[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E644]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING MICHAEL ALLEN ON HIS NEW POSITION AS NATIONAL CHAIR OF 
            THE HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Michael 
Allen for his promotion to National Chair of the Healthcare Financial 
Management Association (HFMA). Mr. Allen will rise from the position of 
Chief Financial Officer at OSF Health Care in Peoria, Illinois.
  Mr. Allen began his career after earning an accounting degree from 
Illinois State University and a master's degree in healthcare 
administration from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Allen then went on 
to gain more than 25 years of experience in business and the healthcare 
industry--making him well qualified to take on this new role with the 
nation's largest membership organization for healthcare financial 
management executives and leaders. Leadership experience is something 
Mr. Allen gained in his 19 years as Chief Financial Officer for health 
systems and eight years in public accounting. Mr. Allen is no stranger 
to HFMA--he has been a member since 1993, and has chaired the Board of 
Examiners and served on the National Advisory Council. Mr. Allen will 
bring a new set of eyes to HFMA, having selected ``Dare You to Move'' 
as this year's theme to encourage members to get out of their comfort 
zone. I want to thank Mr. Allen for his work in healthcare and for his 
service to the Peoria community.
  It is because of dedicated leaders like Michael Allen that I am 
especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam 
Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Michael Allen on 
his promotion to National Chair of the Healthcare Financial Management 
Association.

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