physicians, LLC </p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Kristen Miday</strong> <br />
Aultman Health Foundation </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Bruce Giambattista</strong> <br />
The Hope Center for Cancer Care </p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Kathy Segatta</strong> <br />
Hospice of Medina County </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Christina McCrossin</strong> <br />
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AlterCare of OH </p></td>
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</strong>Cleveland Clinic Health Systems</p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top" nowrap="nowrap"><p><strong>Cully L. Chapman</strong> <br />
Community Health Systems </p></td>
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<h2><strong><a name="welcomeback" id="welcomeback"></a>Welcome Back!</strong>
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<p>HFMA Members that have reinstated their Membership</p>
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<td width="235" align="left" valign="top"><p><strong>Joseph E. Varga</strong> <br />
MetroHealth Medical Center </p></td>
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MetroHealth System </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top"><p><strong>James J. Feldkircher, Jr.</strong> <br />
University Hospitals Health System </p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top"><p><strong>Karen A Benjamin</strong> <br />
Ohio Permanente Medical Group </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top"><p><strong>Dan Tadiello</strong> <br />
University Hospitals Case Medical Center </p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top"><p><strong>Matthew Kemmann</strong> <br />
University Hospitals of Cleveland </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top"><p><strong>Jeffrey Ravas</strong> <br />
Cleveland Clinic </p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top"><p><strong>Jason P. Gerdes</strong> <br />
Phillips Medical Capital </p></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top"><p><strong>Lisa Scalet-Longworth</strong><br />
Cleveland Clinic Foundation</p></td>
<td align="left" valign="top"><p><strong>Christopher M. Clinton<br />
</strong>Cleveland Clinic</p></td>
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<h2><strong><a name="certification" id="certification"></a>CHFP Assistance Program</strong></h2>
<p>The North East Ohio Chapter (NEOC) of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) continues to encourage members to pursue and achieve certification as a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP). </p>
<p>Many members who successfully pass the exam are eligible for reimbursement from their employers for some portion of the examination fee and/or on-line study material fee. To encourage and assist those members for whom employer reimbursement is not available, the Chapter offers a limited financial award program through the Chair of the Certification Committee. <br />
<br />
<strong>Current CHFP Award Program</strong> <br />
Effective June 1, 2011, the NEO HFMA Chapter Board has approved annual funding for a maximum of 5 awards of $200.00 each for successful completion of the CHFP exam. NEO HFMA members who have successfully completed the CHFP exam on or after June 1, 2011 and who will NOT be reimbursed by their employer for any portion of either the examination fee and/or the online study material fee are eligible to apply. Chapter awards will be issued to the first 5 approved applications.</p>
<p><strong>Reimbursement Application Procedure </strong> <br />
Upon successful completion of the CHFP exam, a member who will NOT be reimbursed by their employer for any portion of either the examination fee or the on-line study materials may complete and submit an NEO HFMA expense form in application for a financial award.<em> </em>A copy of the exam result e-mail notification and a release authorizing HFMA National to confirm that the member has passed the exam is required. Application for the award must be made within 8 weeks of receiving exam results. The funds allocated to members will be reviewed annually and is subject to change at the discretion of the Chapter board. </p>
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<h2><strong><a name="recaps" id="recaps"></a></strong>Program Recaps</h2>
<h3><strong>2011 GHALI</strong></h3>
<p><span class="style24">by </span>Lisa Hilling <span class="style24"><br />
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<p>The 2011 GHALI was held at the Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio. This historic and tradition filled site, initally started as a seminary high school for boys preparing for the priesthood. In addition, this classic gothic building was built during the years 1930-1931 with the first class starting in late October of 1931. The building contains approximately 167,000 square feet. The Wolstein family purchased the 381 acres of land and building in 1989 that many considered to be one of the most desirable tracts in Stark County. After two years of renovation, the spa portion of the club opened in December of 1991. On July 1, 1992 Jack Nicklaus took part in the gala celebration which opened the golf course. The Grand Opening of the Clubhouse in September of 1992 followed.<br />
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Our theme for this year’s event was “Entering the Era of Accountability”. As a result, the conference included educational sessions led by healthcare industry leaders and a variety of pertinent topics. Highlights included a panel discussion, “How Organizations Develop Vendor Relationships” for which there was standing room only attendance as well as sessions led by prominent professors, politicians and other professionals. Attendees were given opportunities to research products and services present at the vendor booths during vendor fair times and throughout the 2 ½ days. In keeping with tradition, the networking opportunities were abundant, starting out with Wednesday’s always very popular casino night. Thursday’s networking events included your choice of an 18 hole golf scramble, a visit to “The Spa at Glenmoor” or a enjoyable wine tasting event followed by an evening banquet which enable our attendee to sample more of Glenmoor’s fine cuisine. We concluded that evenings events with music, Texas Hold-em and “minute to win-it” activities, as well as entertaining karaoke by our members. <br />
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Special thanks to everyone who participated on the GHALI Planning Committee for a job well done. The planning for next year is already underway and we welcome your input. Please make sure to watch for details of next year’s conference so you won’t miss out on everything this event has to offer.</p>
<p class="sidbar1_links"><strong><a href="0711Visions/Ghali Program Recap/ACO_s.ppt" target="_blank">Accountable Care PowePpoint</a></strong></p>
<p class="sidbar1_links"><a href="0711Visions/Ghali Program Recap/Cost_Reduction.ppt" target="_blank">Cost Reduction PowerPoint</a></p>
<p class="sidbar1_links"><a href="0711Visions/Ghali Program Recap/FASB_FASB.ppt" target="_blank">FASB Update</a><a href="0711Visions/Ghali Program Recap/FASB_FASB.ppt" target="_blank"> PowerPoint</a></p>
<p class="sidbar1_links"><a href="0711Visions/Ghali Program Recap/Health_and_Wellness.ppt" target="_blank">Health & Wellness PowerPoint</a></p>
<p class="sidbar1_links"><a href="0711Visions/Ghali Program Recap/Healthcare_Reform.ppt" target="_blank">Healthcare Reform PowerPoint</a></p>
<p class="sidbar1_links"><a href="0711Visions/Ghali Program Recap/Lean_Six_Sigma.ppt" target="_blank">Lean Six Sigma PowerPoint</a></p>
<p class="sidbar1_links"><a href="0711Visions/Ghali Program Recap/Physician_Medicare_Reimbursement.pdf" target="_blank">Physician Medicare Reimbursement</a><a href="0711Visions/Ghali Program Recap/Physician_Medicare_Reimbursement.pdf"> PDF</a></p>
<p class="sidbar1_links"><strong><a href="1112visions_1_ghali_photos.html" target="_blank" class="thrColFixHdr">Event Photos</a></strong></p>
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<h3><strong>Healthcare Hot Topics – Part 1</strong></h3>
<p>by Brian Nestor</p>
<p>The Healthcare Hot Topics seminar was held at the beautiful new state-of- the-art Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio on June 23, 2011. The Rosenberg Conference Suite was filled with more than 50 attendees, there to hear about hot topics in healthcare today. <br />
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Ahuja President James Benedict welcomed the attendees and talked to the current & future state of the Ahuja Medical Center. He was followed by Gigi Umbel who went over the layout of the hospital and spoke to the challenges as a Finance Director of a new hospital.</p>
<p> The three healthcare topics covered at this program were:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Challenges of Compliant Research Billing</em> by Katherine Hammerhofer of University Hospitals</li>
<li><em>Community Benefit – 501r and Schedule H </em> by Keith Hearle of Verite Healthcare Consulting</li>
<li><em>Auditing Healthcare Entities</em> by Julie Osredkar & Michelle Stuhler of KPMG</li>
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<p>The informative presentations presented at the program proved to provide valuable education and updates on the circumstances surrounding healthcare for HFMA members and attendees. </p>
<p><a href="0711Visions/Program Recap/400647-Charity_Care_Policy_042709_ACA_Compliant-jhl.pdf" target="_blank" class="sidbar1_links">Charity Care Policy PDF </a></p>
<p><a href="0711Visions/Program Recap/Auditing_Healthcare_Entities_11883CLE-11(2).pptx" target="_blank" class="sidbar1_links">Auditing Healthcare Entities PowerPoint</a></p>
<p><a href="0711Visions/Program Recap/HFMA_June_2011(2).ppt" target="_blank" class="sidbar1_links">Meeting the Challenge of Compliant Clinical Research Billing</a></p>
<p><a href="0711Visions/Program Recap/NE_Ohio_HFMA_June_23.pdf" target="_blank" class="sidbar1_links">501r and Tax Year 2010 Schedule H</a><span class="style24"><strong><br />
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<h2><strong><a name="savethedate" id="savethedate"></a>Save the Date</strong><br />
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<p>Keep an eye out for more information on these upcoming programs:<strong> <br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>Annual Volunteer Appreciation program and Golf Outing<br />
</strong><strong>Program Date:</strong> August 31, 2011 <br />
<strong>Program Location:</strong> Blue Heron, Medina, OH <strong>HFMA Roadshow, topics to be announced </strong><br />
<strong>Program Date:</strong> September 22, 2011 <strong>Program Location:</strong> Lake Health TriPoint Medical Center, Concord, OH</p>
<p><em>HFMA National upcoming programs and events:</em><br />
<strong>Delivering Value: Is Your Organization Prepared to be <br />
Accountable for Outcomes?</strong><br />
<strong>Program Date:</strong> August 14, 2011 <strong>Program Location:</strong> Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV<br />
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<p><strong>2011 MAP Event</strong><br />
<strong>Program Date:</strong> October 26-28, 2012 <strong>Program Location:</strong> Doral Resort, Miami, FL<br />
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<p><strong>Future Dates for ANI: The Healthcare Finance Conference</strong><br />
<strong>Program Date:</strong> June 25-28, 2012 <strong>Program Location:</strong> Las Vegas, NV</p>
<p><em>HFMA National Webinars are free to HFMA members:</em><br />
<strong>Virtual Conference Live Event</strong><br />
<strong>Program Date:</strong> December 13-14, 2011 and April 11, 2012 <strong>Program Location:</strong> Your desktop<br />
See national website for registration. <br />
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<h2><a name="kudos" id="kudos2"></a>Kudos!</h2>
<p><strong>Kudos to Southwest General employees, Jill Barber, Director of Managed Care Contracting and Revenue Integrity, and Kelly Linson, Vice President, </strong>as they were recognized as “Future Financial Leaders” at the 2011 ANI in Orlando. Congrats to Kelly on passing the Certified Healthcare Financial Professional exam in Orlando as well.</p>
<p><strong>Congratulations</strong> <strong>to Laurie Rauser, </strong>formerly a Sr. Manager with Kaiser Permanente's National Revenue Cycle team, on taking a new role as a Practice Lead with Kaiser's National Compliance, Ethics and Integrity Office. In Laurie’s new role her focus will be to support compliance operations throughout the Kaiser Permanente Revenue Cycle continuum. Laurie will continue to reside in the Ohio region.</p>
<p><strong>Congratulations</strong> <strong>to John P Beirne</strong> of JP Recovery Services, Inc. The 20+ year member of the NEOHFMA may qualify for the Guiness Book of World Records as four of his eight children will be getting married from June through December this year. Three of the four are daughters! John's remark about this wedding blitz schedule: "I may qualify for Charity Care when this is all over!"</p>
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<h2><strong><a name="edarticles" id="edarticles"></a></strong>Educational Articles</h2>
<p align="left"><strong>Could Automated Hand-Wash Checks Reduce Infections—and Costs?</strong><em>Note: This article originally appeared in HFMA’s Healthcare Cost Containment newsletter (<a href="Because I know enough to be dangerous... I was trying to extend the two outside columns down.... Instead of just using faux columns which I have fixed since I posted the question.
The other link problem is the left sidebar links. When you go to the event photos page I have a repeat of the sidebar links that are on the newsletter page. I used named anchors on the newsletter page to link to the particular article. From the Event Photos page the links look like this:
<a href="1112Visions_Iss1.html/#puzzle" target="_self">[Puzzle]</a>
The problem I am having is that some of these go to the newsletter page and the anchor and some do not (I get an error message saying it can't find the page). To add to the problem is that when we choose say the President's Message, when it goes to the newsletter page and the correct anchor, the newsletter page is missing all the links to the graphics... the photos are missing the graphic for the faux columns is missing. It makes no sense. When I preview the newsletter page from Dreamweaver everything shows up fine.
I do not know if all of this is being caused because I haven't posted this stuff to the site or what. I've tried re-booting both the browser and Dreamweaver, dumping the cache and still the same nonsense.
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Having some problems with the 8350i. Need Help Please!
I just got the 8350i through Sprint/Nextel and already am having problems receiving text messages and when I finally do receive them (one day later or after turning set off then back on), I have to manually receive the message.
Also, I have customers complaining about an echo on their side of the phone every time they call me. Saw some others where having this problem as well.
Is there anything I can do to fix this? My phone is vital to my business and any help is greatly appreciated!!!
Thnaks!!How are you receiving the sms manually?
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