2009 Texas State Conference Agenda | Information
Sunday, March 29
12:30 - 7:00 pm | Registration Desk Open
2:00 - 6:00 pm
HFMA Certification Coaching Course
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Bad Debt and RAC Audits
Day Egusquiza - AR Systems, Inc.
Day Egusquiza brings over 30 years experience in healthcare reimbursement, business office operations, contracting, and compliance implementation. She is a nationally recognized speaker and has been on the AAHAM National Advisory Council, HFMA National Advisory Council, HFMA Faculty, is a past president of the HFMA Idaho Chapter, and received the Lifetime Acheivement Award.
6:00 - 7:00 pm | Welcome Reception
Monday, March 30
7:30 am - 7:00 pm | Registration Desk Open
7:30 - 8:30 am | Buffet Breakfast
8:00 - 9:15 am
HFMA Perspective on National Healthcare Issues and the Elections - Funding the Future
Richard Clarke, DHA, FHFMA - President and CEO, Healthcare Financial Managment Association
Dr. Clarke has been President and CEO of HFMA since 1986. Prior to 1986 he held positions with hospital systems in Colorado and Florida, including Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Dr. Clarke is Past Chair of the Accrediting Commission on Education in Health Administration (ACEHSA), and is a former chairman of AHA Finanical Solutions, Inc.
9:15 - 10:15 am
State Legislative Issues
Dan Stultz, M.D., MHA - President and CEO, Texas Hospital Association
10:15 - 10:45 am | Refreshment Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Physician Issues and the American Medical Association Agenda
J. James Rohack, MD - President-Elect, American Medical Association
Senior Staff Cardiologist, Scott & White Clinic
Dr. Rohack was elected president-elect of the AMA in June, 2008. He has been a member of the AMA Board of Trustees since 2001 and served as chair from 2004 to 2005. He has also served on all AMA-BOT intraboard committees, chairing both the AMA-BOT Executive Committee and the Organization and Operations Committee. Dr. Rohack serves as treasurer of the board of commissioners of the Joint Commission, chairs the National Advisory Counccil to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and is one of the principals of the Hospital Quality Alliance.
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Buffet Luncheon
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Healthcare Fraud: Perspectives & Case Analysis
An overview of the FBI's health care fraud crime operation, including: Why there is a significant crime problem; different types of health care fraud; where cases come from; the investigative approach; outpatient surgery and fraud cases.
David Neider - Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
A 19 year veteran of the FBI, Agent Neider has served in three field offices and worked in many different program areas. He is one of a small cadre of agents who serve as Advanced Instructors within the Bureau. Special Agent Neider exclusively investigated Health Care Fraud Crimes during the last four years and has developed expertise in outpatient surgery frauds as well as HIPAA vioations. He has a BS in accounting and a J.D. degree from the Loyola University School of Law.
2:30 - 3:00 pm | Refreshment Break
3:00 - 4:15 pm (concurrent sessions)
CFO Issues - RAC: Education and Response Methods to Mitigate Revenue Reduction
It is estimated that 3.9% of Medicare dollars did not comply with one or more Medicare coverage, coding, billing, or payment rules - equating to more than $10.8 billion over and under payments. RAC's are now permanent and coming to Texas. This session will summarize the RAC review process and discuss the appropriate systems, organizational structure and education that must be in place. It will also include a case study depicting the decision process that one hospital system went through when faced with a RAC audit and the need to respond.
Carol Richardson - Corporate Director of HIM, Adventist Health System
Medicare Reimbursement
William Galinsky - Scott & White Hospital
Steven Hand - MemorialHermann
Physician/Hospital Integration
Jerry Bell
4:15 - 5:30 pm (concurrent sessions)
CFO Issues - Access to Capital Markets
Jordan Melick - Managing Director, Morgan Keegan
Jordan Melick works in Morgan Keegan's Health Care Investment Banking Group. Since 1991 he has worked exclusively in health care finance with experience in acute care hospitals and systems, long-term care providers, and physician clinics. He brings a unique combination of investment banking, provider, and rating agency experieice to clients.
Managed Care - An Issues Overview
Dr. Diane B. Love - University of Houston Clear Lake
Physician Issues / Stark
Donna Clark - Baker Hostetler - Houston, TX
5:30 - 6:30 pm | Conference Reception
8:00 pm | An Evening at Esther's Follies (optional event)
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CPE Credit
Up to 18 CPE credit hours are avialable depending on your reporting jurisdiction and the number of sessions attended. Credits are sponsored by Texas Gulf Coast HFMA Chapter, sponsor #00713 of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. TSBPA credits are generally honored in other states. Sign-in sheets and certificates are provided. There are no prerequisites for these sessions.
Dress
Casual business attire is appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: Hotel meeting rooms tend to be COLD - it is strongly recommended that you bring a jacket, sweater, or light wrap.
Tuesday, March 31
7:00 am - 12:00 pm | Information Desk Open
7:30 - 8:30 am - Buffet Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am
Courage in Leadership
Dr. Jody Rodgers
9:00 - 10:30 am
Lean Healthcare
Robert W. Pryor, MD, MBA - Chief Medical Officer and COO, Scott & White Hospital
10:30 - 10:45 am - Refreshment Break
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Thinking Outside the Box
Pete Perialas - CEO, Lone Star Circle of Care
12:15 pm - Conference Ends
An evening at Esther's Follies
Join us on Monday evening, March 30 for the premiere comedy and magic troupe in Texas! For more than a quarter century, the folks at Esther's Pool have kept Austin rolling with laughter. Part magic, part vaudeville review, part improv tour-de-force, Esther's Follies takes no prisoners, offering biting, hilarious satire on all the news makers and events fit to parody. Be sure to sign up for this optional event!
Sunday, March 29
12:30 - 7:00 pm | Registration Desk Open
2:00 - 6:00 pm
HFMA Certification Coaching Course
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Bad Debt and RAC Audits
Day Egusquiza - AR Systems, Inc.
Day Egusquiza brings over 30 years experience in healthcare reimbursement, business office operations, contracting, and compliance implementation. She is a nationally recognized speaker and has been on the AAHAM National Advisory Council, HFMA National Advisory Council, HFMA Faculty, is a past president of the HFMA Idaho Chapter, and received the Lifetime Acheivement Award.
6:00 - 7:00 pm | Welcome Reception
Monday, March 30
7:30 am - 7:00 pm | Registration Desk Open
7:30 - 8:30 am | Buffet Breakfast
8:00 - 9:15 am
HFMA Perspective on National Healthcare Issues and the Elections - Funding the Future
Richard Clarke, DHA, FHFMA - President and CEO, Healthcare Financial Managment Association
Dr. Clarke has been President and CEO of HFMA since 1986. Prior to 1986 he held positions with hospital systems in Colorado and Florida, including Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Dr. Clarke is Past Chair of the Accrediting Commission on Education in Health Administration (ACEHSA), and is a former chairman of AHA Finanical Solutions, Inc.
9:15 - 10:15 am
State Legislative Issues
Dan Stultz, M.D., MHA - President and CEO, Texas Hospital Association
10:15 - 10:45 am | Refreshment Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Physician Issues and the American Medical Association Agenda
J. James Rohack, MD - President-Elect, American Medical Association
Senior Staff Cardiologist, Scott & White Clinic
Dr. Rohack was elected president-elect of the AMA in June, 2008. He has been a member of the AMA Board of Trustees since 2001 and served as chair from 2004 to 2005. He has also served on all AMA-BOT intraboard committees, chairing both the AMA-BOT Executive Committee and the Organization and Operations Committee. Dr. Rohack serves as treasurer of the board of commissioners of the Joint Commission, chairs the National Advisory Counccil to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and is one of the principals of the Hospital Quality Alliance.
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Buffet Luncheon
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Healthcare Fraud: Perspectives & Case Analysis
An overview of the FBI's health care fraud crime operation, including: Why there is a significant crime problem; different types of health care fraud; where cases come from; the investigative approach; outpatient surgery and fraud cases.
David Neider - Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
A 19 year veteran of the FBI, Agent Neider has served in three field offices and worked in many different program areas. He is one of a small cadre of agents who serve as Advanced Instructors within the Bureau. Special Agent Neider exclusively investigated Health Care Fraud Crimes during the last four years and has developed expertise in outpatient surgery frauds as well as HIPAA vioations. He has a BS in accounting and a J.D. degree from the Loyola University School of Law.
2:30 - 3:00 pm | Refreshment Break
3:00 - 4:15 pm (concurrent sessions)
CFO Issues - RAC: Education and Response Methods to Mitigate Revenue Reduction
It is estimated that 3.9% of Medicare dollars did not comply with one or more Medicare coverage, coding, billing, or payment rules - equating to more than $10.8 billion over and under payments. RAC's are now permanent and coming to Texas. This session will summarize the RAC review process and discuss the appropriate systems, organizational structure and education that must be in place. It will also include a case study depicting the decision process that one hospital system went through when faced with a RAC audit and the need to respond.
Carol Richardson - Corporate Director of HIM, Adventist Health System
Medicare Reimbursement
William Galinsky - Scott & White Hospital
Steven Hand - MemorialHermann
Physician/Hospital Integration
Jerry Bell
4:15 - 5:30 pm (concurrent sessions)
CFO Issues - Access to Capital Markets
Jordan Melick - Managing Director, Morgan Keegan
Jordan Melick works in Morgan Keegan's Health Care Investment Banking Group. Since 1991 he has worked exclusively in health care finance with experience in acute care hospitals and systems, long-term care providers, and physician clinics. He brings a unique combination of investment banking, provider, and rating agency experieice to clients.
Managed Care - An Issues Overview
Dr. Diane B. Love - University of Houston Clear Lake
Physician Issues / Stark
Donna Clark - Baker Hostetler - Houston, TX
5:30 - 6:30 pm | Conference Reception
8:00 pm | An Evening at Esther's Follies (optional event)
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CPE Credit
Up to 18 CPE credit hours are avialable depending on your reporting jurisdiction and the number of sessions attended. Credits are sponsored by Texas Gulf Coast HFMA Chapter, sponsor #00713 of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. TSBPA credits are generally honored in other states. Sign-in sheets and certificates are provided. There are no prerequisites for these sessions.
Dress
Casual business attire is appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: Hotel meeting rooms tend to be COLD - it is strongly recommended that you bring a jacket, sweater, or light wrap.
Tuesday, March 31
7:00 am - 12:00 pm | Information Desk Open
7:30 - 8:30 am - Buffet Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am
Courage in Leadership
Dr. Jody Rodgers
9:00 - 10:30 am
Lean Healthcare
Robert W. Pryor, MD, MBA - Chief Medical Officer and COO, Scott & White Hospital
10:30 - 10:45 am - Refreshment Break
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Thinking Outside the Box
Pete Perialas - CEO, Lone Star Circle of Care
12:15 pm - Conference Ends
An evening at Esther's Follies
Join us on Monday evening, March 30 for the premiere comedy and magic troupe in Texas! For more than a quarter century, the folks at Esther's Pool have kept Austin rolling with laughter. Part magic, part vaudeville review, part improv tour-de-force, Esther's Follies takes no prisoners, offering biting, hilarious satire on all the news makers and events fit to parody. Be sure to sign up for this optional event!
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Statewide Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Cirius Group, Inc.
Financial Corporation of America
Healthcare Funding Solutions
Hospital Receivables Service, Inc.
MC AnalyTXs, Inc.
Medical Third Party Resources
Perot Systems
PMAB, LLC
Protiviti
Recondo Technology
The SSI Group, Inc.
TransUnion
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