HFMA Michigan Great Lakes Chapter Update – September 2025 Chapter President’s Message Courtney Guernsey, President, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter of HFMA   Dear HFMA Michigan Great Lakes Chapter Members, What an incredible way to kick off the fall season! Last week, our chapter hosted the 70th Annual Fall Conference, and I could not be more proud of the turnout and the energy that filled the room. We exceeded capacity at the venue—a true testament to the strength of our community and the value we create when we come together to share, learn, and grow. A special highlight of the conference was the two executive panels that brought thought-provoking dialogue and practical insight to the forefront. Our Finance Executive Panel sparked important conversations about how OBBA will shape the future of healthcare finance and what it means for each of us navigating this evolving landscape. Meanwhile, the Revenue Cycle Executive Panel delivered timely perspectives on what’s top of mind for healthcare organizations today, from operational challenges to opportunities for innovation. Both panels left us with valuable takeaways and inspiration to bring back to our organizations. We were also fortunate to hear from Shawn Stack, whose thoughtful insights into pending and emerging legislation shed light on the challenges and opportunities healthcare organizations will face in the foreseeable future. His expertise helped frame the broader policy landscape and gave us much to consider as we prepare for what’s ahead. In addition, I want to recognize and thank all those who led our breakout sessions. Your time, preparation, and expertise provided attendees with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and actionable knowledge they could bring back to their organizations—an essential part of what makes our conference so impactful year after year. I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Enterprise Champions who attended the inaugural roundtable meeting during the conference. Your engagement, perspective, and partnership are already shaping the future direction of our chapter. For those Enterprise organizations who have not yet appointed an Enterprise Champion, I encourage you to consider doing so. This is a unique opportunity to ensure your organization has a voice at the table and plays an active role in helping us align our chapter’s offerings to your evolving needs. Together, we are building momentum not just for this year, but for the next 70 years of HFMA Michigan Great Lakes. Thank you again to all who attended, participated, and supported this milestone event. Our chapter is strong because of you. Warm regards, Courtney Guernsey, FHFMA, EHRC, CRCR President, HFMA Michigan Great Lakes Chapter Fall Conference Recap 2025 This year’s Fall Conference was a tremendous success, drawing 155 attendees—a number that exceeded the capacity of the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University. The energy, engagement, and collaboration throughout the day truly reflected the strength and passion of our healthcare finance community.  Michigan HFMA Committee and Board Members Thank you to our committees and HFMA members that helped make this event possible! Left: Group picture enjoying post-lunch conversations. Right: Breakout conversation during KaLynn Gates' session on federal and state regulatory impacts on the Revenue Cycle. Mike Klett, Associate Chief Financial Officer at Michigan Medicine, and Kristi Belmore, VP of Finance at University of Michigan Health-West share their thoughts during the Finance Executive Panel, joined by Chris Brureton of Corewell Health and moderated by Courtney Guernsey of Corewell Health. Revenue Cycle Executive Panel (From Left to Right) Vickie Kunz of MHA, Bill Bollinger of Americollect, Katerina Serdenkovski of McLaren Healthcare, Tena Hoxie of University of Michigan Health-West, Amy Assenmacher of Corewell Health, Kevin O'Neill of Henry Ford Health Thank you to our enterprise champions who are helping share our mission here at Michigan Great Lakes and all that our chapter has to offer to our enterprise organizations. Volunteer Spotlight Nancy Smith, Chapter Treasurer Nancy currently works for Trinity Health where she serves as a senior revenue management consultant for the reimbursement department within Revenue Excellence.  In her role, she consults with hospital and medical group leaders on major issues impacting reimbursement.  She coordinates audit and appeal activity, updating Medicare enrollment data, and filing of Medicare and Medicaid cost reports; including wage index and all pass-through payment areas for the West Michigan Region. Prior to this role, she worked as an audit manager for National Government Services, LLC, a Medicare contractor for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and has over 30 years of experience within healthcare.    Nancy earned her Bachelor of Arts with Honors degree in accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University (MSU).  She is an active member of the Michigan Great Lakes Healthcare Financial Management Association having earned the Follmer Bronze Award, the Reeves Silver Award, the Muncie Gold Award, and the Medal of Honor.  She is currently serving as the Chapter Treasurer.    Nancy and her husband Jeff are proud parents of four adult children, and a toy poodle.  She enjoys cheering on the Spartan football and basketball teams, reading, theater, travelling, and hanging out with her family at their cottage in Houghton Lake, Michigan. 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