PURPOSE OF THE CHAPTER EXCELLENCE AWARD The Chapter Excellence Award is designed to recognize and reward local AAHAM chapters for excellence in pursuing the goals of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management. For the purpose of this award program, excellence is defined as outstanding, innovative and balanced performance in: * Programs and activities in support of mission * Education programs * Professional development * Membership development * Subjective Chapter Activities mission is to be the premier professional organization in health care administrative management. Through a national organization and local chapters, AAHAM provides quality member services and leadership in the areas of education, communication, representation, professional standards and certification. Programs and activities in support of mission include articles published in National AAHAM publications, participation in National Board of Directors meetings, responses to feedback requests from National AAHAM, involvement in government and legislative issues and third party payer issues at the local and national levels, and involvement in community service and special projects. include seminars, workshops and conferences sponsored and Education programs by the chapter, and publishing chapter newsletters and other communications vehicles. Professional development includes growth and maintenance of the national professional certification program within the chapter, certification study sessions given for chapter members and for other chapters, and growth of the national technical certification program. Membership development includes growth of national membership within the chapter; written surveys initiated by the chapter, holding general membership meetings and Board of Directors meetings, chapter members presenting speaking programs to AAHAM and groups, providing benefits to members, and offering social activities to enhance camaraderie and fellowship within the chapter. Subjective Chapter Activities include questions from the other four sections but require a subjective (written/essay questions and responses) rather than an objective response. The Chapter Excellence Award application is designed to permit all chapters to participate in this awards program, regardless of size or location. The criteria are basic to a well-functioning chapter with active participation of its members.
PURPOSE OF THE CHAPTER EXCELLENCE AWARD The Chapter Excellence Award is designed to recognize and reward local AAHAM chapters for excellence in pursuing the goals of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management. For the purpose of this award program, excellence is defined as outstanding, innovative and balanced performance in: * Programs and activities in support of mission * Education programs * Professional development * Membership development * Subjective Chapter Activities mission is to be the premier professional organization in health care administrative management. Through a national organization and local chapters, AAHAM provides quality member services and leadership in the areas of education, communication, representation, professional standards and certification. Programs and activities in support of mission include articles published in National AAHAM publications, participation in National Board of Directors meetings, responses to feedback requests from National AAHAM, involvement in government and legislative issues and third party payer issues at the local and national levels, and involvement in community service and special projects. Education programs include seminars, workshops and conferences sponsored and by the chapter, and publishing chapter newsletters and other communications vehicles. Professional development includes growth and maintenance of the national professional certification program within the chapter, certification study sessions given for chapter members and for other chapters, and growth of the national technical certification program. Membership development includes growth of national membership within the chapter; written surveys initiated by the chapter, holding general membership meetings and Board of Directors meetings, chapter members presenting speaking programs to AAHAM and groups, providing benefits to members, and offering social activities to enhance camaraderie and fellowship within the chapter. Subjective Chapter Activities include questions from the other four sections but require a subjective (written/essay questions and responses) rather than an objective response. The Chapter Excellence Award application is designed to permit all chapters to participate in this awards program, regardless of size or location. The criteria are basic to a well-functioning chapter with active participation of its members.