Kari S. Cornicelli, FHFMA, CPA
National Chair
Ms. Cornicelli is the voluntary Chair of HFMA during the 2014–15 term, beginning June 1, 2014.
She is vice president and CFO, Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus, San Diego.
A member of HFMA since 1986, Ms. Cornicelli has served on the E-Learning Advisory Group, Health Reform Advisory Committee, National Task Force for Revenue Cycle Key Performance Indicators, Patient Friendly Billing Project Task Force, National Board of Directors, National Audit & Finance Committee, National Advisory Council, and as a Region 11 Symposium treasurer, and has spoken at various HFMA events. Ms. Cornicelli has also served the San Diego Imperial Chapter as director, treasurer, secretary, vice president, president-elect, and president. She has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold merit awards.
Ms. Cornicelli holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Weber State University.
Steven P. Rose, FHFMA, CPA
National Chair-Elect
Mr. Rose is the voluntary Secretary/Treasurer of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2012-13 term, beginning June 1, 2012.
Mr. Rose is Chief Financial Officer, Conway Regional Health System, Conway, Arkansas.
A member of HFMA since 1985, Mr. Rose’s involvement with the National Association includes serving as a Regional Executive (2004-05), on the Regional Executives Council (2008-10), serving as chair 2009-10, the National Advisory Councils (2010-11), serving as chair of the Executive Council, the Board of Directors (2008-12), the Executive Committee (2009-12, the Audit and Finance Committee (2010-12), serving as chair 2011-12), the Strategic Planning Committee (2011-12), and the Healthcare Leadership Council (2011-12). He has also served the Arkansas Chapter as Director, Secretary, Treasurer, President-Elect, and President. He has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, Muncie Gold, and Medal of Honor merit awards.
Mr. Rose, a Fellow of HFMA and a Certified Public Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Kari S. Cornicelli, FHFMA, CPA
National Secretary/Treasurer
Ms. Cornicelli is the voluntary Secretary/Treasurer of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
Ms. Cornicelli is Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, La Mesa, California.
A member of HFMA since 1986, Ms. Cornicelli’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the E-Learning Advisory Group (2011), Health Reform Advisory Committee (2010-13), National Task Force for Revenue Cycle Key Performance Indicators (2010-12), Patient Friendly Billing Project Task Force (2003), National Board of Directors (2000-03), National Audit & Finance Committee (2000-03), National Advisory Council (1999-2000), and as a Region 11 Symposium Treasurer. In 2010, she was a panel speaker at HFMA’s MAP Conference, ANI Pre-Conference, and Audio Teleconference. Ms. Cornicelli has also served the San Diego Imperial Chapter as Director, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, President-Elect, and President. She has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold merit awards.
Ms. Cornicelli, a Fellow of HFMA and a Certified Public Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Weber State University, Ogden, Utah.
Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA
President and CEO
As of June 4, 2012, Mr. Fifer is President and CEO of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
From 2001-2012, Mr. Fifer was Vice President of Hospital Finance at Spectrum Health, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Spectrum Health is a $4.1 billion health system that has received numerous recognitions, including being named a Top 10 Health System in 2010 and 2011 by Thomson Reuters.
Fifer was Chair of the HFMA Board of Directors in 2006-07. An HFMA member since 1983, Fifer served as a chapter president and for two terms as an HFMA board member. Fifer has been a keynote speaker on healthcare finance and reform for organizations including the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation and The Governance Institute. His industry insights have been featured in Forbes, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, and other leading publications.
A Fellow of HFMA and a CPA, Fifer received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Mich.
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Reginald J. Albert, FHFMA
National Director
Mr. Albert is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2011-14 term, beginning June 1, 2011.
Mr. Albert is Vice President, Physician Practices, PenBay Physicians & Associates, PenBay Healthcare, Rockport, Maine.
A member of HFMA since 1995, Mr. Albert’s involvement with the National Association includes serving as a Regional Executive (2010-11) and the Board of Directors (2011-14). He has also served the Maine Chapter as Director, Vice President, President Elect, and President. He has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold merit awards.
Mr. Albert, a Fellow of HFMA, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Thomas College, Waterville, Maine, and a Master of Business Administration, Master’s Certificate in Healthcare Administration, from the Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire.
Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA
National Director
Mr. Allen is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2012-15 term, beginning June 1, 2012.
Mr. Allen is Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Winona Health, Winona, Minnesota.
A member of HFMA since 1994, Mr. Allen’s involvement with the National Association includes serving as Chairman of HFMA’s National Board of Examiners (2001-05), serving on the Health Reform Advisory Committee, HFMA’s MAP App Task Force, Value Project Task Force, and the National Advisory Council (2007-2009). He also testified on behalf of HFMA before the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee in May, 2009. Mr. Allen has also served the McMahon-Illini Chapter as Director, Vice President, President-Elect, and President. He has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold merit awards.
Mr. Allen, a Fellow of HFMA and a Certified Public Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.
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Kiran N. Batheja, FHFMA
National Director
Mr. Batheja, is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2010-13 term, beginning June 1, 2010.
Mr. Batheja is Vice President, Revenue Cycle Management, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York.
A member of HFMA since 1991, Mr. Batheja’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the Patient Financial Services Forum Advisory Council (1996-00), serving as chair in 1998-00, the Audit & Finance Committee (2010-12), the National Advisory Councils, serving as chair of the Patient Financial Services Council in 2010-12, and the Board of Directors (2010-13). Mr. Batheja has also served the Metropolitan New York Chapter as Director, Treasurer, Vice President, President-Elect, and President. He has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, Muncie Gold, and Medal of Honor merit awards and is a recipient of the HFMA Patient Financial Services Forum Award of Excellence.
Mr. Batheja, a Fellow of HFMA, received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts.
Michael P. Freed, CPA
National Director
Mr. Freed is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2012-15 term, beginning June 1, 2012.
Mr. Freed is Executive Vice President of Corporate Resources, Chief Financial Officer, Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A member of HFMA since 1989, Mr. Freed’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the Health Reform Advisory Committee (2011-13) and the Large System CFO Council (2006-15).
Mr. Freed, a Certified Public Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business (magna cum laude) from The State University of New York, Albany, New York.
Carol A. Friesen, FHFMA
National Director
Ms. Friesen is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2012-15 term, beginning June 1, 2012.
Ms. Friesen is President and CEO, Crete Area Medical Center, Crete, Nebraska.
A member of HFMA since 1999, Ms. Friesen’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the National Advisory Council (2010-12) and as a Region 8 Regional Executive. Ms. Friesen has also served the Nebraska Chapter as Director, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, and President. She has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold merit awards.
Ms. Friesen, a Fellow of HFMA and Certified Healthcare Financial Professional, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Public Health in Health Care Administration.
Kim Griffin-Hunter, CPA
National Director
Ms. Griffin-Hunter is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2011-14 term, beginning June 1, 2011.
Ms. Griffin-Hunter is National Leader/AERS Provider Healthcare Practice and Partner, Deloitte & Touche, LLP, Miami, Florida.
A member of HFMA since 1996, Ms. Griffin-Hunter’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the National Advisory Councils (2009-11) and the Board of Directors (2011-14).
Ms. Griffin-Hunter, a Certified Public Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
Melinda S. Hancock, FHFMA
National Director
Ms. Hancock is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2010-13 term, beginning June 1, 2010.
Ms. Hancock is Vice President of Strategic Finance, Bon Secours Richmond Health System, Richmond, Virginia.
A member of HFMA since 1994, Ms. Hancock’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the National Advisory Councils (2007-10), the Regional Executives Council (2010-12), serving as chair 2011-12, the Board of Directors (2010-13), and the Executive Committee (2011-13). Ms. Hancock also served the Virginia Chapter as Director, Secetary, President-Elect, and President. She has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold merit awards.
Ms. Hancock, a Fellow of HFMA, received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, and her Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona.
Phyllis F. Lantos, FHFMA
National Director
Ms. Lantos is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2010-13 term, beginning June 1, 2010.
Ms. Lantos is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York.
A member of HFMA since 1978, Ms. Lantos’ involvement with the Association includes serving on the Principles and Practices Board (2006-09), the National Advisory Councils (2010-12), serving as chair of the Payment and Reimbursement Council, the Strategic Planning Committee (2010-12), the Board of Directors (2010-13), and the Healthcare Leadership Council (2010-12). She has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, and Muncie Gold merit awards. Ms. Lantos is a member of the HFMA Large System CFO Council (2000-10) and has spoken at the Metro New York Annual Institute (2006-2010).
Ms. Lantos, a Fellow of HFMA, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a Masters in Management from the Alfred P. Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Rebecca L. Speight, FHFMA, CPA
National Director
Ms. Speight is a voluntary Director of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) during the 2011-14 term, beginning June 1, 2011.
Ms. Speight is a Consultant in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
A member of HFMA since 1998, Ms. Speight’s involvement with the National Association includes serving on the Board of Examiners (2007-11), serving as Chair in 2010-11, and the Board of Directors (2011-14). Ms. Speight has also served the Oklahoma Chapter as Treasurer, Vice President, President-Elect, and President. She has received the Follmer Bronze, Reeves Silver, Muncie Gold, and Medal of Honor merit awards.
Ms. Speight, a Fellow of HFMA (FHFMA) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting Degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, and her Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma.