Web Ex Call: The RACs are here! Are you prepared?
November 18, 2009, 11:30 - 1:00 PM Central
Synopsis
The Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) are beginning automated and complex reviews this fall. Hospital staff should understand why the RACs are targeting particular issues and how to identify the existence of these issues in their facilities. Once identified, processes should then be put in place to prevent future errors from occurring.
Session Objectives
Participants will gain an understanding of what areas the RACs are targeting and why. The presentation will provide information to hospital staff as to how they can identify these target areas in their facilities and be prepared to respond to the RACs. Participants will also learn how to put processes in place to prevent future errors.
Speaker
Cynthia R. DuPree, CPA, FHFMA, CCS is a Partner with Draffin & Tucker, LLP in Albany, Georgia. She serves as Director of Consulting and Compliance Services for the firm. Prior to joining Draffin & Tucker, Cindy served as Director of Financial Analysis and Vice-President of Budget and Reimbursement for two large hospital systems. Cindy is a Certified Coding Specialist and is a frequent speaker to regional and national health care organizations. She is also a contributing writer for eduTrax, a web-based health care educational program.
ACHE Credits for WebEx Training
RHPI Project FY10 WebEx training is approved to award 1 - 1.5 hours of pre-approved Category II (non-ACHE) continuing education credit for this program toward advancement, or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives.Participants in this program wishing to have the continuing education hours applied toward Category II credit should indicate their attendance when submitting application to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.
Registration/Contact
You may use our online registration form to register for free.
As always, if you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact Allison Hartl at ahartl@ruralcenter.org or (218) 727-9390 ext 251.
This WebEx is provided with support from the HRSA Office of Rural Health Policy.