Sunflower Chapter

President’s Welcome

Welcome to the Sunflower (Kansas) Chapter!

It is my great honor to serve as Chapter President for the 2023-2024 year.  Our industry has faced tremendous challenges in the last several years including labor and supply shortages, persistently high inflation, and reimbursement that has not always kept up with the financial pressures.  However, there is no better time to be financial leaders in healthcare that can help provide the path forward through innovation, creativity, and financial stewardship.  The success of healthcare will rely heavily on financial leaders to receive the most current education, build a network of trusted peers and business partners, and act decisively to tackle today’s most complex challenges.

I would like to thank the previous leaders in our Chapter that have provided mentorship and support over the last several years in preparation for my president year.  Our Chapter is blessed to have Officers, Directors, and Committee volunteer leaders that have a passion for service in our Chapter and ensure our local Chapter will be able to support the current and future needs of our members.

I would also like to thank our business partners because of their continued support of our Chapter.  Their support helps to keep event costs minimized for our members, provide top notch networking socials, and often provide educational content for many of our events.  Without their partnership the Chapter’s long-term success would not be possible.  I look forward to our continued partnership with current business partners and look forward to creating new partnerships to continue to enhance programming and subsequently the value to our members.

Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank our members in the Sunflower Chapter.  Your passion for healthcare finance and education are what allow us to fulfill our mission to bring value to the healthcare industry by providing education and professional development. 

I am very excited for the year ahead and want to thank in advance our current team of Officers, Directors, and Committee members that will help ensure we continue to provide the high-quality education, networking, and professional development that our members have come to expect from the Sunflower (Kansas) Chapter!  I look forward to seeing you at our events!

Tanner Wealand
Sunflower Chapter HFMA President 2023-2024