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Florida Medical Auditors Association
2nd Quarterly Business Meeting
April 17, 2009

 

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CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was held on April 17, 2009 at Memorial Regional South in Hollywood, Florida. Susie Schlernitzauer, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

The Board Members introduced themselves and then introductions were provided by each attendee.

The Board expressed appreciation to Carole Crowe, Jim Ball, and Memorial Regional for hosting the meeting and for the following speakers:

Stephen Quindoza, Integriguard
Fraud and Abuse

Donna Lasky and Cindy Soos
RAC Audits


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Cissy Walker distributed and reviewed the minutes of January 16, 2009 noting they had been posted for review and comments. Following review and discussion,

MOTION: A motion was made by Jean Acevedo and seconded by Rhonda Bernard to approve the minutes as distributed and posted.
Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Kathy DeMent reviewed the Treasurer’s Report in detail and noted we have 62 paid members with 20 still to be renewed. Membership cards have been created and provided. Following review and discussion,

MOTION: A motion was made by Debra Benyounes and seconded by Michele Bell to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Future Meetings – As a reminder, the meetings for the remainder of the year have been confirmed as follows:

July 17, 2009 – Ann Klokow at Coral Springs Medical Center

October 16, 2009 – Allen Shane at Florida Hospital Association

Board Responsibilities – As discussed during the previous Board Meeting, the Board continues to meet during periodic telephone conference calls scheduled every other week for one hour. Discussions include strategies to increase membership and hold each Board Member accountable for assigned Committees. As noted, the Business Meetings are now held before the speakers in order to provide many members an opportunity to be included. Name tags are now being provided for those that send in their RSVP of attendance in addition to the Board Members.

NEW BUSINESS

President’s Report – Susie announced we have been successful in recruiting new members noting our membership is now at 62 paid members. She briefly asked if the members would be willing to travel to North and Central Florida for future meetings as one of the goals is to increase membership and attendance for all regions. Susie updated the attendees of the Board’s discussion regarding a need to give the website a new look for bylaws, minutes, past presentations, new members, newsletters, etc. and stated we will be pursuing interested person(s) to assist with this. Susie asked for each Committee to update the attendees on their activities:

CEU Committee – Patricia announced attendees would be able to obtain their CEU Certificate via e-mail when noted on the forms distributed. She reminded all of her responsibilities to coordinate with the meeting host for speakers, seating, and meal planning.

Membership Committee – Susie updated the enlistment of Ernesto Mitchell and Sandra Concepcion as new member of the Membership Committee. She extended an invitation for others to become involved with the overall goal of reaching out to different businesses for membership expansion.

Bylaws Committee – Kathy is seeking volunteers to work with her on the Bylaws Committee since this is an ongoing challenge and she welcomes anyone to work with her.

Nominating Committee – Cissy announced she is looking for volunteers to assist with the Nominating Committee stating it is getting close to election time and a need to begin seeking interest and nominations for the two positions of Vice President and Secretary becoming vacant at the end of 2009.

Newsletter Committee – Allen was not available to provide a report.

Present attendees gave kudos to the Board as they have noticed a positive change and strong commitment and leadership. They also expressed compliments in the CEU’s becoming available for CMAS.

OTHER BUSINESS

Next Scheduled Meetings – Cissy Walker announced the following meetings and indicated they would be posted on the web:

July 17, 2009 – Ann Klokow, Coral Springs Medical Center

October 16, 2009 – Allen Shane, Florida Hospital Association

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.