HFMA Michigan Great Lakes Chapter Update – May 2025 Chapter President’s Message Spring has sprung, and with it, a burst of vibrant education, networking, and chapter planning!  In April we hosted our Women in Leadership Conference at the picturesque Sunnybrook Country Club. With nearly 200 enthusiastic attendees, this event continues its place as one of our chapter's premier events. It offered a multitude of valuable education, programming, networking, and sponsorship opportunities for our members and business partners. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a resounding success!  A special shout-out goes to Rachel Hatt, Brittany Zuzelski, and all the incredible volunteers who poured their time and energy into planning and coordinating this year's conference. Your dedication is the cornerstone of our chapter's success, and we couldn't have done it without you!  Pictured below are a couple photos from our event: 1. Our Women In Leadership Conference Planning Committee.  2. Executive Leadership Panel. 3. Conference attendees from Corewell Health & Priority Health - one of our Chapter Gold Sponsors.  Our Women In Leadership Conference Planning Committee (list does not align to photo): Kristi Hewitt, Kari Simpson, and Joy Smith from Corewell Health; Chrystal Holmes from Henry Ford Health; Courtney Snell of Healthrise; Sara McGlynn from Priority Health; Tashia Lindvall-Day from Salud Revenue Partners; Lucia Barber of Wayne Health; Michelle Whittaker of the Whittaker Search Group; Carla Patrick-Fagan of Huron Consulting; Julie Pender, Nancy Smith, Lydia Tiguert, Stephanie Roberts, Tanisha Thomas, Arlene Williams-Ewald, Ariana Raymond and Kelli Williams all from Trinity Health.  Women In Leadership Conference Executive Leadership Panel (listed left to right): Kim Hodgkinson, Interim CFO Southwest Community Health System; Courtney Guernsey, Vice President Patient Financial Services Corewell Health; Sarah Mendiola, Vice President Revenue Cycle Operations R1; Kyla King, Vice President Marketing & Operations Priority Health; Michelle Pena, Chief Nursing Officer Trinity Health Grand Rapids.  Women In Leadership Conference Attendees from Corewell Health & Priority Health. Courtney Guernsey also led our Mini-Leadership Summit at the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) headquarters to gear up for the HFMA Leadership Summit in Nashville, Tennessee. For the second year in a row, we've invited a select group of additional guests to join our current chapter leaders at the summit, fostering the growth of future leaders. This initiative underscores our commitment to a robust succession plan that promises continued success for years to come. Pictured below are our in person attendees. We look forward to Courtney’s leadership in the coming year! Our Spring Fling Conference is happening this week! These final in-person events of the chapter year boast an impressive lineup of speakers, captivating topics, and ample opportunities to connect with colleagues, peers, and friends. It's an event you won't want to miss!  We're also actively interviewing for a new chapter Administrative Assistant. This role averages 20 hours per week and is crucial to supporting our chapter operations. If you know someone who is creative, flexible, and eager to make a difference, please spread the word within your professional networks!  This month, we're shining the spotlight on our Volunteer, Tashia Lindvall-Day, and Chapter Sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Your unwavering support and contributions are the lifeblood of our chapter's success. Thank you for all that you do! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.  Michael Felczak Michigan Great Lakes Chapter President Volunteer Spotlight Tashia Lindvall-Day Women In Leadership Committee Member Tashia has worked for Salud Revenue Partners for almost five years and is currently the Regional Director for Business Development. Prior to her time at Salud, she held various director roles at a few critical access hospitals for over 13 years. Tashia graduated from Purdue University with her Bachelors of Science in Financial Planning and Counseling; her MBA is in Healthcare Management. She also received her HFMA EHRC and CRCR certifications. Tashia has been a member of HFMA since 2017 and immediately became actively involved. She currently serves on the Women in Leadership Committee along with serving the Indiana Chapter as their VP of Programming. Through the support from Salud, she is also involved in several other chapters volunteering for membership and sponsorship and is also on the Steering Committee for the upcoming TriState Conference in September. In the past, she has held Networking and Membership Chairs for the Indiana HFMA chapter. Tashia has found so much value in the relationships she has built from HFMA professionally and personally. It's been a great journey to grow leadership skills and expand her healthcare knowledge. It's a fun and rewarding organization to be part of and I love this amazing community of professionals! Tashia and her husband live in Lafayette, Indiana, with their four children: Vander (20), Dane (18), Ruby (14), & Sophie (13) and their two dogs, Norm and Ally. In her spare time, Tashia enjoys painting, reading, and gardening. Sponsor Spotlight Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. A leader in health care. Through continuous innovation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan improves the quality and value of health care. Members enjoy smarter, better personalized medical, dental and vision coverage that addresses health disparities and strengthens communities across the country. BCBSM provides health benefits to more than 4.7 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan-headquartered companies residing outside the state. The company has been committed to delivering affordable health care products through a broad variety of plans for businesses, individuals and seniors for over 80 years. Beyond health care coverage, BCBSM supports impactful community initiatives and provides leadership in improving health care. For more information, visit bcbsm.com and MiBlueDaily.com/Affordability.  Upcoming Events - MGL Chapter Spring Fling - Grand Rapids - May 20, 2025 (Register Here) Spring Fling - Marquette - May 20, 2025 (Register Here) Spring Fling - Troy - May 21, 2025 (Register Here) Michigan Great Lakes HFMA/MCACHE 70th Annual Fall Conference - Lansing - September 11, 2025 Michigan Great Lakes HFMA 2025 Annual Sponsorship (Register Here) Upcoming Education and Programming - Region 6 Southwestern Ohio HFMA - Navigating Your Healthcare Financial Future: Learn from the Industry Leaders - May 22, 2025 Southwestern Ohio HFMA Virtual Book Club: Belonging in Healthcare - The Better Allies Approach to Creating More Inclusive Workspaces by Karen Catlin - June 5, 2025 Northwest Ohio HFMA Mudhens Networking Night - August 13 (Register Here) Northeast Ohio HFMA Networking at the Cleveland Guardians Game - August 27, 2025 2025 Biennial Tri-State Conference - Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio - September 17, 2025 - Septemeber 19, 2025 Northeast Ohio HFMA 2025 Denials Defense: What's in Your Playbook? - October 9, 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities We have built a sponsorship program to hopefully meet all of your needs. Our business partners are critical to our success. We value your support of our chapter and look forward to working with you in 2025 and beyond. If you need any additional items or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at any time. Thank you for your continued support! To become a 2025 sponsor for the Michigan Great Lakes Chapter HFMA, please complete this form. Tom Matonican, Michigan Great Lakes HFMA Sponsorship Chair, tom@cbmservices.com If you no longer want to receive emails from No Campaign, please Opt-Out.