MGMA-NWMO March News Bulletin

2017 SPEAKERS & TOPICS

Improving Healthcare A/R Through Patient
Conversation with

REMINDER: March 14, 2017
Monthly Meeting Notice

RSVP by Friday, 3/10 4PM

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Liberty Hospital Education Center

Annual Insurance Fair & Panel

Area Insurance Carrier Representatives

Bring your questions to ask carriers!
Visit the display tables for each carrier, ask your
private questions and get answers before and
after the presentation.

Thanks to Liberty Hospital for sponsoring our
meal and facility to meet. .

Register TODAY:
http://www.mgma-nwmo.com/nmm-monthly-
meeting/2017-march-14-monthly-meeting-
noon-310

Here is Tip 7, 8 and 9 -- a few more pointers
on staff ENGAGEMENT.

7. SHOW YOU CARE

Get to know your staff members so you can relate
to them on a personal level. Make a point to ask
about their hobbies and interests. The better you
know them, the more effectively you’ll be able to
identify what motivates each one.

8. REWARD CREATIVITY

Let your support staff know it’s safe – and in fact,
encouraged – to come up with new ideas and put
them into action. Your workers will know that you
value their opinion. They’ll also be more invested
and engaged if they’re working on something they
came up with. If someone’s suggestion, say,
streamlining the new vendor approval process
doesn’t work out as well as planned, don’t get
upset or criticize the person. Rather treat it as a
learning experience and encourage your workers
to apply the lessons to other projects.

9. BREAK OUT OF COMFORT ZONE

Encourage staff members to take on new
responsibilities and projects outside of their typical
roles. Make sure these assignments are
manageable for individuals in terms of difficulty and
workload, but also try to make them challenging
enough that they help employees build skills and
experience. By giving your works a chance to try
new things, you’ll demonstrate your faith in them
and promote them to perform at a higher level.

-- Adapted from rh OfficeTeam

Business
“Partners”
Webpage Up

We’ve been busy. There’s a new page on our website
with a button entitled “Partners”. The first link on this
page is an alphabetical list by company name with
their specialty(s) noted and contact information.
The second link is to a brand new offering for our
Business Partners where they can post a full page
advertisement.

What Managers can do to support and
acknowledge our Business Partners?

• Make yourself familiar with all our Business
Partners and consider them as you look for goods
and services;

• Share with other practice managers the
experiences you have had when working with
Business Partners; and,

• Express appreciation to them when you see
them at the meetings.

By showing that our Business Partners are considered
and appreciated we ensure that their vital financial
support will continue. Take time to get to know them
and say thanks!

“I Belong Here”
Laurie Shepard, 2017 President

Your 2017
Board of Director

Approved at the December 13
Annual Business Meeting.

BOARD OFFICERS

? PRESIDENT Laurie Shepard

? PRESIDENT ELECT Scott Sutherland

? PAST PRESIDENT Kari Vance

? TREASURER Scott Risinger

? SECRETARY Cathy Hill

MEMBERS AT LARGE

? PROGRAMS Sharon Cox
? MEMBERSHIP Amie McDonald

? HOSPITALITY Lou Ann Gonzales

BUSINESS PARTNER AT LARGE

? BP AT LARGE Tom McNeill (Appointed)

? BP AT LARGE Jerry Grover (Appointed)

? ACMPE FORUM REP. Merry Mullins (Appointed)

Get Engaged. Be Involved.

This year’s theme is becoming reality! It’s happening!

A few months ago, the MGMA-NWMO board
submitted a request for an internship at UMKC to help
set up all out association’s social media.

Yesterday we received a response, and today, after a
short interview, it looks like we have a great match.
She’s filling out the paperwork and submitting it. She
will be with us from August to December and we’ll
get our Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and more all set
and interfaced.

AND…

Jill Fine of Fine Foot Care is getting
the ball rolling by canvasing the
North Kansas City Hospital campus,
meeting the manager, passing out
a membership flyers and applic-
ations, and inviting them to
attend a meeting.

Way to go, Jill. If you’re willing to spend a small bit of
time one day to do the same in your building, area,
Amie McDonald, Membership Chair, will be grateful.

We’ve already received several new Business Partners
this month. This is a great start to our initial 2017
mini-drive.

Get Engaged and Be Involved by
handing out a membership flyer.

Monthly Member Question!

The Program Committee is looking for
hot topics for 2018 monthly meetings.
Yes, we’re filling slots for next year!

Have you experienced any exceptional
speakers on relevant healthcare
management topics that you can
recommend for consideration? Send
their name/topic to the Central Office.

[email protected]

Together we can create a great list of
speakers for 2018! Thanks for the help.

Sharon Cox
Program Chair

2017
ASSOCIATION SPONSOR

2017
ASSOCIATION SPONSOR



IT TAKES A VILLAGE!

In just a few minutes you 1. Think of a practice
can help grow our manager who is not
membership and make currently a member.
2017 a year of engagement
and involvement. You can 2. Email the new flyer and
say, “I Belong Here”. brochure with a short
message inviting them to
attend a meeting.

STEPS: 3. Mention how being part
of the group has assisted
Take some Membership you. Make it personal!

Flyers at our meetings. 4. Direct them to the
• Post on message boards calendar to register for a
• Attach to emails monthly meeting at
• Post on websites www.mgma-nwmo.com
• Write note on LinkedIn
• Comment on Facebook

Use your imagination! 5. Hit the SEND BUTTON.
Let’s take this VIRAL!
We can do it if we all Off goes your personalized
participate. email to your colleague.
Follow up if you like with a
personal phone call.

ALMOST FULL!!!

HOSPITALITY

2 OPEN DATES

May 9 (1 needed)
December 12 (2 needed)

Bring your smile!

Meet & greet members/guests at our
luncheon meetings.

Email [email protected] with
available month(s) to volunteer or call
816.806.1838

ALMOST FULL
2017!

ALMOST FULL

2017 Door Prizes

OPEN DOOR PRIZE MONTHS
December 12 (1 needed)

• One minute to introduce yourself
• Share info about your offerings
• Give a door prize, pick a winner
• Deliver your prize to them

Email the office with your
preferred months, one per quarter

for 2017. Limit 4 per year.
Email office today to grab it!

[email protected]

2017 BUSINESS
COLOSSAL SPONSORS

SUPREME SPONSORS

2017 BUSINESS
COLOSSAL SPONSORS

SUPREME SPONSORS

For brochure and to register:
http://www.mgma-mo.org/Spring-Conference

A not-for-profit association whose
purpose is to enhance healthcare
administration in the Northland and
surrounding northwest areas of

Missouri, and thus health care
delivery, through a program of
active participation in leadership
and professional development,

education, information,
communication, advocacy, and
networking. Our focus includes

Northland Kansas City and
Northwest Missouri. We are
affiliated with MGMA national and
MGMA-Missouri Chapter.

ACMPE

Certification

Requirements,

Exam Dates,

Fellowship Merry Mullins
Deadlines MBA, FACMPE

ACMPE Forum Rep.

NEW!

The eligibility requirements for
Certification are changing soon! As
of Jan. 1, 2019, a bachelor’s degree
will be required to enter the board
certification program. Also, Fall
2017 the essay part of the exam is
being restructured, so keep these
factors in mind in planning your
career goal timeframe.

Now is the time! As we are quickly approaching
the New Year, consider making certification a goal.
Whatever your motivation may be, I am here to
help you achieve that goal of becoming a Certified
Medical Practice Executive or Fellow.

As the MGMA-Missouri ACMPE Forum Rep, please
reach out to me at [email protected] or
simply visit the MGMA website at www.mgma.com
for more information. I am available to help and
encourage you in any way I can, assisting you with
links to educational resources or maybe just a
motivational boost. Contact me today if you need
assistance in this pursuit.

2017 Exam Dates / Registration

Exam Dates Registration

? March 11-25, 2017 Jan 30 – Feb 10, 2017

? June 10-24, 2017 April 24 – May 5, 2017

? Sep 9-23-2017 July 24 – Aug 4, 2017

? Dec 2-16, 2017 Oct 23 – Nov 3, 2017

2017 Fellowship Deadlines

• June 2, 2017 Outline due (Recommended due date)
• August 4, 2017 Final manuscript due (Required due date)