Massachusetts-Rhode Island Awards

This award is presented by the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter to a chapter member which has excelled in his or her work for the chapter and/or has made outstanding contributions to the field of hospital financial management. The award was first presented in 1981 in recognition of Frances M. Hernan, our chapter’s first president.

THE MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE FRANCES M. HERNAN AWARD ARE:

Each year the National Board of Directors presents the Frederick C. Morgan Award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of hospital financial management. Nominations are accepted from individuals, HFMA chapters, and state or other hospital associations. The individual nominated need not be an HFMA member. Anyone in the hospital financial management field is eligible.

The Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter members who have received the Frederick C. Morgan Award are:

National HFMA may, from time to time, confer the status of Life Member upon members who have served as national HFMA officers, directors, or members of national HFMA for an outstanding contribution to the field. The Massachusetts Chapter has been honored by having this recognition conferred on six of its members:

The Massachusetts Chapter has been honored by having this recognition conferred on six of its members:

Chapter Life Membership may be conferred on a member to recognize outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the chapter. The National Board of Directors reviews chapter recommendations. The Chapter has been honored by having this recognition conferred on:

The Chapter has been honored by having this recognition conferred on:

This award is presented by the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter to a chapter member with unselfish character and integrity who has made a significant contribution to the Chapter as a result of substantial service over the course of a career.

The Board recognizes:

The Healthcare Financial Management Association MA-RI Chapter (HFMA MA-RI) recognizes that the leaders in the healthcare field drive the work of today, but also what will be the work of tomorrow. Leaders at the national, regional and/or chapter level influence the trajectory of work in our field, impact the policies at a regional and national level, and create a more knowledgeable and effective workforce.  Through this award, the MA-RI Chapter honors career-long contributions to and exemplary leadership in the healthcare profession by persons who are making significant contributions to their profession and community through their time, actions, talents and dedication.

The Current Past President will solicit nominations from the Board and Past Presidents.  The Past Presidents will discuss and vote on the candidate, and will bring any approved candidates forward to the Board for final vote.  The intention is not to have a required annual awardee; the award should be given only when the Past Presidents feel that there is a noteworthy recipient.  The Past Presidents will make their recommendations based on the following criteria for each nominee:

• Leadership in the institution or institutions where they have been employed
• Leadership in the profession
• Examples of work where the nominee had an impact on the education and understanding of healthcare matters to society

In addition, the committee also considers evidence that supports:

• Leadership in areas of professional development within the healthcare field
• Leadership in influencing change or new directions
• Leadership in the creation of knowledge and collaborative scholarly work
• provides numerous opportunities for professional development, information, networking, and advocacy
• excelled in his or her work and/or has made outstanding contributions in the healthcare field

Guidelines and eligibility

• Candidates must be or have been contributing members of the healthcare community, and must have made significant and demonstrable contributions to the field. 
• Candidates may or may not be members of HFMA

Recognition

The Chapter will recognize award recipients at the Annual Awards Dinner. The Chapter will also post highlights of their accomplishments on the award gallery of the HFMA MA-RI website, and post an interview with the recipient on the blog.

Past Winners