Friday, November 6, 2009

Medicaid Audits Got Down? ANCOR is Offering a Two Part Series on How Providers Can Survive Audits and Reviews with Barb Edwards. Save the Date!

Did you miss ANCOR's most popular Governmental Activities Seminar preconference EVER?

If you couldn't make it to the September conference, or even if you want to hear it all again and want another chance to ask The Expert, ANCOR is excited to bring you a series of two webinars featuring Barb Edwards and her Medicaid expertise. Ms. Edwards is a principal in Health Management Associates, former interim director of the National Association of State Medicaid Directors, and former Ohio State Medicaid Director.

Dates: November 16th and November 23rd

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EST) both days

Registration Begins Next Week-Watch for Details
(Can't make the date - Order a recording)

Driven in part by Congressional pressure to combat fraud, waste and abuse, there is a growing attention being paid to program integrity within the Medicaid program. Many state and federal players have authority to conduct provider audits or other reviews under Medicaid, and audits have increased. Find out what providers need to know to about the purpose and use of audits and how to prepare for them.

Webinar #1: Medicaid Program Integrity and YOU

Ms. Edwards will take you through the history of Medicaid's focus on program integrity and the federal structure of Medicaid. She will also cover the KEY Medicaid integrity programs, including PERM (Payment Error Rate Measurement) and HHS Office of Inspector General audits, including their purpose, audit protocols, how CMS uses these audits, and MUCH more! You will also hear directly from other ANCOR providers about their experiences. Of course, time will be allowed for "Q and A" with Barb and the provider-presenter.

Webinar #2: Providers and Medicaid Oversight: Getting Ready

Ms. Edwards will give a more detailed look at three federal oversight programs: waiver reviews, the Medicaid Integrity Program, and the False Claims Act. She will also focus on provider readiness for these audits. Again, hear from an ANCOR provider with first-hand experience and take advantage of the "Q and A" session following the presentation.