2009 Performance Improvement Summit for Arizona's Small Rural Hospitals Thursday, June 4, 2009
The 2009 Performance Improvement Summit for Arizona's
Small Rural Hospitals was held at the Tapatio Cliffs Resort in
Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, June 4, 2009. The PI Summit
was offered through the Arizona Rural Hospital Flexibility Program.
Dixon Hughes, PLLC staff led the full day agenda.
Location:
Tapatio Cliffs Resort 11111 North 7th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85020
Date and Time:
June 4, 2009
8:00am to 4:15pm
Please find below the presentation that were given at the PI Summit by Dixon Hughes, PLLC
Dixon Hughes, PLLC Presentors, Session Descriptions and Presentations
Tommy Barnhart, CPA, FHFMA
Cost Allocation and Rate Setting in
Critical Access Hospitals
This session will provide a brief summary of
current rules related to cost allocation in
Medicare cost reports and important concepts
in rate setting. Topics explored will include: Cost allocation statistics, time studies, changing methods and bases, etc., as well as the potential risks and benefits of base and method selection. Rate setting concepts will include but not limited to cross-payer cost shifting, matching revenues and expenses, and markup rates. Presentation
Deborah Holzmark, RN, MBA, CPHQ. MCS-P, CMPE
Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Billing- Improving Processes and Procedures
Billing for RHC services is complex and often frustrating. RHCs must deal with a variety of payor requirements coupled with meeting their individual mission and goals. In this session we will explore methods for RHC billing required by Medicare, discussion of other payor scenarios and best practices in improving AR management. Presentation
Rita Isnar, JD, MPA
Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) to the Future
Healthcare providers are entering a new era with increased emphasis on complete and accurate documentation. Hospitals need to ensure their organizations are operationally ready to manage the requests and to defend their data. This educational session will visit the implementation of RAC and ICD-10, and discuss the impact these programs have on ALL provider types. This session will assist you in strengthening your basic skill sets, demonstrate the impact complete documentation has on code assignment, and provide direction for the maintenance and management of performance measures. Presentation
Michael D. Stroble, FHIMSS
Engaging Physicians In Performance Improvement
The Federal Government, payors, patients and practitioners are now entering a new era of
focusing on performance improvement in healthcare. Hospitals are devoting more time and resources to working towards improving patient care, outcomes and cost. Physician engagement, cooperation and leadership is vital to the success
of these efforts. In this session we will discuss methods for bringing physician input and value to these activities and discuss how hospitals can
work with physicians in the change management process.
Presentation
Michael D. Stroble & Deborah Holzmark
Improving Expense Management: Staff Planning, Scheduling and Productivity Management
This session provides an overview for improving staff utilization for hospitals and how to prepare efficient staffing plans. These plans help meet budget expectations, schedule staff, manage workload demands and address quality standards. This overview summarizes a more detailed workshop that is designed for all hospital departments and anyone who makes staffing decisions or prepares staffing plans.
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