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EDPMA Membership Newsletter
April 2019
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April 2019 Articles:
- Join Us for Committee Day on April 28th!
- Thank You to EDPMA's Corporate Supporters
- Meet our Sponsors & Exhibitors for the Solutions Summit
- Sponsorship Opportunities Are Still Available for Solutions Summit
- The Incoming EDPMA Board of Directors for EDPMA that Starts Serving in May 2019 includes:
- Only a Few Days Left (until 4/19) for Early Bird Rates!
- New Member Spotlight: Bayside Emergency Physicians
- Join an EDPMA Committee!
- Urgent Matters Blog and More
- CMS Announcements:
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Join Us for Committee Day on April 28th!
Join EDPMA at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ,
April 28-May 1, 2019 for the 2019 Solutions Summit -
the premier conference for those in the business of emergency medicine. The Summit offers in-depth educational sessions on the issues facing those managing an Emergency Department, emergency physician group, billing company, or other business that supports the Emergency Department. Learn solutions to the issues you face every day and network with both new and familiar business partners.
Information about the
2019 Solutions Summit is available
here.
Sunday,
April 28, 2019,
9:00am - 4:00pm, is EDPMA's Committee Day! Workshops are open to all Summit Registrants, not just members of EDPMA!
Once again, EDPMA is opening its committee workshops to all Summit registrants, both members and nonmembers. Sunday's workshops are a great way to learn what EDPMA is working on and why you should join the association. Attendees will hear from committee members and outside speakers on important issues facing the business of emergency medicine. Competitors work together to solve problems faced by everyone in the industry.
The
Federal Health Policy Committee will discuss federal legislation that impacts your bottom line such as bills that support or undermine the Affordable Care Act, ban balance billing for out-of-network care, address value-based payment under Medicare, make it easier for states to apply for both 1332 and 1115 waivers, and more.
The
State Regulatory and Insurance Committee
will discuss state-level legislation including balance billing legislation, Medicaid expansion and waivers, and the prudent layperson standard.
The
Quality, Coding & Documentation Committee
will address Medicaid audits; internal and external audits; outsource coding; collapsing ED codes; MIPS; documentation of medical history; additional worked up planned; and commercial policies that down code based on diagnosis.
The
Provider Enrollment Committee will discuss issues such as MACs, best practices, revalidation issues, the time allowed to process enrollments and revalidations, and EDPMA's Fall Workshop on Provider Enrollment.
Many attendees find these informal workshops to be a great way to learn from experts and peers on the issues of the day while getting to know leaders in the industry. The workshops are an integral part of the Summit. Don't miss out! Please make sure your travel plans allow you to attend the Sunday workshop sessions.
Don't Miss Out! Register Today!
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Thank You to EDPMA's Corporate Supporters
EDPMA would like to thank your year-long Corporate Supporters. Your important contributions ensure that the association stays active on many fronts advocating for and educating on our membership.
Platinum Corporate Level
Gottlieb
Gold Corporate Level
ImagineSoftware
Zotec Partners
Silver Corporate Level
athenahealth, Inc.
Cascade Capital
Medlytix LLC
Pendrick Capital Partners
R1
Bronze Corporate Level
Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL)
Vituity
We urge the rest of you to become Corporate Sponsors too! Please contact Elizabeth Mundinger ([email protected]) or Paul Gerard ([email protected]) to learn more.
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Meet our Sponsors & Exhibitors for the Solutions Summit
The 2019 Solutions Summit will be a huge success due to the generous support of all of our sponsors and exhibitors. We look forward to seeing all of you on-site during the upcoming Solutions Summit.
Solutions Summit Sponsors: Golf Tournament & Preconference Reception - Brault Martin Gottlieb Advocacy Luncheon - Gottlieb Conference Portfolio - Gryphon Healthcare Mobile App - Brault Hotel Key Card - LogixHealth Lanyards - Change Healthcare Water Bottles -
CIPROMS Medical Billing, Inc. EMRA Resident Scholarship - St. Vincent Emergency Physicians Inc., US Acute Care Solutions, and Vituity Golf Balls & Tees - Brault Wednesday Morning Joe - Franklin Collection Service Inc.
Exhibitors:
Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) American College of Emergency Physicians
ARMCO Partners, LLC athenahealth, Inc.
Automated Collection Services, Inc. (ACSI)
Aviacode Incorporated
Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine
Brault
Capio
Cascade Capital
Change Healthcare
CirrusMD
d2i
Data Media Associates, Inc.
DuvaSawko
EmOpti, Inc.
Envision Physician Services
EPOWERdoc, Inc.
Equian
Franklin Collection Service, Inc.
Gottlieb
Gryphon Healthcare
Huddy Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
ImagineSoftware
Innovative Healthcare Systems, Inc. Integrated Care Physicians Inc.
LightSpeed Technology Group
LocumTenens.com
LogixHealth
MedData, Inc.
Medical Coding Solutions Medlytix LLC. My Biomedical Newsura Insurance Services, Inc. Nicka & Associates, Inc. Payor Logic (A ZOLL Company) Pendrick Capital Partners
Pettigrew Medical Business Services
Phoenix Financial Services, LLC
Presidiohealth
PhyCon Incorporated
Physicians' Choice, LLC
Premium Asset Recovery Corporation (PARC)
ProScribe, LLC Qventus, Inc. R1
RelyMD
ScribeAmerica
SheppardMullin
Shift Administrators, LLC
Sycamore Physician Contracting The Dental Box The Sullivan Group TransUnion Healthcare, Inc.
TruBridge
T-System, Inc.
USI Southwest
Zotec Partners
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Sponsorship Opportunities Are Still Available
for Solutions Summit
Help EDPMA by supporting the 2019 Solutions Summit! We have many sponsorship opportunities still available that will get your name out in front of the attendees and help us provide high-level education to all. To view the 2019 Summit Sponsorship Prospective, please click
here
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Summit Sponsorship Opportunities that are Still Available:
Year-Round Corporate Partner Opportunities:
Platinum Partnership - $25,000
Gold Partnership - $15,000
Silver Partnership - $10,000
Bronze Partnership - $7,500
Solutions Summit 2019 Opportunities Still Available:
Solutions Summit Opening Night Party (Sunday) Sponsor - $15,000
Solutions Summit Closing Reception (Tuesday) - $15,000
Keynote Address (several) - $10,000
Wifi Sponsorship - $7,000
Farewell Brunch (Wednesday) - $6,000
New Member/New Attendee Breakfast - $5,000
Refreshment Breaks (two available) - $4,000
Golf Hole or Competition Sponsorship - $1,000
Even if you are unable to attend, you can purchase an ad in the onsite guide:
Full Page Ad in Onsite Program - $750
Half Page Ad in Onsite Program - $500
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting in Scottsdale, please email
[email protected].
Thank you to those organizations who are already a Summit Sponsor!
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The Incoming EDPMA Board of Directors for EDPMA
that Starts Serving in May 2019
includes:
The Incoming EDPMA Board of Directors is:
Acute Care, Inc.:
Paul Hudson, MBA, MHA, FACHE BSA Healthcare: Jeffrey Bettinger, MD, FACEP
Brault:
Andrea Brault, MD, MMM, FACEP
CIPROMS Medical Billing, Inc.:
Andrea Halpern Bryan
Edelberg & Associates:
Caral Edelberg, CPC, CPMA, CCS-P, CHC, CAC
Emergency Care Specialists:
Don Powell, DO, FACEP Envision Healthcare: Bob Kneeley
EPOWERdoc, Inc.:
David Ernst, MD, FACEP
Gottlieb:
Shanna Howe
Medical Coding Solutions:
Mark E. Owen
R1:
Jackie Willett, CHBME
Reimbursement Technologies, Inc.:
Gary Gelbart, MBA
Rev4ward, LLC.:
Juli Forde
Schumacher Clinical Partners:
Randy Pilgrim, MD, FACEP
St. Vincent Emergency Physicians Inc.:
William Freudenthal, MD, FACEP
TeamHealth:
Aron Goldfeld, JD, MBA
US Acute Care Solutions:
L. Anthony Cirillo, MD, FACEP
Vituity:
Bing Pao, MD, FACEP Zotec Partners: Ed Gaines, JD
We are looking forward to working with you!
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Integrating Telemedicine Into Your ED Practice:
An EDPMA Workshop
Only a Few Days Left (until 4/19) for Early Bird Rates!
Telemedicine is becoming a critically important tool in the emergency department, so this workshop is not to be missed. This hands-on workshop with industry expert speakers is designed to provide real-time practical tools for the tool box that you can bring home and implement immediately into your practice group or organization.
May 29th and 30th in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Location:
Holiday Inn DFW Airport South
Room Rate:
We have a block of rooms at
$129/night
Session Topics Will Include
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- Core Considerations for Setting Up an EM Telehealth Program (the 100 Level Course) + Telehealth Demo - presented by Dr. Jen Riley;
- Town and Country: Telehealth in the Rural Settings and in Urban Hospitals--Miles of Opportunity or Not? - panel includes Becky Sanders and Dr. Judd Hollander via Skype.
- Reimbursement panel: current and emerging issues - includes Dr. Ethan Booker and David McKenzie.
- Telehealth-400 Level Course & Discussion-Where's It Headed in 5-10 yrs? - presented by Dr. Alex Mohseni; and
- Creative Care Models Utilizing Telehealth in Emergency Medicine - panel includes Chris Faherty.
Pricing:
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Early Bird
Through 4/19/19
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Regular
4/20/19 - Day of Workshop
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Member Rate
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$550
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$650
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Nonmember Rate
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$650
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$750
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Sponsorships Still Available:
Lunch for $2,000 (includes one exhibit table, one workshop registration, and a sign and napkins with company logo)
(2 available)
Exhibit Table for $1000 (includes: One Exhibit Table.)
Making a Hotel Reservation:
Rooms are limited. Register early and make your room reservation before the block is full. The EDPMA hotel block is only
$129/night
!
You can reserve your room by calling (866) 879-3879 or click here.
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New Member Spotlight:
Bayside Emergency Physicians
Bayside Emergency Physicians (BEP) is a democratic and privately-owned group of Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physicians located in St. Petersburg, FL. Bayside has approximately 55 physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners supporting the emergency department of St. Anthony's hospital and the surrounding area. For more information on Bayside Emergency Physicians, please click
here
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Excerpts from a conversation with Rebecca (Becca) Cook, M.B.A. in Healthcare Analytics, Practice Manager
Ms. Cook joined Bayside Emergency Physicians in 2016 as Practice Manager and has worked in healthcare and emergency medicine for over ten years. Ms. Cook manages all back-office functions including payroll, benefits, credentialing, scheduling and some areas of recruitment. Becca received her MBA with a specialty in healthcare analytics as she recognized the increasing importance of data analysis in the healthcare arena. Becca has found that these skills are immensely helpful in performing her day-to-day responsibilities.
Becca and the entire team at Bayside Emergency Physicians (BEP) pride themselves on having created a highly effective, high-quality, and patient-centered practice. BEP has one of the most advanced technological medical facilities in the area and a state-of-the-art Emergency Center at St. Anthony's Hospital. Bayside always looks for qualified, Board Certified emergency medicine physicians to join their practice. Located in the heart of Tampa Bay, St Petersburg offers a multitude of beautiful beaches, a thriving downtown night life, and family friendly activities for all ages.
Bayside Emergency joined EDPMA upon the recommendation of the group's Medical Director, Dr. David Ball. While attending another association's conference, Dr. Ball recognized some of the many benefits offered by EDPMA. Most impressively were EDPMA's state and federal legislative activities, announcements on updated rules and regulations, and a variety of practice management resources available to the association's members. Ms. Cook said, "Like many physician groups, we experience payers continually adjusting reimbursement without prior discussion or consent. Specifically, automatic downcoding, is one of the big challenges currently facing groups in the emergency medicine field and ours is no exception. These tactics impact our business practice and patients collectively." Becca also commented that EDPMA's "Toolbox" resources are a great overall resource, providing model letters and detailed information on specific legislative issues.
Shortly after joining EDPMA, Becca became a member of Quality Coding and Documentation Committee. Based on her experiences thus far, she is encouraging her physician management team to also join committees as this is a key benefit of EDPMA membership. Being part of a committee enables every member to gain expertise in that particular area. Most, if not all, fellow members are willing to take their time to get to know new members and answer any questions about the committee, legislative issues, or regulatory actions.
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We encourage you to join an EDPMA committee. The real work at EDPMA is done at the committee level. Committee members work together in a variety of ways including:
- discussing the impact of the ACA, its possible repeal, and changes to Medicaid that impact ED practice groups,
- organizing meetings with CMS officials on provider enrollment,
- drafting letters to state-level policymakers on balance billing,
- identifying speakers on ED best practices,
- meeting with commercial payers about problematic downcoding policies,
- developing a toolbox to help survive an audit,
- preparing for Medicare reimbursement under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, and
- building strong business relationships.
Experts work side-by-side with newcomers, new leaders shine, and everyone's contribution is greatly appreciated. Many members report that insight shared on committee conference calls is one of the most important and unique benefits of their EDPMA membership. We invite you to join one of EDPMA's committees. Information about each committee is available here. (Don't be shy: if you want, you can just listen in.)
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Urgent Matters Blog and More
EDPMA is a member of the Urgent Matters Editorial Board and contributes webinars and other educational material to this important collaborative group. As a member of EDPMA, you can access these resources for free. You can access the blog, podcasts and more through the links below:
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CMS Announcements:
The data submission period for the 2018 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) closed on April 2. If you submitted data through the Quality Payment Program (QPP) website, you can review your preliminary performance feedback data. Your final score and feedback will be available in July. Between now and June 30, your score could change based on:
- Special status scoring considerations
- All-Cause Readmission Measure for the Quality performance category
- Claims measures to include the 60-day run out period
- CAHPS for MIPS Survey results
- Advancing Care Information Hardship Application status
- Improvement Study participation and results
- Creation of performance period benchmarks for Quality measures that didn't have a historical benchmark
For More Information:
Access User Guide
How to Create a QPP Account
Contact the Quality Payment Program at
866-288-8292/TTY:
877-715-6222 or
[email protected]
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