September 23 - 27
Join us virtually for a week of 10 programs focused on the Latest Healthcare Industry trends.
CPE credit in Specialized Knowledge will be available for each program. Choose and register for the following topics:
MONDAY 9.23
10:00-11:00 AM (EDT)
The Global State of Healthcare: Navigating Financial Trends and Challenges
Meghan Bankowski, CPA, Terry Lang, CPA, FHFMA, Joanne Waters, FHFMA, and Bill Wildridge, CPA, Microscope
This session offers an all-encompassing view of the healthcare landscape, focusing on the financial pressures and opportunities affecting organizations today. Delve into critical insights, uncover best practices, and explore emerging strategies designed to strengthen financial health and position your organization for long-term success. Gain a thorough understanding of the key dynamics shaping the future of healthcare.
1 CPE Credit
MONDAY 9.23
2:00-3:00 PM (EDT)
Unlocking Reimbursement Potential: Capturing Every Dollar
Terry Lang, CPA, Colin Conklin, CHFP and Kyle Lake, Microscope
Maximize your financial outcomes by exploring key reimbursement strategies across a broad spectrum of topics, including Medicare Volume Decrease Adjustment, Medicare DSH, 340B programs, Geographic Reclassification, and more. This session will guide you through critical methods to optimize your processes and fully capitalize on available revenue opportunities, ensuring no financial opportunity goes untapped in today’s complex healthcare environment.
1 CPE Credit
TUESDAY 9.24
10:00-11:00 AM (EDT)
Practical Uses of AI in Healthcare
Corey Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of CareEco
In this session we will discuss the impact of AI in a broader sense; improving outcomes for patients, uses in population health, and finally lowering healthcare costs. In addition, we will discuss some of the practical applications AI is being used for today, most notably on behalf of the payors in adjudicating claims (often resulting in lower payments for provider).
1 CPE Credit
TUESDAY 9.24
2:00-3:00 PM (EDT)
The Chevron Decision and Its Implications for Healthcare
Roger Bearden, Senior Counsel, Bond, Schoeneck & King
The Supreme Court’s recently concluded term radically reshaped the contours of administrative law with significant implications for regulated healthcare entities. In a series of decisions, the Court changed the standards for when administrative agencies can regulate, how administrative agencies can enforce, and how courts should interpret regulations. In this session we will review these recent changes and the potential implications for health care entities.
1 CPE Credit
WEDNESDAY 9.25
10:00-11:00 AM (EDT)
Elevating Financial & Operational Excellence: Strategic Insights for Your Finance Department
Meghan Bankowski, CPA, Microscope
Learn innovative strategies to enhance the financial and operational performance of your healthcare organization. This session will cover best practices for financial management, operational efficiency, and performance improvement to help your department thrive in a competitive landscape.
1 CPE Credit
WEDNESDAY 9.25
1:00-2:00 PM (EDT)
From Healthcare to HELLthCare-Understanding the 90 Day HealthCare Hacking Campaign
Steve Stasiukonis, Secure Network Technology
The "90-Day Healthcare Hacking Campaign" against the healthcare sector is a coordinated global effort by cyber threat actors aimed at disrupting the initiatives launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3). While HHS focuses on bolstering the defenses of healthcare organizations, these cybercriminals are intensifying their attacks, seeking to create chaos and mayhem for financial gain through ransomware.
Join us for a deep dive into the dark web, where we'll explore the underground sites where these threat actors plan their attacks on healthcare organizations. You'll gain insights into the tactics, techniques, and processes hackers use to infiltrate and compromise networks. Most importantly, we'll discuss practical, straightforward steps you can take to protect your organization and stop these malicious actors in their tracks.
1 CPE Credit
WEDNESDAY 9.25
3:00-4:00 PM (EDT)
How to Guarantee a Guarantee and Increase Cash Flow
Rick Kunnes, MD, Microscope
For hospital executives managing less than $100MM in net patient revenues, navigating negative operational margins, limited resources, low cash flow and complex risks can be more than daunting. This session will present effective guarantees to minimize risk while mitigating these structural constraints and enhancing cash flow.
1 CPE Credit
THURSDAY 9.26
10:00-11:00 AM (EDT)
One of Your Vendors Was Hacked - Now What?
Jeff Richie, CPA, FustCharles
In today’s interconnected world, a vendor’s breach can quickly become your problem. In this session we will cover how to understand and manage risk exposure when dealing with third parties. Learn about SOC 2 reports, what they reveal, and how to proactively assess and mitigate vendor risks. Get the tools you need to protect your organization from threats before they become your own.
1 CPE Credit
THURSDAY 9.26
2:00-3:00 PM (EDT)
What’s Trending in Outpatient Coding For 2024?
Joanne Waters, FHFMA, Microscope
In this session we will present the coding changes and trends for 2024. It will identify coding best practices that will ultimately enhance your reimbursement and reduce denials. Learn actionable strategies that can lead to immediate improvements with in-depth coding examples.
1 CPE Credit
FRIDAY 9.27
10:00-11:00 AM (EDT)
Securing the Future: Financial Sustainability for Safety Net and Community Hospitals
Paul Francis, The Step Two Policy Project
This session explores strategies and policy solutions to enhance the financial sustainability of safety net and community hospitals amidst declining patient volumes, rising costs, and workforce challenges. We’ll discuss how hospitals can adapt to evolving care models while managing fixed costs and improving financial outcomes. Gain insights into practical approaches and innovative solutions that can help secure long-term stability for these essential healthcare providers.
1 CPE Credit