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Our frequent interactive Webinars deliver valuable information on a wide variety of topics that are most relevant to your organization. Below is a schedule of upcoming Webinars. We hope you can join us.

Upcoming Webinars

Date: Friday, June 21, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Subject: Webinar: System Optimization for Maximum Performance Part 1: Patient Access -- Entering the Healthcare Arena
Presenter: Michael LeBlanc, Practice Director; Marcia Peterson, Practice Director; Micah Johnston, Senior Consultant; Larry Houghton, Client Service Manager; Lisa Steen, Practice Director; Cindy Friend, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA/HCA, Executive Consultant
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Subject:Webinar: System Optimization for Maximum Performance Part 1: Patient Access -- Entering the Healthcare Arena
Date: Friday, June 21, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Presenter: Michael LeBlanc, Practice Director; Marcia Peterson, Practice Director; Micah Johnston, Senior Consultant; Larry Houghton, Client Service Manager; Lisa Steen, Practice Director; Cindy Friend, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA/HCA, Executive Consultant

This webinar is the first in a four-part series that will provide insight into getting the maximum value from your HIS.

Federal regulations, governance, and the challenges with daily workflow and processes are dramatically impacting the delivery of healthcare. Patient access is no exception. The need to capture accurate information and documentation to ensure reimbursement and compliance is putting more pressure on the front-end of the healthcare system.  

In his presentation, Michael LeBlanc, National Practice Director, Siemens Financials, will discuss how healthcare organizations can optimize their systems to improve workflow around patient access. The webinar will include a panel of experts from each of our vendor practices including: Epic, GE Healthcare, Allscripts, Siemens, and MEDITECH, to answer specific system questions.  

In this webinar, you will learn how system optimization can help to:

  • Increase overall system-to-workflow alignment
  • Enhance clinical performance
  • Reduce costs of care delivery and administration
  • Increase patient satisfaction
  • Use analytics for key decision making and continual improvement

Past Webinars

Date: Friday, June 7, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Subject: How Does the Patient-Centered Medical Home Support ACOs?
Presenter: Cindy Friend, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA/HCA, Executive Consultant
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Subject:How Does the Patient-Centered Medical Home Support ACOs?
Date:Friday, June 7, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Presenter:Cindy Friend, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA/HCA, Executive Consultant

 

As the adoption of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) expands throughout the U.S., the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) has emerged as a model of healthcare delivery that is central to ACOs. While you decide whether or not to join or establish an ACO, it is critical to understand how PCMH will impact the care delivery process.  

In her presentation, Cindy Friend, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA/HCA, Executive Consultant, will uncover how the PCMH model supports the development of ACOs, and why it is an important component for improving healthcare delivery. 

In this webinar, you will: 

  • Discuss how PCMH is the foundation for a successful ACO 
  • Discover the key components for a successful PCMH  
  • Explore the PCMH standards and requirements 
  • Learn how PCMH is changing and improving
    healthcare delivery     
Date: Friday, May 31, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Subject: It All Comes Down to the Data: Integrating Business Analytics Through the Healthcare Enterprise
Presenter: Rich Temple, National Practice Director
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Subject:It All Comes Down to the Data: Integrating Business Analytics Through the Healthcare Enterprise
Date:Friday, May 31, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Presenter:Rich Temple, National Practice Director

Sharing data and business analytics is more critical than ever before. Organizations need to be able to capture, analyze, validate, and communicate data to keep up with major strategic initiatives, such as ICD-10, Meaningful Use, ACOs, Clinical Optimization, and more.

In this presentation, Rich Temple, National Practice Director, will provide the key steps to fusing analytics technology with organizational strategy.
Date: Friday, April 19, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Subject: Meaningful Use: At the Crossroads Between Stage 1 and Stage 2
Presenter: Bruce Eckert, MBA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, National Practice Director
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Subject:Meaningful Use: At the Crossroads Between Stage 1 and Stage 2
Date:Friday, April 19, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Presenter:Bruce Eckert, MBA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, National Practice Director

With changes to Stage 1, EHR incentive program audits, and the start of Meaningful Use penalties, healthcare provider organizations are facing significant changes to the Meaningful Use program this year, regardless of where they are on their Meaningful Use journey.

In this presentation, Bruce Eckert, MBA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, National Practice Director, will provide an update on the Meaningful Use program, the major changes that are, or soon will be, impacting providers, and the strategic choices that provider organizations need to make in the near future.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • The 2013 and 2014 changes to Stage 1
  • The major changes included in Stage 2
  • Timing options and strategies related to Stage 2
  • Details on the Meaningful Use payment adjustments
  • Strategies for organizations that have not yet attested to MU Stage 1
Date: Friday, March 29, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Subject: The Risks Business Associates Pose to Healthcare Organizations
Presenter: Fernando Martinez, Ph.D., CHCIO, FHIMSS, National Practice Director
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Subject:The Risks Business Associates Pose to Healthcare Organizations
Date:Friday, March 29, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Presenter:Fernando Martinez, Ph.D., CHCIO, FHIMSS, National Practice Director
As a result of new HIPAA regulations, healthcare providers need to take immediate action to secure organizational data with their Business Associates and within their own organization. Business Associates represent the majority of individual healthcare records that have been breached, and need to adhere to expanded requirements to minimize breach risk.
Join Fernando Martinez, Ph.D., CHCIO, FHIMSS, National Practice Director, as he discusses how Business Associates and healthcare organizations can work together to mitigate security risks. In this webinar, Dr. Martinez will address:
  • Implications of the new HIPAA regulations
  • Critical steps every healthcare organization must take now
  • What Business Associates should be doing to review their compliance with HIPAA standards

To view archived Webinars from a series of hot topics such as ARRA Meaningful Use, IT Implementation Strategies, Revenue Cycle Optimization and more, please click here.

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