MDHBA Offers Recognition At Annual Conference In California

Elmhurst, Illinois — The Medical-Dental-Hospital Business Associates (MDHBA) presented several awards during its Reception, Silent Auction and Dinner on Friday, October 23, at its Annual Conference at the Balboa Bay Beach Club & Resort, Newport Beach, California.

Then MDHBA President Roxie Kracl, CPBE, Credit Bureau Services, Inc., Fremont, Nebraska, oversaw the ceremonies. During the program, MDHBA’s new officers were sworn in, and Kracl became immediate past president.

Robert T. Hellrung Awards were presented to Terri Boettcher, director of development, BC Services, Inc., Longmont, Colorado, and Eric Mock, CPBE, president, Medical Business Bureau, LLC, Park Ridge, Illinois. The Hellrung award recognizes individuals for their contributions to the medical economics profession and to MDHBA.

Todd Gillis, CPBE, vice president, Medical Business Bureau, LLC, Park Ridge, Illinois, received the President’s Award. The President’s Award is presented annually by the current MDHBA President to recognize an individual or individuals who did the most to advance MDHBA’s interests during his or her tenure as President.

Medical-Dental-Hospital Business Associates is the healthcare ARM community for accreditation and networking. Formed in 1939, MDHBA and its members set a tone of collaboration and continuous improvement within the demanding and competitive world of healthcare financial services. MDHBA provides a nationwide forum for idea exchange, continuing education and certification. For more information, contact: MDHBA, 350 Poplar Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Telephone 630.941.8100; Fax 630.359.4274; E-mail info@mdhba.org; www.mdhba.org.