CURRENT ISSUES FOR HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGERS
"Ethics First" is the primary message Aaron Beam conveys to his audiences. His experience with HealthSouth and the research he’s done about ethics in American business, qualifies him to deliver this compelling story and message on the value of ethical behavior, and the process of achieving it.
Aaron Beam’s story is “the untold story of HealthSouth” one of America’s most successful health care companies and subsequently the perpetrator of a $2.8 B accounting fraud, one of the largest in American history.
Mr. Beam was the first CFO at Healthsouth Corp., and as a co-founder witnessed firsthand the series of accounting, stock manipulation and leadership failures that led
Healthsouth to the $2B securities fraud scandal and ultimate prosecutions of Richard
Scrushy. He relates to students and professionals the heights of success, followed by the unethical and illegal mistakes that led to his professional downfall. Serving three months in federal prison for his role in approving fraudulent quarterly numbers in 1996 and losing his CPA credentials, led Mr. Beam to his current speaking career; trying to make a positive difference by educating others about the pitfalls of unethical business practices.
Through his Ethics First message he identifies early warning signs, influences and the bad choices he and others made at Healthsouth, allowing the audience to apply what they learn to their business practices and the organization's culture and environment.
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IN THIS ISSUE
2014
President’s
Message ........................ 2
Region 8
Connection .................... 4
Financial
Statements .................... 6
Sponsor
Spotlight ...................... 11
New Member
Spotlight ...................... 12
Photo Gallery ............... 16
DECEMBER | 2014 Nebraska Healthbeat
By Troy Bruntz
Tis the season to be enrolling potential patients into the insurance exchange (oh, and to be jolly I suppose ). The insurance exchanges are beginning a second year with increasing premiums and the ACA’s penalties are increasing as well. Throw in the fact that by Easter the Supreme Court may toss out the subsidies in the Federal Exchange and we could be in for a fun spring. Regardless of our thoughts on the ACA or on the lack of
Medicaid Expansion in Nebraska, as healthcare leaders our communities will continue to look to us for advice and education about the subject. Therefore, HFMA will continue to provide education both live and via webinar at the National and Chapter levels regarding Healthcare Reform.
In addition to the Supreme Court’s decision this coming spring, we will also have a major change in the leadership in Washington.
With the results of the November election, the Republicans will control both the House and Senate. It will be important for us as leaders to stay alert and provide input when we can to our representatives. In January at our Winter Meeting in Kearney,
Joe Harnisch, our Vice President and Programming Chair, has both a Washington and a Nebraska Legislative update planned.
In my last article I explained that membership would be our toughest goal to achieve this year. With two consecutive years of large growth in membership we anticipated a tough time maintaining our membership numbers this year. Thanks to the membership committee and the board, I am happy to announce that as of the end of November we only need one more member to join to meet our goal. With five months to go, that shouldn’t be a problem.
The Chapter survey results will be reported to us soon. We are looking forward to seeing how we did in your eyes this past year and more importantly what you would like us to focus on in the future. After I receive the results, I will review them with everyone prior to the start of our following meeting. Thanks everyone for your attendance at our events live and via webinar so far this year. It is a pleasure serving you this year.
Troy Bruntz, CPA, FHMA
President, Nebraska HFMA
Moreover, Beam reveals the nature and specifics of the fraud and the twisted personality of the driving force behind HealthSouth – Richard Scrushy. Scrushy was a hard-charging, unscrupulous visionary whose caustic, selfish motives and manipulation of Wall Street; despite
HealthSouth’s meteoric success, led to his fall from grace and expulsion from the company he created.
Aaron Beam, Jr. learned a lesson the hard way. His is a cautionary tale with a moral for all: "You have to stand up for what you believe in - or you may be the guy that goes to prison and pays the price."
Please plan to hear Aaron Beam’s message at the
Nebraska HFMA conference on Friday, January 30, 2015 in Kearney Nebraska. This program will be submitted to the Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy for Ethics CPE credit for your CPA permit renewal.
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By Tracy Packingham
Happy New Year!!! As I write this, the football season is winding down and the Super Bowl is right around the corner. It reminds me of what a great team we have within HFMA.
TEAM
T ogether E veryone A chieves M ore
I believe that TOGETHER we can truly achieve anything.
Being part of the HFMA Line Up has been a phenomenal journey that I have had the opportunity to be a part of.
As I talk with other members, officers and colleagues, I realize that I am not alone in this reflection. The chapter leaders and members of Region 8 make a fabulous team.
Please reach out and become part of your chapter.
Regardless of whether you are a sports fan, be a fan and love the Association of which we are a member. Become a part of a “team” of dedicated healthcare Professionals.
“Lead the Change”, with the constant change we all have talents and contributions. Not one of us can do it ALL.
Get involved and make the most out of your membership.
Thank you for the continued support of all of our officers, directors, volunteers and members. Our chapters are truly exceptional. Region 8 ROCKS!!!
Tracy Packingham
Regional Executive
HFMA Region 8
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Submitted by Rebekah Mussman, Treasurer
ASSETS
Current assets:
General checking
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses
Total current assets
Investments (certificates of deposit)
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current liabilities,
Accounts payable
Net assets,
Unrestricted
Total liabilities and net assets $
Days cash on hand
Actual Annual Expenses for Prior Year End $
$
$
$
September 30, September 30,
2014 2013
19,190
2,561
766
22,517
53,880
76,397
-
76,397
76,397
(FY 2014 exp)
135,850
5,325
4,000
2,472
11,797
79,269
91,067
4,087
86,980
91,067
(FY 2013 exp)
144,341
Days cash on hand (Using ave of 2 PY expenses)
2015
190
2014
227
REVENUE
Education
NHA mid-year conference
Winter conference
Spring annual meeting
Education Finance 101
Nebraska/Iowa meeting
NHA annual meeting
Revenue Code Boot Camp
Dinner Meetings
Other income
Dues rebate - National HFMA
Interest income
General sponsorship
Meeting sponsorship
Free/reduced registration fees
Total revenue
(FY 2012 exp) EXPENSES
127,600 Education
NHA mid-year conference
Winter conference
Spring annual meeting
Education Finance 101
Nebraska/Iowa meeting
Studer excellence in leadership
NHA annual meeting
Region 8 Webinar
Revenue Code Boot Camp
Education Audio Teleconference
Dinner Meeting
Meetings
Annual national institute
Fall presidents meeting
Leadership training
Strategic planning meeting
Other expenses
Newsletter
Certification
Golf outing
Social events
Directory
Member recognition
Member survey
HFMA Awards
Registration
Website
Office supplies / copying
Regional executive expenses
Membership committee expenses
Generations committee expenses
Sponsorship committee expenses
Bank service charge
Credit Card Merchant Fee
Adminstrative Expenses
Insurance
Total expenses
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
FYTD 2015
Actual
FY 2015
Budget
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
-
FYTD
2014
$ - 11,280
- 10,050
- 16,640
195 -
- 17,000
- 31,325
- 10,920
560 1,000
755 98,215
(11,280)
(10,050)
(16,640)
195
(17,000)
(31,325)
(10,920)
(440)
(97,020)
160
-
-
1,092
-
-
-
1,252
-
41
-
1,000
-
1,041
1,796
8,000
175
37,000
3,000
(14,920)
33,255
131,470
(8,000)
(134)
(37,000)
(2,000)
14,920
(32,214)
(129,234)
-
70
5,500
-
-
5,570
6,822
-
-
-
-
-
2,000
-
-
-
-
865
2,865
11,000
9,000
21,000
-
17,000
2,000
12,000
2,000
12,000
1,000
1,000
88,000
11,000
9,000
21,000
-
17,000
-
12,000
2,000
12,000
1,000
135
85,135
-
-
-
1,283
-
2,000
-
-
9,214
12,497
3,706
1,096
-
-
4,802
5,680
2,000
11,000
1,000
19,680
1,974
904
11,000
1,000
14,878
9,219
1,354
-
-
10,573
$
100
395
-
-
500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21
-
-
-
1,016
8,682
(6,887)
500
500
100
1,500
84
550
1,400
650
28,784
136,464
(4,994)
600
8,200
2,000
4,000
3,000
2,500
200
300
1,600
600
500
500
500
100
1,500
63
550
1,400
650
27,768
127,782
(1,453)
500
7,805
2,000
4,000
2,500
2,500
200
300
1,600
600
500
100
-
-
500
-
-
81
699
541
178
-
-
-
28
-
-
2,128
25,199
(18,377)
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Submitted by Rebekah Mussman
Secretary, Nebraska HFMA
Board Members and Officers Present: Mandy Kumm
(Past President), Troy Bruntz (President), Dan Schonlau
(President-elect), Joe Harnisch (Vice-President), Rebekah
Mussman (Secretary), Andy Kloeckner (Treasurer), Louise
Hoffman (Director), Sean Wolfe (Director), David Burd
(Ex-officio Director). Absent: Erik Carlson (Director), Rick
Rogers (Director), Renee Fink (Director). Committee and
Other Members Present: Whitney West (Membership),
Shelly Soupir (Newsletter), Cindy Cherry (Strategic
Planning), Bo Hansen (Website / Technology), Jill McClure
(Sponsorship), Dan Peters (Sponsorship), Bryce Betke
(Strategic Planning), Mike Clymer.
I. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 11:50am CT at the
Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE.
II. Approval of Agenda
Vice President made a motion to accept the agenda as proposed. Motion was seconded by President Elect.
Motion passed.
III. Approval of Consent Agenda
Past President made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Vice President. Motion passed.
IV. Treasurer’s Report
Secretary presented the financial statements as of April
30, 2014, with a comparison to prior year results.
Liabilities and assets show a decrease of approximately
$45,533 from prior year, with days cash on hand at 255.
Revenue and expenses were reviewed, compared to prior year as well as to budget. Revenue and expense has been reconciled between Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota
HFMA for the Joint Meeting. Revenue and expense has been reconciled with Iowa HFMA for the Cost Report
Bootcamp. The Vice President made a motion to approve the report as presented. President Elect seconded the motion. Motion passed.
V. CBSC/DCMS Reports
Vice President reviewed the Chapter Balanced Score Card and the DCMS reports. Our Chapter has completed all of the goals set on the CBSC and in turn has received 100% score this year, similar to years past. Education ended up at 26.7 education hours per member, resulting in the
Platinum Award for Education. Membership ended up at
329 members, resulting in the Gold Award for
Membership. Certification ended up at 19.5%, resulting in our Chapter having the highest percentage of certified members compared to all other Chapters. Overall membership satisfaction was 94%, the highest percentage compared to all other Chapters. Days Cash on
Hand and Provider Composition of the Board was within the acceptable ranges, and all on-time reporting requirements were met. Overall, our Chapter had an excellent year. Past President reported that all Yergers submitted for our Chapter (4 single, 2 joint) won.
VI. Member Committee Reports
Programming – Goal for 2014-2015 is to achieve the
Platinum Award, which is estimated to be around 27 hours per member. Two new initiatives in 14-15 include a timely 340b “mega-rule” webinar that is tentatively scheduled for August 5th as well as a Dinner Meeting in
Omaha, tentatively scheduled for September. Future events include the Revenue Code Boot Camp - scheduled for November 19-21 in Omaha, the Joint Meeting – tentatively scheduled for late February, and the Winter
Meeting in Kearney. Possible administrative help from the Nebraska Hospital Association was discussed. Troy plans on setting up a call in the near future with NHA as well as others to discuss the available options. Discussion also ensued on participating in the keynote speakers with
NHA at the NHA Annual Meeting in October. The
Programming Committee will be discussing this topic in a future call.
Membership – Concern about achieving the CBSC membership goal was discussed. Membership plans to attack the non-renewer list early and if need be use membership promotions throughout the year in order to reach the goal. One of membership’s goals for 14-15 is to focus on communicating the value of HFMA to employers.
Certification – Goal for 14-15 is to achieve 20% certified percentage. There are currently 16 potential candidates to take the test.
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Sponsorship – Jill reported on the cost / benefit analysis that was recently conducted. She will be sending out these results for review in the near future. Goals for 14-15 include changing some processes related to sponsorship recognition during the Award Ceremony at the Annual
Meeting, as well as coordinating with Newsletter to be able to showcase Sponsorship highlights. Jill passed out a draft brochure of the On Demand Education request for information she plans to send out to Sponsors. Sponsors will be given the opportunity to present “on demand” education to members at provider locations if members are interested. Jill plans to send out the request for information to sponsors within the next couple of weeks.
Newsletter – Next issue will be going out in the near future.
Awards / Social – A gathering is coordinated for the Mid-
Year Meeting at the Chicken Coop.
Generations – Goal is to increase the millennial committee members by 1 to fill the need of the website and technology committee.
Website / Technology – The Committee will be meeting in the next couple of weeks to formulate their plans for the upcoming year
VII. Strategic Planning Report
Cindy reported that the Strategic Plan is ready for review and approval.
VIII. Executive Committee Report
No business
IX. New Business a.
Electronic Directory vs. Paper.
There was discussion regarding migrating the Paper
Directory to an electronic version. David explained that the estimated cost savings would be around $1400.00, considering the volumes are similar to the previous year. After discussion it was decided to have the 2014-2015 Directory in an electronic format instead of the traditional paper format. b.
Certification Reimbursement Limits.
There was discussion regarding the Certification
Committee’s recommendation to pay a portion of the retake fee for the five individuals who participated in the certification course and sat for the test by April 30, 2014 and did not pass the exam. The amount of reimbursement would depend on whether or not the individual passed after the second or third time. Secretary made a motion to accept the Certification Committee’s recommendation as stated. Vice President seconded the motion. Motion passed. c.
2015 Operating Budget.
Rebekah presented the proposed 2015 Operating Budget. The budget contains the above certification reimbursement decision as well as reallocation of the cost savings of an electronic directory to administrative help for programming.
Certification expenses from 2013-2014 were forwarded to 2014-2015 in order to reach the
20% certification goal. The proposed budget results in a $4,994 loss, however the loss is resulting from the certification expenses being forwarded from 2013-2014. President Elect made a motion to accept the budget as presented.
Sean Wolfe seconded the motion. Motion passed. d.
2015-2017 Strategic Plan.
Cindy discussed the
Strategic Plan and asked for recommendations or changes. A request was made to update the
Sponsorship Committee Chairs to Jill McClure and Dan Peters on Page 1 of the Plan. Vice
President made a motion to accept the Strategic
Plan as presented with the changes noted.
Louise Hoffman seconded the motion. Motion passed. e.
2014-2015 CBSC.
Troy discussed the 2014-2015
CBSC. Payers can now be considered providers in regards to Board Composition. f.
2014-2015 Operational Goals.
The Eleven
Operational Goals were discussed. President elect made a motion to accept the operational goals as stated. Past President seconded the motion. Motion passed. g.
2014-2015 Due Dates.
The DCMS Due Dates were discussed. h.
Membership Awards.
Jill and Dan requested that the group submit ideas to them regarding membership awards that could be presented by
Sponsors to Members throughout the year or during the Awards Ceremony at the Annual
Meeting in March.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:54 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rebekah Mussman
Secretary – NE HFMA
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Submitted by Rebekah Mussman
Secretary, Nebraska HFMA
Board Members and Officers Present (Via Conference
Call): Mandy Kumm (Past President), Troy Bruntz
(President), Dan Schonlau (President-elect), Rebekah
Mussman (Secretary), Andy Kloeckner (Treasurer), Louise
Hoffman (Director), Sean Wolfe (Director), Rick Rogers
(Director), Erik Carlson (Director). Absent: Joe Harnisch
(Vice-President), David Burd (Ex-officio Director), Renee
Fink (Director).
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm CT.
II. Financial Review
The financial review was completed by KPMG and reviewed by the board. Andy Kloeckner discussed the process of the review and no further discussion was necessary. Dan made a motion to approve the review as submitted and Rebekah seconded the motion. The motion passed.
III. 990 Information for National 990 Filing
Andy Kloeckner reviewed the 990 Information Return with the board. Andy explained that the information was reviewed with National staff and determined accurate.
Dan made a motion to approve the information for submission to National HFMA and Rick seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Troy discussed the forms to be submitted to national and explained who was responsible for signing each form and the fact they would be emailed to National later this day to comply with the August 1st deadline.
IV. Membership Plans for This Year
Troy spent a moment discussing membership. Nonrenewer lists are out and we have about 65 non-renewers.
Troy mentioned that the Membership Committee will be discussing their plans for this year and follow up communication with the board will be coming.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rebekah Mussman
Secretary – NE HFMA
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When did you join HFMA?
Oct 2014.
When did you join HFMA?
How did you learn about HFMA?
Co-workers.
Were there any particular factors
July 2014.
How did you learn about HFMA?
My peers at the hospital, specifically the CFO recommended I join. which influenced your decision to join our chapter?
No.
How long have you been in your current work position?
I have been in AP for 4 going on 5 years; and I have been in the controller position since
December 2013.
Were there any particular factors which influenced your decision to join our chapter?
I’m new to the healthcare industry and need as many sources of information as possible.
How long have you been in your current work position?
What are some of your previous positions or experiences?
Office manager at Colonial Acres
Nursing Home for 7 years; and
Bookkeeper for Mellage Truck &
Tractor for 5 years.
4 months.
What are some of your previous positions or experiences?
Public accounting and medic in the
US Army.
Where did you attend college and/or graduate school?
Where did you attend college and/or graduate school?
Peru State College.
What are your interests/hobbies outside of work?
Family, fishing, camping and crocheting.
Master’s Degree in Accounting and Financial Management from
Keller Graduate School of
Management.
What are your interests/hobbies
What do you hope to get out of your HFMA membership (e.g., outside of work?
Scrapbooking, reading, and education, networking)?
Education and networking. tutoring mathematics.
What do you hope to get out of your HFMA membership (e.g., education, networking)?
Education, staying up on current events.
When did you join HFMA?
Oct 2014.
How did you learn about HFMA?
Other healthcare professionals.
Were there any particular factors which influenced your decision to join our chapter?
Visiting with the other healthcare professionals regarding the value of this organization and chapter.
How long have you been in your current work position?
My current position at Litzenberg
– 1.5 months.
What are some of your previous positions or experiences?
CEO/Nursing Home Administrator for 7 years; CFO for 7 years.
Where did you attend college and/or graduate school?
Minnesota State University-
Moorhead.
What are your interests/hobbies outside of work?
I have 3 young children-enjoying spending time with family, sport events, etc. and quilting.
What do you hope to get out of your HFMA membership (e.g., education, networking)?
Education, resources and networking.
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When did you join HFMA?
Oct 2014.
How did you learn about HFMA?
New Director of PFS.
Were there any particular factors which influenced your decision to join our chapter?
Opportunities to continue learning health care financial management.
How long have you been in your current work position?
2 years.
What are some of your previous positions or experiences?
Paralegal, Office Manager, and
Director of Customer Relations.
Where did you attend college and/or graduate school?
Northeast Community College,
University of Wisconsin-
Platteville.
What are your interests/hobbies outside of work?
Traveling with my family.
What do you hope to get out of your HFMA membership (e.g., education, networking)?
Education.
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(L-R) Dave Burd, Dean Hyers and Chad VanCleave.
Speaker Dean Hyers gave an excellent presentation on Presenting to Groups and Dynamic Speaking
Todd Nelson, MBA Director Healthcare Finance
Policy Operational Initiatives, speaks to a packed room on "Price Transparency in Challenging
Times. A Concensus- Based Approach"
(L-R) Joe Harnisch, Paul Muraca, and Troy Bruntz.
Speaker Paul Muraca from the American Hospital
Association gave the group an update on the political landscape in Washington, DC.
(L-R) Louis Hoffman, Todd Nelson and Renee Fink
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The group included (Left side front to back)
Jim Ulrich, Troy Bruntz, Marty Fattig, Sean Wolfe,
Chuck Seviour, Kelly Utley (Right side front to back) Steve Lewis, Stacy Taylor, Claire Smutz,
Renee Fink, Tami Sorensen
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January 29-30, 2015
Winter Meeting
Kearney, Nebraska
February 17-18, 2015
Joint Meeting
Omaha, Nebraska
March 25-27, 2015
Annual Meeting
Omaha, Nebraska
January 15, 2015
Effective Ways to Identify and Attribute Healthcare
Products for Sustainable Savings
January 20, 2015
Overview of Physician Quality Reporting Programs,
PQRS and Value-Based Payment Modifier Highlights
January 21, 2015
Uncovering Your True Cost to Collect to Calculate Data
Driven Revenue Cycle Performance
January 22, 2015
Building a Successful Healthcare Management Model in a
Provider Environment
January 27, 2015
Successful Strategic Cost Management in Medical Group
Practices
January 29, 2015
Getting It Right the First Time to Prevent Claims Denials
March 19, 2015
Pre-Eligibility Screening of Your Supply Chain Data
Officers
Troy Bruntz, President
Dan Schonlau, President-Elect
Joe Harnisch, Vice President
Rebekah Mussman, Secretary
Andrew Kloeckner, Treasurer
Board
David Burd
Erik Carlson
Renee Fink
Louise Hoffman
Mandy Kumm
Rick Rogers
Sean Wolfe
Healthbeat Editors
Sean Wolfe
Shelly Girtz-Soupir
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
1919 Aksarben Drive
Omaha, NE 68180
(402) 398-3884 bcbsne.com
lee.handke@bcbsne.com
Credit Management Services, Inc.
105 North Wheeler Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(800) 658-4447 credit-mgmt.com
bcopple@credit-mgmt.com
mjohnson@credit-mgmt.com
ProSource/Array Services
200 14th Avenue East
Sartell, MN 56377
(800) 692-7374 arraysg.com
shelly.soupir@arraysg.com
ashley.holmgren@arraysg.com
Gold
ARS/Magnet Solutions
2223 Broadway; PO Box 1826
Scottsbluff, NE 69363
(308) 632-7135 or (800) 658-3227 magnetsolutions.biz
Richard.Rogers@ar-solutions.biz
Baird Holm LLP
1500 Woodmen Tower
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 344-0500 bairdholm.com
vahlers@bairdholm.com
akloeckner@bairdholm.com
mwilliams@bairdholm.com
First National Bank
1620 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68197
(402) 602-3315 firstnational.com
btitus@fnni.com
Lutz & Company
13616 California Street, Suite 300
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 496-8800 lutzcpa.com
pbaumert@lutzcpa.com
Seim Johnson, LLP
18081 Burt Street, Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68022
(402) 330-2660 seimjohnson.com
rhoffman@seimjohnson.com
gheckenlively@seimjohnson.com
The SSI Group, Inc.
4721 Morrison Drive
Mobile, AL 36691
(251) 345-0000 thessigroup.com
bill.landreneau@ssigroup.com
marketing@ssigroup.com
UMB Bank
16929 Burke Street
Omaha, NE 68130 umb.com
joel.falk@umb.com
Wells Fargo Bank
13625 California Street, Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68154-5233
(402) 384-5687 wellsfargo.com
linda.s.schoening@wellsfargo.com
Silver
Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC
1117 12th Street; PO Box 470
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6404 daecpa.com
kmoural@daecpa.com
Early Out Services/General Service Bureau, Inc.
5807 Nort h 102nd Street
Omaha, NE 68134
(515) 223-0343 gsbcollect.com
buhlenhopp@gsbcollect.com
RelayHealth
1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 200
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(866) 735-2963 relayhealth.com
Joseph.Andrade@relayhealth.com
sstull@acclaroinc.com
Wakefield & Associates, Inc.
10800 E Bethany Drive, Suite 450
Aurora, CO 80014-2697
(800) 864-3870 wakeassoc.com
Troy.Medina@wakeassoc.com
Bronze
Aureus Group
13609 California Street, Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 891-6900 aureusgroup.com
narcher@aureusgroup.com
tlauver@ca-industries.com
Avadyne Health
7017 John Deere Parkway
Moline, IL 61265
(866) 812-2149 avadynehealth.com
pbrindley@avadynehealth.com
Avantas
11128 John Galt Blvd., Suite 400
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 717-7705 avantas.com
sallison@avantas.com
Cardon Outreach
4637 N. Drury
Kansas City, MO 64117
(913) 235-9292 cardonoutreach.com
AFrisbie@cardonoutreach.com
Hauge Associates
2320 West 49th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-9490 haugeassociates.com
charliec@haugeassociates.com
MSCB Inc.
1410 Industrial Park Road
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-8454 mscbonline.com
jimdriscoll@mscb-inc.com
Merchants Credit Adjusters, Inc.
17055 Frances Street, Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 391-3933 mcaomaha.com
davet@mcaomaha.com
MattE@mcaomaha.com
ProAssurance Companies
2600 Professionals Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-6282 proassurance.com
rgiddings@proassurance.com
SilverStone Group, Inc.
11516 Miracle Hills Drive
Omaha, NE 68154
(800) 288-5501 silverstonegroup.com
jmarshall@SSGI.com
The Olson Group
16820 Frances Street, Suite 101
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-1046 theolsongroup.net
tolson@theolsongroup.net
kcox@theolsongroup.net
Xtend Healthcare
117 East Louisa Street #483
Seattle, WA 98102
206-747-1811 xtendhealthcare.net
KGeorge@xtendhealthcare.net
ABiggs@xtendhealthcare.net
Provider
Community Hospital
1301 E H Street
McCook, NE 69001
(308) 344-2650 chmccook.org
TBruntz@chmccook.org
Regional West Medical Center
PO Box 1437
Scottsbluff, NE
(308) 630-2700 rwmc.net
David.Griffiths@rwmc.net
Sidney Regional Medical Center
645 Osage Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5825 memorialhealthcenter.org
tsorensen@sidneyrmc.com
kutley@sidneyrmc.com
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