Jul 05, 2021

Mawhirter now HIM manager at Pawnee Valley Campus and HaysMed

Posted Jul 05, 2021 9:03 PM

Since Megan Mawhirter understands that patients and families are unfamiliar with all the paperwork and financial aspects of a hospital visit, she is pleased to be in her expanded position at Larned and Hays.

Mawhirter was recently named manager of Health Information Management (HIM) at The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus and HaysMed. Previously, her HIM responsibilities were focused on the Larned hospital.

“I am continuing to supervise the HIM office here at Pawnee Valley and taking on my new duties at HaysMed,” Mawhirter said. “I am involved in many different functions of the department and will help with special projects as needed at either facility.”

HIM manager is an important position because it helps patients and families understand the documentation and financial issues associated with a visit to the hospital, Mawhirter commented.

“The documentation aspects of a hospital visit can be overwhelming and confusing at times,” she acknowledged. “But I am available to answer patients’ questions about their medical records, billing and insurance.

“I want to be an asset to the patients of both facilities. We can help bridge the gap in information to help patients find answers.”