2012 MASTERING MEDICARE - HCPro

Achieve QualityOutcomes and CostEfficienciesAll newfaculty forSeptember2012!2012MASTERINGMEDICARECHICAGO September 13–14a seminar for homecareproviders sponsored by:

2012MASTERINGMEDICAREQuality Outcomes and Cost EfficienciesWith continuous Medicare payment cuts, new payment methodologies, and aregulatory environment that demands more to achieve compliance each year,the survival of your agency boils down to one crucial question: Can you deliverquality care in a cost-effective manner?Beacon Health’s 2012 Mastering Medicare seminar provides practical strategiesfor agencies to navigate the intricate maze of assessment and payment,surveyor scrutiny, and ICD-10 readiness with an eye toward operationalefficiency.Through expert analysis of Medicare rules, as well as case-based scenarios,you will return to your agency with solutions to achieve quality care andcompliance using limited financial and staffing resources.Mastering Medicare: Quality Outcomes and Cost Efficiencies delivers thestrategies you need to: Understand the current Medicare payment and compliance rules andregulationsFind creative and cost-saving ways to counter recent payment cutsCreate a billing process that can help reduce receivables and increasecollections Measure ICD-10 preparation and avoid lost revenue after the transition More accurately complete the OASIS-C to earn the payment you deserve Improve documentation to withstand subjective surveyor scrutinyJoin Beacon Health’s all new expert faculty for a Mastering Medicare seminarheld in Chicago, IL.How well do you know your patients?Just one miscoded OASIS data element cancost your agency thousands.Attend Mastering Medicare to avoid common mistakesthat will more than pay for the cost of your seat.

Attending the 2012 MasteringMedicare seminar will help you: Get agency-specific advice on quality, compliance, and payment from experts Network with your peers Get paid what you deserve by avoiding common billing missteps Mitigate the impact a simple OASIS-C mistake can have on your payment byensuring accurate coding among clinicians Learn how to create a plan to avoid lost revenue during the ICD-10 transition Arm yourself with complete and accurate documentation to justify your actionsagainst even the most intense surveyor scrutiny Replace misconceptions, myths, and outdated facts with clear, current, andcorrect informationAre you a member of theBeacon Institute? If not, join today andsave nearly 25% on your registration fee!The Beacon Institute is a members-only resource center for homecare and hospiceproviders. Benefit from a wide array of time-saving, cost-saving educational tools,medical references, and training programs for you and your staff!Membership begins at just 395 per year!For details, call 800-553-2041or visit www.beaconhealth.org.Continuing education creditsVisit us at www.beaconhealth.org/medicare2012.html for complete information aboutcontinuing education credits.Take advantage of theseoutstanding extras Receive tools and unique handoutsto help you save time back at youragency Earn 9.25 contact hours Network with your peers Obtain special seminar pricing in ourbookstore Special discounts for earlyregistration and multiple attendeesfrom the same agency

AgendaDay 2*Day 1*8:308:30am–12:00 pmThe Changing Medicare Environment:2013 Home Health PPS Proposed Rule am–12:00 pmMedicare Billing and Payment Issues Understanding the payment system Payment updates Essential pre-billing preparation Regulatory updates Common billing and payment issuesHot home health regulatory issues Post-billing issues Therapy concerns Face-to-face physician encounterrequirement Home Health 2012 and Beyond Trends in home health12:00 Correct selection & assignmentof OASIS diagnoses Common coding errors made byagencies Case studies illustrating commonerrorspm–1:00 pm Networking lunch1:00Mastering ICD-9 CodingICD-10 Preparation and Educationpm–4:00 pmPreparing for the Surveyor:Survey prep strategies The Revised Survey Process Survey preparation tips The basics of ICD-10 Assessing readiness Vendor readiness Budget concerns Survey traps 2012 action plan to prepare andeducate your agency Survey compliance strategies*Agenda subject to change without notice.Compliance and ClinicalDocumentation Compliance overview Compliance plan Homecare risk areas Creating a culture of compliance DefinitionsConnectwith yourcolleagues! Laws and statutes Operating an effective complianceprogram Clinical documentation compliance Bulletproof clinical documentation Examples of strong and poordocumentation Case studies and documentationexerciseTo registerCall 800-553-2041, or visit www.beaconhealth.org/medicare2012.html.Beacon Institute members must call to receive their discount.Beacon Health is a division of HCPro, Inc. HCPro, Inc., is accredited as a provider of continuing education by American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.This educational activity for 9.25 nursing contact hours is provided by HCPro, Inc. For complete CE information, please visit our website at www.beaconhealth.org.

Chicago, ILSeptember 13–14, 2012DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago–Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, 800/222-8733 139/night (room block discount expires August 22, 2012)The Doubletree Hotel Chicago–Oak Brook hotel is located in the heart of Oak Brook’s business district and is within walkingdistance of the Oakbrook Center Mall. Oak Brook is a golfer’s paradise—tee off at the Oak Meadows Golf Club, the WhitePines Golf Club or the Oak Brook Golf Club. Nature lovers can head to the Brookfield Zoo and the Morton Arboretum. Othernearby activities include the Drury Lane Theatre, the Oak Brook Polo Club, and the Edge Ice Arenas.Who should attend?Homecare administrators and directors who want to ensure compliance and full payment forservices providedClinical managers and educators who supervise or teach care delivery and documentationFinancial managers who want to learn about key clinical issues that can improvefinancial successQuality improvement leaders who monitor and evaluate an agency’s care delivery and complianceHomecare nurses and therapists who need to know how the regulations impact patient careMeet our expert facultyArnie Cisneros, PTHome Health PPS Expert, Therapy ExpertArnie Cisneros, PT, president of Home Health Strategic Management, has provided clinical services,program development, and management consultation in the areas of geriatric rehab, sports medicine,and home health since 1979. As a practicing clinician, he provides working-level insight into programdevelopment and care consultation for home health providers.Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSNSurvey preparation, compliance and clinical documentation expertMary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN, is the president of Capital Healthcare Group in Bethesda, MD, aconsulting company providing expertise in operations and regulatory compliance assistance in theacute care setting as well as in the post-acute arena, from physician practice, home health, hospice,and medical equipment, to supplemental staffing and accreditation.Joan L. Usher, BS, RHIA, COS-C, ACEJoan L. Usher, BS, RHIA, COS-C, ACE, president of JLU Health Record Systems in Pembroke, MA(www.jluhealth.com), is the author of Beacon Health’s ICD-10 Essentials for Homecare: Your Guideto Preparation & Implementation. She has been providing education on ICD-10 for home health andhospice for the past several years to both her clients and to multiple state homecare associations andtheir members.Faculty Disclosure Statement: HCPro, Inc. has confirmed that none of the faculty/presenters, planners, or contributors have any relevant financialrelationships to disclose related to the content of this educational activity.To registerCall 800-553-2041, or visit www.beaconhealth.org/medicare2012.html.Beacon Institute members must call to receive their discount.

2012 MASTERING MEDICARERegistration FormCHICAGO September 13–14Register Early! Space is limited and likely to sell out.Reserve your hotel room early before the room blocks expire.Registration RateBeacon Institute Member RateRegular Early Bird* Regular Early Bird*First person 895N/A 676 N/AEach additional person (from SAME agency) 795N/A 635 N/ABonus savings for Beacon Institute members - nearly 25%!* Refer to the Early Bird discount deadline (below) that applies to the seminar you wish to attend.Your Source code is: ET201382Beacon Institute Members:Include your member number here to be eligible for the Beacon Institute price.Attending the seminar:Contact Person Name:Title:YesNoDept:Organization:Street Address:City:State:Tel:Fax:ZIP:E-mail: Fee:Name of registrants: (Seminar confirmation will be sent via e-mail.)1st Name:Title:E-mail: Fee:2nd Name:Title:E-mail: Fee:3rd Name:Title:E-mail: Fee:4th Name:Title:E-mail: Fee:5th Name:Title:E-mail: Fee:Select your method of payment:Bill my credit card (check one):Total Fee:VISAMCAmExDiscoverCheck enclosed (payable to HCPro, Inc.)SignatureAccount #Required for authorizationYour credit card bill will reflect a charge from HCPro, Inc.Exp. DateYou must be registered and prepaid to attend. Full payment must accompany all registrations. Fee includes continental breakfasts, lunch on the first day, andall conference materials. Cancellation Policy: Please visit www.beaconhealth.org and click on our “Seminar Cancellation Policy” link in the “About BeaconHealth” section in the bottom left corner. *Agenda subject to change without notice.TO REGISTER:CALL: 800-553-2041ONLINE: www.beaconhealth.org/medicare2012.htmlFAX: 781-639-5599MAIL: Beacon Health, A Division of HCPro, Inc., 75 Sylvan Street, Suite A-101, Danvers, MA 01923 2012 HCPro, Inc. HCPro is not affiliated in any way with The Joint Commission, which owns the JCAHO and Joint Commission trademarks.ET201382

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Beacon Health’s 2012 Mastering Medicare seminar provides practical strategies . Oak Brook is a golfer’s paradise—tee off at the Oak Meadows Golf Club, the White . Arnie Cisneros, PT, president of Home Health Strategic Management, has provided clinical services, program development, and management consultation in the areas of geriatric .