David Hammer, FHFMA, CHFPVice President–Revenue Cycle Solutions, McKesson Provider Technologies
This message is to celebrate the life and note the recent death of Alan Crowell, FHFMA. Alan, the long-time CFO of HealthCentral in Ocoee, Florida, died on February 25, 2008, at age 56, after a courageous struggle with cancer. Alan is survived by his wife, Denise, and daughters, Andi (12), Emily (10), and Kate (8).
Alan was an exemplary man as well as an outstanding healthcare finance professional. In his career he held positions as an internal auditor, vice president of revenue cycle, and chief financial officer. A member of the Florida Chapter of HFMA, he was certified as an FHFMA and served in several chapter leadership positions.
Alan’s character was beyond reproach. In all his dealings, professional and personal, public and private, Alan could be counted on to do the right thing and lead by example. His kindness, courage, and wonderful sense of humor were well known and highly respected.
He was one of the first people in Florida and perhaps the nation to hold the position we now refer to as Chief Revenue Officer. He was named assistant vice president for business operations at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in 1980. This was at a time when very few if any organizations had an executive level position responsible for revenue cycle functions.
On a personal, note, Alan was a mentor to me and many other aspiring healthcare finance professionals. He could always be counted on for honest and effective advice or for a credible reference. May of us in the Florida Chapter, as well as his colleagues at HealthCentral, in ACHE, and around the country will miss him greatly. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family.
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