Palmetto GBA 2021 Jurisdiction M (JM)
Hospice Medicare Virtual Workshop Series
April 15, 2021 - Hospice
8:00 am - 9:30 am - Part 1 - Charles
10:00 am - 11:30 am - Part 2 - Dan
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Two workshops are being offered, Home Health April 14, Hospice April 15
Palmetto GBA is pleased to announce our 2021 Home Health and Hospice workshop series. These workshops are designed to equip home health and hospice providers and their staff to with the tools they need to be successful with Medicare billing, coverage and documentation requirements.
These workshops will provide insight for home health and hospice agency staff at all levels.
During the workshop series, Palmetto GBA will provide information related to the most common errors identified through a variety of data analysis and some hints and tips on the reasons why these errors occur. Palmetto GBA’s goal is to educate providers on the most up-to-date information and apply skillful techniques to their documentation and billing practices.
HOSPICE TOPICS
Part I:
1. Discuss Average Length of Stay (LOS)
a. Discuss Non-Cancer Length of Stay (NCLOS)
b. Discuss PEPPER Data
2. Discuss Medical Review Errors
3. Discuss the Types of Live Discharges
a. Discuss Utilization Data for Live
Discharges
4. Discuss Regulatory Aspects of the Plan of Care (POC)
a. Discuss Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Findings
Part II:
1. What You Need to Know for 2020
2. Discuss the Election Statement and Addendum
3. Back to the Basics: Knowing How to Resolve
the Top Five Claim Submission Errors (CSEs)
4. Hospice Updates and Reminders to Include: Medical Review, Appeals and More
5. Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT)
6. Features that are Available in eServices
a. Benefits of the eService application
b. Functions that are Available in eServices
7. Educational Resources for Providers
Speakers:
Charles Canaan, MPH, BSN, RN, CCA, CPC, APM, Senior Provider Education Consultant Palmetto GBA
Dan George, Senior Provider Education Consultant Palmetto GBA
Workshop Fees:
Before April 7 - $145.00
After April 7 - $175.00
Contact Hours Will Be Provided:
This program is approved for 3.0 hours of continuing nursing education by the Louisiana-Mississippi Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (LMHPCO). LMHPCO is an approved provider of nursing continuing education by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. LSBN C E Provider Number 46.
Refund Policy - A processing fee of $25.00 will be collected for cancellations before March 15. No refunds will be given after March 15th.
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you need special assistance or accommodations identified in the ADA, please contact HCLA office in advance at 337-231-0080.