September 30 Accreditation Deadline, Is Your Company Ready?
AAHomecare Teleconference: "Accreditation Update: The Deadline is Here!" September 22, 2009
The deadline to be accredited is here. Are you still waiting for your surveyor to arrive or have not even begun the process? Did you pass with flying colors or do you have corrections and improvements to make?
Join us for the "Accreditation Update: The Deadline is Here" teleconference on Tuesday, September 22, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET. Even if you are accredited, you may have some paperwork to do to ensure that your billing privileges are not suspended on October 1, 2009. If you are not accredited but expect to be within the next few months, you will have to wait one year before you can re-apply unless you file the necessary paperwork.
Participate in this timely teleconference and get your accreditation questions answered from Mary Ellen Conway of Capital Healthcare Group. Learn what steps you must take to ensure that your billing privileges are not revoked until at least October of 2010.
To participate in the September 22 teleconference, complete the attached form and return with the member registration fee of $129/nonmember registration fee of $189, per phone line by Friday, September 18. Forms can be sent to Kim Kianka, AAHomecare, 2011 Crystal Drive, #725, Arlington, VA 22202, or faxed to 703-836-6730. For questions, contact Kim at 703-535-1887. You will receive instructions on connecting to the call as well as any handouts or additional information by e-mail. Please submit questions in advance to kimk@aahomecare.org no later than Sept. 18. No refunds after September 18.
AAHomecare Teleconference: "How to Avoid Unnecessary Denials and Audits," September 29, 2009
Don't miss the "How to Avoid Unnecessary Denials and Audits" teleconference on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET, with Jeanie Lane, Reimbursement and Compliance Consultant.
Most providers are aware of the different types of audits in place, but some may not be familiar with the new contractors CMS and the DME MACs have contracted with and what they have been assigned specifically to audit. Ms. Lane will also discuss the new advanced beneficiary notice of non coverage (ABN) form and associated rules, which is causing some providers difficulty. Visit the Calendar of Events section for more information: www.aahomecare.org.
Don't Miss Medtrade: October 12-15, 2009, Atlanta, Ga.
Attend the largest HME expo in the U.S. to stay ahead of HME industry developments, learn about the latest Medicare legislation and regulations in Washington, and network with your peers. The following events will help you get the most out of your Medtrade experience:
AAHomecare's Continuum of Care Conference, Monday, October 12, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Continuum of Care Conference, sponsored by Mobility Management, ResMed, and Philips Respironics, is a full-day program offering continuing education units (CEUs/CECs) on topics in three areas: rehabilitation and assistive technology, sleep-disordered breathing, and oxygen and respiratory. To register, visit www.medtrade.com.
AAHomecare's Reimbursement Conference, Monday, October 12, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Spend a full day with reimbursement specialists, network with colleagues, and learn cutting-edge information at this dynamic full-day conference sponsored by RemitDATA. To register, visit www.medtrade.com.
General Session: Strategies for the Future, Tuesday, October 13, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
This keynote panel discussion will feature providers sharing strategies for success and growth in 2010 and beyond.
Stand Up for Homecare Reception, Georgia Aquarium, Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
The AAHomecare "Stand Up for Homecare" fundraiser supports an aggressive public awareness campaign which has given homecare issues a positive, accurate face in the media and in Washington.
AAHomecare Washington Update, Wednesday, October 14, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
During the Washington Update, sponsored by Respiratory Management, Tyler Wilson, president of AAHomecare, and Walt Gorski, vice president of government affairs, will describe the current Washington challenges and opportunities for the HME sector in 2009.
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