Preparing Skilled Nursing Facilities Across the Country for Payment Reform and the Future of Reimbursement 

All sessions include program materials, continental breakfast, and lunch.

Registration:  7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. 

Program Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

This dynamic national tour prepares Skilled Nursing Facilities across the country for Payment Reform and the Future of Reimbursement.  The expert panel will provide Skilled Nursing Facility Professionals with the knowledge to prepare for the proposed October 1, 2019 implementationof Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)as CMS proposed in the SNF PPS Final Rule FY 2019.   PDPM correlates payment to the patients’ conditions and care needs rather than volume of services (Cost-Based) provided or resources rendered (PPS RUGs System).  The seminar begins with a detailed review of PDPM componentsand concludes with an interactive expert panel discussion and engaging, audience-driven question and answer segment.  Research and experience-based perspectives on the anticipated impact of the PDPM as well as recommendations for executing a systematic approach to implementationreadiness will be shared.  Get your Skilled Nursing Facility ready for the impact of PDPM by planning for the most comprehensive change to reimbursement in decades!

Recommended Audience

 Owners and Operators, CEO, CFO, Administrators, Medical Directors, Geriatricians, Board of Directors, Nursing Management, Direct Care Nurses in a SNF, Therapy Management, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, MDS Coordinators, Compliance Officers, Reimbursements Specialists, Social Workers, Case Managers and Business Office Managers.

Objectives

1.  List the 5 Associated Case Mix Groupers.

2.  Describe the correlation between MDS 3.0 Section GG and PDPM.

3.  State the regulation under PDPM pertaining to Group and Concurrent Therapy.

4.  Identify Interim Payment Assessment Criteria.

5.  Select Diagnosis Codes that correlate to the most accurate and appropriate reimbursement rate.

6.  Explain staff roles under PDPM requirements.

7.  Track therapy utilization for compliance and best practice of care delivery.

8.  List 3 steps of a systematic approach to PDPM implementation readiness.

Contact Hours Earn up to 8 Contact Hours/Continuing Education Credit!             Contact Hours are based on actual classroom attendance.

Registration 

 Registration fees must be paid prior to seminar.  Register early to avoid late fees!

*You must be a current Platinum or Gold Service Plan Harmony Healthcare International (HHI) Client to receive this rate.  All discounts will be validated and any unauthorized discounts will not be honored. 

1-Day PDPM 

• Non-Client $399 if registered on or before February 8, 2019
• Client $299 if registered on or before February 8, 2019

• Non-Client $499 
  
• Client $399 

Refund Policy

 Registrants requesting a refund must do so in writing within 7 business days of the seminar.   Refunds are subject to a $50 processing fee.  Refund requests received within 6 business days or   less from the seminar date will not be accepted.    

Cancellation Policy

Harmony Healthcare International (HHI) is not responsible for any fees incurred due to cancellations or postponements.  

Disclosures

Harmony Healthcare International (HHI) does not endorse commercial products or services within the education program. No HHI Expert Trainer has any conflicts of interest to disclose. 

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