September 19 - 23
Join us virtually for a week of 10 programs focused on Acute Care, Continuing Care and the Latest Healthcare Industry trends.
CPE credit will be available for each program. Choose and register for the following topics:
MONDAY 9.19
10:00-11:00 AM (EST)
A Perspective: A Review of the Past Year & Insights for the Future
In this session our healthcare experts, comprised of clinical, operational and financial professionals will dive into what they have seen over the past year. Learn about industry trends, common challenges and implemented solutions. Benchmark your Organization, participate in anonymous polling, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
1 CPE Credit
MONDAY 9.19
2:00-3:00 PM (EST)
No Work, No Time, No Risk, Yes Margin...
Rick Kunnes, MD, Microscope
Small hospitals don’t have the staff, time or resources to achieve positive margins. We will show you how to quickly and effectively increase your Organization’s operating margin.
1 CPE Credit
TUESDAY 9.20
10:00-11:00 AM (EST)
Moving Forward with Purpose in Long-Term Continuing Care
Michael F. Masse, OTR/L and Camille Jones, RN, MDS, Microscope
Despite the many and significant issues in long term continuing care, we will discuss reimbursement, compliance and care quality strategies that providers can work on right now to position for success and long term sustainability.
1 CPE Credit
TUESDAY 9.20
2:00-3:00 PM (EST)
Don’t Be Outwitted by Third-Party Payor Contractors
Terry Lang, CPA, FHFMA, Raymond Luebbert, CHFP & Colin Conklin, CHFP, Microscope
Is your Organization benefiting from its current contracts with payors? In this session you will learn how to navigate around the various reimbursement methodologies, contract negotiation strategies and tools to help optimize your Organization’s reimbursement by being prepared for the next reimbursement contract.
1 CPE Credit
WEDNESDAY 9.21
10:00-11:00 AM (EST)
FRAUD ATTACKS: It's a Matter of Time...
How To Be The Hero and Not The Victim
Steve Stasiukonis, Secure Network Technologies, Eric Fehrman, CFE, CPA & Mary Ellen Luker, CPA, JD, LLM, Microscope
It’s only a matter of time before your company/facility falls victim to fraud. Join us to learn about best practices on how to be proactive instead of reactive in order to protect your Organization. In this session we’ll dive into current statistics affecting the healthcare industry, look at real-life examples of fraud attacks and discuss what leaders did right and wrong when the attacks occurred.
1 CPE Credit
WEDNESDAY 9.21
1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Introducing and Expanding Use of AI and RPA within the Revenue Cycle
Andrea Rivera, Chief Information Officer, Jzanus LTD
The current healthcare landscape is a great time to consider introducing or expanding use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) within the revenue cycle. Staffing challenges are affecting organizations across the country. This program will dive into what it takes to put together a successful program for implementing AI & RPA focusing on value and continuing to push value and quality at the conclusion of the project.
1 CPE Credit
WEDNESDAY 9.21
3:00-4:00 PM (EST)
Immediate Attention Required: Healthcare Strategic Planning
Meghan Bankowski, CPA, Microscope & Jeff Lambert, OI Health
Declining reimbursement rates, coupled with rising expenses, require immediate focus on operational margins. In light of this pressure, hospitals often feel they lack the proper tools, culture, data and people to support managerial decision-making. In this session, we will provide and in-depth analysis of the economic status of the healthcare industry, illustrate how healthcare providers are adapting to this new environment, discuss strategic approaches that may be unconventional and highlight the importance of Organizational data to assist in developing and initiating a strategic plan.
1 CPE Credit
THURSDAY 9.22
10:00-11:00 AM (EST)
Tired of Being Denied? Ways to Increase Acceptance of Claims
Kristie Del Vecchio, MBA, RHIT, CCS, CTR; Sonya Manuel, LPN, CCS, CCCS-P, CHC and Aileen Angellotti, BSHCA, CCS, C-CDI, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, Jzanus Consulting, Inc. AND Sandy Mooney, Director, Denial & Appeal Services and Regina Gaus, RN Director Clinical & Contract Management, Jzanus LTD
Claim denials at hospitals, health systems, and medical practices are skyrocketing at alarming rates for inpatient and outpatient claims. This session explores the keys to success in clinical documentation & coding validation, improving reimbursement, quality scores and reducing denials.
1 CPE Credit
THURSDAY 9.22
2:00-3:00 PM (EST)
What is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)? How “Your” Organization Can Benefit!
Brian Vossler, Vice President, Strategic Business Development at Ventegra and McCain Ashurst, MD, MBA, CEO, Trinity ARM
This discussion will provide a better understanding of the players in the pharmacy industry specifically the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) and how they profit off of employer-sponsored health plans and also learning the current political/regulatory environment and potential changes on the horizon that may disrupt this industry. In addition, we will discuss current strategies employers are deploying to curb their pharmacy spend and how to effectively implement those strategies.
1 CPE Credit
FRIDAY 9.23
10:00-11:00 AM (EST)
Washington DC: Healthcare Policy Update
Jayson Slotnik, JD, Health Policy Strategies, Inc.
Learn about new, changing and proposed healthcare policies and how they may impact your Organization. Topics include, but not limited to, COVID-19, Telehealth, Drug Pricing, Physician Payments, Surprise Billing, Mental Health and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and its potential impact on healthcare.
1 CPE Credit