HFMA Michigan Great Lakes Chapter Update – August 2025 Chapter President’s Message Courtney Guernsey, President, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter of HFMA   Dear HFMA Michigan Great Lakes Chapter Members, As we approach the close of summer, I am excited to share some important news about a new initiative we are launching: the Enterprise Champion Program. This program is designed to strengthen the partnership between our Enterprise Organizations and the Michigan Great Lakes HFMA Chapter, ensuring that the voices of our valued partners are heard and represented in meaningful ways. What is the Enterprise Champion Program? The Enterprise Champion Program invites each Enterprise Organization to appoint a dedicated representative—an Enterprise Champion—who will serve as a bridge between their organization and our chapter. The goal is to create a direct channel for collaboration, insights, and shared priorities that will guide how we continue to bring value to our partners. Why Appoint an Enterprise Champion? Enterprise Champions will have a unique opportunity to: Attend the 70th Annual Fall Conference free of charge. Participate in an exclusive breakout session designed specifically for Enterprise Organizations. Share insights into organizational goals, strategic initiatives, and areas where our chapter can provide greater support. Be recognized during the Fall Conference and in our monthly chapter newsletter. Engage in exclusive events throughout the year tailored to Enterprise partners. Who Should Serve as a Champion? We encourage organizations to select leaders or emerging leaders who are deeply engaged in strategy, business development, and partnerships. The most impactful Champions will bring: A strong understanding of their organization’s goals and initiatives. The ability to provide insights on industry challenges and opportunities. A passion for collaboration and strengthening the relationship with HFMA. Next Steps We are asking all Enterprise Partners to appoint their Enterprise Champion. Once appointed, Champions will receive a welcome email and a discount code to register for the Fall Conference at no cost. You can find more details and general registration information here: Michigan Great Lakes Fall Conference Registration The Enterprise Champion Program is an exciting step forward in our journey to build stronger, more engaged partnerships. I look forward to seeing this program come to life at our Fall Conference and throughout the year ahead. Thank you for your continued commitment and support—it is your engagement that makes our chapter thrive. Not an Enterprise member? Check out our volunteer opportunities to get involved with the chapter, build your network, and add valuable leadership experience to your resume. Warm regards, Courtney Guernsey President, HFMA Michigan Great Lakes Chapter   Fall Conference Registration Have you signed up for the 70th Annual Fall Conference yet? Visit our website at the following link to register today for our event on Thursday, September 11th, 2025: Michigan Great Lakes Fall Conference Registration   A preview of what we have in store.... Keynote: State of Industry and Current Hot Topics with HFMA National, Shawn Stack Effectively Leveraging Coding to Improve Your Revenue Cycle Finance Diversification Strategies for Healthcare Organizations to Consider Soft Skills Transforming Your Team How Federal and State Regulatory Activities Impact Revenue Cycle  Navigating the Complex Appeal Process Price Transparency  Two Leadership Panels And Networking!    We cannot wait for you to join us for an impactful and educational event. Volunteer Spotlight Jeremy Cobos-Garrett, Enterprise Membership and Communications Committee Member Jeremy is a dedicated and passionate contributor to both the healthcare industry and his community. Jeremy is celebrating 8 years at Trinity Health, where he currently serves as one of the managers on the Revenue Cycle Performance Management team. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and 13 years working with Epic, Jeremy brings deep expertise in Hospital Billing, Physician Billing (PB), PB Remits, PB Claims, and Patient Access settings. His background includes roles as an Epic PB trainer and implementation and optimization analyst, and he holds a current CRCR certification. Jeremy has worked for other large healthcare organization such as Kaiser (NW) and Providence St. Joseph Health System. Jeremy began volunteering with Oregon HFMA in 2021, starting with the Networking Committee, where he quickly moved into co-chair and chair roles. After completing his rotation, he continued his leadership journey as co-chair of the Sponsorship Committee, while also contributing to the Communications Committee, and the Social Media committee. Jeremy recently joined the Michigan Great Lakes chapter where he currently serves as a volunteer on the Enterprise Membership Committee and the Communications Committee. Jeremy is known for his enthusiasm for streamlining and optimizing processes, and he’s never shy about sharing innovative ideas to help the chapter thrive. Beyond HFMA, Jeremy’s commitment to service extends into his workplace and community. He serves as the Community Service Lead for Trinity’s Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN) colleague resource group, organizing impactful initiatives that support local needs. He also volunteers with Outside In, a Portland-based organization that supports houseless and at-risk youth. Jeremy gets to combine his love of cooking with service and preparing nutritious meals for the clients. Jeremy’s life is full of love and purpose. He’s been married to his wonderful husband for 7 years, and together they’ve built a beautiful family with their 22-year-old son, 14-year-old daughter, and their beloved dog, Snuggles. When he’s not working or volunteering, Jeremy enjoys gardening, hiking Oregon’s scenic trails, cooking, learning new languages, traveling the world, and spending quality time with his family—including helping his parents with errands and home projects.   Fall Sponsor Spotlight A heartfelt thank you to all of our 2025 Fall Conference Event Sponsors. We could not make our upcoming Fall Conference as special of a day as it is without you!   Provider Sponsors: Corewell Health, Michigan Medicine  Gold Event Sponsor: Blue & Co., LLC Breakfast Sponsor: Plante Moran Lunch Sponsors: Americollect, Revecore Booth Sponsors: Americollect, Meduit, UHS, RSM US, Frost-Arnett, H.E.L.P Financial, Central Professional Services Breakout Sponsor: CBM Services Panel Sponsors: Aspirion, MHA Lanyard Sponsor: Medlytix, LLC Technology Sponsor: Collaborative Data   Upcoming Events - MGL Chapter Michigan Great Lakes HFMA/MCACHE 70th Annual Fall Conference - Lansing - September 11, 2025 (Register Here) Michigan Great Lakes HFMA Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill and IPPS Final Rule - October 15, 2025 (Register Here) Michigan Great Lakes HFMA 2025 Annual Sponsorship (Register Here) Upcoming Education and Programming - Region 6 Northwest Ohio HFMA Mudhens Networking Night - August 13, 2025 (Register Here) Southwestern Ohio HFMA Volunteer Leadership Training Conference - August 14th, 2025 (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 - September 19, 2025 Northeast Ohio HFMA 2025 Denials Defense: What's in Your Playbook? - October 9, 2025 Southwestern Ohio HMFA Lunch & Learn - November 13, 2025 Central Ohio HFMA 2025 Holiday Gala - December 6, 2025 (Register Here) 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.