HANYS' Program Integrity Conference: How to Create an Effective Audit Response (RAC)

9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. - May 8

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - May 9

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tarrytown

455 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591

HANYS is aggressively advocating for relief and fairness in the audit environment as HANYS’ members face growing pressure from federal audits. As part of its strategy to assist members, HANYS is creating valuable educational programs to help our members meet the current challenges of government audits and develop internal strategies for managing future audits.
HANYS’ two-day Program Integrity Conference will teach you and your staff how to recognize key risk areas from government auditors including Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs), Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Medicaid Integrity Contractors (MICs), and Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs), and learn how to protect your organization.

You will also learn about unique requirements for observation services under Medicare and New York’s Medicaid program, and explore important Medicare policies that pertain to reimbursement and revenue cycle management.

Topics covered by our expert faculty will include:

• new guidance on Medicare Part B inpatient and outpatient rebilling;
• observation services and Condition Code 44;
• structuring and managing a compliance committee; and
• denial and appeal strategies.

Click here to download the program brochure.

Day 1 – Wednesday, May 8

9 - 9:45 a.m.
Overview on Recent Federal Audit Activity
Faculty: Executive Health Resources

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Observation Status Requirements in New York State
Faculty:
Jerry Salkowe, M.D., Vice President, Clinical Affairs, HANYS
Fred Heigel, Vice President, Health System Redesign and Regulatory Affairs, HANYS

11 a.m. - Noon
Update on Patient Status and Part B Rebilling
Faculty:
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
National Government Services

Noon - 1 p.m.
Lunch

1 - 2:30 p.m.
You Be the Judge: Lessons Learned from ALJ Experience
Faculty: Executive Health Resources

2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Best Practices in Proactive Compliance and Appeals Management
Faculty: Executive Health Resources

Dinner on your own.

Day 2 – Thursday, May 9

9 - 9:45 a.m.
HANYS’ Audit Advocacy and Legal Activity
Faculty: Mark Thomas, Esq., General Counsel, HANYS

10 a.m. - Noon
Interactive Workshop: How to Structure and Submit Strong Appeals
Faculty: Cain and Associates

Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Lessons Learned and Next Steps
Faculty: HANYS Staff

Who should attend

• Chief Financial Officers
• Chief Medical Officers
• Quality Management Executives
• Legal Counsel
• Directors of Managed Care
• Compliance Officers
• Directors of Patient Accounts
• Directors of HIM
• RAC Liaisons
• Directors of Reimbursement

Lodging

A special rate of $149 has been reserved for overnight rooms at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tarrytown, 455 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591

To reserve a room please dial (914) 631-5700 or reserve online at www.tarrytown.doubletree.com and use the group code: HAS

The cut-off date for reservations is Tuesday, April 16

Continuing Credits

There are currently no continuing education credits associated with this program.

Registration Deadline/Cancellation

Registration deadline is May 1. If you have questions regarding registration please contact Christopher Guyon at cguyon@hanys.org or at (518) 431-7834.