2/18/2013: One Goal, Multiple Methods: Ways to Approach Payer-Provider Collaborative Testing
While virtually everyone involved in ICD-10 agrees that testing between payers and providers is vital, no real consensus exists on exactly how to test.
2/15/2013: Many Paths to the Same Destination: A Look at State ICD-10 Collaboratives
They ventured from far points of the compass to reach the same clear conclusion: state collaboratives offer a rich resource for payers and providers seeking safe, harmonious passage to ICD-10 transition.
2/13/2013: PPT Means More than Slide Software—How to Modernize Clinical Documentation
We often hear that major business initiatives need to consider “PPT”—and no, we’re not talking about Microsoft PowerPoint™.
2/11/2013: Buzzword Bingo: For ICD-10, "Neutrality" gets the Top Score
Have you ever played buzzword bingo? For ICD-10, the most popular buzzword would have to be “neutrality.” And like most buzzwords, the more we talk about it, the less we’re able to define it.
2/7/2013: Blueprints for Health Insurance Exchanges (HIXs)
While we’re in Austin this week, it seems only fitting to think of healthcare reform as a new frontier, especially Health Insurance Exchanges (HIXs). And just like the frontier days of the Wild West, there are a lot of lessons to be learned.
2/5/2013: Keynote: Looking Forward to 2014
If you’ve ever ridden a rollercoaster, you know what kind of ride the healthcare industry is in for over the next few years. Fortunately, we’re not likely to jump the tracks.
1/30/2013: Answers to even your toughest healthcare questions
Healthcare expert Robert Laszewski provides insights into the final days of ACA implementation
1/28/2013: Cowboy Ethics: Lessons we can learn from the Old West
Believe it or not, there are striking similarities between the Cowboy Code and the needs of modern business.
Opening Keynote: Looking Ahead to 2014
Robert Laszewski - President
Health Policy and Strategy Associates
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General Session: Blueprints for Health Insurance Exchanges
Stephanie Eng - Health Plan Manager
Colorado Health Benefit Exchange
Brad Finnegan, MPP - Operations Program Manager
Washington Health Benefit Exchange
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ICD-10 Session: Achieving Reimbursement Neutrality
Jordan Firfer, JD - Senior Director
Provider Connectivity Solutions
Florida Blue
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Michelle Lindsley - System Executive
Managed Care
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
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Matthew Metz - Healthcare Data Analyst
Florida Blue
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Karen Rossbach - Senior Director
Blue Shield of CA
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ICD-10 Session: How to Jump-Start Your ICD-10 Program
Michael Fierro - Director
ICD-10 External Partner Readiness & Advocacy
WellPoint
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Operating Rules Session: Success Stories - Improving Customer and Provider Support
Sid Hebert - Director
Provider Process and Network Operations
Humana
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Robert Bowman - Manager
CORE
CAQH
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Ryan Reddick - Director
WellPoint
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Operating Rules Session: Modernizing Payments
Priscilla Holland - Director
NAHCA
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Erin Richter - Senior Manager CORE
Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare
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General Session: Payer-Provider Collaboratives
Laurie Darst - Regulatory Advisor
Mayo Clinic
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Scott Hightower - Senior Director
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
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General Session: Cowboy Ethics--What it Takes to Succeed in America Today
Jim Owen - Founder
Center for Cowboy Ethics and Leadership
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ICD-10 Session: Implementing Best Practices
Marsha Buford - Director Coding InitiativesCalOptima
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Maureen Harding - DirectorBlue Shield of California
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Ryan McDermitt - Senior DirectorEdifecs
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Kara Taff - Vice PresidentBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
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ICD-10 Session: It’s October 1, 2014. Now What?
Dennis Winkler - DirectorTechnical Program Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Operating Rules Session: Modernizing Clinical Documentation
Nancy Sanchez-Caro - DirectorMontefiore Medical Center
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Bethany Williams - Vice President Product Marketing
Zirmed
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Operating Rules Session: Long-Term Approaches to Healthcare Information Exchanges
Robert Bowman - ManagerCORE
Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare
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John Kelly - PrincipalHealth IT, LLC
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Closing Panel Discussion: Smooth the Path to ICD-10 with Payer-Provider Collaborative Testing
Dennis Winkler - DirectorTechnical Program Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Michael Fierro - Director ICD-10 External Partner Readiness & Advocacy
WellPoint
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Gail Hicks - ICD-10 Program DirectorBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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