AAHAM Evergreen Chapter

The Evergreen Chapter of AAHAM is dedicated to the over all mission of the National AAHAM organization, which is to serve the interest of patient financial services managers. We represent the healthcare administrative management professionals in Western Washington.

Professional development of our members is one of the primary goals of the chapter. Publications, conferences and seminars, professional certification and networking offer numerous opportunities for increasing the skills and knowledge that are necessary to function effectively in today's healthcare environment.

Statement of Purpose

The Evergreen Chapter shall be to:

• Promote and encourage the recognition of patient account management as an integral part of the financial management in hospitals and throughout the health care industry.
• Encourage implementation of effective and efficient business and receivable management policies and procedures in all types of health care facilities.
• Stimulate and encourage the exchange of information among members and associates.
• Develop and implement such programs as may add to the knowledge and encourage the development of persons new to hospitals and other health care facilities.
• Establish standards of performance for persons who participate, or are involved in the patient account management of any health care facility.
• Cooperate with other health care organizations, institutions, and other related agencies.

The American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management is nationally recognized as an accredited, health care oriented, education association, and members share in this recognition and achievement. AAHAM is dedicated to encourage the development of members through educational programs and to promote the recognition of patient account management as an integral part of the health care community. Only through a unified, coordinated effort can the goals and objectives of the organization and its members be obtained.