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Learn how to stay a step ahead of the RACs.
If you're wondering what you should be doing while you wait for the RACs to come, take this expert tip: Conduct your own preemptive audits. Conducting your own RAC audit analysis will reveal specific problems and allow you to fix them before the RACs even arrive at your doorstep.
This 90-minute audio course can show you how. Join expert speaker Duane Abbey to learn the ropes, plus, keep your facility clear of negative audits altogether -- learn how to put your internal RAC audit program into place for the long term.
You'll walk away with all the tools and expert tips you need to keep your facility on the straight and narrow -- and out of the RACs' crosshairs.
Here's what you will learn:
- Can you afford not to have an RAC audit program? Get your cost/benefit analysis here.
- Get the scoop on RAC audit issues from real-life case studies.
- Identify trends that could put you at risk for audits -- how to develop internal claims data-mining processes.
- Where are your weak links? Identify and nip problems in the bud before the RACs come knocking.
- Proven tips on policies and procedure development -- create a strong foundation to avoid audits.
- RAC audit hot spots: Why medical necessity and proper coding top the list.
Who should attend? All coding, billing, and reimbursement staff, including compliance personnel who are associated with the Medicare program and the various Medicare payment systems; all staff members devoted to RAC activities; and financial analysts. A special welcome is extended to clinical managers, physicians and nursing staff who need to better understand their impact on RAC issues.
Your registration includes:
- Flexible enrollment. Scheduling conflict? No problem. This session is also available on CD.
- Complimentary attendee package, including the speaker's complete presentation handouts. Keep this quick reference tool close by for future use.
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Duane C. Abbey, Ph.D., CFP, is a management consultant and president of Abbey & Abbey, Consultants, Inc., which specializes in health care consulting and related areas. Abbey earned his graduate degrees at the University of Notre Dame and Iowa State University and has more than 20 years experience as a consultant. He is a Certified Financial Planner, which gives him the expertise to review the financials, business structure, organizational development and other financially related concerns of an organization. Abbey's consulting engagements revolve around a combination of compliance reviews, Charge Master Reviews, APC audits, and revenue enhancement for hospitals and hospital systems. He also provides consultations to hospital and physician based clinics.
In addition to his consulting practice, Dr. Abbey teaches workshops and makes presentations on a regular basis. He has taught at the University level and speaks nationally. He is a regular presenter for hospital associations, medical societies, Boards of Trustees and various other organizations and groups. In addition, professional societies such as HFMA use Dr. Abbey's services to present seminars and workshops. Additionally, Abbey has published many articles in a variety of professional publications.
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