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COVID-19: Workplace Safety, OSHA Updates, and Return to Work Issues
Objective: On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") issued new guidance for COVID-19 workplace safety programs. Among other things, the guidance recommends several essential elements of an effective COVID prevention program. This presentation will discuss the OSHA guidance, as well as other important considerations that employers should take into account when planning for returning employees to the workplace, including the pros and cons of mandatory COVID vaccines.
AAPC
- CEUs in Core B, CPPM, CPCO: 1.0
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04/30/2022
Have No Fear: Auditing to Benefit Physicians, A Step Towards Proactive Compliance
Objective: Medical entities must embrace their own data and analyze it by trending and tracking it to stay ahead of payor data mining tactics. This presentation will demonstrate the significance of a certified professional medical auditor (CPMA) to healthcare practices and the impact they can have on your peace of mind by helping you place compliance front and center.
AAPC
- Core A, CPCO and CPMA: 1.0
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03/29/2022
Healthcare's Enterprise Cyber Risk Management Imperative
Objective: 1. Understand that cyberattacks have become not just a compliance and information security matter for healthcare organizations but also a patient safety concern and likely soon a medical professional liability concern, as well.
AAPC
- Core B, CPPM and CPCO: 1.0
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03/21/2022
HIPAA in the Time of COVID-19: Recent Updates and Enforcement Actions
Objective: Throughout the pandemic, HHS-OCR has announced the use of its enforcement discretion when bringing forth HIPAA-related enforcement actions. This trend appears to be continuing as the vaccine roles out. Additionally, proposed changes to the Privacy Rule were released in December 2020 and OCR continues to enforce violations against providers for not providing a patient with his/her medical records. This webinar provides a timely overview of these items, as well as addressing key terms such "reasonable" and "good faith" in the context of protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information.
AAPC
- Core A, CPCO and CPMA: 1.0
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03/07/2022
HIPAA Business Associate Agreements Under HITECH
Objective: In 2013, under the authority granted by the HITECH Act, OCR issued the Final Omnibus Rule that, among other things, identified provisions of the HIPAA Rules that apply directly to business associates and for which business associates are directly liable. One of the most notable items is the Business Associate Agreement. The presentation highlights enforcement actions, as well as key compliance items business associates and subcontractors need to focus on.
AAPC
- Core A, CPCO and CPMA: 1.0
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02/28/2022
Big Data & False Claims Act Risk Due to COVID-19
Objective: Learn a brief history of use of big data in investigating and proving False Claims Act liability. Mr. Bittinger will offer an explanation of the government agencies and contractors involved in gathering health care data for investigation of fraud and abuse and look into the increased risk of fraud investigations due to regulatory changes implemented in response to COVID-19, giving practical ways to use data to reduce risk of investigation and liability.
AAPC
- Core A, CPCO and CPMA: 1.0
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02/23/2022
The New AKS and Stark Laws Final Rules - Key Take-Aways
Objective: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Final Rule related to the Medicare Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark Law). Nearly simultaneously, the Office of the Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-OIG), released a Final Rule, which amends various safe harbors to the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The changes appear to be based, in large part, on value-based healthcare delivery and payment systems. The purpose of this webinar is to highlight the key changes, along with the similarities and differences in the language between the two Final Rules.
AAPC
- Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CPMS: 1.0
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02/08/2022
Securing Your Data Analytics Program
Objective: This webinar is part two of a two-part series presented by Feisal Nanji, CEO and Executive Director at Techumen LLC. We are moving to a data-based quality care where vast amounts of data move at high speeds with little to no governance of the data. This presentation will discuss key controls for data analytics, the identification of potential threats, and balancing risks versus rewards. The first webinar in this series is "Why are Security & Governance for Health Data Analytics Vital?".
AAPC
- Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CPMS: 1.0
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02/08/2022
Why are Security & Governance for Health Data Analytics Vital?
Objective: This webinar is part one of a two-part series. Data analytics can substantially help reduce costs by analyzing vast amounts of payor, patient, and provider data. In using data analytics, everyone in the health care supply chain must be ready to securely manage vast patient data sets that will move in high volume and at high velocity. If such activities are not governed correctly, a breach of a single data set will result in a very large breach and a serious dent to reputation and the possibility of severe sanctions.
AAPC
- Core A and CPCO: 1.0
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01/31/2022
HIPAA Compliance for Business Associates
Objective: The July 2020 monetary payment of over $1 million dollars by a health system to HHS-OCR serves as a reminder to covered entities and business associates alike that HIPAA violations can be costly. The focus of this presentation is on business associates and subcontracts and the potential threats that can exploit vulnerabilities and trigger costly reporting to government agencies, as well as private lawsuits. Risk mitigation strategies will also be discussed, as well as some key items that should not be overlooked during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
AAPC
- Core A, CPCO and CPMA: 1.0
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01/28/2022
2021 CPT Code and Documentation Changes - CMS & AMA Come Together to Benefit Providers
Objective: Cindy Groux, CHBME/Board Member at HCBMA and CEO, President and Owner of Health Care Practice Management, will be presenting this dynamic and very timely webinar on CPT Code & Documentation, and E/M Updates for 2021. You will not want to miss learning about these changes. This session is recommended especially for physicians, practice managers, billers and coders. Cindy will address new CPT codes for 2021 to include Prolonged Services and clinical staff services, documentation changes to reduce the administrative burden, decreased needs for audits and how to promote coding consistency, and new rules for time billing.
AAPC
- Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CPMS: 1.0
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01/17/2022
Vendor Management in Healthcare: The High Cost of Failing to Triage Your Vendors
Objective: This webinar discusses the importance of vendor management in the healthcare industry, recent vendor-related data breaches, unique issues presented by COVID-19, along with an overview of the regulatory framework healthcare-related businesses need to understand. We will also provide a three-step process to address vendor management.
AAPC
- Core B, CPPM: 1.0
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12/06/2021
2021 E/M Changes
Objective: This presentation will provide excellent information about the upcoming major changes to E/M coding in 2021.
AAPC
- Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CASCC: 1.0
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11/22/2021
HIPAA: A Timely Overview & Update
Objective: This webinar will cover in-depth all aspects of HIPAA and why it is relevant today. It starts with the history of HIPAA and how it came about, we will move on to discuss the core elements of HIPAA and why they are important. The presentation will discuss the intent of HIPAA and what it means to businesses. We will discuss other common security regulations and how they compare to, or differ from, HIPAA. The presentation will close with recommendations for organizations who need to adhere to HIPAA requirements.
AAPC
- Core A, CPCO and CPMA: 1.0
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11/02/2021
Federal Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Framework
Objective: This informative webinar reviews the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, Anti-Markup Rule, EKRA, and False Claims Act. Additionally, there will be a discussion on state fraud and abuse laws, and an overview of fraud and abuse compliance in light of COVID-19.
AAPC
- Core A, CPCO and CPMA: 1.0
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10/31/2021
How Workplace Communication Mitigates Harassment
Objective: This webinar will explore the various communication strategies and practices necessary to develop a culture that inherently minimizes harassing behavior in the workplace. Specifically examined are various communication techniques and activities that lead to engagement and empowerment while simultaneously creating an inclusive environment that builds trust and respect. Business leaders will gain insight into what works and how to maximize current efforts or why it is important to launch new initiatives to mitigate harassment while improving overall organizational success.
AAPC
- Core B, CPPM: 1.0
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10/21/2021
Active Shooter in a Healthcare Facility-Planning for Responding to and Recovering from the Unthinkable
Objective: This presentation discusses how a healthcare facility is one of the easiest "soft targets" the active shooter can find...countless open doors on the perimeter make it an easy target. Staff must be prepared to recognize the event, respond properly, and recover afterwards. And, in the COVID-19 world, that risk may move to an even higher level.
AAPC
- Core A: 1.0
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08/31/2021
Diagnosis Coding: The Cost of One and Done
Objective: The documentation of detailed clinical information should result in the assignment of accurate and hopefully reimbursable diagnosis codes. As practices look to streamline documentation and coding processes it is critical to practice continual quality improvement.
AAPC
- Core A and CDEO: 1.0
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08/26/2021
Appropriate Use Criteria: What you Need to Know
Objective: 2020 is the official CMS testing year for AUC/CDS implementation. As organizations continue to bridge the gap with imaging facilities, it is important that everyone be on the same page throughout the CMS implementation and testing period.
AAPC
- Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CPMS: 1.0
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07/31/2021
COVID 19: Testing, Reimbursement, and Provider Relief Funds
Objective: This timely webinar is a discussion of laboratory testing for COVID-19, including the types of tests available, requirements for testing, operational and business considerations for offering testing, employer-mandated testing, and reimbursement for testing. Additionally, this program will discuss the Provider Relief Funds issued pursuant to the CARES Act and enforcement of the terms and conditions of that program.
AAPC
- Core A, CEMC, CFPC, CIMC, CPCO and CPMA: 1.0
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07/31/2021
Navigating COVID-19 and Preparing for Reentry to the Workplace
Objective: This informative presentation that will help your organization navigate the current pandemic as well as prepare for reentry to the normal we find ourselves in.
AAPC
- Core A, CPCO and CPMA: 1.5
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07/06/2021
Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard (ATD) using California Standards as a Model
Objective: This presentation will briefly describe the elements of an ATD plan, review the standards and include some published case studies.
AAPC
- Core A, CPCO, CPMA, CEMC, CFPC and CIMC: 1.0
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06/30/2021
Medical Debt: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Objective: The presentation will explain the issues and opportunities related to medical debt, including the regulatory framework that serves as a backdrop to the discussion.
AAPC
- Core A and CPCO: 1.0
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06/11/2021
Compliant Coding and Billing For TeleHealth During COVID-19
Objective: This webinar, based on interim final rule issued 3/31/2020, is provided for clarity, and to dispel confusion providers, practice managers, coding and billing personnel have encountered over the past few weeks since CMS has relaxed the previous, and pre-COVID-19 rules and regulations for TeleHealth services. This webinar follows the very popular webinar, titled the "The TeleHealth Revolution to Fight COVID-19"
AAPC
- Core A, CEMC and CPMA: 1.0
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06/04/2021
Overview of Medical/Reimbursement Policies for 5 Procedures Done by ENT Providers in a Private Office Setting
Objective: To understand and review medical and reimbursement policies for 5 procedures done by ENT providers in a private office setting using medical reimbursement policies as examples.
AAPC
- Split between Core A, CANPC, CENTC and CPMA
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05/31/2021
HHS Final Rules, Patient Access to PHI & Health Apps Intersect
Objective: On March 9, 2020, HHS announced the promulgation of two final rules – the ONC Final Rule and the CMS Final Rule. The fundamental objective is to expand an individual patient’s control over his/her health data. One aspect requires insurance plans to share health data with their patients in a format suitable for their phones or other device of choice. How does this impact provider liability in light of the Healthcare Apps Guidance issued by HHS?
AAPC
- Core A and all specialties except CIRCC, CDEO and CPMS: 1.0
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05/31/2021
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