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No/Low Cost Digital Marketing Steps To Ethically Market Your HmHlth, Hospice, Pvt Duty Agency
[W3243] No/Low Cost Digital Marketing Steps To Ethically Market Your Home Health, Hospice and/or Private Duty Agency
Digital marketing steps you can take that that are free or very inexpensive... TAHC&H WEBINAR: This webinar was presented on 08/07/2019 and is now available for on-demand access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: August 7, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Monthly Webinars Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hrs CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][10]marketing Program Description: Home health, hospice and private duty agencies have heavily relied on old-school marketing practices to ramp-up patient referrals. Today, patients and their families are actively reviewing their care options using the internet. With the exception of large home health and hospice agencies, most agencies haven’t engaged in active online marketing. In this program, Salma Mokbel and attorney Meaghan McCormick cover a number of the digital marketing steps you can take that that are free or very inexpensive. This webinar is 60 minutes and includes a Q & A session that follows. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by incorporating digital marketing strategies while ensuring that their agency does not engage in marketing practices that violate Federal or State laws. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Salma Mokbel and Meaghan McCormick | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law About the Presenter:
Salma Mokbel is a paralegal and marketing specialist for Liles Parker. Salma is an accomplished and creative marketing and social media professional, experienced in setting online marketing strategies for branding and online awareness. She is highly skilled in search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, online marketing campaigns, and social media strategy. She received her degree in BIT from University of Utara Malaysia and is now following her passion in Digital Marketing and SEO. About the Presenter:
Meaghan McCormick is an associate at Liles Parker and received her JD degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. She previously worked for a home health care agency before attending law school and has assisted with a number of home health audits and investigations. Meaghan has experience with auditing home health and hospice claims, identifying deficiencies, and assisting clients in improving their documentation. Meaghan also has extensive experience working on compliance plans and developing policies and procedures for home health and hospice agencies. [W3243] No/Low Cost Digital Marketing Steps To Ethically Market Your Home Health, Hospice and/or Private Duty Agency Subscribers to this webinar receive 24/7 on-demand access for one (1) month. When subscribing to this webinar along with other programs totaling 12 hours or more, the access period increases to six (6) months.
What are your obligations to investigate and report ANE complaints? TAHC&H WEBINAR: This webinar was presented on 10/02/2019 and is available for on-demand access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: October 2, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Monthly Webinars Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hrs Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 10/02/2021 CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: Despite your best efforts to screen and train members of your staff, care issues and complaints will eventually arise. What steps can you take to prevent incidents of abuse, neglect of exploitation from happening in the first place? If allegations such as these arise, what are your obligations to investigate and report these complaints? How can you better prevent allegations of neglect associated with: The prevention, identification and treatment of bedsores. The safe lifting and transfer of a patient from a bed to a wheelchair in a safe fashion without falls. The proper administration of medication. The communication of patient concerns you have identified to family members. Caring for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s or another mental condition that can be challenging. Communicating with the patient physician when there is a change in a patient’s condition. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively participate in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by identifying best practices in the areas of prevention, investigation, and reporting of abuse, neglect and exploitation of patients in compliance with state laws and Medicare Conditions of Participation. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Richard Pecore and Heidi Kocher | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law About the Presenter:
Richard Pecore is a licensed Texas attorney with over 20 years of experience in personal injury and health care law. Mr. Pecore is a graduate of the University of Texas and South Texas College of Law Houston. Mr. Pecore joined Liles Parker as an associate attorney in January 2012 and became a partner with the firm in February 2016. Mr. Pecore’s practice focuses on Medicare and Medicaid administrative provider appeals and regulatory compliance plans for providers. He has successfully defended overpayment appeals ranging in value from $15,000 to over $6 million dollars. Mr. Pecore is a Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO), a member of the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) and a member of the American Dental Coders Association (ADCA). About the Presenter:
Heidi Kocher is a partner with Liles Parker and has over 20 years of experience in health care legal and compliance related issues, including serving as a compliance director, chief privacy officer and interim chief compliance officer at a medical device manufacturer. In addition, she has represented and advised physician groups, home health agencies, DME companies, pharmacies, non-profit organizations, and licensed individuals. Her experience includes implementing the various requirements and aspects of a Corporate Integrity Agreement, responding to and defending audits from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers up through the ALJ level, guiding clients through voluntary self-disclosures and seeking advisory opinions from the OIG. She also has significant reimbursement experience, addressing coverage policy issues, challenging denials, recoupments, and loss of billing privileges, obtaining HCPCS codes, and other reimbursement related issues. [W3247] Obligations Of Your Agency With Respect To Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation Subscribers to this webinar receive 24/7 on-demand access for one (1) month. When subscribing to this webinar along with other programs totaling 12 hours or more, the access period increases to six (6) months.
Tips on Avoiding an Adverse Action and on Responding to Such an Event TAHC&H WEBINAR: This webinar was presented on 05/08/2019 and is now available for on-demand access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: May 8, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Monthly Webinars Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hrs Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 05/08/2021 CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: Over the past year, the number of revocation and termination actions taken against Texas home health and hospice agencies has continued to increase. How should you respond if your agency is revoked or terminated from the Medicare program? What impact do these actions have on a home health or hospice agency? In this webinar, attorneys Jennifer Papapanagiotou and Ashley Morgan discuss the current revocation actions being pursued by the government and how your agency can reduce its risk of being subjected to such an adverse action. This webinar is 60 minutes and includes a Q & A session that follows. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by incorporating clinical and documentation best practices to reduce the risk of government actions that result in termination or revocation of an agency’s participation in the Medicare program due to regulatory non-compliance. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Jennifer Papapanagiotou, JD and Ashley Morgan | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law About the Presenter:
Jennifer Papapanagiotou’s practice focuses on compliance, regulatory and transactional matters for a wide array of health care providers, including home health and hospice agencies. She has extensive experience in analyzing proposed and existing business arrangements for compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws, and drafting a wide variety of legal agreements. Ms. Papapanagiotou is knowledgeable in all aspects of state licensing for home health and hospice providers, and in Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, including initial enrollment, changes of ownership and appeals of revocation actions. Finally, she assists clients with compliance plans, forming new businesses, and addressing Medicare and Medicaid program coverage and reimbursement issues. About the Presenter:
Ashley is a Certified Medical Compliance Officer and helps clients implement effective compliance programs and provides counsel on mandatory state and industry-specific policies and procedures. In this capacity, Ashley provides on-site walk-throughs to review OSHA compliance and performs training for staff members on HIPAA and other mandatory compliance regulations. Ashley is also a Certified Professional Coder in addition to a Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist and conducts GAP Analyses of provider’s medical record documentation to determine areas for improvement with any CMS or private payor documentation requirements. [W3225] Preventing The Revocation Of Your Agency From The Medicare Program Subscribers to this webinar receive 24/7 on-demand access for one (1) month. When subscribing to this webinar along with other programs totaling 12 hours or more, the access period increases to six (6) months.
PDGM expands skilled nursing care...why it’s extremely important to manage wounds efficiently and effectively. NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 9/9/2019 This program was presented on 08/28/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: August 28, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.5 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 08.28.2021 CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §97.260[a][7]financial management Program Description: With Pressure Ulcer (PU) prevalence rates between 2.9% and 19.1% in home care, it’s extremely important to manage wounds efficiently and effectively. In addition, with the coming changes of PDGM, home care providers will be forced to expand into more skilled-nursing activities, such as wound care. Amy Cassata, VP Clinical at Swift Medical, has implemented hundreds of wound care programs and shares her best practices over the years, including clinical best practices, technology recommendations, and change management techniques. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by implementing evidence-based guidelines in wound care and pressure ulcer prevention to maximize the best possible patient outcomes. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Amy Cassata, RN, WCC, VP Clinical Operations, Swift Medical About the Presenter:
Amy Cassata has over 15 years of post-acute care clinical experience as well as experience overseeing departmental budgets, clinical operations, staffing resources and major EHR configurations in a wide range of health care facilities and projects. Amy’s unique blend of clinical skills and digital implementation knowledge has helped her transform facilities into world-class leaders in the adoption of digital health innovations like Swift Skin and Wound. [3286] Rethinking Wound Care & Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Best practices for testing your EP plan. NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 10/14/2019 This program was presented on 10/09.2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Fall Conference in Grapevine. It is one of 4 presentations captured and produced for online access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: October 9, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Fall Conference | Grapevine Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.25 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.25 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 10.09.2021 CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation §97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description:This presentation discusses the staff training requirements for both orientation and annual training, how to collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, illustrate the differences between the tabletop, functional, and full-scale test exercises, and review best practices in documentation. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by applying methods learned related to implementing realistic and effective disaster drills at their agency in compliance with state and federal rules. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Beverly Sepulveda, BSN, RN, MBA, CEO, SynerImages Healthcare Consulting LLC About the Presenters:
Beverly Sepulveda is the founder, CEO, and Principle consultant for SynerImages Healthcare Consulting, a national healthcare and regulatory consulting firm in operation for over 23 years. She holds a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her nursing specialization is in quality assurance and accreditation compliance. Ms. Sepulveda's consulting expertise covers a broad array of areas including Home Health Agencies, Therapy clinics, ORFs, CORFs, Hospitals and the MCO industry. Ms. Sepulveda's company specializes in start-up healthcare business seeking state and federal licensure, cloud-based policies and procedures, on-going regulatory compliance services and insurance contracting assistance. Prior to her working for SynerImages, Ms. Sepulveda was the Executive Director for PCA Health plans of Texas [later purchased by Humana] and held senior management positions with Aetna, CIGNA, and MetLife insurance companies. Her medical experience was at St. David's Hospital, Bellaire Hospital, Critical Care of America Home Health, North American Medical Management and Princeton Medical Management services. SynerImages is a Texas-based healthcare consulting firm with offices in Houston and South Texas. In addition to offering home health startup and compliance services, her firm also facilitates other business needs such coordinating medical equipment inspections, application management services, educational conferences/webinars and other business operations assistance. [3297] Testing Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
The Impact Of RCD - The “Review Choice Demonstration Project” On Your Agency
[W3182] The Impact Of The “Review Choice Demonstration Project” On Your Agency
The Review Choice Demonstration Project and its likely impact on your home health agency. TAHC&H WEBINAR: This webinar was presented on 01/30/2019 and is now available for on-demand access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: January 30, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Monthly Webinars Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hrs Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 01/30/2021 CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][7]financial management Program Description: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), remains committed in its efforts to initiate the Review Choice Demonstration for Home Health Services project here in Texas. This initiative is the renamed, repackaged version of the prior Pre-Claim Review Demonstration project that was initiated, then placed on hold (due in large part to provider protests), in April 2017. In this webinar, attorneys Ashley Morgan and Lorraine Rosado will discuss the Review Choice Demonstration Project and its likely impact on your home health agency. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively participate in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by implementing the Review Choice Demonstration process to assure that all relevant coverage and clinical documentation requirements are met before a claim is submitted for payment. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Ashley Morgan, JD and Lorraine Rosado, JD | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law About the Presenter:
Ashley Hudson Morgan is an Associate Attorney in Liles Parker’s Washington, DC office where she focuses her practice on regulatory health care compliance matters, fraud and abuse, and reimbursement issues. Ashley represents health care providers across the country in connection with a wide variety of health law issues including coverage disputes, documentation concerns, compliance, medical board complaints, and exclusion / termination issues. Ashley has worked with an assortment of providers including dentists, home health companies, hospice agencies, primary care and specialty physicians, mental health professionals, physical therapists, and licensed acupuncturists. Ashley has handled claims disputes with major payors including Medicare, Medicaid, various BlueCross BlueShield entities, and UnitedHealthcare. She has extensive experience working on administrative appeals of large alleged extrapolated overpayments assessed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) contractors including, Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs), Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPICs), and Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and by private payors. Ashley has also successfully defended providers against medical board and nursing board complaints. Ashley is a Certified Medical Compliance Officer and helps clients implement effective compliance programs and provides counsel on mandatory state and industry-specific policies and procedures. In this capacity, Ashley provides on-site walk-throughs to review OSHA compliance and performs training for staff members on HIPAA and other mandatory compliance regulations. Ashley is also a Certified Professional Coder in addition to a Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist and conducts GAP Analyses of provider’s medical record documentation to determine areas for improvement with any CMS or private payor documentation requirements. About the Presenter:
Lorraine Ater Rosado is a key member of Liles Parker’s healthcare team and has been an attorney at the firm for nearly six years. She defends healthcare providers facing overpayment claims and counsels clients nationwide on compliance with healthcare statutes, regulations, and contract matters. She has represented providers in panel qualification and termination matters. She has extensive experience working on complex cases involving both Federal and State violations of the False Claims Act, including whistleblower cases. She is skilled in administrative litigation and appeals. Lorraine has handled claims disputes involving most major healthcare payors, including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, various BlueCross BlueShield entities, and UnitedHealthcare. She is experienced working on large, complex administrative appeals of extrapolated alleged overpayments assessed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) contractors, including Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs), Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs), and Medicaid Integrity Contractors (MICs). [W3182] The Impact Of The “Review Choice Demonstration Project” On Your Agency Subscribers to this webinar receive 24/7 on-demand access for one (1) month. When subscribing to this webinar along with other programs totaling 12 hours or more, the access period increases to six (6) months.
Understand how to prepare for potential disaster and emergency situation, comply with state and federal requirements... NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 10/14/2019 This program was presented on 10/09/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Fall Conference in Grapevine. It is one of 4 presentations captured and produced for online access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: October 9, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Fall Conference | Grapevine Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.5 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 10.09.2021 CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation §97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description:The Federal Emergency Preparedness requirements are both similar and different than the requirements that Texas agencies have been meeting. This presentation outlines in detail both these similarities and differences so that agencies – both certified and non-certified – can understand how to prepare for potential disaster and emergency situation, comply with state and federal requirements, and protect their businesses, clients, and employees. Regulatory changes since 2018 and lessons learned are also discussed. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by revising their agency emergency preparedness policies to reflect regulatory requirements and teaching clinical staff how to implement the requirements. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Kay Hollers, RN, MPH, COS-C, HCS-D, Independent Consultant, HealthCare ConsultLink About the Presenter:
Kay Hollers is well known to TAHCH audiences as she has been an active member or associate member since her return to Texas in 1985. Kay holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas with a major in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health. She also earned a post-master’s Specialist Certification in Health Care Evaluation from Wayne State University College of Nursing in Detroit. Kay taught Public Health Nursing at Michigan State University and has practiced in and consulted with home health and hospice agencies large and small, public and private. Kay likes to share her experiences and knowledge with audiences and has been a frequent presenter for TAHCH conferences and seminars. [3294] Time for your Annual Inspection! Review of the State and Federal Emergency Preparedness Rules
Tips for Drafting Hospice Contracts with Nursing Facilities
[3288] Tips for Drafting Hospice Contracts with Nursing Facilities
Learn about the regulatory requirements for contracts between hospice providers and nursing facilities. NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 9/10/2019 This program was presented on 08/29/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: August 29, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.25 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.25 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 08.29.2021 CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §97.260[a][7]financial management Program Description: Learn about the regulatory requirements for contracts between hospice providers and nursing facilities. This program highlights key provisions that will govern both parties' payment obligations and care coordination obligations, and it identifies common drafting pitfalls to avoid. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by identifying best practices in drafting contracts between hospice providers and nursing facilities to meet regulatory requirements and contribute to improved patient outcomes. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Irma Jacobson, J.D., Jacobson PLLC About the Presenter:
Irma Jacobson is a commercial litigator and administrative law attorney who regularly practices in state, federal, and administrative law courts. She graduated from West Point in 2004 and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2005-2006. Irma has extensive experience representing clients in the health care industry and excels at providing legal solutions to complex problems by tailoring strategies to fit each client’s specific need. She can assist with data privacy requests, both requesting disclosure and defending against disclosure involving Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). Irma represents nursing home facilities, assisted living facilities, and home and community support services agencies (HCSSAs) regarding compliance and licensure actions. She has been essential in securing favorable results for long-term care facilities while defending against license revocations and appealing Medicare/Medicaid terminations and state and federal civil monetary penalties. She has extensive experience advising long-term care facilities concerning audits by Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs), Medicaid Integrity Contractors (MICs), Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC), and other Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement matters. Her practice also includes representing benefit plans, providers, employers, claims administrators, and insurers in disputes concerning the availability of mental health and substance abuse coverage under ERISA-governed plans. [3288] Tips for Drafting Hospice Contracts with Nursing Facilities
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Steps you can take - many of which can be initiated tomorrow - which will significantly improve your compliance! TAHC&H WEBINAR: This webinar was presented on 12/04/2019 and is available for on-demand access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: December 4, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Monthly Webinars Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hrs Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 12/04/2021 CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: Despite your best efforts, there are a number of steps you can take - many of which can be initiated tomorrow - which will significantly improve your compliance from a coding / billing / HIPAA / OSHA standpoint. Attorneys Lorraine Rosado and Mary Soule present ways your organization can reduce its level of risk by presenting their top 10 steps you can use to improve your agencys compliance in 2020. This webinar is 60 minutes with a breif Q & A session that follows. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by incorporating compliance best practices in throughout their agency. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Lorraine Rosado, JD and Mary Soule, JD | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law About the Presenter:
Lorraine Rosado is a key member of Liles Parker’s healthcare team and has been an attorney at the firm for nearly six years. She defends healthcare providers facing overpayment claims and counsels clients nationwide on compliance with healthcare statutes, regulations, and contract matters. She has represented providers in panel qualification and termination matters. She has extensive experience working on complex cases involving both Federal and State violations of the False Claims Act, including whistleblower cases. She is skilled in administrative litigation and appeals. Lorraine has handled claims disputes involving most major healthcare payors, including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, various BlueCross BlueShield entities, and UnitedHealthcare. She is experienced working on large, complex administrative appeals of extrapolated alleged overpayments assessed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) contractors, including Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs), Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs), and Medicaid Integrity Contractors (MICs). About the Presenter:
Mary Soule is an Associate Attorney at Liles Parker’s Washington, DC office. She focuses her practice on regulatory health care compliance matters, fraud and abuse, and reimbursement issues. Mary has represented a variety of healthcare providers, including psychiatrists, dentists, acupuncturists, home health agencies, and counselors. She represents health care providers nationwide with an assortment of health law issues, including prepayment and post-payment audits with Medicare, Medicaid, and private payors and general compliance matters. She is also a Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist. [W3249] Top 10 Steps To Improve Compliance In 2020 Subscribers to this webinar receive 24/7 on-demand access for one (1) month. When subscribing to this webinar along with other programs totaling 12 hours or more, the access period increases to six (6) months.