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2013 Education Series MAR 6

March 6: Fraud and Abuse: Dangers and Defenses DHCS • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Presented by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), this webinar will help you understand the importance of documentation, present suggestions for implementing internal controls, and increase awareness of preventive measures to protect your practice from fraud or abuse.

MAR 6

March 7: Essentials for ICD-10-CM: Part 1 AAPC • 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. or 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Continued on March 14 and 21.

This three-part series gives your staff a high-level overview and fundamental knowledge of ICD-10. You’ll learn documentation challenges, the differences with ICD-9, and how ICD-10 will affect each business area of your practice.

MAR 13

March 13: Utilizing the New State Disability Insurance (SDI) Online System Employment Development Dept. • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

SDI is a California state-mandated, employee-funded benefit that provides partial wage replacement. SDI is transitioning to a system with online capability for your patients and you. This webinar will show you how to create an SDI online physician’s account, authorize representatives to assist in completing the doctor’s certificates, and learn how to complete the new online doctor’s certificate.

MAR 14

March 14: Essentials for ICD-10-CM: Part 2 AAPC • 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. or 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Continued from March 7 and ends March 21.

This three-part series gives your staff a high-level overview and fundamental knowledge of ICD-10. You’ll learn documentation challenges, the differences with ICD-9, and how ICD-10 will affect each business area of your practice.

MAR 20

March 20: EHR Selection – Top 10 Tips for Success David Ginsberg • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

The past several years have seen a tremendous increase in the adoption of electronic heath records (EHR) systems by California physicians. Not all selections and implementations, however, have been successful. This webinar is designed to teach the top 10 selection tips for a successful purchase and implementation. Determine the best EHR for your practice, how to correctly select an EHR, and contract negotiation dos and don’ts.

MAR 21

March 21: Essentials for ICD-10-CM: Part 3 AAPC • 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. or 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Continued from March 7 and 14.

This three-part series gives your staff a high-level overview and fundamental knowledge of ICD-10. You’ll learn documentation challenges, the differences with ICD-9, and how ICD-10 will affect each business area of your practice.

The above webinars are being hosted by the California Medical Association. Please register at www.cmanet.org/events. Once your registration has been approved, you will be sent an email confirmation with details on how to join the webinar. Questions? Call the CMA Member Help Line at (800)786-4262.

Please note that this calendar does not include CMA’s ICD-10 training courses to be offered in 2013.

MAR 27

March 27: Successful Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment for Physician Providers DHCS • 12:15 – 1:45 p.m.

Physicians must re-enroll in Medi-Cal as one of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This training will cover basic instructions and guidelines on the proper way to complete a Provider Enrollment Application Package. We will discuss the importance of reviewing and understanding program requirements and how to avoid common mistakes when completing enrollment forms. We will also cover specialized physician enrollments, important changes to the program due to ACA implementation, and where to find additional program information and PED contact information.

APR 3

April 3: Strategic Planning From Vision to Action - A Self-Guided Process Rachel Smith • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Learn how simplified strategic planning and personal coaching can get you, your practice or your organization where you want to go. In this interactive webinar you will get to develop your own vision and strategic plan with tools to ensure you can walk away with immediate items, tools you can use again and how to obtain coaching support to implement the remaining steps of your plan.

APR 10

April 10: Preparing for EHR Implementation and Conversion David Ginsberg • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Many EHR system implementations fail or stumble due to common mistakes made during implementation. This webinar will review common pitfalls, what you should insist your vendor provide (project plans, timelines), setting up files (order sets, pick lists, etc.), the importance of all stakeholder involvement, the danger of scanning paper charts, and resources to support you.

APR 17

April 17: Valuing, Selling, Buying or Transitioning a Practice Debra Phairas • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Considering retirement? Selling or wanting to buy a practice? Making this transition requires planning and sufficient time to accomplish this effectively for your patients, staff and family. California has a high cost of living, which makes it more difficult for physicians to sell, transition, start, or purchase a practice. Learn creative strategies to help you accomplish your goals. This seminar will discuss the options, including: bringing in an associate, recruiting or selling the practice. Included is the latest information on valuation methodology for selling, divorce or estate planning.

APR 24

April 24: California’s Health Benefit Exchange: How it Will Impact Your Practice and Change Commercial Insurance Brett Johnson • 12:15 – 1:45 p.m.

Beginning in 2014, California’s private health insurance market will never look the same – individuals and small employers will be able to purchase health insurance coverage through the state’s health insurance exchange, now named Covered California. It is estimated that by the end of 2016, over one in five Californians will get their health insurance through the Exchange. Furthermore, with the selection of exchange plans occurring no later than April of 2013, payors are likely to begin reaching out to physicians regarding exchange products soon, if they have not already (e.g., Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California). In this presentation, you will learn more about California’s exchange and what it will mean for physicians. You will also gain an understanding of some of the risks and benefits of contracting to provide services to exchange enrollees.

MAY 1

May 1: The Power of the Pen – The Physician’s Responsibility in Prescribing and Referring for Medi-Cal Patients DHCS • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Presented by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), this webinar will help you understand the importance of documentation, understand the physician’s role in prescribing/ordering/referring, and increase awareness of fraud and abuse in prescribing and referring.

MAY 8

May 8: Time Management – How to Quickly Make Decisions on What Matters Most Rachel Smith • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Learn how to value what matters most and achieve your goals by understanding what you are giving away and practicing simple tools to find solutions (not excuses) to get what matters most checked off the list. This interactive webinar will provide live one-on-one coaching to illustrate and use the techniques taught in this session.

MAY 15

May 15: Enforcement Provisions of the Medical Practice Act Medical Board • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Presented by the Medical Board of California, this webinar will describe basic facts about physicians licensed by the Board, including residence, age and specialties. Additionally, learn about laws regarding the Medical Board’s enforcement program, including the factors that can get a physician into trouble (most common mistakes, complaints and actions); the process from complaint receipt to adjudication; and why there is a physician interview and the benefits to fully responding. The webinar will also cover the sunset review process and the issues that are being discussed at the legislative level to enhance the law for consumer protection.

MAY 16

May 16: Essentials for ICD-10-CM: Part 1 AAPC • 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. or 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Continued on May 23 and 30.

This three-part series gives your staff a high-level overview and fundamental knowledge of ICD-10. You’ll learn documentation challenges, the differences with ICD-9, and how ICD-10 will affect each business area of your practice.