Webinar Recordings
Survive and Thrive with Bundled Payments
Webinar date: August 3, 2021
Sponsored by: Allscripts
Presented by: Stephen D. Lucey, MD, Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement, PLLC; Ricardo A. Salas, CEO of US Orthopedic Alliance (USOA); and Marsha Boyle, Enterprise Sales Executive, Finance and Operations in Value-based Care, Allscripts
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers are shifting the specialist market from fee-for-service to value-based care/bundled models. Orthopedists, particularly smaller and independent groups, will benefit from understanding the business drivers of bundled payments and how they can adapt and succeed moving forward. Join us for an informative webinar about how to survive and thrive with bundled payments.
Topics covered include:
· The current state of the single-specialty world
· Developing a strategy and model
· The need for critical mass
· Operationalizing your approach
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Webinar date: August 3, 2021
Sponsored by: Allscripts
Presented by: Stephen D. Lucey, MD, Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement, PLLC; Ricardo A. Salas, CEO of US Orthopedic Alliance (USOA); and Marsha Boyle, Enterprise Sales Executive, Finance and Operations in Value-based Care, Allscripts
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers are shifting the specialist market from fee-for-service to value-based care/bundled models. Orthopedists, particularly smaller and independent groups, will benefit from understanding the business drivers of bundled payments and how they can adapt and succeed moving forward. Join us for an informative webinar about how to survive and thrive with bundled payments.
Topics covered include:
· The current state of the single-specialty world
· Developing a strategy and model
· The need for critical mass
· Operationalizing your approach
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OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for the Health Care Industry
Webinar date: July 1, 2021
Presented by: Sarah K. Browning, Counsel
Chilivis, Grubman, Dalbey & Warner, LLP
In June 2021, OSHA announced Emergency Temporary Standards for the Health Care Industry implementing ongoing safety precautions for health care facilities, including medical practices, to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Join Sarah K. Browning as she reviews these new Emergency Standards and provides the information you need to comply with these new regulations that focus on the ongoing screening of patients and additional safety protocols.
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Webinar date: July 1, 2021
Presented by: Sarah K. Browning, Counsel
Chilivis, Grubman, Dalbey & Warner, LLP
In June 2021, OSHA announced Emergency Temporary Standards for the Health Care Industry implementing ongoing safety precautions for health care facilities, including medical practices, to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Join Sarah K. Browning as she reviews these new Emergency Standards and provides the information you need to comply with these new regulations that focus on the ongoing screening of patients and additional safety protocols.
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Preparing For The Evaluation And Management Office Visit Changes For 2021
The documentation guidelines for office and outpatient visits (99202-99215) are changing effective January 1, 2021. The objective of these changes is to reduce the time spent by providers on documenting these visits. This webinar will review the new guidelines and explain what will be needed to meet the documentation requirements whether your providers are using time or medical decision making to determine the level of service to ensure you are compliant.
Lynn M. Anderanin, CPC, CPMA,CPPM, CPC-I, COSC
Sr. Coding Educator
Healthcare Information Services, LLC
Click here to view the recorded webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4161871825185289487
Documents
2021 E/M Office or Other Outpatient (99202-99215) Audit Worksheet
Table 2 – CPT E/M Office Revisions Level of Medical Decision Making (MDM)
Presentation Slides
E/M interactive worksheet FAQs: https://medicare.fcso.com/FAQs/197575.asp
The documentation guidelines for office and outpatient visits (99202-99215) are changing effective January 1, 2021. The objective of these changes is to reduce the time spent by providers on documenting these visits. This webinar will review the new guidelines and explain what will be needed to meet the documentation requirements whether your providers are using time or medical decision making to determine the level of service to ensure you are compliant.
Lynn M. Anderanin, CPC, CPMA,CPPM, CPC-I, COSC
Sr. Coding Educator
Healthcare Information Services, LLC
Click here to view the recorded webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4161871825185289487
Documents
2021 E/M Office or Other Outpatient (99202-99215) Audit Worksheet
Table 2 – CPT E/M Office Revisions Level of Medical Decision Making (MDM)
Presentation Slides
E/M interactive worksheet FAQs: https://medicare.fcso.com/FAQs/197575.asp
Using Thermal Imaging to Increase COVID-19 Compliance & Confidence
Webinar Date: August 6, 2020
Presented by: Key Distribution Partners, LLC
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses, medical practices, and institutions to implement various measures to promote the safety and confidence of their employees, customers, and patients. A key component of these protective measures is monitoring the temperature and adherence to mask wearing policies for any individuals that enter the premises. Enforcement of these procedures however can lead to increased costs and potential exposure of other employees.
Our guest speakers from Key Distribution Partners and CCTV Agent, Inc., explore what technologies are coming to the market to execute and document enforcement of these procedures in a more efficient manner.
During the program, our panel of speakers review low risk, contact free thermal imaging technology that is currently available and discuss how businesses are using this technology to drive adherence and confidence.
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Webinar Date: August 6, 2020
Presented by: Key Distribution Partners, LLC
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses, medical practices, and institutions to implement various measures to promote the safety and confidence of their employees, customers, and patients. A key component of these protective measures is monitoring the temperature and adherence to mask wearing policies for any individuals that enter the premises. Enforcement of these procedures however can lead to increased costs and potential exposure of other employees.
Our guest speakers from Key Distribution Partners and CCTV Agent, Inc., explore what technologies are coming to the market to execute and document enforcement of these procedures in a more efficient manner.
During the program, our panel of speakers review low risk, contact free thermal imaging technology that is currently available and discuss how businesses are using this technology to drive adherence and confidence.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Your Health Benefits Plan
Webinar Date: July 23, 2020
Presented by: Lester J. Morales, CEO, Next Impact and Kiera Hanselman, CEBS- Health Plan Management Consultant
SCOA and FBMC hosted a webinar to provide members with important information on the Physicians Health Benefits program and what our members should expect at their next renewal due to COVID-19.
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Webinar Date: July 23, 2020
Presented by: Lester J. Morales, CEO, Next Impact and Kiera Hanselman, CEBS- Health Plan Management Consultant
SCOA and FBMC hosted a webinar to provide members with important information on the Physicians Health Benefits program and what our members should expect at their next renewal due to COVID-19.
TOPICS COVERED
- The requested carrier increase for 2021 and the long term impact for Fully insured employers.
- Self-funded plans and the impact/predictions for 2021.
- What you can do as an employer to help impact cost in your health plan
THE RECORDED WEBINAR
Telemedicine, Virtual Visits and Digital E/M Services :
CMS Makes Additional Changes to Telehealth, Virtual Services & Telephone Call Based “Visits”
Updated webinar based on the changes announced on March 30, 2020.
Webinar Date: April 3, 2020
At President Trump’s direction, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing an unprecedented array of temporary regulatory waivers and new rules to equip the American healthcare system with maximum flexibility to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Acevedo Consulting will be covering these changes in the following upcoming webinar.
You can find a copy of the full press release here. For additional background information on the waivers and rule changes click here.
For more information on the COVID-19 waivers and guidance, and the Interim Final Rule, please go to the CMS COVID-19 flexibilities webpage.
These actions, and earlier CMS actions in response to COVID-19, are part of the ongoing White House Coronavirus Task Force efforts. To keep up with the important work the Task Force is doing in response to COVID-19, visit www.coronavirus.gov. For a complete and updated list of CMS actions, and other information specific to CMS, please visit the Current Emergencies Website
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CMS Makes Additional Changes to Telehealth, Virtual Services & Telephone Call Based “Visits”
Updated webinar based on the changes announced on March 30, 2020.
Webinar Date: April 3, 2020
At President Trump’s direction, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing an unprecedented array of temporary regulatory waivers and new rules to equip the American healthcare system with maximum flexibility to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Acevedo Consulting will be covering these changes in the following upcoming webinar.
You can find a copy of the full press release here. For additional background information on the waivers and rule changes click here.
For more information on the COVID-19 waivers and guidance, and the Interim Final Rule, please go to the CMS COVID-19 flexibilities webpage.
These actions, and earlier CMS actions in response to COVID-19, are part of the ongoing White House Coronavirus Task Force efforts. To keep up with the important work the Task Force is doing in response to COVID-19, visit www.coronavirus.gov. For a complete and updated list of CMS actions, and other information specific to CMS, please visit the Current Emergencies Website
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COVID-19 - H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act-Emergency FMLA and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act Confirmation
The Management Labor and Employment Law Firm of Allen Norton & Blue would like you to be aware of new legislation that affects private and public sector employers and how this applies to your practice and employees.
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The Management Labor and Employment Law Firm of Allen Norton & Blue would like you to be aware of new legislation that affects private and public sector employers and how this applies to your practice and employees.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): What Practices and Employers Need to Know
In response to the Center for Disease Control announcing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic, we partnered with Healthcare Compliance Pros to host a webinar to address key concerns pertaining to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this webinar, Eric Christensen discusses Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and what employers need to know. He addresses concerns related to employee education, how to prepare your organization for an infection, and the steps you can take to protect your organization.
Key learning objectives:
We understand how Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is impacting employers world-wide. With many employers looking for ways to adjust their working arrangements to slow the spread of COVID-19, Healthcare Compliance Pros is here to assist. We have created handouts, modules, training programs, and more to help our clients be prepared to handle COVID-19. Contact your compliance specialist 855.427.0427 to discuss adding our COVID-19 course and resources to your existing compliance program.
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In response to the Center for Disease Control announcing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic, we partnered with Healthcare Compliance Pros to host a webinar to address key concerns pertaining to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this webinar, Eric Christensen discusses Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and what employers need to know. He addresses concerns related to employee education, how to prepare your organization for an infection, and the steps you can take to protect your organization.
Key learning objectives:
- Understanding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Identifying ways to reduce risk exposure
- Establishing internal protocols to handle employees or patients infected with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Employee training requirements to manage Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in your practice
- CDC and public health guidance recommendations
- Posting requirements for internal and external awareness
We understand how Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is impacting employers world-wide. With many employers looking for ways to adjust their working arrangements to slow the spread of COVID-19, Healthcare Compliance Pros is here to assist. We have created handouts, modules, training programs, and more to help our clients be prepared to handle COVID-19. Contact your compliance specialist 855.427.0427 to discuss adding our COVID-19 course and resources to your existing compliance program.
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How to Deal with Updated and Changing Spinal Procedure Guidelines
Our speaker: Margie Scalley Vaught, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CCS-P, MCS-P, ACS-EM, ACS-ORAuditing, Coding, Documentation and Compliance Consulting Healthcare Consultant.
NCCI has been updated and is changing many of the guidelines related to spinal procedures, some agree with CPT guidelines and others don't.
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Our speaker: Margie Scalley Vaught, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CCS-P, MCS-P, ACS-EM, ACS-ORAuditing, Coding, Documentation and Compliance Consulting Healthcare Consultant.
NCCI has been updated and is changing many of the guidelines related to spinal procedures, some agree with CPT guidelines and others don't.
- Bundling issues from a CPT, CCI and spinal societies position as well as some payer/carrier policies
- Tips will be provided on documentation issues that can help avoid denials and/or help with appeals if need be
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Appropriate Use Criteria for Advanced Imaging
Before ordering any advanced imaging for a Medicare patient, the provider must consult a clinical support mechanism (DCSM) and report if the test meets "appropriate use criteria", or not. This webinar is intended to provide you with the information you need to be able to order MRIs, CTs, PET and Nuclear Medical Studies for Medicare patients.
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Before ordering any advanced imaging for a Medicare patient, the provider must consult a clinical support mechanism (DCSM) and report if the test meets "appropriate use criteria", or not. This webinar is intended to provide you with the information you need to be able to order MRIs, CTs, PET and Nuclear Medical Studies for Medicare patients.
- Beginning in 2020, an ordering provider of Part B advanced diagnostic imaging must consult AUC through a qualified Clinical Decision Support Mechanism (CDSM).
- The information must be provided to the furnishing professionals and facilities, because they must report AUC consultation information on their Medicare claims.
- After January 1, 2020, participation in the AUC program is mandatory however payments will not be impacted until January 1, 2021.
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How to deal with Same & Similar DME Denials and Audits
You are invited to participate in our next distance learning opportunity as we address the increasing impact of Same & Similar DME Denials and Audits. Over the past several months our organization has learned of more practices being negatively impacted by this issue. We are pleased to partner with DJO to present an update on this issue and steps you can take to address these challenging policies from Medicare.
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You are invited to participate in our next distance learning opportunity as we address the increasing impact of Same & Similar DME Denials and Audits. Over the past several months our organization has learned of more practices being negatively impacted by this issue. We are pleased to partner with DJO to present an update on this issue and steps you can take to address these challenging policies from Medicare.
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Webinar Replay: Overview of the VA Mission Act.
The VA Mission Act makes a number of changes to the treatment options and reimbursement process for Veterans seeking care outside of the VA system. Many of our members render care to Veterans through the VA Choice Program and will be interested in the reforms enacted in the new law.
Our speaker was Jordan Vivian, Manager of Government Relations from the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, who provided an overview of the legislation and what it may mean for orthopaedic practices treating Veterans.
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The VA Mission Act makes a number of changes to the treatment options and reimbursement process for Veterans seeking care outside of the VA system. Many of our members render care to Veterans through the VA Choice Program and will be interested in the reforms enacted in the new law.
Our speaker was Jordan Vivian, Manager of Government Relations from the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, who provided an overview of the legislation and what it may mean for orthopaedic practices treating Veterans.
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February 13, 2018
BPCI Advanced: The Framework and Opportunities for Physicians
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Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Advanced is a new Medicare program that aims to improve quality outcomes while reducing cost. Physician group practices are eligible to participate with several orthopedic clinical episode options, including major joint replacement of the lower extremity, major joint replacement of the upper extremity, and spinal episodes.
Webinar Agenda: • Bundled payment overview • Eligible participants • Target Price • Risk sharing and cost savings • CMS program precedence issues • Clinical episodes • Quality Metrics |
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July 27, 2017
Starting PT: The Building Blocks of Success
Presenters: Tom Pennington, PT, CEO PRS and Kevin Bridges, DPT, Regional VP PRS | Physicians Rehab Solution (PRS)
Starting PT: The Building Blocks of Success
Presenters: Tom Pennington, PT, CEO PRS and Kevin Bridges, DPT, Regional VP PRS | Physicians Rehab Solution (PRS)
Webinar Recording
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Without question, there are significant clinical and financial benefits to initiating PT services in an orthopaedic practice. In fact, most progressive orthopaedic practices across the US have already added or are in the process of adding PT and/or OT to their list of service offerings.
When starting PT, however, it is vital to truly understand the key components that determine the difference between success and failure. The goal of this webinar is to assist orthopaedic executives/physicians in identifying, implementing, and managing the critical components of a successful Physical Therapy Program in order to avoid the common pitfalls.
Areas of focus will include
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Without question, there are significant clinical and financial benefits to initiating PT services in an orthopaedic practice. In fact, most progressive orthopaedic practices across the US have already added or are in the process of adding PT and/or OT to their list of service offerings.
When starting PT, however, it is vital to truly understand the key components that determine the difference between success and failure. The goal of this webinar is to assist orthopaedic executives/physicians in identifying, implementing, and managing the critical components of a successful Physical Therapy Program in order to avoid the common pitfalls.
Areas of focus will include
- Regulatory Compliance
- Recruitment/Training
- Productivity - Quality of Care Balance
- Revenue Cycle Management
January 26, 2017
STARTING AND MANAGING PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Presented by: Cary Edgar, JD, President, PT Management Support Systems
Webinar Recording
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Weighted Procedure Schedule
This webinar addresses what South Carolina orthopaedic groups need to know about starting and managing a successful PT practice. These questions and more are answered during this webinar.
STARTING AND MANAGING PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Presented by: Cary Edgar, JD, President, PT Management Support Systems
Webinar Recording
Webinar Slides
Weighted Procedure Schedule
This webinar addresses what South Carolina orthopaedic groups need to know about starting and managing a successful PT practice. These questions and more are answered during this webinar.
- What is the key factor separating successful and unsuccessful orthopaedic PT practices?
- Where can PT be located and how much space is needed?
- How much should be budgeted for equipment and what equipment should be purchased?
- How should therapy be managed?
- How to address the most common complaint of orthopaedic surgeons regarding in house PT?
