Mary Beth Briscoe, FHFMA, CPA
National HFMA Chairman
Ms. Briscoe is the voluntary Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2007-08 term, beginning June 1, 2007.
Ms. Briscoe is CFO, University Hospital, UAB Health System, Birmingham, Alabama.
A member of HFMA since 1984, Ms. Briscoe’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the Managed Care Forum Advisory Council (1996-99), the National Advisory Councils (1999-00), the Strategic Planning Committee (2000-01 and 2006-07), serving as chairman in 2006-07, the Board of Directors (2000-03 and 2005-08), the Audit & Finance Committee (2005-06 and 2007-08), serving as chairman in 2005-06, the Executive Committee (2001-03 and 2005-08), serving as chairman in 2007-08, and the Governance Committee (2006-09). Ms. Briscoe also served the Alabama Chapter as Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, President-Elect, and President. She has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, Muncie Gold, and Medal of Honor merit awards.
Ms. Briscoe, a Fellow of HFMA, a Fellow of The American College of Healthcare Executives, and a Certified Public Accountant, earned her BS degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and her MBA from the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
Robert L. Broadway, FHFMA
National Chairman-Elect
Mr. Broadway is the voluntary Chairman-Elect of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2007-08 term, beginning June 1, 2007.
Mr. Broadway is Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Bethesda Healthcare System, Boynton Beach, Florida.
A member of HFMA since 1978, Mr. Broadway’s involvement with the National Association includes serving as Chapter Liaison Representative (1987-88), the Nominating Committee (1989-90), the Chapter Advancement Team (1991-02), the Development Advisory Group (1995-96), the National Matrix (1995-96), the Managed Care Forum Advisory Council (2000-03), serving as chairman during 2002-03, the National Advisory Councils (2002-03), the Board of Directors (2003-08), the Executive Committee (2004-08), the Davis Chapter Management System Task Force (2005-07), as chairman of the Audit & Finance Committee (2006-07), and the Strategic Planning Committee (2005-06 and 2007-08), serving as chairman in 2007-08. Mr. Broadway has also served the Florida Chapter as President-Elect, and President. He has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, Muncie Gold, and Medal of Honor merit awards.
Mr. Broadway, a Fellow of HFMA, received his BA in accounting and finance from the University of West Florida and his MBA in Health Services Administration from the Canadian School of Management.
Catherine A. Jacobson, FHFMA, CPA
Secretary/Treasurer
Ms. Jacobson is the voluntary Secretary/Treasurer of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2007-08 term, beginning June 1, 2007.
Ms. Jacobson is Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning & Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
A member of HFMA since 1989, Ms. Jacobson’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the Principles & Practices Board (1995-98 and 1998-01), serving as chairman during 2000-01, the Strategic Planning Committee (2004-06), the Board of Directors (2004-08), the Executive Committee 2005-08, and the Audit & Finance Committee (2006-08), serving as chairman in 2007-08. She has received the Follmer Bronze merit award.
Ms. Jacobson, a Fellow of HFMA and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting form Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois.
Richard L. Clarke, DHA, FHFMA
President and CEO
Dr. Clarke is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), Westchester, Illinois, a professional membership association with more than 34,000 members in 70 chapters who share an interest in the financial management of the delivery of healthcare services. He has held this position since June 1986.
From 1980 to 1986, Mr. Clarke held positions with Swedish Health Systems in Englewood, Colorado, including Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to 1980, he was employed at hospitals in Florida.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution from Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois (1970), a master’s degree in Business Administration in management/finance from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida (1972), and a Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (2005).
Dr. Clarke attained Fellowship (FHFMA) in HFMA in 1983. He also was president of the Colorado Chapter of HFMA, served on the HFMA National Matrix, and was a member of HFMA’s Principles and Practices Board.
Dr. Clarke currently is the Immediate Past Chair of the Accrediting Commission on Education in Health Administration (ACEHSA), having served in various capacities for that organization since 1997. He also is a former chairman, of AHA Financial Solutions, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Hospital Association). Additionally, he has served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Seventh District Advisory Council. Dr. Clarke currently holds an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Health Systems Management at Rush University in Chicago.
Dr. Clarke has written numerous articles on healthcare finance and co-authored the books, The Crisis in Health Care: Costs, Choices and Strategies, published by Jossey-Bass in 1990, Capitalizing Medical Groups: Positioning Physicians for the Future, published jointly by HFMA and MGMA in 1998, and Beyond Managed Care: How Consumers and Technology are Changing the Future of Health Care, published by Jossey-Bass Inc. in 2000.
Thomas Albanesi, Jr., FHFMA, CPA
National Director
Mr. Albanesi is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2007-10 term, beginning June 1, 2007.
Mr. Albanesi is Vice President, Corporate Finance, West Penn Allegheny Health System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A member of HFMA since 1994, Mr. Albanesi’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the National Advisory Councils (2006-07), the Regional Executives Council (2007-09), and the Board of Directors, (2007-10). He also served the Western Pennsylvania Chapter as Treasurer, Secretary, President-Elect, and President. He has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold merit awards.
Mr. Albanesi, a Fellow of HFMA and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Joseph F. Corfits, Jr., FHFMA
National Director
Mr. Corfits is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2005-08 term, beginning June 1, 2005.
Mr. Corfits is Senior Vice President Finance/CFO, Iowa Health-Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa.
A member of HFMA since 1980, Mr. Corfits involvement with the National Association includes serving as Regional Executive (2004-05), the Board of Directors (2005-08), the Davis Chapter Management
System Task Force (2005-07), the Regional Executives Council (2005-07), serving as chairman during 2006-07, and as chairman of the Payment National Advisory Council (2007-08). He has served the Iowa Chapter as Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, President-Elect, and President. He has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, Muncie Gold, and Medal of Honor merit awards.
Mr. Corfits, a Fellow of HFMA, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Mankato State University, Mankato, Minnesota, and his MBA from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa..
Lisa Goldstein
National Director
Ms. Goldstein is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2006-09 term, beginning July 1, 2006.
Ms. Goldstein is Senior Vice President/Team Leader, Healthcare Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, New York, New York.
A member of HFMA since 2006, Ms. Goldstein’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the Strategic Planning Committee (2006-08) and the Board of Directors (2006-09).
Ms. Goldstein received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis University and her Masters of Public Administration degree from New York University.
Sarah G. Hull, FHFMA
National Director
Ms. Hull is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2006-09 term, beginning June 1, 2006.
Ms. Hull is Vice President/CFO, Ministry Medical Group, Wausau, Wisconsin.
A member of HFMA since 1986, Ms. Hull’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the National Advisory Councils (2001-03), as Regional Executive (2004-05), the Davis Chapter Management System Task Force (2006-07), on the Regional Executives Council (2006-08) serving as chairman in 2007-08, the Board of Directors (2006-09), and the Executive Committee (2007-09). Ms. Hull also served the Wisconsin Chapter as Treasurer, Secretary, President-Elect, and President. She has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, Muncie Gold, and Medal of Honor merit awards.
Ms. Hull, a Fellow of HFMA, received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and her Masters in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Debora Kuchka-Craig, FHFMA
National Director
Ms. Kuchka-Craig is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2005-08 term beginning June 1, 2005.
Ms. Kuchka-Craig is Vice President, Baltimore Managed Care, MedStar Health, Baltimore, Maryland.
A member of HFMA since 1993, Ms. Kuchka-Craig’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the Managed Care Forum Advisory Council (1997-00), the Board of Examiners (2003-07), serving as chairman during 2006-07, the National Advisory Councils (2005-06), the Strategic Planning Committee (2005-07), the Board of Directors (2005-08), the Executive Committee (2006-08), and the Audit & Finance Committee (2007-08). Ms. Kuchka-Craig has also served the Maryland Chapter as Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, President-Elect, and President. She has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold merit awards.
Ms. Kuchka-Craig, a Fellow of HFMA, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and a Master of Science degree in Health Planning and Administration from The Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland.
Ralph E. Lawson, CPA
National Director
Mr. Lawson is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2007-10 term, beginning June 1, 2007.
Mr. Lawson is Executive Vice President & CFO, Baptist Health South Florida, Coral Gables, Florida. He is also Chairman of the Board of Catholic Health Services in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
A member of HFMA since 1980, Mr. Lawson’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the National Matrix (1987-88), the National Advisory Councils (2006-08), serving as chairman of the Finance & Accounting National Advisory Council during 2007-08, the Audit & Finance Committee (2007-08), and the Board of Directors (2007-10). Mr. Lawson also served the Colorado Chapter as Vice President and Program Chair, Treasurer and President. He has received the Follmer Bronze and Reeves Silver merit awards.
Mr. Lawson, a Certified Public Accountant, received his Bachelor of Business Degree (Cum Laude) from the University of Colorado School of Business, Boulder, Colorado and his Masters Degree of Business Administration (with distinction) from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Francisco J. Mendez-Gonzalez, FHFMA, CPA
National Director
Mr. Mendez-Gonzalez is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2006-09 term beginning June 1, 2006.
Mr. Mendez-Gonzalez is Partner, Lomba, Luciano, Mendez, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
A member of HFMA since 1998, Mr. Mendez-Gonzalez’ involvement with the National Association includes serving on the National Advisory Councils (2005-07), serving as chairman of the Professional National Advisory Council in 2006-07, the Audit & Finance Committee (2006-08), and the Board of Directors (2006-09). Mr. Mendez-Gonzalez has also served the Puerto Rico Chapter as President-Elect, Program Chair, and President. He has received the Follmer Bronze merit award.
Mr. Mendez-Gonzalez holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, majoring in accounting, magna cum laude, from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
Mary Mirabelli
National Director
Ms. Mirabelli, is Chief Project Officer and Vice President of Implementations, Clinical Services Group, HCA-The Healthcare Company, Nashville, Tennessee.
A member of HFMA since 2003, Ms. Mirabelli’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the National Advisory Councils (2006-08), serving as chairman of the Revenue Cycle/Patient Financial Services National Advisory Council during 2007-08, and the Board of Directors (2007-10).
Ms. Mirabelli holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, and a Masters Degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Marketing, from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Mirabelli graduated with honors.
James S. Stewart
National Director
Mr. Stewart is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2005-08 term beginning June 1, 2005.
Mr. Stewart is Health Systems Director of Budget & Reimbursement, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
A member of HFMA since 1981, Mr. Stewart’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the National Advisory Councils (1997-98 and 2006-07), serving as chairman of the Managerial National Advisory Council during 2006-07, the Principles & Practices Board (2002-05), the Audit & Finance Committee (2005-07), the Strategic Planning Committee (2007-08), and the Board of Directors (2005-08). Mr. Stewart has also served the Southern California Chapter as Treasurer, President-Elect, and President. He has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold merit awards.
Mr. Stewart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting/Business Administration from Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.