The Rushmore Report

Spring 2014

The Rushmore Report

Vol. 3 Issue 1

Join us for a 1970's inspired Rushmore Chapter AAHAM Conference May 8-9, 2014 at

Cedar Shore Resort in Chamberlain, SD.

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It's going to be groovy!

Agenda

Thursday, May 8

7:45-8:15: Registration

8:15-8:30: Welcome & Announcements

8:30-9:30: Noridian Part A & B

9:30-10:15: South Dakota Medicaid ? Lori Thompson

10:15-10:30: Break

10:30-11:15: Healthcare Reform ?Lisa Carlson, Sanford

Health

11:15-12:00: IHS ?Ed Chasing Hawk & Karla Hall

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00-2:00: 501R--Marie Murphy, Eide Bailly

2:00-2:45: ANSI Basics--BJ Dvorak, eProvider Solutions

2:45-3:00: Break

3:00-5:00: Motivational Speaker ?Holly Hoffman

5:30

Social & Not-So-Silent Auction

Friday, May 9 7:45-8:15: Registration 8:15-8:30: Welcome & Announcements 8:30-9:45: Dynamic Health Care Policy Reform from

Washington & Pierre ?Dave Hewett, SDAHO 9:45-10:30: ICD-10 Updates ?Kathy Doral, Avera Health 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:00 Round Table Discussion: Denial Management

Message from the President

If there is one thing we all know about healthcare; it is constantly changing, changes for the good, bad, or indifferent...lots of changes. How do we prepare for all of these changes that are coming our way? The Rushmore Chapter of AAHAM has put together some great information to help us in the financial industry of healthcare deal with all of these changes.

Topics this year include payers such Noridian, SD Medicaid, Indian Health Services, and also topics such as 501 (R) and ICD-10 for the Business Office. We certainly don't want you to miss our `70's themed social and (Not So) Silent Auction. The money that the Rushmore Chapter of AAHAM raises from the (Not So) Silent Auction is used for scholarships for conference, ANI, and Leg Day.

On Friday we will have an update from Dave Hewett from SDAHO and Kathy Doral will be available to talk to us about ICD-10. Also on Friday our ever popular round table will be back to discuss Denial Management. I know there are some great ideas and products providers are using to assist with denial management so come ready to share your best practices.

Can't wait to see you all in the spring and am looking forward to this meeting!

Heather Bode Rushmore AAHAM President

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Reservations

Book your room at Cedar Shore Resort today by calling 605-734-6376. Make sure to mention that you are staying with the AAHAM group to get the group rate. Rooms will be released on April 8th so make your reservation today!

Achieving Certification Excellence in Healthcare

By: Brenda Chambers, CRCE ?I, P

One of the best ways to prove your knowledge in today's healthcare industry is by becoming certified in healthcare revenue and integrity. To assist with all of your certification needs, AAHAM has developed numerous certifications that aid all levels of associates in the healthcare field. The various levels are composed of the CRCE ? Certified Revenue Cycle Executive, the CRCP ? Certified Revenue Cycle Professional, the CRCS - Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist and the CCT ? Certified Compliance Technician.

The CRCE is a certification exam designed for director and senior level of management. This exam is the highest level of difficulty of any certification offered. The examinee will need to possess knowledge in various aspects of healthcare and be able to proficiently respond to short answer, essay and manual calculation questions. An 8 hour exam, this certification is chaired by Erin Selin.

The CRCP is a certification exam designed for managers and supervisors. This certification is a great stepping stone to prepare someone to reach the executive level of certification. This certification is comprised of multiple choice and true and false questions only. A 4 hour exam, this certification is chaired by myself, Brenda Chambers. This is AAHAM's newly formed certification program and we are excited to offer it to our members.

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Continued from bottom left... The CRCS and CCT are designed for front line staff and those interested in the compliance aspect of healthcare. This is a 2 hour exam that consists of multiple choice questions. This certification is chaired by Doris Dickey.

Just when you think certification through AAHAM cannot get any better. Guess what? It does! I will let you in on a little secret that will be revealed at the ANI in San Diego in October. A new certification will be announced. That's right, you heard me... a new certification. For the first time ever, AAHAM will be offering a certification in Revenue Integrity. This will also be a 4 hour multiple choice exam that will fall under the Professional Certification. Here are some of the areas that will be covered during this exam:

Chargemaster Maintenance

Wound Care

Radiation Oncology

Supply Charging

Evaluation and Management Levels

InjeInjections and Infusions

Modifiers

Transplant Charging

Trauma

Importance of Documentation Cardiac Caths

PhaPharmacy and Drug Wastage

Lab Services

Rehab Services

While the manual covers so much more than the items listed above, you can get an idea of just how educational and informative the material is that will provided. It will be a wonderful edition to any revenue cycle area. The first exam for the RI certification will be given in February 2015. Mark that date on your calendar and make sure that you or your staff is registered to take the exam. It will be a certification unlike all others.

Heading into my ninth year as certification chair, I continue to admire the AAHAM organization and the way it forges ahead with continuing to improve certification changes. The best AAHAM has to offer just keeps getting better.

If you have any questions related to any certification exam mentioned above, please do not hesitate to contact me at 804-267-5790 or at

Brenda.chambers@. I am always here for you in certification.

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AAHAM National Membership

Please consider becoming a national AAHAM member. Membership is a vital part of the continuing success of our organization. You are probably aware of the fabulous educational conferences that our Rushmore chapter hosts each year but there are many additional benefits. Please view our website at for more information or have a chat with one of our board members about membership.

Social & Silent Auction

Far out!! Boogie over to the social and silent auction for what is sure to be a groovy time! Dressing up in your favorite 70's attire is strongly encouraged. Can you dig it? There will also be some great auction items

up for bid to benefit our scholarship fund. Catch you on the flip side!

AAHAM's mission is to provide education, certification, networking, and advocacy for healthcare revenue cycle professionals.

Board Members

President Heather Bode | 605-598-4405 ext 10 Heather.bode@

Vice President Pam Apland | 605-719-7693 papland@

Secretary/Treasurer Kim Weber | 605-882-7912 Kim.weber@

Certification Chair Sandra Lockwood | 605-719-7628 slockwood@

Please don't hesitate to contact any of us if you have questions about AAHAM or

our conferences!

Members at Large Jeff Churchill | 605-394-9490 jeffc@

Jolyn Crone | 605-328-8380 jolyn.crone@

Neil Frizzell | 605-925-2112 neilf@

Jill Heyden | 605-978-9691 jill@aaa-

Candice Osborn | 605.326.5161 candice.osborn@

Karna Stroschein | 605-882-7912 karna.stroschein@

Amber Vanderwal | 605-323-6850 avanderwal@

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2014 Annual National Institute

The 2014 ANI will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California from October 15-17, 2014.

The ANI is attended by nearly 500 National members and over 75 exhibitors. Each year, the members of AAHAM come together to exchange ideas, renew old friends, make new ones, and further their knowledge and education in the field of Patient Account Management.

Get Exposure! Exhibit booths are available for unopposed time in the exhibit hall. Sponsorships are another way to show your support and enhance your sales, and double your company's visibility. Advertising space is available in the ANI Insider, the official conference program.

AAHAM's ANI always attracts a large number of qualified speakers, who present on a variety of topics. Be sure to check out this year's Agenda and Exhibitor listing (coming soon) for the ANI. Get a sneak preview of what sessions and educational opportunities will be taking place at this year national meeting.

If you have any additional questions about the ANI, please feel free to contact the National Office at 703-281-4043 ext 209 or by email at danielle@.

Door Prizes

Make sure to attend all meetings as we will have door prizes throughout the seminar on Thursday

and Friday

Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Platinum $1000 eProvider Solutions

Gold $750 AAA Collections, Inc. Avera Health Plan, Inc. Credit Collections Bureau Rushmore Service Center Sanford Health Plan

Secure Bill Pay

Silver $500 DAKOTACARE The Hauge Group Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Dakota

Bronze $250 Accounts Management, Inc. Qualified Presort Services, Inc.

Relay Health

Did you know?

The Rushmore Chapter received 2nd place at ANI for our publication The Rushmore Report. Do you know someone who should be added to the email list? Let a board member know and we will get them

added. We also want to keep improving! Can you think of something that should be included or would you be

willing to write an article? Let us know!

Save the Date!!

Save the date for the Rushmore Chapter fall conference to be held in Sioux Falls, October 9-10, 2014.

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