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HCA Launches Distance Learning
HCA Education and Research has partnered with Care2Learn to bring you the best possible online learning experiences for the health care profession.
Whether you are a nurse, therapist, home health aide or home care leader, there is a Care2Learn course for you. Click the Care2Learn button above for more information.
Preparing for RACs
July 14, 2009 — webinar, 1-3 p.m.
A new auditor is coming to town.
Just when you thought you were familiar with investigations by the OMIG, the State Attorney General, the federal OIG, and the State Comptroller, a new auditor comes around — RACs — which are the focus of a July 14 webinar, from 1 to 3 p.m., sponsored by HCA Education and Research.
RACS (recovery audit contractors) are private entities under contract with the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to review medical claims on a post-payment basis in order to identify Medicare overpayments and underpayments to home health agencies and other health care providers. The RACs are paid on a contingency fee based on the amount of improper payments they correct for both overpayments and underpayments.
CMS anticipates that RACs will review home health and hospice data sometime this summer.
HCA's webinar will define the role of RACs, teach participants what options they have when receiving a "demand letter" from a RAC, provide information on how to prepare for RAC actions, and much more.
To register for this important July 14 webinar, please complete the attached form. The deadline to register is July 10 at noon.
»Download a registration form
The Aide's Role in Infection Prevention and Control
July 16, 2009 — audio conference, 3-4 p.m.
An audio conference on The Aide's Role in Infection Prevention and Control will be offered on July 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. The workshop will focus on understanding the basic principles of infection prevention and control and will include information on blood borne pathogens. The cost is per phone line connection and there is no limit to the number of attendees who may participate through each phone connection. All you need is a speaker phone and a room large enough for your staff.
»Download a registration form
The Clinical Advantage Teleconferences
Next Teleconference is on July 23: Leukemias
(online registration is not available for this series)
Throughout 2009, HCA is offering a slate of informative teleconferences on clinical topics designed to advance clinical knowledge and positive patient outcomes. Participants will learn more about the symptoms, signs and treatments for a range of chronic conditions and disorders, including COPD, hypertension, multiple sclerosis and leukemia. These one-hour sessions are conveniently offered by teleconference and specifically geared for nurses. Sign up for any of the following sessions:
Leukemias — July 23, 2009
Diseases of the Bone — August 27, 2009
Diseases of the Kidney — September 24, 2009
»Download a registration form
Power Shot Training: Home Care Sales Training Workshops
July 29, 2009 — West Nyack
This July 29 session, "Making the Approach: Home Care Sales Training Workshop," includes tips, techniques and straight-from-the-field information that will help teach you top 20 selling strategies, what's really important to your referral sources, how to build great relationships based on "mutual value," and much more.
July 30, 2009 — West Nyack
This July 30 session, "Making the Approach: Home Care Sales Management Workshop," will teach participants how to recruit, hire and train great home care marketers, compensation plans that work and never put you at risk, the components of a powerful sales meeting, important metrics to measure and how to use them, and much more.
Presenter Michael Guidicissi is the creator of the Homecare Certified Sales Coaching designation and has helped hundreds of sales managers all over the country build and manage great sales teams.
»Download a registration form
Senior and Financial Managers Retreat
August 17 and 18 — Cooperstown
HCA is planning a home-run Senior and Financial Managers Retreat at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown this August, with keynote speaker William Dombi, Vice President for Law for the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), and several other insightful presenters.
The Retreat is a comprehensive conference that will address current financial issues affecting the home care industry. Financial officers and administrators will gain the latest information on Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement issues, strategic planning in home health, successful clinical and financial integration processes, home health technological initiatives and more.
Online registration for the Retreat is now open at www.eventville.com/hcanys. Take advantage of the early bird discount offered until April 30.
In addition, the Otesaga Resort Hotel is offering HCA's special conference rate for those who would like to extend their stay either before or after the conference. Enjoy quaint Cooperstown, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Farmer's Museum, unique shops and great food at the edge of beautiful Otsego Lake.
»REGISTER ONLINE
»Download the brochure and registration form
»Download Otesaga Hotel registration form
Education on Demand
HCA is partnering with RBC Limited to offer a full slate of Education on Demand programs — conveniently delivered via webcast or DVD — focusing on home health audit trends, ICD-9-CM code updates, clinical issues, infection control and many other important topics.
Individuals who sign up for both a "program" and a "series" offered through Education on Demand will benefit from a $40 discount on their registration fee!
Webcasts are 60 minutes in length and will be available on an unlimited basis to registrants for 30 days after the release date. Though participants have an option to sign up for either a webcast or DVD version of each program or series, CE credits are only available for those participating in webcasts.
The next program begins on August 17, a four-part series on infection control in the hospice setting, entitled the "Hospice Leadership Infection Control Series."
Sign up for this program and several others through Education on Demand by downloading the registration form.
Gear Up for Home Care Audit Bootcamp
September 10 — Tarrytown
Save the date for HCA's Home Care Audit Bootcamp — Know What to Do Before, During and After an Audit on September 10 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. This full day workshop will include information and insights on what to expect when you are tapped for an audit, your appeal rights, information on Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs), and recommendations on internal controls and processes for identifying targeted risk areas. A complete brochure and registration information will be available in the coming weeks. Mark your calendar and plan to join us.
ICD-9-CM and OASIS Coding Workshop and Exam
September 17 and 18 — Albany
By popular request, HCA is offering ICD-9-CM and OASIS Coding: Back to Basics and Beyond on September 17, as well as an opportunity to take the Homecare Coding Specialist Diagnosis (HCS-D) exam on September 18, both in Albany.
This program is presented by Patricia Tulloch, RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, a senior consultant with RBC Limited and will include a comprehensive overview of ICD-9-CM coding with specific application to the home health industry.
Ms. Tulloch will review coding mandates, exceptions and best practices. The program will also address coding inconsistencies and common diagnosis pitfalls, as well as tips to reinforce OASIS documentation to substantiate accurate ICD-9-CM Coding. An updated 2009 ICD-9-CM Code manual is required for participation.
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be eligible to take the Homecare Coding Specialist Diagnosis (HCS-D) national exam offered the next day, on September 18. Both the workshop and exam will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Albany Airport, Albany.
»REGISTER ONLINE
»Download a registration form
Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy 2009 — OASIS-B1 and OASIS-C (Two-day workshop and exam)
Albany
September 28 & 29, 2009 (Workshop)
September 30 (COS-C Exam)
New York City
September 30 & October 1, 2009 (Workshop)
October 2, 2009 (COS-C Exam)
The OASIS B1 to OASIS C workshop will be offered along with an accompanying COS-C exam at the same location over a three-day stretch in Albany, from September 28 to 30, and in New York City, from September 30 to October 2. The workshops will be presented by Debbie Chisholm and Lisa Reynolds, consultants with OASIS Answers. This popular program traditionally fills up early. With limited seating available, we encourage you to register as soon as possible.
»REGISTER ONLINE
»Download a registration form
2009 Signature Programs and Events
More details coming soon.
HCA Clinical and Technology Conference 2009
November 4 -5, 2009
Holiday Inn Wolf Rd, Albany, NY
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