To be awarded the FHFMA distinction, an applicant must be credentialed as a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP); be an HFMA member for at least five years; complete a bachelor’s degree or 120 semester hours from an accredited college or university; provide a letter of recommendation; and volunteer in HFMA or the healthcare industry (specific contributions are required). More than 1,700 HFMA members nationwide have achieved this accomplishment in the organization’s 75-year history.
At Evangelical, Mr. Shedlock has responsibility for the overall leadership, planning, direction, and management of all revenue cycle activities of the Hospital and its affiliated entities including but not limited to registration, scheduling, billing, collections, coding, denial management, contract management, minimization of bad debt, reimbursement improvement, and financial planning for patients.
Several of Mr. Shedlock’s prior achievements include certifications as an HFMA Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) and Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) and he is currently the Secretary of HMFA’s Central PA Chapter’s Board of Directors.
About Evangelical Community Hospital
Evangelical Community Hospital is a non-profit organization that employs 1,900 individuals and has more than 170 employed and non-employed physicians on staff. The facility is licensed to accommodate 131 overnight patients in private rooms designed for healing, patient safety, and positive patient experience.
The Hospital provides a comprehensive array of services in both inpatient and outpatient settings and serves residents throughout the Central Susquehanna Valley, including those living in Snyder, Union, Northumberland, and Lycoming counties.
More information can be found at www.EvanHospital.com.
About HFMA
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) equips its more than 95,000 members nationwide to navigate a complex healthcare landscape. Finance professionals in the full range of work settings, including hospitals, health systems, physician practices and health plans, trust HFMA to provide the guidance and tools to help them lead their organizations, and the industry, forward. HFMA is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that advances healthcare by collaborating with other key stakeholders to address industry challenges and providing guidance, education, practical tools and solutions, and thought leadership.
