Prevent Unnecessary Readmissions
Product Description:
AUDIO CONFERENCE ON CD OR ON-DEMAND
Sponsored by Case Management Monthly
presented on June 30, 2010
One in five Medicare patients is re-hospitalized within 30 days, costing the country more than $17 billion each year. The lack of incentives and accountability make these readmissions susceptible to medical errors and duplication of services.
During this 90-minute audio conference, our speaker discusses government regulations and guidance so that you can develop strategies that will eliminate preventable readmissions and ensure proper reimbursement.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this audio conference, you will be able to:
- Cite specific readmissions regulations and guidance
- Identify which readmission circumstances will cause a denial of payment
- Enhance your facility's processes to prevent inappropriate readmissions
- Name and correct common inappropriate readmission causes
- Conduct an audit of your facility's admissions to identify inappropriate readmissions
AGENDA
- Readmissions in healthcare reform
- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Sec. 3025 - Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
- Review of readmissions regulations and guidance
- Social Security Act
- Code of Federal Regulations
- CMS Manual
- Other applicable guidance
- Evaluating readmissions risk
- How to conduct a readmissions audit
- Prevention strategies
- Thorough discharge planning
- Complete care
A question and answer session follows the presentation.
MATERIALS
In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audio conference, you'll also receive a slide presentation of the program materials. These materials are provided with PDF links.
MEET THE SPEAKER
Joseph Zebrowitz, MD, is executive vice president for Executive Health Resources (EHR), in Newtown Square, PA. He was instrumental in developing EHR’s suite of clinical revenue cycle management solutions, endorsed by the AHA as "Best in Class." He is involved in EHR’s strategic planning and oversees the company's education and regulatory assessment teams.
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
HIM Directors, compliance officers, C-suite, case managers, CDI specialists, risk managers; billing officers, managers and staff; finance and PFS directors, revenue cycle managers, nursing and quality staff, auditors.
AUDIO ON-DEMAND
In addition to the regular purchase options for HCPro audio conferences, we are pleased to offer another option, audio on-demand. Audio on-demand allows you to download the program and play it back at your convenience through your computer or MP3 player. Purchase a CD or audio on-demand 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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