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RAC Attack: A Two-Part Audioconference Series
Lessons Learned, Getting Ready and Internal Risk Assessment Tools
October 1, 2008
Time: 9-10:30 a.m. CENTRAL TIME
Program Description
The health care industry is preparing for new, contractor-driven audits that will focus on all areas of billable services. A brief look at the history of the initial three state findings will provide insight into what to expect as the audits roll out to all 50 states by 2010. Significant time and specific emphasis will be placed on practical strategies for multi-department integration, defensive audits focusing on known issues, and ideas for ongoing education and prevention.
Utilizing Observation Correctly to Prevent Exposure with One-Day Stays and Short Stays
October 23, 2008
Time: 9-10:30 a.m. CENTRAL TIME
Program Description
Part 2 of this audioconference series will walk participants through the vulnerabilities identified when a health care facility does not have a good understanding of what observation is. Exposure areas will be discussed, while addressing ideas for enhanced tools involving bedside nursing, charge capture analyst to reduce lost revenue, and the value of a dedicated unit. One-day stay thresholds and integrated approached, while realizing "lessons learned" from the three demonstration states, will also be included in this action-oriented class.
Register for this audioconference online:
Part 1 only--October 1, 2008 ($295 per line)
Part 2 only--October 23, 2008 ($295 per line)
Both Parts --October 1 AND 23, 2008 ($500 per line)
Faculty
Day Egusquiza
Day Egusquiza brings over 28 years of experience in health care reimbursement, hospital business office operations, contracting, and compliance implementation. Additionally, her experience includes eight years as a director of a physician medical management billing service. She most recently completed an integrated business office between a hospital and a large physician clinic. Egusquiza has been an entrepreneur in hospital and physician practice accounts receivable management, and a leader in redesigning numerous organizations. Her work includes providing guidance as a compliance and APC educator, while providing operational insight on the revenue cycle impacts of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additionally, she has been instrumental in researching and preparing national education on the impact of the prescription drug benefit to hospitals and nursing homes.
Egusquiza is a nationally-recognized speaker on continuous quality improvement (CQI), benchmarking, redesigning, reimbursement systems, and implementing an operational focus of compliance, both in hospitals and practices. She has been on the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) National Advisory Council, the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) National Advisory Council, the CCH Board, and has served as past president of the Idaho HFMA chapter. She has been highlighted in The Joint Commission's Six Hospitals in Search of Excellence, Zimmerman's Receivable Report, HFMA's HFM and Patient Account Receivables, AHIA Prospective, and numerous health care newsletters, along with a contributing author to 2006 Health Law and Compliance Update.
Egusquiza received the Idaho Hospital Association's "Distinguished Service Award" for her legislative work and training on new indigent law. Attendees at HFMA's ANI rated her in the top 25 percent, earning her the "Distinguished Speaker" recognition for each year she has presented.
The views expressed by the speaker do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions or the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Registration Information
Fee:
Per Session Fee: $295.00 for one phone line per site
Entire Series: $500.00 for one phone line per site
Please register only one name per connection.
Additional phone lines will be billed at $295.00 each.
How the Audioconference Will Work
Dial-in instructions and any other reference materials will be emailed to each registrant approximately three days prior to the conference. If you do not receive them by this date, please email Lisa Geishirt at lgeishirt@wha.org.
It is the responsibility of the registrant to access presentation materials prior to the day of the event. If your e-mail address changes, you do not receive an e-mail with instructions from WHA, or if you are unable to open presentation materials, please contact
Lisa Geishirt at WHA two days prior to the event to allow time to address the issue.
Substitution, Transfer and Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing up to five business days prior to an event will be given a full refund less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than five business days prior and day-of-program no-shows. Substitutions are accepted.
Register for this audioconference online:
Part 1 only--October 1, 2008 ($295 per line)
Part 2 only--October 23, 2008 ($295 per line)
Both Parts --October 1 AND 23, 2008 ($500 per line)
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