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Current Approved CEU Package Reading Topic	CEUs	Cost	Expiry Date

PAHCS Approved Reading CEU Package - 91 Topics: Billing, Coding, ICD-10, Practice Management	QPro - 1.0	Price: $0 (Subscribers ONLY)	Must complete before 11/21/2022
PAHCS Approved Reading CEU Package - 90 Topics: Billing, Coding, ICD-10, Practice Management	QPro - 1.0	Price: $0 (Subscribers ONLY)	Must complete before 08/11/2022
PAHCS Approved Reading CEU Package - 89 Topics: Billing, Coding, ICD-10, Practice Management	QPro - 1.0	Price: $0 (Subscribers ONLY)	Must complete before 07/20/2022
PAHCS Approved Reading CEU Package - 88 Topics: Billing, Coding, ICD-10, Practice Management	QPro - 1.0	Price: $0 (Subscribers ONLY)	Must complete before 06/17/2022
PAHCS Approved Reading CEU Package - 87 Topics: Billing, Coding, ICD-10, Practice Management	QPro - 1.0	Price: $0 (Subscribers ONLY)	Must complete before 05/18/2022
PAHCS Approved Reading CEU Package - 86 Topics: Billing, Coding, ICD-10, Practice Management	QPro - 1.0	Price: $0 (Subscribers ONLY)	Must complete before 04/15/2022
PAHCS Approved Reading CEU Package - 85 Topics: Billing, Coding, ICD-10, Practice Management	QPro - 1.0	Price: $0 (Subscribers ONLY)	Must complete before 03/16/2022
PAHCS Approved Reading CEU Package - 84 Topics: Billing, Coding, ICD-10, Practice Management	QPro - 1.0	Price: $0 (Subscribers ONLY)	Must complete before 01/25/2022
PAHCS Approved Reading CEU Package - 83 Topics: Billing, Coding, ICD-10, Practice Management	QPro - 1.0	Price: $0 (Subscribers ONLY)	Must complete before 12/06/2021

PAHCS Approved Webinar Topic

PAHCS CEUs

Cost

Expiry Date

Recent Attacks on Data Security: The Stuff of Nightmares!
Objective: This engaging webinar concerns new developments in data privacy protections and cyber security threats. This presentation will include information on state law protections and expansions, thoughts regarding recent developments in cyber security issues like ransomware, and analysis of the greatest data privacy and security risks to companies in the current legal and regulatory environment.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 11/03/2022

Negotiations in Healthcare and Technology
Objective: Negotiating occurs in every facet of business and law. From contractual negotiations through settlement negotiations, it is a delicate dance. There are a variety of classic negotiation techniques, which include extreme posturing and "anchoring". Healthcare and cybersecurity present unique challenges because of the looming exposure to a government investigation and either a civil and/or criminal action, even if a settlement is reached between two private parties. The purpose of this presentation is to provide approaches when negotiating contracts, settlements, and other items, which arise in healthcare and the cybersecurity industries.

QPro - 1.5

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 10/30/2022

Medical Error, CANDOR/candor, and Patient Advocacy
Objective: This webinar will help review medical error, provide an approach to harmed patients, and the CANDOR program of Communication and Optimal Resolution will be explained. CANDOR is well established and has been successfully adopted by many medical centers. With CANDOR in place, patients may benefit from the use of the principles and the help of a board-certified patient advocate.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 10/12/2022

HIPAA Celebrates 25 Years - A Synopsis of the Law's Evolution
Objective: It's hard to believe that it's been 25 years since HIPAA was signed into law on August 21, 1996! Over the past two and a half decades, there have been a multitude of changes in the healthcare industry and technology. The three items that remain constant are preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of a patient's protected health information. In this “ode to HIPAA” presented, participants will be given a glimpse into some of the lesser known or emphasized aspects of HIPAA, as well as key parts of its history, recent enforcement actions, and anticipated developments.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 09/30/2022

Stark/AKS - New and Improved?
Objective: Learn more about these newly updated regulations. Discussion will cover the new Stark, AKS, and other pertinent rules affecting healthcare providers.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 09/15/2022

Fraud, Healthcare, COVID-19, and the False Claims Act
Objective: A whistleblower or qui tam action can provide financial rewards to individuals who have information that a company/individual has committed fraud. The primary statutes under which this relief may be sought are the federal and state False Claims Acts (“FCAs”). In addition to the FCAs, there are other statutes which apply to tax fraud, securities fraud, and in California, fraud on private insurance companies.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 09/01/2022

Stop the Insanity! Why Healthcare Organizations Need to Take a New Approach to Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Training
Objective: Employees are one of an organization's greatest strengths, but also its greatest weaknesses. For years, cybersecurity and data privacy advocates have been arguing that training employees is the only way to safeguard the organization. This is especially true in the healthcare arena where HIPAA training is required. However, these same healthcare organizations engage in training for their employees only to stare down the barrel of a data breach caused by one of those trained employees. The question becomes, why do we continue to repeat the same exercise expecting a different outcome?

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 08/08/2022

Healthcare Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Objective: This presentation takes participants through a series of scenarios and lessons learned that can assist in securing the employee "endpoint" either in the office or at a Home Office. The presentation highlights key security measures a person can deploy to create a better security environment in order to protect their personal and professional documents from unauthorized access.

QPro - 0.5

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 07/22/2022

Valuation Considerations in the Era of the New Stark Law and AKS Final Rules
Objective: On January 19, 2021, a new era was ushered in as the CMS Stark Law Final Rule and the HHS-OIG Anti-Kickback Statute Final Rule became effective. The impetus behind the new Final Rules is value-based care and care coordination. In light of the advent of Value-Based Arrangements, which include Value-Based Enterprises, as well as the continuing importance of fair-market value and commercial reasonableness, this presentation focuses on these aspects of the respective Final Rules, which must be read in conjunction with each other. Additionally, a portion of the presentation will be dedicated to the nuances of balance sheets, income statements, and valuations in relation to both the healthcare industry and the aforementioned laws.

QPro - 1.5

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 07/22/2022

Don’t Let a Medicare Revocation End Your Practice
Objective: This presentation will provide the participants with an overview of the bases for Medicare Revocations and what types of issues can be addressed now to hopefully avoid a revocation action in the future. Additionally, Courtney will provide some thoughts on how best to respond to a notice of revocation and the impact of September 2019 Final Rule on the effect of revocation.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 06/17/2022

Waivers and Discounts: What are They and When do They Apply?
Objective: Waivers and discounts are normal business activities that occur throughout the U.S. daily as a way to reward customers or to assist when an invoice or bill may be too expensive. However, in a healthcare context, the normal rules for waivers and discounts don't apply. This presentation will highlight what waivers and discounts are, how they work, and when they are problematic/illegal.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 05/23/2022

1, 2, 3's of Coding, Billing, & Auditing
Objective: Every organization needs to ensure correct coding and billing practices to optimize appropriate reimbursement and adhere to payer and CMS guidelines. Whether the providers are responsible for coding or the organization employs coding professionals, there are steps every organization should take to ensure correct processes. This session will break down the key areas of concern and provide realistic solutions to efficiently and effectively validate current processes and identify areas of potential concern.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 05/18/2022

Expanded Roles and Duties for Medical Assistants during the COVID-19 Era
Objective: The purpose of this webinar is to identify the laws that establish the scope of practice for medical assistants, and to delineate the expanded tasks that medical assistants may be delegated under these laws. The legal principles placing limitations on the scope of work for medical assistants will be explained, and the expanded functions that are not delegable to medical assistants will be set forth.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 05/18/2022

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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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?".

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 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.

QPro - 1.0

Price: $0
(Subscribers ONLY)

On-Demand NOW
Must complete before 12/06/2021

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