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As higher co-pays and more pay-for-service options become available to patients, payment portals are becoming increasingly necessary for medical facilities. Simple Pay enables you and your patients to share important information about insurance coverage, billing, co-pays, and payment options through a secure, HIPAA-compliant process that could not be easier to manage. With just a few clicks, you can automatically notify patients about their financial responsibilities before their day of service and patients can make pre-visit payments with a credit card, customized payment plans or financing with just a few clicks. This has proven to increase cash collections and reduce bad debt write-offs for medical facilities nationwide while putting patients in control of their financial obligations.
As higher co-pays and more pay-for-service options become available to patients, payment portals are becoming increasingly necessary for medical facilities. Simple Pay enables you and your patients to share important information about insurance coverage, billing, co-pays, and payment options through a secure, HIPAA-compliant process that could not be easier to manage. With just a few clicks, you can automatically notify patients about their financial responsibilities before their day of service and patients can make pre-visit payments with a credit card, customized payment plans or financing with just a few clicks. This has proven to increase cash collections and reduce bad debt write-offs for medical facilities nationwide while putting patients in control of their financial obligations.
Michael Horning
Co-Founder and Chief Operation Officer
Simple Admit, LLC
Michael is held in the highest regard in the healthcare industry, creating and executing multiple innovative sales, marketing and partnership strategies throughout his 18 years experience in the market. In 2009, Michael co-founded Simple Admit, LLC. He plays an integral role in all aspects of the organization, including capitalization of the company, product development, corporate partnerships and management of company operations. Under his leadership, the company has experienced tremendous growth and has been awarded for innovative healthcare technologies. Simple Admit is recognized as a leading provider of creative operational solutions for the ambulatory surgery center industry.Michael previously served as Regional Sales Manager for De-Tec, Inc. and its predecessor companies overseeing operations in Upstate New York. In his seven-year term, Michael garnered numerous manufacturers’ awards and was consistently recognized as one of the leading representatives in the U.S. As National Sales Director for Virtual Nurse, Inc., he established creative marketing plans leading to increases in gross sales.Michael received his bachelor’s degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York, where he was a four-year starter for the baseball team. Following graduation, he enjoyed a four-year professional career, playing for the Chillicothe (OH) Paints of the Frontier League and served as player/manager for the Cologne Cardinals of Baseball Bundesliga (Germany). Michael is active in his community, serving as a member of multiple Boards of Directors and volunteering his time to non-profit youth organizations.
Meghan Crawford
President of Institutional Sales
Bankers Healthcare Group
Meghan Crawford is the President of Institutional Sales at Bankers Healthcare Group and oversees the sales strategy for BHG Patient Lending, an innovative patient financing solution for hospitals and surgery centers across the country. In this role, she leads a national team of industry experts who are focused on helping facilities collect on out-of-pocket expenses as well as ensuring their patients get the care they need. Meghan oversees all aspects of sales operations, while working closely with clients to identify how BHG Patient Lending can improve their bottom line. Since Joining BHG in 2015, Meghan has generated and serviced relationships with hundreds of institutions nationwide. Meghan is very active in the ASC industry, serving as a member of many state and national bank associations. She frequently presents at events on patients propensity to make payments given their credit history as well as forecasting metrics for predicting revenue when balancing varying A/R. Prior to working at BHG, Meghan worked as a Director at The Fitch Group Company, Business Monitor International. She managed the growth of the largest portfolio of North American clients in the financial sector. Prior to that Meghan worked for IAC, an American holding company that owns brands across 100 countries, mostly in media and Internet. She is an active member of New York Cares, American Cancer Society and CNY Autism Society of America. Meghan received her B.A. from Bucknell University and currently resides in New York, New York.
Chris Finelli
Vice President of Business Development
Clariti Health
Chris Finelli has extensive experience related to healthcare information technology, revenue cycle management, and patient reported outcomes. During the early 2000’s, Chris was Director of Business Development for Dynamic Clinical Systems. Their platform married patient reported outcomes (PRO) with clinical observation to help providers establish best-practices and contain cost. Chris then spent the next 11 years with Source Medical Solutions in various Account Management and Sales positions. During this time Chris and his team provided value to ASCs and management companies by analyzing clinical workflow / throughput, business office and revenue cycle operations and offered solutions to improve efficiency, profitability and quality of patient care. Chris is the Vice President of Business Development at Clariti Health. His team is responsible for acquiring new ASC, Hospital, and Physician Practice customers, working with strategic partners, and assisting in the evolution of Clariti Health solutions. Chris is motivated by solving problems and helping others achieve their goals.Chris graduated from the University of Michigan and currently resides in Zionsville, Indiana with his wife, their three boys and two dogs. Chris helps coach the boys’ basketball and baseball teams and, when not working, can usually be found at one of their games or practices. -
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Imagine a world where you reduce your time-consuming phone calls by half…..or more! In this presentation, Spencer will review how various AMSURG facilities have leveraged two-way texting to relieve their top pain points, ranging from too many phone calls and no-shows to high accounts receivables. He will take you through real examples and results on how texting improved patient engagement and reduced frustration at other AMSURG facilities.
Imagine a world where you reduce your time-consuming phone calls by half…..or more! In this presentation, Spencer will review how various AMSURG facilities have leveraged two-way texting to relieve their top pain points, ranging from too many phone calls and no-shows to high accounts receivables. He will take you through real examples and results on how texting improved patient engagement and reduced frustration at other AMSURG facilities.
Spencer Kelp
Director of Key Accounts
Dialog Health
Spencer Kelpe is the Director of Key Accounts at Dialog Health, a two-way texting company for patient communication. He currently works with Ambulatory Surgery Centers to enhance their communication processes with patients to help improve the patient journey and make the life of clinical staff easier. He has worked with hundreds of ASCs on executing best practice texting communications to improve patient and staff engagement. Spencer has a background in bringing new technologies to industries that are historically slow to adopt technology, with an emphasis on the end-user. While at Zillow, he helped home buyers connect with the right Real Estate agent faster in the home buying process to create a better home buying experience. In the legal industry, he helped plaintiffs and defendants receive a more seamless and expedient legal process by ushering in the era of electronic filing. In the Ambulatory Surgery Center space, he has helped create a better Healthcare experience for patients through better communication tools and practices. -
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During this course, participants will explore and experience empathy and compassion as it relates to providing excellent patient care. Participants will understand how we ensure that we are meeting and beating patient expectations for compassionate care. The course will also highlight how we deliver on our promise to provide “safe and effective patient care”.
During this course, participants will explore and experience empathy and compassion as it relates to providing excellent patient care. Participants will understand how we ensure that we are meeting and beating patient expectations for compassionate care. The course will also highlight how we deliver on our promise to provide “safe and effective patient care”
Joe Gallion
Advisor
Press Ganey Associates
Joe Gallion is an Advisor with Press Ganey Associates, the industry’s recognized leader in healthcare improvement for over thirty years. In this role, Joe engages with the client organizations to improve the overall patient experience by impacting outcomes, culture and caregiver engagement. Joe brings a varied background in healthcare improvement drawing from his work with academic research medical centers, regional health systems, critical access/rural hospitals, medical practices and post-acute networks. Prior to Press Ganey, he worked with a regional health system in North Carolina, implementing enterprise-wide initiatives in clinical performance improvement, organizational development, leadership coaching and change management. Joe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He holds certifications in leadership coaching, clinical performance improvement team facilitation and organizational development program delivery. Joe has presented for university courses in Quality Improvement and Change Management. Joe currently resides in Asheville, NC.
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Ophthalmology: What’s New in the ASC for 2021 Review of Glaucoma Procedures, documentation requirements and how to bill in 2021. Ophthalmology: What You Need to Know about Office Based Procedures - 2021 Medicare Update for Offices CMS rules and regulations updates for 2021.
Ophthalmology: What’s New in the ASC for 2021
Review of Glaucoma Procedures, documentation requirements and how to bill in 2021.Ophthalmology: What You Need to Know about Office Based Procedures - 2021 Medicare Update for Offices
CMS rules and regulations updates for 2021.
Paul M. Larson, MBA, MMSc, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
Senior Consultant
Corcoran Consulting Group
Paul M. Larson is a Senior Consultant with Corcoran Consulting Group. He began his career in ophthalmology in 1976 while in the United States Navy and received his credential as a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist(COMT) through the Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) in 1984. He has held program director and faculty positions at both COT- and COMT-based training programs, educating ophthalmic technology students and ophthalmology residents, and most recently served as Senior Clinical Operations Manager at a large academic practice. He has had an active role in Clinical trials. In 2003 he received his Certified Ophthalmic Executive(COE) certification, and additionally received his Master of Business Administration with specialization in Healthcare Management from Regis University in 2005. He also received his Certified Professional Coder (CPC)certification in 2010 and his Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)certification in 2012. He served as President, Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology (ATPO) on two separate occasions; in 1991 he was honored by being named a Fellow of the organization. He served as the President of the Consortium of Ophthalmic Training Programs from 2006-2007, and also served on the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators’ (ASOA) Board of Governors as a Member-at-large from 2009-2010.
In 2010, Paul joined Corcoran Consulting Group and brings a variety of clinical and administrative experience. He maintains his certification as a COMT and continues to enjoy the clinical aspects of ophthalmology. He remains active in ATPO and ASOA and teaches various workshops at the annual meetings. He has presented nationally and regionally on both clinical and administrative topics, and has authored or co-authored many clinical and administrative articles. Paul conducts business from Corcoran Consulting Group’s Tucson, Arizona office.
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Orthopaedic Anatomy and physiology; coding updates for 2021.
Orthopaedic Anatomy and physiology; coding updates for 2021.
Margie Scalley Vaught, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I, CCS-P, PCE, MCS-P, ACS-EM, ACS-OR
Consultant & Owner
Margie Scalley Vaught, Auditing, Coding, Documentation & Compliance Consulting
With over 35 years experience in the Healthcare arena in positions from nurse’s aide to ward clerk and medical transcriptionist to office manager, Margie Scalley Vaught understands how medical business offices are structured. Over 30 of these years were spent in the field of Orthopedics. Margie has obtained multiple certifications throughout her career including Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Professional Coder – Outpatient (COC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Medical Compliance Specialist-Physician (MCS-P) and ACS-OR Advanced Coding Specialist – Orthopedic. Margie is a recognized AAPC Approved PMCC Instructor. She has served as the technical advisor for the Orthopedic Practice Coder (PinkSheets) for DecisionHealth (DH) since 2000 and was Coding Content Specialist for DecisionHealth (DH) from April 2007 to March 2010 and is currently helping DH in Orthopedic related products. From 1996-2014 she provided consulting services to CodeCorrect.com/Medassets.com (NTrive). In addition, she contributes and writes articles for the AAOS Bulletin, AAPC Coding Edge and Orthopedic Technology Review. As an Independent Consultant, she also performs internal audits, education and training of physicians and office staff and helps clinics establish billing and coding compliance manuals. Margie is a current member of AAOE, AAPC and AHIMA and stays current on healthcare regulations by attending the annual conventions for AAOE, AAPC, and the AMAs CPT symposium. -
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The most current ICD-10 and CPT coding instruction updates. Strategies to assist correct coding, reimbursement and compliance for the ASC. Learn gastroenterology coding techniques that work for your ASC billing. Hot topic discussion on screening vs. surveillance colonoscopy.
The most current ICD-10 and CPT coding instruction updates. Strategies to assist correct coding, reimbursement and compliance for the ASC. Learn gastroenterology coding techniques that work for your ASC billing. Hot topic discussion on screening vs. surveillance colonoscopy.
Kathleen A Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMGC, QMC, ICD-10 Proficient
President
Ask Mueller Consulting, LLC
Kathleen A Mueller is a health care consultant with over 40 years in health care experience including ICU/CCU nursing, physician office administration, GI claims submission and adjudication and seminar instruction. She is the President of AskMueller Consulting, LLC, providing consulting services for physicians nationwide. Kathy is a nationally known speaker and the author of many multi-specialty medical and surgical coding workbooks. She has a great amount of experience in gastroenterology, surgical subspecialties and pediatric subspecialties. She is the co-editor of the ASGE Coding Primer and her company answers the coding hotline for the ASGE. Kathy has written coding columns for ASGE, NASPGHAN and AGA. Kathy has presented to several prestigious organizations including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Inc., American Pediatric Surgical Associations (APSA), Decision Health and the Coding Institute. -
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The ins and outs of verifying patient benefits in an ASC vs. HOPD, online, calculating the PPE and timeframe.
The ins and outs of verifying patient benefits in an ASC vs. HOPD, online, calculating the PPE and timeframe.
Sandra Gee
Director, Business Operations
AMSURG
Sandra Gee has been a Director Business Operations for AMSURG since July 2019. Sandra has over 20+ years of experience in Revenue Cycle Management in the health care industry. She began her career in the Hospital setting but soon transitioned into the Ambulatory Surgery Center arena in 2004. As Director of Business Operations, Sandra oversees 21 GI centers throughout the Texas and Florida regions. She is a current member of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA). Sandra was born in Waco, Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Baylor University. She is married and has two daughters. In her free time Sandra enjoys the outdoors and listening to Texas country music.
Vickie Scroggins
Senior Director Business Operations, Revenue Management
AMSURG
Vickie Scroggins has been a member of the AMSURG Revenue Management team for 16 years. Prior to AMSURG, Vickie worked 10 years in Revenue Management for a Radiology Company, managed a Pulmonary Practice for 9 years and worked in a Skilled Nursing Facility as the Office Manager 10 years. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Vickie moved to AZ at a young age with her family and calls the Phoenix area home.