Texas Association of Rural Health Clinics

Annual Conference July 29-31, 2015 | Omni Hotel Downtown Austin

“PROVIDING PRIMARY CARE FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITIES” Supported by TORCH — Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals

register online at:

http://bit.do/2015TARHC

Conference Agenda

WEDNESDAYJULY 29

1:00 pm – Welcome and Administrative Remarks 1:00-2:00 pm – Survey Certification and Recertification Issues – Texas DSHS RHC Survey Office, The Compliance Team AAAASF 2:00-3:00 pm – How to Read and Review Your Cost Report – Julie Quinn, Health Services Associates 3:00-3:30 pm – Networking Break with Exhibitors 3:30-4:30 pm – Continued Advanced Cost Reporting – Julie Quinn, Health Services Associates 3:30-4:30 pm – Breakouts SESSION A Medicare and Medicaid Compliance Issues – John Beard, Association of Rural Health Professional Coding SESSION B How To Use Marketing To Create Better Outcomes for the RHC and “Spoof Up” Your Annual Evaluation – Glen Beussink, Midwest Health Care, Inc. 4:30-5:30 pm – Social Hour/Networking Attendee Mixer with Exhibitors

THURSDAYJULY 30

7:30-8:30 am – Conference Breakfast for Attendees/ Exhibitors 8:30-10:00 am – Getting Ready for ICD-10 – Gary Lucas, Association of Rural Health Professional Coding (YOU MUST BRING YOUR ICD-10 BOOKS) 10:00 am – Refreshment Break with Exhibitors 10:30 am-12:00 pm – Continued ICD-10 Refresher Training 12:00-1:30 pm – TARHC Annual Conference Luncheon Texas 2015 Legislative Update – Don McBeath, TORCH TARHC Annual Membership Meeting – Ramsey Longbotham 2:00-2:45 pm – RHC Medicare Billing and Policies – Kim Robinson, Novitas-Solutions, Inc. 2:45-3:30 pm – FISS/DDE Training – Kim Robinson, Novitas-Solutions, Inc. 3:30-4:00 pm – Networking with Exhibitors

Conference Agenda

THURSDAYJULY 30 continued

4:00–5:00pm – *Breakout Sessions with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) for the Texas major geographical grouping areas: West Texas MRSA Texas, El Paso and Lubbock Service Areas. (Amerigroup, First Care, Superior, Molina, Scott & White Right Care) Travis, Bexar, Nueces, Hidalgo Services Areas and Central MRSA. (Aetna, Amerigroup, Community First, Superior, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sendero, Seton Health, Driscoll Children’s Health Plan, Molina, United Healthcare Community Plans, Christus Health Plan, Scott & White Right Care, First Care, Cigna Health Spring) Northeast MRSA, Jefferson, Dallas, Tarrant, and Houston Service Areas. (Parkland HealthFirst, Amerigroup, Molina, Texas Children’s Health Plan, United Healthcare Community Plan, Community Health Choice, Superior, Cigna Health Spring, Aetna) * Audience attendees can visit among established round tables participating in an interactive discussion with individual separate MCO representatives.

FRIDAYJULY 31

7:30-8:30 am – Conference Breakfast with the Exhibitors 8:00-8:45 am – Early Bird Special – Information Systems Security and HIPAA – Don’t Let The Hacker Get The Best Of You! – Sarah Badaham, HIPAAtrek 8:45-9:45 am – HRSA/DSHS Shortage Area Update – Connie Berry, Texas Primary Care Office 9:45-10:00 am – Networking Break with Exhibitors 10:00-11: 00 am – Texas Medicaid Expansion Initiative – HHSC 11:00-11:45 – State Office of Rural Health’s Report on RHC’s Clinical Operations Survey Results – Julie Ketelsen, State Office of Rural Health 11:45 am – Conference Wrap-up and Concluding Remarks

Registration Information

Register online at: http://bit.do/2015TARHC. The registration fee covers all conference sessions, course materials, refreshments and luncheon. Registration opens at 11:00 am for check-in and to pick-up badges and material packets. All facilities and meetings are fully accessible to the handicapped. If you require special assistance or have particular dietary needs, please contact the association office prior to the conference. If you have questions or needs further information, please call the association office at (512) 873-0045.

Fees

TARHC Member (per person) $325 Non-member (per person) $400 Please submit registration no later than July 17th. Hotel Deadline is July 7th. Contact the association office at (512) 873-0045 with questions or for more information.

Hotel Information

The 2015 TARHC Annual Education Conference will be held at the Omni Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto, Austin, TX, 78701. The special conference room rate is $149 (single/double). Please call the hotel directly to reserve your room at 1-800-THE OMNI (1-800-8436664). Make your reservation before July 7 to ensure accommodations and rate. Be sure to mention TARHC Education Conference to receive the group rate.

Substitution and Cancellation

Registrants unable to attend may send an alternate. Please notify TARHC of any changes prior to the conference. For cancellation, please notify us in writing no later than July 17th. Refunds, minus a $25 processing fee, will be available for notices received by this date. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date. TARHC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event if deemed necessary. Should a situation beyond the control of TARHC arise to prevent holding of the conference, TARHC will not be held liable for any expenses incurred by registrants, except for the registration fee, which will be refunded.

Register Now!

Register online at: http://bit .do/2015 TARHC

Join your colleagues from across the state for this education event. This conference features vendor exhibits with displays of products and services as well as discussions on the latest information for rural health clinics. For the ICD-10 training, you must bring your ICD-10 books, they will not be provided. n

Medicare & Medicaid Compliance Issues n Information Systems Security and HIPAA

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RHC Cost Reporting n Legislative Report

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FISS/DDE Training

AND MUCH MORE!

TARHC Annual Membership Meeting July 30 - 12:00 to 1:30 pm

Come for the election of new board members and review of association business. If you are not a member of TARHC, you are still invited to attend our membership meeting and learn more about us!