2021 National Conference

2021 National ConferenceVirtual! - October 21-23, 2021(Pre-conf 10/20/21)"Conquering Compliance in Health Care!"Special Keynote!-Guest SpeakerLindsey “Buster” JacksonMotivational & Inspirational! 10Speakers/ Sessions Include7Federal Agency Official Updates!Auditing and InvestigationsHCC and other Risk AreasVirtual – Conference!2021 AHCAENational Conference – October 21-23, 2021110/20/21 - Pre-Confence:6 CEUs“Nothing But Notes!9:00am-4:00pm10/23/21 -Post-Conf: “Defend the Medical Record!" 1:30pm-4:30pm3 CEUswww.ahcae.orgWho Should Attend!Auditors and EducatorsEHR Users and VendorsCompliance OfficersCoders and BillersHealthcare Law and CompliancePhysicians / CliniciansEthics, Privacy, and CybersecurityPractice AdministratorsReimbursement and Auditing ImpactsConsultants, Educators,LawyersEarn multiple CEUs!Health Plan ProfessionalsHIM ProfessionalsThis program has prior approval of 35 continuing education units through the AHCAE, and 29.5 approvedceus through AAPC and other organizations. Prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement.

2021 National AHCAE Conference – Virtual!Association of Health Care Auditors and EducatorsOctober 20-23, 2021 – Virtual!Wednesday, October 20, 2021 (Pre-Conference).Pre-Conference:(MST)“Nothing But Notes: Hands-On Auditing"(Includes latest 2021 Office E/M Updates!)9:00am-4:00pm (MST)(Lunch break from 12-1pm)Speakers: Desiree Dabovich-Larranaga, CHCA, CPCKayme Whetzel, CPC, CPC-I, CHC, CHCAThursday, October 21, 2021 – National Conference Begins(MST)7:50am-8:00amWelcome: Robin Linker, CHCA, CHCAS, CPC-I, CPC, CCS-P,MCS-P, COC, CPC-P, CHC;CEO, Robin Linker & Associates, Inc., andAHCAE Executive Director of Operations8:00am – 9:00amMotivational Speaker: Buster Jackson!9:00am – 10:30amTales from an Expert Witness10:30am – 10:45amSpeaker: Jessica Schmor, RN, CPC, CCS, CHCAF, AHFI, CLNCAllegiant Experts, LLC; AHCAEBreak10:45am – 12:15pmCSI: Coding Scene Investigations12:15pm – 1:15pmLunch Session - Regional CMS Update1:15pm – 2:45pm2:45pm – 3:00pm3:00pm – 4:30pmSpeaker: Jacqueline Thelian, CPC, CPC-I, CHCA, CPMAMedco Consultants, Inc.AHCAE Leadership BoardSpeakers: John P. Hannigan, Regional Administrator and StaffDirector for CMS Denver; andTasha Bishop, Medicare Part B Education SpecialistProvider Outreach and Education, Novitas Solutions, Inc.The HCC Angle: Audits and UpdatesSpeaker: Daria Bonner, CHCRA, CHCA, CCP, RMCXact Healthcare Solutions, Inc;AHCAE Leadership BoardBreakCritical Elements of Critical CareSpeaker: Susan Garrison, CHCA, CHCAS, CHC, CPC, CCS‐P, CPAR,CPC, COCExecutive Vice President, Healthcare Consulting Services,Magnus Confidential, Inc; andAHCAE Executive Director of Education

2021 National AHCAE Conference – Virtual!Association of Health Care Auditors and EducatorsOctober 20-23, 2021 – Virtual!Friday, October 22, 2021 –Day 2: National Conference8:00am – 9:00am(MST)Keynote: “2021 Office E/M: Tips and tactics for making sureyou get it right!”Speaker: Robin Linker, CHCA, CHCAS, CPC-I, CPC, CCS-P, MCS-P,MCS-P, COC, CPC-P, CHC;CEO, Robin Linker & Associates, Inc., andAHCAE Executive Director of Operations9:00am – 10:30amHealthcare Law: Fraud and Abuse Updates10:30am – 10:45amBreak10:45am – 12:15pmCOVID-19 & Revenue Integrity in 2021-Audits to Z Codes12:15pm – 1:15pmLunch Session – Value Based Care and The Role of HCCsSpeaker: Jim Taylor, MD, CRCConsultant: Principled Advantage1:15pm – 2:45pmMedicare Changes to Be Aware2:45pm – 3:00pmBreak3:00pm – 4:30pmCompliant Audits: Best Practices for Successful Outcomesand High ReliabilitySpeaker: Sheryl Bridges, JD – Special CounselCaplan and Earnest, LLCSpeaker: Sarah L. Goodman, MBA, CHCAF, COC, CCP, FCSSLG, Inc; President / CEO; AHCAE Leadership BoardSpeaker: Dick Whitten, MD, MBA, FACPContractor Medical Director, VP Health PolicyNoridian Healthcare SolutionsSpeakers: Paul W. Kim, JD, MPH - Sung Hwang & Kim, LLP;AHCAE Leadership Board, andChristina Krueckeberg, RN, CPHRM, CHC,Risk Management Director;Lutheran Hospital - Lutheran Health Network

2021 National AHCAE Conference – Virtual!Association of Health Care Auditors and EducatorsOctober 20-23 – Virtual!Saturday, October 23, 2021 – Day 3: Post - Conference Session8:00am – 9:30am(MST)Keynote: “CDI Review!”Speaker: Susan Thurston, CHCRA, CHCA, CPC-I, COC, CCS-P, CMM,MCS-P, CHCO; CEO, Coder’s Connection;AHCAE Leadership Board9:30am – 10:45amDigital Medicine on the HorizonSpeaker: Katharine L. Krol, MD, FSIR, FACR, RRCIRAMA Digital Medicine Payment Advisory Group;AHCAE Leadership Board10:30am – 10:45amBreak10:45am – 12:15pmMorse’s message: “What Hath Got Wrought?”12:15pmFINAL REMARKS – CEUs, CONFERENCE DISMISSED(Privacy, Security and Ethics)Speaker: Michael S. Victoroff, MDFaculty, Risk Management, COPICAHCAE Leadership BoardPOST CONFERENCE SESSIONdiscussions during*Gain insight from fellow auditors, coding and compliance experts, as they engage inthis Questions and Answer session with a nationally recognized healthcare attorney!1:30pm-4:30pm(3 CEUs)“Q&A the Attorney: Defend the Medical Record!"Facilitators: Paul W. Kim, JD, MPH;Sung Hwang & Kim, LLPand AHCAE Leadership Board MembersWe hope you can join us virtually for another exciting line-up of top industry experts at the Association ofHealth Care Auditors and Educators national conference. Sessions will earn CEUs through AHCAE and otherkey organizations. A confirmation email will be sent immediately upon registration at www.ahcae.org.Instructions to access the conference will be sent to registered attendees prior to the conference.Questions? Please feel free to contact us with any questions at 303-905-2357 or RLinker@ahcae.orgRegister at: www.ahcae.org or you may fax/email the registration form on the next page.Approved for 29.5 AAPC ceus and up to 35 CEUS by AHCAE and various organizations!Cancellations are subject to a cancellation and processing fee. Cancellation requests must be received no later than 14days prior to the event for a refund to be issued unless special arrangements have been made with our office. Thank you!

2021 National AHCAE Conference – VIRTUAL!Association of Health Care Auditors and EducatorsOctober 20-23, 2021 – Denver, COATTENDEE INFORMATION1st Attendee and ell Phone:Fax:Email:*Multiple attendee discounts requires registrations to be paid and submitted together.2nd Attendee3rd Attendee4th AttendeeEVENT RegistrationRegister Online: Pre-Conference : ------------Oct. 20, 2021 “Nothing But Notes”9am - 4pm 2021 National AHCAE Oct. 21-23, 2021Conference 2021 National AHCAE Oct. 21-23, 2021Conference and Membership (new or renewal) Post-Conf: (1:30-4:30pm)----Oct. 23, 2021“Defend the Medical Record!"www.ahcae.orgMail Registrationand Payment to:AHCAEMembersNon-AHCAEMembers 250.00 375.00 550.00 625.00Number ofAttendees 675.00X 200.00XSubtotal(Best value for new /renewing members!)Members and Non-MembersNeed an invoice sent by email to click and pay? YesSend to Email:TotalAssociation of Health Care Auditors and Educators6140-K6 S. Gun Club Rd. #292Aurora, CO 80016You may also fax your payment and registration to: 800-945-4119x*Call if you need special payment arrangements.PAYMENT hone:Fax:Zip:Email: Check enclosed for Checks Payable to: Charge my credit card VisaCard #:Exp. Date:Association of Health Care Auditors or AHCAE Master Card American Express*City credit card bill goes to:/ DiscoverZip code:Signature:Register online at www.ahcae.orgQuestions, Call: 303-905-2357

2021 AHCAE National Conference – October 21-23, 2021 . Approved for 29.5 AAPC ceus and up to 35 CEUS by AHCAE and various organizations! Cancellations are subject to a cancellation and processing fee. Cancellation requests must be received no later than 14