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Uncovering Risk and Opportunities Within Your Practice

To avoid unexpected problems within medical practices, leaders are advised to prioritize internal auditing. In this session, we'll highlight key areas of vulnerability and opportunity for Medical Practices. Along with reviewing areas prone to external audits, participants will identify audit tools and benchmarks to measure ourselves.

Learning Objectives:

• Review key vulnerabilities and opportunities in medical practices to include Medical Record Documentation, H/R Management, and Compliance.
  
• Identify key regulatory agencies and industry resources to draw upon for best practice measurements and resources.
  
• Overview of the internal auditing process to mitigate fraud, waste and abuse.

Kem Tolliver, CMPE, CPC, CMOM

Kem is the co-author of, “Revenue Cycle Management: Don’t Get Lost in the Financial Maze” published by MGMA®. She also created and delivered the first-ever Revenue Cycle Management Certificate program on behalf of MGMA. Medical practices managed by Kem have received MGMA® “Better Performing Practice” distinctions in the areas of Accounts Receivable and Collections. As a national and regional SME, Kem develops and delivers educational content to industry leadership.

Kem holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Healthcare Administration and Organizational Management; Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude respectively. Her certifications include: Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM). For over 20 years she has provided strategic and operational leadership to medical practices and hospitals. As the President of Medical Revenue Cycle Specialists, LLC (MRCS) her team leads Health Care Organizations in: Practice Start Up and Transformation, Revenue Cycle Improvements, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Educational Programing, Payer Contracting, HIT Software Development, EMR/PM software customization and Telehealth integration.

Kem has served on the Board of Directors of MD MGMA as the Chair of the Practice Management Committee and Chair of the Government Affairs Committee. She received MD MGMA’s 2016 Outstanding Service Award and was the 2018 State of Maryland ACMPE Certification Rep.

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Non-member - $35

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Preparing Your Organization for the Latest CMS Policy Shifts

CMS publishes its annual final rule which is used for program and policy development throughout healthcare. Participants of this session will learn about key reimbursement, regulatory and coding updates that will impact care delivery, billing, healthcare operations and compliance. Upon completion of this program, participants will have strategies for preparing their organizations for success in 2025.

Learning Objectives:

1. Overview of the CMS rule publishing
2. Analyze key payment guidelines
3. Examine relevant coding changes
4. Best practices in preparing your organization for success in the New Year

Featured Speaker

Kem Tolliver, CMPE, CPC, CMOM

Kem is the co-author of, “Revenue Cycle Management: Don’t Get Lost in the Financial Maze” published by MGMA®. She also created and delivered the first-ever Revenue Cycle Management Certificate program on behalf of MGMA. Medical practices managed by Kem have received MGMA® “Better Performing Practice” distinctions in the areas of Accounts Receivable and Collections. As a national and regional SME, Kem develops and delivers educational content to industry leadership.

Kem holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Healthcare Administration and Organizational Management; Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude respectively. Her certifications include: Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM). For over 20 years she has provided strategic and operational leadership to medical practices and hospitals. As the President of Medical Revenue Cycle Specialists, LLC (MRCS) her team leads Health Care Organizations in: Practice Start Up and Transformation, Revenue Cycle Improvements, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Educational Programing, Payer Contracting, HIT Software Development, EMR/PM software customization and Telehealth integration.

Kem has served on the Board of Directors of MD MGMA as the Chair of the Practice Management Committee and Chair of the Government Affairs Committee. She received MD MGMA’s 2016 Outstanding Service Award and was the 2018 State of Maryland ACMPE Certification Rep.

Registration

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Non-member - $35

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Maximizing Success in Value-Based Care

This webinar offers a candid assessment of value-based care efforts across the healthcare ecosystem. Gary Hyman will offer an overview of practices and processes currently being adopted by many healthcare providers across the country to drive positive patient outcomes, close care gaps, and optimize value. He will also discuss real-world challenges and current efforts to adapt and discover financial rewards.

Learning Objectives:

• Assess your organization's ability to succeed in Value-Based Care contracting.
  
• Formulate a technology strategy for Value-Based Care programs.
  
• Describe the essential data elements required to assess quality in healthcare.
  

Featured Speaker

Gary Hyman

SVP, Value-Based Care, Sharecare

Gary Hyman serves as the SVP, Value-Based Care for Sharecare, where he leads efforts to affect policy and develop value-based reporting solutions that help providers, practices, and health systems measure their performance and success with value-based payer programs, including the CMS Quality Payment Program.

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From Cost Challenges to Control: Self-Funding and Risk Strategies for Lowering Healthcare Expenses

Attracting and retaining your best providers is key to building a successful and sustainable healthcare organization and having a robust group health insurance program is vital to that cause. However, most small to mid-size healthcare providers are finding it difficult to stay competitive due to the rising costs and shrinking coverage of fully-insured programs. This presentation will discuss the cost drivers of our health care system, the rise of self-funding for small to mid-size businesses and risk management strategies that can lead to lower costs and better healthcare outcomes to your employees and their families.

Featured Speaker

Brian Courtney, RPLU, AAI

Vice President

The Safegard Group, Inc.

Brian began his career at the height of a difficult insurance market.  Working with a large regional insurance broker, Brian served various industries in procuring insurance coverage for tough-to-place risk   

Prior to joining The Safegard Group, Brian joined a large national insurance brokerage firm where he gained considerable experience in risk management serving the needs of large middle-market companies in industries such as Manufacturing,  Distribution, Healthcare, Construction and Not-for-Profit.

Brian Courtney joined The Safegard Group, Inc. in April 2005 and currently serves as Vice President for the company.  He is primarily responsible for the direction of risk management services for his clientele. 

Brian is a dynamic and engaging speaker that is unafraid to speak on difficult subject matters that impact any organization’s total cost of risk.  His interactive approach makes it easier for the audience to learn the subject matter and to gain key takeaways to improve their business.

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