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Webinar

Webinar Replay: A Deep Dive into Improving CAHPS Member Experience Measures at Health Plans

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This webinar was held on May 19, 2021.

Member experience measures from the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey play a growing role in the quality rankings of Medicaid and Medicare health plans, with the difference between high and low plan scores often amounting to a few percentage points. During this webinar, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø quality expert David Wedemeyer delved into how Medicaid and Medicare plans can improve their CAHPS scores and thereby benefit from incentive payments tied to high quality performance.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the growing role CAHPS measures have in health plan quality rankings and incentive payment models.
  • Learn how to develop a comprehensive member experience improvement structure, including a process for identifying and engaging members most likely to be dissatisfied.
  • Find out how the use of data analytics can drive a deeper understanding of trends in member experience and help identify real opportunities to improve.
  • Discover techniques for obtaining point-of-service feedback that can help address potential member experience issues before they arise

Speaker

David Wedemeyer, BSN, Principal, Los Angeles, CA

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Leavitt Partners to Become Part of Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø

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Today, Jay Rosen, founder and president of Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø (Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø), and Governor Mike Leavitt, founder and Chair of Leavitt Partners, announced the two firms have come together as one entity. Leavitt Partners will continue operating as Leavitt Partners, an Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø Company.

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Webinar Replay: How FQHCs Can Deliver Innovative Care Under Existing and Value-based Payment Models

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This webinar was held on March 18, 2021.

Efforts by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to reach underserved communities, address health inequity, and re-engage marginalized individuals are greatly enhanced when payment models are maximized to support innovation in the delivery of care. During this webinar, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø experts addressed how FQHCs can enhance payments and boost opportunities to innovate under both the current Prospective Payment System and under emerging alternative, value-based payment models. Speakers also addressed creative strategies for outreach, engagement, care management, and the implementation of alternate clinical care modalities such as group visits and telehealth.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Prospective Payment System.
  • Learn how to enhance reimbursements for specialized services.
  • Identify opportunities and barriers among alternative payment models.
  • Find out how to succeed in a value-based care environment.

Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø Speakers

Art Jones, MD, Principal, Chicago, IL
Margaret Kirkegaard, MD, MPH, Principal, St. Paul, MN

Blog

CMS finalizes policy using hospital negotiated charge data for payment rates

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This week, our In Focus section reviews the policy changes included in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTCH) Final Rule (). This year’s IPPS Final Rule includes several important policy changes that will change hospitals’ administrative procedures and may alter hospitals’ Medicare margins, beginning as soon as October 1, 2020.

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Webinar Replay: Leveraging the Primary Care Team’s Strengths During Reopening: Part 3 – Payment and Documentation

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This webinar was held on July 29, 2020.

In this webinar, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø primary care experts discussed current payment flexibilities that allow physician practices to maintain revenues while operating in a virtual environment. Given the likelihood that many patients will continue to receive care virtually even after the pandemic, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø experts explored mechanisms for alternative payment models that support virtual care and allow for efficient use of the care team. Speakers also shared necessary considerations for documentation to assure data capture and appropriate billing.

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss current relaxation of regulations related to the National Emergency Declaration and CMS flexibility.
  2. Understand the use of alternative payment models to enhance revenue opportunities for practices providing virtual care.
  3. Understand the need for new templates and order sets to support virtual care.
  4. Discuss EHR optimization to improve care processes and capture data.

Speakers

Helen Duplessis, MD, Principal, Los Angeles, CA
Lisa Harrison, MS, MHS, PA-C, Senior Consultant, Denver, CO
Roxane Townsend, MD, Managing Principal, Raleigh, NC

Webinar

Webinar Replay: Nursing Home Revenue Diversification and Care Options Series: Understanding the Impact of Nursing Home Compare Five-Star Quality Ratings

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This webinar was held on July 24, 2020. 

Even before COVID-19, nursing homes struggled with staffing shortages, inadequate reimbursement rates, and declining occupancy rates. The pandemic has amplified these challenges, forcing nursing homes to consider options for diversifying revenues and broadening services for both residents and individuals who qualify for institutional status but reside in the community. During this webinar (the second in a series), Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø quality experts will provide an overview of the Nursing Home Compare Five-Star Quality Rating System and its impact on nursing homes.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the components of the Nursing Home Compare Five-Star Quality Rating System.
  • Find out how Nursing Home Compare ratings impact a nursing home’s business.
  • Learn the strengths and limitations of Nursing Home Compare as a true measure of nursing home quality.

Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´Íø Speakers
Doug Elwell, COO, Chicago, IL
Susan Tucker, Principal, Tallahassee, FL

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