Elmhurst, Illinois, October 18, 2018—The Medical-Dental-Hospital Business Associates (MDHBA) presented several awards during its Reception, Silent Auction and Dinner on Friday, October 12, during its Annual Conference at The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta.

Then MDHBA President Gina Battershaw, Credit Bureau Services Inc., Norfolk, Nebraska, oversaw the ceremonies. During the program, MDHBA’s new officers were sworn in and Battershaw became Immediate Past President.

The Robert T. Hellrung Award was presented twice in 2018. The recipients are Connie Matrisch, CHC, president & CEO, Pro Com Services of Illinois, Inc., Springfield, Illinois, and Ashley Statley, client services manager, BC Services, Inc., Longmont, Colorado. The Hellrung award recognizes individuals for their contributions to the medical economics profession and to MDHBA.

Jon Nixon, CPBE, executive vice president, CMRE Financial Services, Inc., Brea, California 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.

MDHBA’s next Annual Conference will take place Oct. 10-11, 2019, in San Diego, Calinfornia.

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 630.359.4273; Fax 630.359.4274; E-mail info@mdhba.org; www.mdhba.org.