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Fraud and Abuse/Compliance Plan Category: Business of Sleep Medicine Date Recorded: 2/26/2012 Fraud and abuse laws, and the penalties associated with non-adherence. The presenter shows how to audit or develop a compliance plan to avoid enforcement action and what to do if something goes wrong. She also introduces each of the major federal and state enforcement agencies and legal statues that affect sleep centers. Online Learning Modules from the Business of Sleep Medicine course explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and are a essential for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. Expert faculty discuss a variety of practice management issues including managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices. Recorded live, audio quality may vary CME Credits: 1.00 Watch Preview Buy Module More Information Fraud and Abuse/Compliance Plan Description Learning Objectives References Presenters Fraud and abuse laws, and the penalties associated with non-adherence. The presenter shows how to audit or develop a compliance plan to avoid enforcement action and what to do if something goes wrong. She also introduces each of the major federal and state enforcement agencies and legal statues that affect sleep centers. Online Learning Modules from the Business of Sleep Medicine course explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and are a essential for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. Expert faculty discuss a variety of practice management issues including managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices. Recorded live, audio quality may vary Duration: 0 hr 42 min Target Audience Physicians and health care providers involved with the business aspects of operating a sleep center. Learning Objectives Review the fraud and abuse issues facing the sleep medicine community; and Discuss the basic elements of a compliance program. References www.cms.gov http://oig.hhs.gov/ Presenters: Anjali Downs, Esq. Anjali Downs is an Associate in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice, at EpsteinBeckerGreen. Ms. Downs represents a variety of health care and life science organizations including health systems, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, pharmacies, clinical laboratories, academic medical centers, physician group practices, dialysis providers, and medical transportation providers. Her practice focuses on fraud and abuse and federal and state regulatory compliance.
Insurance/Managed Care: Current Trends and Impact on Practice Category: Business of Sleep Medicine Date Recorded: 2/26/2012 The President and CEO of SleepHealthCenters talks about current developments in insurance regulations and what lies ahead for sleep centers and payers. The presenter provides an overview of recent and upcoming reimbursement and fee changes. The definition, advantages and elements of sleep benefits management programs are discussed, as is and the impact managed care trends have on sleep centers. Online Learning Modules from the Business of Sleep Medicine course explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and are a essential for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. Expert faculty discuss a variety of practice management issues including managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices. Recorded live, audio quality may vary CME Credits: 1.00 Watch Preview Buy Module More Information Insurance/Managed Care: Current Trends and Impact on Practice Description Learning Objectives References Presenters The President and CEO of SleepHealthCenters talks about current developments in insurance regulations and what lies ahead for sleep centers and payers. The presenter provides an overview of recent and upcoming reimbursement and fee changes. The definition, advantages and elements of sleep benefits management programs are discussed, as is and the impact managed care trends have on sleep centers. Online Learning Modules from the Business of Sleep Medicine course explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and are a essential for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. Expert faculty discuss a variety of practice management issues including managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices. Recorded live, audio quality may vary Duration: 1 hr 3 min Target Audience Physicians and health care providers involved with the business aspects of operating a sleep center. Learning Objectives Describe current trends in insurance regulations and the impact they are having on sleep centers; and Discuss managed care trends and the impact they are having on sleep centers. References www.athenahealth.com/our-services/payerview.php AASM Standards and Guidelines for the Practice of Sleep Medicine, 2011, American Academy of Sleep Medicine Presenters: Paul Valentine President and Chief Executive Officer of Sleep Healthcenters
Medicare: Issues Related to a Sleep Practice Category: Business of Sleep Medicine Date Recorded: 2/26/2012 Medicare issues that relate to a sleep practice, from documentation to audits and reviews. Arthur Lurvey, MD, a director for CMS, provides instructions on documentation essential to communicate with internal health care personnel, peer review boards, patients and insurance & liability review. The presenter also addresses the general principles and definitions for coding, components of E&M services, electronic records and templates. For each issue, the presenter provides several examples with documentation. Online Learning Modules from the Business of Sleep Medicine course explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and are a essential for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. Expert faculty discuss a variety of practice management issues including managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices. Recorded live, audio quality may vary CME Credits: 1.00 Watch Preview Buy Module More Information Medicare: Issues Related to a Sleep Practice Description Learning Objectives References Presenters Medicare issues that relate to a sleep practice, from documentation to audits and reviews. Arthur Lurvey, MD, a director for CMS, provides instructions on documentation essential to communicate with internal health care personnel, peer review boards, patients and insurance & liability review. The presenter also addresses the general principles and definitions for coding, components of E&M services, electronic records and templates. For each issue, the presenter provides several examples with documentation. Online Learning Modules from the Business of Sleep Medicine course explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and are a essential for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. Expert faculty discuss a variety of practice management issues including managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices. Recorded live, audio quality may vary Duration: 0 hr 58 min Target Audience Physicians and health care providers involved with the business aspects of operating a sleep center. Learning Objectives Review E&M coding principles and the documentation support in the medical record; Discuss who may request medical records and how to prepare for sending them; Examine your appeals rights and using them; and Review changes and new programs in Medicare. References www.cms.org Presenters: Arthur Lurvey, MD Board certified internist and endocrinologist & Medical Director with Medicare
Professional Liability Insurance/ Loss Prevention: Protect Your Practice Now Category: Business of Sleep Medicine Date Recorded: 2/26/2012 How to manage risk, claims, and protect yourself and your practice in the future. AASM legal expert shows what to look for when you are selecting or reviewing your professional liability insurance policy and what to do in the event of a medical incident. Online Learning Modules from the Business of Sleep Medicine course explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and are a essential for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. Expert faculty discuss a variety of practice management issues including managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices. Recorded live, audio quality may vary CME Credits: 1.00 Watch Preview Buy Module More Information Professional Liability Insurance/ Loss Prevention: Protect Your Practice Now Description Learning Objectives References Presenters How to manage risk, claims, and protect yourself and your practice in the future. AASM legal expert shows what to look for when you are selecting or reviewing your professional liability insurance policy and what to do in the event of a medical incident. Online Learning Modules from the Business of Sleep Medicine course explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and are a essential for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. Expert faculty discuss a variety of practice management issues including managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices. Recorded live, audio quality may vary Duration: 0 hr 49 min Target Audience Physicians and health care providers involved with the business aspects of operating a sleep center. Learning Objectives Describe the key issues in purchasing and maintaining a professional liability insurance policy; Review how to manage risk to avoid professional liability issues; and Discuss what happens if you are sued. References American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Standards for Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Centers, August 2011 Presenters: Kevin Ryan, JD, MBA .
Contracts: Managed Care, Personnel, Hospital, Practice Purchase/Merger/Buy-Out Category: Business of Sleep Medicine Date Recorded: 2/26/2012 Legal contracting issues for sleep centers and hospitals. Sleep center managers will learn the advantages and disadvantages of being in network or out of network, personnel issues and arrangements with hospitals. Online Learning Modules from the Business of Sleep Medicine course explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and are a essential for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. Expert faculty discuss a variety of practice management issues including managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices. Recorded live, audio quality may vary CME Credits: 1.00 Watch Preview Buy Module More Information Contracts: Managed Care, Personnel, Hospital, Practice Purchase/Merger/Buy-Out Description Learning Objectives References Presenters Legal contracting issues for sleep centers and hospitals. Sleep center managers will learn the advantages and disadvantages of being in network or out of network, personnel issues and arrangements with hospitals. Online Learning Modules from the Business of Sleep Medicine course explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and are a essential for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. Expert faculty discuss a variety of practice management issues including managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices. Recorded live, audio quality may vary Duration: 0 hr 55 min Target Audience Physicians and health care providers involved with the business aspects of operating a sleep center. Learning Objectives Review key contractual provisions in managed care agreements; Identify key issues in personnel contracts; and Discuss key hospital contracting issues. Review key issues in practice purchase, mergers and/or buyouts. References American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Standards for Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Centers, August 2011 Presenters: Kevin Ryan, JD, MBA .

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