AUDIOCONFERENCE ON TAPE, CD OR AUDIO ARCHIVE
Sponsored by Auditing PFS
presented on August 14, 2007
How can an effective audit plan improve your operations? What is the importance of internal controls? What steps can you take to develop an effective audit plan? What mechanisms are in place to ensure the causes of denials are not repeated?
PFS audits are a part of the fabric of your revenue-cycle operation
Your revenue cycle is a complex tapestry of policies, processes, and oversight which is woven together to guarantee your facility gets paid on time and abides by governing regulations. Any loose threads will cost you money and may jeopardize your compliance. PFS audits are an integral part of your revenue cycle procedures as they shed light on any departmental inefficiencies and control weaknesses. The trick is to conduct an audit which will provide you with the information to improve your operations.
Learn how to conduct the best possible audit
Listen to this 90-minute audioconference where you will learn how to develop and adapt the internal controls which drive results in your PFS department. An expert auditor in the healthcare industry will discuss which areas of your department to scrutinize the most and what to do with the findings upon completion. Examples of process improvements at several hospitals will be presented, which will detail successful steps to reducing denials and expediting payment of claims.
At the end of this audioconference, you will be able to:
- Understand the framework and reasoning behind internal controls
- Develop an audit plan
- Identify key areas to watch and core processes to follow
- Provide workflows and other tools
- Show proven methods to reduce denials
AGENDA
- Framework for developing internal controls
- Strategies to get started in auditing your PFS department
- An overview of PFS’ role in the revenue cycle
- The role of the internal audit
- Key areas to watch and core processes to follow
- Collection process
- Editing process
- Bill hold process
- Credit-balance/refund process
- Workflows and other tools
- PFS Dashboard Tool - how you can use it to track, trend, and allow it to be accessible to others
- Case study: Proven methods to reduce denials
- Pinpoint root cause of denials
- Eliminate problem from re-occurring
- Rank denials: understand where dollars are being held up and why
- Strategies to manage timely resubmission issues
- Q&A
BONUS TOOLS
In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audioconference, you'll also receive a slide presentation of the program materials and these valuable tools:
- ICQs (internal control questionnaire)
These materials are provided with PDF links.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Debi Weatherford, Audit Director, CHAN Healthcare Auditors, Atlanta, GA. Ms. Weatherford has more than 20 years of experience with leading healthcare organizations. She is a member of the AHIA/HCCA focus group tasked with addressing compliance auditing and monitoring directives through white papers, articles and educational initiatives.
Marti Conway is Vice President of Revenue at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
- PFS managers/directors
- Chief Operating Officers/Financial Officers
- Revenue cycle directors/ managers/ professionals
- Managed care directors/managers
- Compliance officers
- Auditors
- Case managers
- HIM directors
NEW PURCHASE OPTION: Audio Archive
In addition to the regular participation options for HCPro audioconferences, audio tape or audio CD, we are pleased to offer a new option, an audio archive. An audio archive allows you to download the program and play it back at your convenience on your computer or MP3 player. Purchase a tape, CD, or audio archive of the program and listen when you can.
CAN'T LISTEN LIVE?
No problem. Purchase a tape, CD or audio archive of the program and listen when you can. It's also a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.
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