AIM: AcademyInMotion
June 2010 Edition
For details on items featured in this issue, visit www.aameda.org or call 847/759-8601.
What's New: Register for ACOA's Oncology Update, June 16-18, Chicago • Call for AAMA Awards and Region I and III Director nominations • New Student Research Paper of the Year Award • Scholarships for AAMA Annual Conference • ACHPM Board looking for leaders • ACOA Communiqué available • July/August AAMA Executive Online features • New AAMA Membership Coordinator
AAMA Conferences and Education: Webinar updates • Conference calendar: AAMA Annual Conference (registration open), ACCA Annual Conference
AAMA Credentials: Advancement applications due August 15 for Conference recognition • CAAMA Corner: Exam details; CAAMA exam/membership combo offer; 2007 CAAMAs: time to recredential
Members in the News: Congratulations to CAPT Ronald N. McLean • GAIN-1 new AAMA member, receive AAMA coupon worth $20
Spotlight on AAMA Benefits:AAMA's Vital Link™ listservs upgrade • JobLink: Your job and employee resource
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What’s New
It's not too late to register for ACOA's Oncology Update, June 16-18, Chicago. Don't miss the best of both worlds this summer: gather with the brightest in oncology administration at the headquarters of the American College of Surgeons for Positioning for Success and enjoy the summer nights in Chicago. See ACOA Conference page for conference and hotel details. Register onsite, June 17. Co-sponsored by AMGEN® Oncology.
Nomination deadline for AAMA Awards extended! Think about colleagues and AAMA members whom you admire for their exceptional contributions to our profession. The deadline for AAMA Healthcare Executive of the Year nominations has been extended until July 1. Distinguished Service Awards nomination deadline is July 1. Recipients will be honored during the 2010 AAMA Annual Conference, November 17-19, Clearwater, FL. Click here for complete details.
Leaders wanted: deadline is July 1 for Region I and III nominations: Are you interested in refining your leadership skills and playing an important role in the governance of your Academy? Do you know someone who is? Serving on the AAMA Board of Directors, the Regional Director position is the main communication link between Regional members and the Board of Directors, generally participating on key AAMA committees. Each Director position is for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2011. See list of states by Region. Nominate yourself or a colleague by submitting a 150-word statement for the ballot by July 1: via mail: Nominating Committee c/o AAMA Headquarters, 701 Lee Street, Suite 600, Des Plaines, IL 60016, fax: 847/759-8602 or email sue@aameda.org. You may also submit your nomination via our website.
Students, professors: turn that final paper in to AAMA for new Student Research Paper of the Year Award. The Award was established through the efforts of AAMA’s Executive Online Editorial Board. The Award will recognize a healthcare administration student who displays excellence and originality in healthcare administration research and writing. The winning student author will be announced in mid-August and will be recognized at the AAMA Annual Conference. The deadline is June 30. Check out eligibility and submission details.
AAMA Foundation announces scholarships for AAMA Annual Conference. Apply by September 10 for a scholarship that covers registration fees at AAMA’s Annual Conference, November 17-19, Clearwater Beach, FL. Click here for an application.
Attention AAMA/ACHPM members: ACHPM Board looking for leaders. ACHPM is looking for nominations from members to serve in the following ACHPM positions for a one-year term (minimum) beginning January 1, 2011: Education Committee Chair, Communications Committee Chair, Strategic Focus Committee Chair, Membership Committee Chair, and President Elect. For a full description of each position or if you have any questions email Angel Blackwell, CAAMA. Send your nomination and/or volunteers for committee membership in a brief email to one of ACHPM's Nominating Committee members by July 1: Angel Blackwell, CAAMA; Kathleen Mackey, MA; or Beverly Woods, CFAAMA.
Did you miss the second edition of ACOA Communiqué in May? The goal of this newsletter is to keep ACOA members informed of what is happening in the world of oncology, in their College, and to recognize the accomplishments of ACOA colleagues. To receive a copy of this newsletter email Robert C. Bonds, MA, BS.
Watch your inbox for the July/August AAMA Executive Online featuring: AAMA College news and healthcare articles; Academy updates; leadership lessons for your organization and your career; healthcare articles: Mitigating Insurance Risk in a New Healthcare Environment by Tom Reid and Time Management: Addressing Time Wasters by Sandra K. Collins, and much, much more.
The Academy welcomes new Membership Coordinator. Please join us in offering a warm welcome to Jennifer Schap as our new Membership Coordinator. As primary receptionist, Jennifer will be “the voice of AAMA”. She will also handle your membership and advancement inquiries. Jennifer is a graduate of Northern Illinois University, where she received a B.A. in Communications, with a specialty in Media Studies.
AAMA Conferences and Education
Webinars educate you at your convenience. Don’t miss the July 14 Preparing for Change: The Potential Impact of 2011 Reimbursement on Heart & Vascular Services and 2010 Elected Official Webinar Series by Cornerstone Leadership Online. Did you miss a webinar or do you or your staff need a refresher management fundamentals course? Visit the archive for a complete list of webinars.
Conference Calendar
• Registration open for AAMA Annual Conference, November 17-19, Clearwater Beach, FL. Located at a new and exciting location, Navigating the Changing Landscape of Healthcare will focus on providing you with the tools to excel despite the economic downturn and the uncertainty of change. The format is changing – more educational sessions for all sectors of healthcare, more opportunities for networking and fun. Check out the 2010 AAMA Conference brochure for complete details.
• ACCA Cardiovascular Administrators' Leadership Conference, DoubleTree Hotel, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, April 13-15, 2011
AAMA Credentials
Start your summer with a bang by advancing to Academy or College Fellow or move up to Diplomate! Having an AAMA credential after your name confirms your knowledge and highlights your expertise. Check out complete details on AAMA's website. Questions? Email Academy headquarters, or call 847/759-8601. Applications due August 15 to be recognized at the AAMA Annual Conference. Kudos to the following members who recently earned their credentials: Maj. Jennifer Garrison, CAAMA, FACCP; Robert Keast, FACCA; Allyson L. Kelly, FACCA; LT Shekinah L. Magee, CAAMA, FACCP; Lt. Col. Kim L. Schmidt, CFAAMA; and Maj. Judy A. Webb-Hapgood, CFAAMA. The Academy also congratulates new Diplomates in Healthcare Administration: CAPT Michael J. Holdridge, FAAMA; LCDR Hazelann K. Teamer, CFAAMA; and Lt. Col. William R. Tyra, CFAAMA.
CAAMA Corner: Earn yours in 2010; CAAMA exam/membership combo offer; Earned your CAAMA in 2007? Time to recredential
• Take CAAMA exam on November 16, 1:00- 5:00 pm or November 19, 12:00-4:00 pm at the AAMA Annual Conference, Clearwater, FL, at a time/location convenient for you, or online. To schedule your exam see examination details or email education@aameda.org. Already credentialed by another healthcare association? You may not have to take the exam to earn a CAAMA. To find out if this applies to you, click here.
• Encourage colleagues to make the most of summer: earn CAAMA and join AAMA. Healthcare administrators are eligible to earn the prestigious CAAMA designation as soon as they join AAMA. Contact the Education Coordinator at education@aameda.org or 847/759-8601 for full details. Membership and exam combo offer is $400, a savings of $65. Exam fee entitles examinee three opportunities to pass the exam without additional fees. Offer is for membership through December 31, 2010.
• Keep your CAAMA earned or recredentialed in 2007. Recredential by December 31, 2010, and keep your AAMA membership up-to-date. Details available online or email education@aameda.org.
Members in the News
Congratulations to CAPT Ronald N. (Ron) McLean, MSC, USN, Director, Future Plans & Strategies (M3/5F) & Assistant Specialty Leader for the Plans, Operations & Medical Intelligence Community, Bureau of Medicine & Surgery, Washington, DC, for a 34 year career in the Navy. McLean will retire on August 1.
GAIN-1 new AAMA member; receive an AAMA coupon worth $20! EVERYONE is a winner. Earn two coupons for inviting and encouraging a non-member to attend the ACOA Conference! PLUS, earn additional GAIN-1 coupons by recruiting an AAMA Conference Exhibitor or Strategic Partner. Click here for more information on official rules, tips and how to get started. A BIG thank you to our April and May 2010 Gain-1 Leaders: Jeffrey Ball, CAAMA; Jimmy A. Bradley, CFAAMA; Marvin L. Jones, CFAAMA; William H. Roberts, CFAAMA, Diplomate in Healthcare Administration; and Carlo J. Traverso.
Spotlight on AAMA Benefits
Check out AAMA's Vital Link™ listservs upgrade. The new listserv interface will allow you to: see all messages sent to the listserv; see the message subject – click on the subject to see the message thread; make it easier to join or unsubscribe to a listserv; allow you to check your listserv status; turn listserv email on or off, a convenience feature for vacations or out-of-office travel; change the email address used for listserv email; identify subject’s author, and easily post messages. Click here for instructions on how to navigate your Vital Link™.
JobLink: Your job and employee resource. Check out our current listings:
- Administrator, Section of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT
- Executive Director, Cancer Program, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
- Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs/Chief Executive Officer, SIU HealthCare, Southern IL University School of Medicine/SIU HealthCare, Springfield, IL
- Vice President - Clinic Division, Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen, SD
- Administrative Director, Cardiology Division, LeBauer Healthcare c/o Witt/Kieffer, Greensboro, NC
- Senior Vice President Business Operations, South Florida
- Director, Oncology Service Line, Phillips DiPisa on behalf of Winchester Hospital, Winchester, MA
- Heart Center Manager, Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Stanford, CA
- Cardiovascular Service Line Administrator, Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA
- Director, Reimbursement, Solaris Heart & Vascular, Marietta, GA
- AVP of Cardiovascular Services, Hospital Corporation of America, Gainsville, FL
- Executive Director - Vice President, Shaw Cancer Center, Vail, CO
- Director, Ambulatory Surgical Services, St. Mary's Health Care, Grand Rapids, MI
- Neurosciences Center Manager, Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Stanford, CA
- Nationwide Cardiovascular Opportunities, Bart Bordelon, Healthcare Consultant, Cardiovascular Specialist, Magee Resource Group
- National Oncology Opportunities, Julia E. Williams, Oncology Specialist, JW Friday, Hooker & Associates
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