Jackie Dunne Appointed as the 2024 Education Officer for the Hays Chapter of AAPC

Jackie Dunne Appointed as the 2024 Education Officer for the Hays Chapter of AAPC

Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (MCHHS) would like to congratulate Jackie Dunne, HIM Director, for being appointed as the 2024 Education Officer for the Hays Chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). AAPC is the world’s largest training and credentialing organization for medical coders, billers, auditors, practice managers, documentation specialists, compliance officers, and revenue cycle managers. In Kansas, the organization consists of four chapters, three of which are located in the Kansas City area. Hays is the only chapter serving the western/central part of the state.

As the Education Officer, some of Jackie’s responsibilities will be securing and coordinating chapter meetings, seminars, class education and guest speakers; ensuring topics and speakers are relevant to AAPC and members. Submit online requests for continuing education unit (CEU) approval, issue CEUs to attendees, and attesting to all information contained on the CEU form. Another responsibility is providing lost CEU certificate(s) upon request from members, after validating attendance at the event. Jackie will proctor at least one certification exam and she will communicate with other chapter officers to ensure the chapter is moving forward in a positive and professional manner.

“An education officer ensures that all members of the AAPC organization are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to be successful in their roles,” states Luigi Gavino, CFO. “We are extremely proud of Jackie's accomplishment. This just goes to show how committed she is to her craft and how she is willing to go above and beyond to help others succeed.”