July 21, 2023

Upcoming Swing Bed Learning Action Network Meetings with Stroudwater

Stroudwater Associates is hosting two more Swing Bed Learning Action Network (LAN) meetings this summer. Below are the LAN meeting topics and links to register.

• July 28, 12 – 1 p.m. CT – Register Here
  • This education will provide foundational best practice discharge planning processes necessary to support a successful patient discharge thereby, reducing readmissions and unnecessary emergency department visits.

• August 25, 12 – 1 p.m. CT – Register Here
  • This education will provide interdisciplinary steps to assist your Swing Bed team in formally determining what type of patients are appropriate for your swing bed program, decreasing variability in decision-making, improving efficiency, and growing your program.

July 14, 2023

Registration is Open for the 2023 NTP Virtual Workshops

Registration for the 2023 CMS National Training Program (NTP) virtual workshops is now open.

Please click on the hyperlinked event title(s) to register for each event that you are interested in attending. You will be prompted to log into the NTP webpage. To log in, use the same email address and password you use to register for all NTP webinars. If you don’t have an account you’ll need to create on before you can complete registration.

After you register for an event, you’ll get an email confirmation which will include a calendar appointment.

Please email NTPHelp@cms.hhs.gov if you need help with your account or registration.

Sessions will start at 1:00 p.m. and conclude no later than 3:30 p.m. ET.

Sessions will be recorded for later viewing.

Training Schedule:

July 2023

• 18^th – Drug Coverage When Using Medicare

This workshop will explain drug coverage under the different parts of Medicare and describe how Medicare drug coverage (Part D) works, coverage rules, eligibility, enrollment, and Extra Help.

• 19^th – Medicare Advantage

This workshop will explain Medicare health plan options other than Original Medicare with a primary focus on Medicare Advantage (sometimes called Medicare Part C).

• 20^th – Medicare for People with Disabilities

Qualifying for Medicare based on a disability is different from qualifying based on End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or age. This workshop will explore the enrollment process and unique scenarios like returning to work while getting disability benefits. We’ll also discuss programs that can help with medical costs.

August 2023

• 1^st – Coordination of Benefits

This workshop will explain different payers’ responsibilities when people have both Medicare and certain other types of health and/or prescription drug coverage.

• 2^nd – Medicare Scenarios (Casework Session)

This workshop will walk through examples of Medicare coverage scenarios in a casework format to evaluate the case, review possible resources and options, and discuss appropriate solutions.

• 3^rd – Medicare for People with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

This workshop will explain Medicare for people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). It includes information on eligibility and enrollment, coverage and health plan options, and provides additional resources.

• 8^th – Medicare & Tax-Favored Health Programs

This workshop will explain tax-favored health programs and basic information about how those programs work with Medicare.

• 9^th – Medicare Plan Finder

This workshop will demonstrate how to shop and compare Medicare plan options using Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov.

• 10^th – Medicare Current Topics

This workshop will explain CMS current priorities, initiatives, and recent programmatic updates.

NOTES:

• Registration requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until each session reaches capacity. The number of attendees from the same organization may be limited. If any session reaches capacity, we’ll work to schedule an additional offering for a later date.
• Session materials will be available for download at the time of the events.

The NTP website has been redesigned. Even though the website may look different from when you registered, you won’t have to re-register for any of the events.

July 13, 2023

Medicare Cost Report Preparation Training

The American Institute for Healthcare Compliance (AIHC) has partnered with KraftCPAs LLC to bring you this exciting program and opportunity to certify as a cost report specialist. This training camp is designed for novice or seasoned cost report preparers who would like to enhance their skillset by obtaining a professional certification.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Prerequisites: Basic Knowledge of the preparation of Medicare cost reports, with some experience either gathering information for cost reports or actively preparing cost reports for an institutional healthcare organization.
• Advanced Preparation: A number of documents will be provide electronically, before camp begins. Each attendee is responsible for reviewing the documents prior to the first day of camp.
• Program Level: Basic
• Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live
• A hard copy training manual is provided at camp. Additional training materials are provided to you electronically

Who should attend:

• Chief Financial Officers
• Accounting Staff
• Revenue Cycle Professionals
• Reimbursement Professionals
• Employees tasked with gathering information for Medicare cost reports, at healthcare organizations

Upon registration you are given ready access to downloadable information such as:

• COVID and Cost Reporting
• Overview of DSH
• FAQ
• E-Filing requirements
• Documentation Requirements
• Abbreviations & Terms
• Sample cost report
• Cost Report and Compliance Video

This program has been approved for 18 continuing education units (CEUs) by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance. CEUs may be applied towards the Ethics or HIPAA Category CEU Renewal Requirements for all AIHC credentials.

Participants will earn 12 CPE credits/Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Participants must attend both days to earn CEU/CPE certificate.

When: October 24-25, 2023

Where: Dallas, TX

Cost:

• AIHC members pay $695
• Non-members (public) pay $825

Download Packet w/Camp Syllabus

Click here to register

July 5, 2023

Business Associate Settlement to Office of Civil Rights (OCR)

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the government’s HIPAA enforcement agency, announced today that iHealth Solutions, LLC (doing business as Advantum Health) is paying $75,000.

iHealth is a Business Associate providing coding, billing, and onsite information technology services to health care providers.

The settlement involves a data breach, where a network server containing the protected health information of 267 individuals was left unsecure on the internet.

Under the terms of the settlement agreement which includes a corrective action plan, iHealth Solutions will be monitored by OCR for two years to ensure compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. Click Here for the press release and resolution agreement.

As a covered entity – are you working under a Business Associate Agreement with companies where your patient’s protected health information (PHI) is involved?  Learn more about HIPAA compliance and business associates through online training in HIPAA Privacy or as a HIPAA Privacy/Security Office.

Click Here for HIPAA Privacy Officer Training

June 30, 2023

CMS maintains the cost report data in the Healthcare Provider Cost Reporting Information System (HCRIS). The cost report contains provider information such as facility characteristics, utilization data, cost and charges by cost center (in total and for Medicare), Medicare settlement data, and financial statement data.

Medicare-certified institutional (Medicare Part A) providers are required to submit an annual cost report to a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC).

CMS released updated Medicare cost report instructions for acute care hospitals at the end of 2022. The revised instructions are effective for cost reporting periods that began on or after Oct. 1, 2022.

Have cost report questions? Attend live training sponsored by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance on October 24-25, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

Download the information packet,

register online (seating is limited).

June 30, 2023

Learning Opportunity for Rural Hospital CMOs

Physician leaders can make an incredible contribution to the success of a rural hospital. NRHA is proud to announce the launch of the Rural Hospital CMO Certification Program. This program is for rural hospital CMOs, created by rural hospital CMOs. With the input of those with first-hand rural CMO experience, this program is pragmatic, efficient, and designed to make an impact.

Program Structure:

• Online, self-guided learning coupled with scheduled Zoom meetings
• Time Commitment: Approximately 1 -1.5 hours per week
• Tuition: $8,900

Topics Covered:

• Leadership
  • Intra-personal Leadership
  • Inter-personal Leadership
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Community leadership
  • Negotiating
• Operations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Data Analytics & Predictive Analysis
  • Working with your Board
• Finance
  • Fee for Service
  • Population Health
  • Budgeting for Clinicians
  • Cost Report 101
• Clinical/Quality
  • Physician/Patient Outcomes
  • Physician/Providers
  • Quality
  • Physician Engagement
  • Non-clinical leader Engagement
  • Nursing Engagement

NRHA’s Rural Hospital CMO Certification Program kicks off on July 19^th. To learn more, visit https://www.crhleadership.com/rh-cmo

Apply Now

June 21, 2023

Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training

The Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training provides a comprehensive approach to learning evidence-based treatment for individuals to master the core competencies defined by the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD) and obtain the necessary training required to apply for the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP). The training benefits all health disciplines.

Training Dates and Times:

• August 8 10, 2023
• Application Due: July 7, 2023
• January 10 12, 2024
• Application Due: December 8, 2023

*Future training dates will be available

Training Format:

• 3 days of in-person training, with 6 modules in Columbia, MO
• 9 on-line, self-paced modules completed prior to in-person training

Prerequisites:

• Healthcare worker/practitioner interested in providing evidence-based treatment to people who use tobacco and nicotine
• Agency/employer recommendation
• Tobacco-free for 6 months prior to course

Facilitators:

• Jenna Wintemberg, PhD, MPH, CHES, TTS/NCTTP
• Tiffany Bowman, MSW, TTS/NCTTP

Cost:

• Tuition waiver provided for in-state course participants
• Out-of-state tuition $1,200

Apply at:

Or visit: https://tobaccofree.missouri.edu/tts-training/

Curriculum developed by UMass Chan Medical School

Funding Support by Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS)

Fully Accredited by The Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP)

June 5, 2023

Learn More About OSHA, Safety, EMTALA and Effective Corporate Compliance Online

This is a 3-month Web-Based Training Program. Work online at your own pace with no scheduled classes to attend.

Online, On-Demand Training to Mitigate Risk

This course is Online, On-Demand with no scheduled classes to attend during your 3-month access to course materials. Typically, professionals complete the course and certify within 6 to 8 weeks, however, you have 3- month access included in your tuition. Access your course information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by logging into the AIHC website. A qualified, certified instructor is available upon request to address questions you may have during your training experience.

This Corporate Compliance Officer course is recommended for:

• Consultants
• C-Suite Executives
• Covered Entities and Business Associates
• Business Owners
• Practice Administrators
• Office Managers
• Compliance Officers to certify as an Officer of Healthcare Compliance (OHCCSM)

What you will learn:

• Creating an Effective Compliance Program
• Eliminate High-Risk Practices
• Risk associated with fraud, waste & abuse
• Government action against fraud & abuse
• Safety, ADA, HIPAA & EMTALA compliance considerations
• Violations and investigations
• Government evaluation of corporate compliance programs

Course Tuition Includes:

• Access to a qualified online instructor if and when you need help
• Training materials and access to the online training page
• Self-review questions for each lesson
• Quizzes and downloadable information: accessed through the online training page
• AIHC membership for 1 year
• Mock exam
• One certification exam attempt, provided the exam is taken within 3 months of completing the course

This program has been approved for 18 continuing education units by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance for AIHC Certified Professionals. These continuing education units may be applied towards the Core, HIPAA, and Ethics Category CEU Renewal Requirements for ALL AIHC credentials

Cost:

• $750 for Members
• $1,250 for Non-Members

Download Information & Register Online