
2023 CMSA Annual Conference Recap
The conference A big shout out goes to CMSA for seeking and implementing feedback from previous conferences. I had the “privilege” of setting up the Harmony booth and, in doing so, was able to meet several people on the CMSA team. I learned the conference schedule was adjusted based on feedback they received from past conference attendees. Following through on the suggestions made a world of difference. Instead of random 30-minute windows, there were two dedicated sessions each day. This not only gave attendees more time to meet with exhibitors, but provided them with the chance to have meaningful dialogue…
Q&A with Jeff Atkinson
Share with us your title and give us a glimpse into the responsibilities and impact of your role. "I'm a National Practice Leader for Harmony [Healthcare]. I'm responsible for managing relationships with strategic accounts across the country, both in the hospital setting, and consulting firms." Could you please share a brief overview of your professional journey and expertise, and how you found yourself in this role? I've been in human capital management in a variety of different settings for 15 years starting in 2007. Most of which has been in and around healthcare and revenue cycle services. By education, I have…

NCRA 2023 Recap
The National Cancer Registrars Association’s 2023 Annual Educational Conference is in the books. Harmony is excited to have been a sponsor and vendor at this year’s gathering in San Diego. As conferences come back into the mix, many financial officers of organizations are concerned with how to best maintain the continued education of their registrars while being mindful of budgetary restraints. As this year’s NCRA conference proved, the virtual meeting is a significant bridge to ensure those who need CEUs are able to reasonably obtain them. For many, there is an air of mystery surrounding Cancer Registry, especially with an…