Chicago - October 3, 2007- The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) has elected Mary Beth Briscoe, FHFMA, CPA, to serve as the organization's voluntary national Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2007-08. Her term began June 1, 2007 and will emphasize Make a Difference. Briscoe was inducted as national chairman at HFMA's Annual National Institute, June 24-27 in San Diego, CA.
Briscoe's theme challenges HFMA members to embrace the power of the individual to contribute to their organizations by becoming engaged, involved, and passionate about making a difference in healthcare.
"Most of us can remember a person who made a difference in our lives. This person helped us make the right decision when we were at a crossroad. It was someone who urged us to recognize our own worth and to use our skills and abilities to make a difference in the lives of others," Briscoe said.
HFMA President and CEO, Richard L. Clarke, DHA, FHFMA, said, "Mary Beth's theme urges our members to not be complacent with the status quo, but rather to become involved – to be willing to 'give back' of our time, talents, and gifts for the benefit of our communities, our organization, our profession, and ultimately ourselves."
Briscoe is the Chief Financial Officer at University Hospital, UAB Health Systems Birmingham, AL. 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.
A member of HFMA since 1984, Ms. Briscoe has been actively involved at the chapter and national level. Ms. Briscoe has 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.
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About HFMA
HFMA is the nation's leading membership organization for more than 35,000 healthcare financial management professionals employed by hospitals, integrated delivery systems, managed care organizations, ambulatory and long-term care facilities, physician practices, accounting and consulting firms and insurance companies. Members’ positions include chief executive officer, chief financial officer, controller, patient accounts manager, accountant and consultant. HFMA offers members ideas that work, including professional development opportunities, information on key issues, and technical data and networking opportunities, with the ultimate goal of creating a more supportive business environment for members. For more information, visit the Association’s website at www.hfma.org.