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Clinical Documentation for Risk Adjusted Contracts in a changing Environment

Overview This session with explain the Medicare Advantage Program of Risk Adjustment and how ICD-10 codes map to HCC Categories . We will discuss Types of Risk Adjustment Models, HCC Concepts and how HCC works. Documentation requirements will be explained, as well as qualifying Provider Types and appropriate sources for documentation. Objectives include an explanation of the history of HCC Coding, how it works, calculation of RAF Scores, Coding & financial impact. Examples of HCC Categories and the ICD-10 codes mapping to them will be illustrated with a sample note. The speaker will review risks by pointing out Common Coding and Documentation Errors found during RADV Audits. The attendees will receive coding and documentation tips to improve their RAF scores. Why should you attend this webinar? To learn about future reimbursement models and improve risk adjustment bonus scores. Areas Covered in the Session: Topics which will be covered in the session (bulleted p

HIPAA Compliance Through Policies

Overview The webinar will explain the process for covered entities and business associates to use to draft, adopt, and implement HIPAA compliance policies . Writing a policy is easier than one may think. It is a three-step process: researching, drafting and revising. This webinar will teach you to ask questions, solicit help, collect samples, keep the principles of substance, organization, coherence, style, and correctness in mind while you are drafting, send your draft out for review, incorporate comments, implement the policy, and repeat as necessary. The prospect of developing and writing perhaps as many as 70 policies to attain HIPAA compliance may still seem daunting, but this webinar will teach you how to make a checklist, take it step by step, and enlist the help of others when you need it. Why should you attend this webinar? Many of the seven-figure civil money penalties and settlements in lieu there of result from not having any policies in place that might have t

Achieving Success and Compliance in the Supply Chain.

Overview Supply chain is a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. Supply chain activities involve the transformation of natural resources, raw materials, and components into a finished product that is delivered to the end customer. Why should you attend this webinar? To help improve customer satisfaction, greater emphasis is given to the aspect of quality in the supply chain. This webinar will help you understand some of the quality issues and methodologies that are relevant in current supply chain management. Areas Covered in the Session: What is a supply chain? Examples of basic supply chain Supply Chain Management Factors How to handle external suppliers Third Party Audits Logistics and Distribution The role of the Warehouse Quality Management Who can Benefit: QA staff and management Supply Chain representatives Regulatory Affairs staff and managem

What is MACRA/MIPS and how does HIPAA apply

Overview This lesson will provide a crash course on the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (MACRA) and how this replaces the old Medicare reimbursement schedule with a new "pay-for-performance" program. We will be discussing the positives and negatives of both the "pay-for-performance" programs (MIPS) Merit based Incentive Payment System and (APM's) Advanced Alternative Payment Models. This lesson will also cover how HIPAA specifically applies to MACRA and the importance of providing the government "proof" of HIPAA compliance.  I will explain specifically how this is done and why HIPAA is a core measurement under MACRA.  I will also explain how practice managers (or compliance offers) need to get their HIPAA house in order as this law is now fully enforced and the government is not using kid gloves anymore. I will give specific examples of litigated cases I have been involved with where HIPAA violations lead to prosecution under sta

HR Metrics: A Critical Measurement of the Impact of Human Resources Management

Compliance Key INC  -  Human Resource Training Online Ronald Adler  is Keynote Speaker at Compliance key Inc . He is the president-CEO of Laurdan Associates, Inc., a veteran-owned, human resource management consulting firm that helps organizations enhance the value of their human capital and reduce their exposure to employment practices liability through human capital risk management.  Laurdan Associates specializes in HR audits.  Webinar Id:   CIFRH003    12:30 PM  PT | 3:30 PM ET   03/30/2018  Duration: 90 mins  Overview HR metrics and analytics are playing an increasingly important role in organizations. They not only measure how well you have done and how well you are doing, but they also provide insight into how well you will do in the future. HR metrics and analytics are key elements in measuring and determining an organization's current and future success. Why should you attend this webinar? Your human resources should add value to your organizat

Current Concepts & Challenges in Cloud Compliance

Compliance Key INC  -  Medical Device Training Angela Bazigos , is the CEO of Touchstone Technologies, Inc. She has 40 years of experience working in hospitals and Pharma industry. Her background includes companies like Roche, Novartis, Genentech and PriceWaterhouseCoopers in GLP, GCP, GMP, Medical Device and Data Integrity Roles.   Webinar Id:   LSHCAB005    12:30 PM PT | 03:30 PM ET   03/29/2018  Duration: 90 mins Overview: The evolution of computerized technologies has been both amazing and challenging. Each new wave of technological evolution has been accompanied by a series of compliance challenges, and subsequent strategies to comply with applicable regulatory requirements. Cloud computing is a current example of this evolution. This presentation will provide a discussion of Cloud concepts, terminology, definitions, architecture, and services; review the contradictions and challenges of using a cloud environment to support regulated activities; discuss

What Does the Term "Reasonable and Appropriate" Mean under HIPAA? And How Do You Achieve It?

Compliance Key INC  - HIPAA  webinar Jonathan P. Tomes , J.D., is Keynote Speaker at Compliance key Inc . He is a health care attorney practicing in the greater Kansas City. He is a nationally recognized authority and expert witness on the legal requirements for health information.   Webinar Id:   HIPJPTW006    12:30 PM PT | 3:30 PM ET   03/20/2018  Duration: 60 mins  Overview The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to implement "reasonable and appropriate" security measures to protect against improper access, use, or disclosure of Protected Health Information ("PHI"). The Rule, however, gives very little guidance as to what constitutes reasonable and appropriate security measures. This is probably a good thing because what is reasonable and appropriate for a small town dental practice will likely be wildly different from a celebrity mental health facility in Beverly Hills. The lack of guidance, however, makes

FDA's Expectations from Supplier Management for GMP: Quality Agreements and More.

Compliance Key INC  -  FDA Compliance Training Danielle DeLucy, MS, is Keynote speaker at Compliance Key, Inc . She is owner of ASA Training and Consulting, LLC which provides Pharmaceutical and Biologics based companies with training and quality systems assistance in order to meet Regulatory compliance.  Webinar Id:   LSHCDD007    10:00 AM PT | 01:00 PM ET   03/19/2018  Duration: 60 mins  Overview When contemplating the use of a supplier you would normally have many requirements and expectations that must be met. These include technical, regulatory, quality, responsiveness, location, readiness, and those less defined but critical. One of the tools at your disposal to verify the supplier's acceptability is to audit its operation. This webinar is designed to provide the participants a working knowledge of supplier audits. The why, when, who, how, and what of conducting a supplier audit will be reviewed to ensure that your supplier is capable of meeting all of yo

Healthcare Quality Improvement Act - Achieving Immunity in Your Peer Review Process

Compliance Key INC  -  Healthcare Training Online                                                     William Mack Copeland William Mack Copeland, MS, JD, PhD, LFACHE is Keynote Speaker at Compliance Key INC. He practices health care law in Cincinnati at the firm of Copeland Law, LLC, where he is president and CEO.   Webinar Id:   LSHCWH001    12:30pm PT | 03:30pm ET   03/14/2018  Duration: 60 mins  Overview This webinar will discuss the Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA) in detail, including the standards that must be met to achieve immunity under the act. The HCQIA itself will be reviewed, including a detailed look at the Congressional purpose for the act. The legislative history of the act will be reviewed to gain an understanding of the intent of Congress in passing the act. Next will be a review of the standards under the act. We will conduct a detailed review of each of the standards and the actions that are required to meet the inten

FMLA-How to prevent employees taking advantage of the System

Compliance Key INC  -  HR Training Online                                                 Deborah Covin Wilson Deborah Covin Wilson, CPLP SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is the keynote speaker at Ijona Skills. She is the recently retired director of organizational development and consulting services, a unit in human resources administration at Georgia State University.  Webinar Id:   CICDF002    12:30 PM PT | 03:30 PM ET   03/12/2018  Duration: 60 mins  Overview This workshop will explain what the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is and what it means for companies and employees. It will identify the most frequent types of FMLA abuse and how to respond to them. It will also discuss important FMLA cases relative to FMLA abuse. Why should you attend this webinar? Describe topic importance, how this can add value to the work style. FMLA is an important benefit that needs to be monitored, because of the impact on the business and bottom line. It is important that we comply to t