The Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers (MACHC), a non-profit membership organization, whose members consist of community, migrant and homeless health centers, local non-profit and community-owned healthcare programs, is currently planning our 27th Annual Meeting and Conference. This year the conference will be hosted at the Harbourtowne Golf and Conference Center located in historic St. Michaels, Maryland on September 23-24, 2010. 

MACHC plays a leadership role in raising the profile of Community Health Centers (CHCs) with Maryland and Delaware state legislators, developing collaborative initiatives between groups of CHCs and partnering organizations as well as seeking new resources to expand CHC coverage in the state. Our interest is also in developing and strengthening integrated systems of care for the medically underserved.

This year’s conference will begin with a reception on Thursday, September 23rd and follow with a day of learning sessions on September 24th to assist providers in improving operations and delivering quality care to their patients. During the course of the conference, which will be inclusive of plenary sessions as well as breakout sessions, health care professionals will engage in open dialogue, reviewing best collaboration practices, the latest information regarding patient centered medical homes, evidence based medicine, revenue maximization, and overall health center operation.

We know that you are dedicated to assisting our medical professionals by providing a large selection of products and services, and therefore we respectfully request your support in exhibiting or providing sponsorship for this conference. As Community Health Centers are being required to update and innovate, now more than ever is an opportune time to put your products and services in front of the decision makers of these health centers.

We hope that your organization will consider this invitation to participate at MACHC’s annual conference and join with us on September 23-24th. Please contact Bernadette Johnson, Director of Program Services at (301) 577-0097 ext 143 if you would like to participate in or sponsor the conference OR Click here to download our sponsorship application (doc). 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Awards for Primary Care Excellence

The Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers (MACHC) Awards for Primary Care Excellence provides an opportunity for the health centers to recognize the outstanding efforts of the dedicated individuals who work in and for the Maryland and Delaware community health centers.

Categories:

Board Excellence and Service Award
or
Healthcare HERO Award

Board Excellence and Service Award
The 2010 Board Excellence & Service Award will be presented to one distinguished board member or an entire board, who by their achievements in governing a community health center; have contributed significantly to enhancing the overall health and well-being of their community and society at large.

Specific Criteria
The criteria may apply to a single outstanding act of service or a collection of achievements in effecting successful and meaningful change.

1. Promotes and advocates the organization's mission in the community.
2. Provides leadership related to policy setting and strategic planning.
3. Demonstrated leadership with respect to organizational priorities and governance issues.
4. Plays a leading role in fundraising and/or awareness activities.
5. Minimum of 2 years of service in an official board capacity.
6. Must currently be a Board Member in good standing.

Healthcare HERO Award
The Healthcare HERO Award will be presented to an individual or team, whose work has made a significant contribution in the delivery of primary care to vulnerable populations, thereby improving quality, accessibility and/or outcomes of care. The Healthcare Hero Award is presented to those whose work exemplifies employee excellence: promoting human dignity through actions characterized by great personal initiative, selflessness, compassion and imagination. It is also meant to showcase career achievements, and identify individuals who can serve as an inspiration for others.

Specific Criteria
1. Demonstrates employee excellence and work ethic consistent with the health center mission.
2. Serves as an inspiration and role model for others.
3. Promotes Patient advocacy.
4. Exemplifies collaborative efforts. Recognizes and works well with all health center departments.

Any employee of a member organization may be nominated for the Award by a CEO, supervisor, fellow employee or board member.

The blinded entries will be judged and selected by the Annual Meeting Planning Committee. The Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers will present these awards during the dinner reception portion of the 2010 Annual Conference to recognize individuals or teams who have made a substantial contribution to primary healthcare.

Click here for the nomination application (pdf). 

Online Coding Training - MACHC and Brown Consulting 2010 Training Sessions

Gather your staff around the phone and in front of the computer for training!  Course materials are provided.  Post-course assessments qualify for an additional CEU.  All classes begin at 12:00pm ET and last between 2 to 3 hours. 

Click here to view the full course descriptions (pdf). 

Page last updated July 7, 2010 by M. Noyes