MARCH 2020 ASSOCIATION NEWS
Date: March 10, 2020 "Preparing for Time: 11:00 m - 1:00pm Liberty Hospital Education Center AMA E/M Changes" It's not to early to start planning for the AMA Office/Outpatient E/M changes that take effect January 1st, 2021. This is the first major change to evaluation and management code set, and documentation standards in an effort to reduce the administrative burden on all physicians. Get a jump start by attending this informative presentation so you can prepare your coding staff, physicians and APP's throughout the year. BIO: Angela Jordan has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare across multiple specialties. Angela has played key roles in EMR implementation by providing effectual training. In addition to speaking at Regional and National conferences, Angela Jordan, CPC Angela has written articles for coding publications and COBGC,CPMS developed coding workshops. Executive Managing Consultant for SCBI Thanks to our Hospital Sponsor: Liberty Hospital Business Partner Sponsor: Information Communication Group, Cheryl Parnau Link to Register: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3406185
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2020 Roster: Monthly ly Topic ics/Speakers March 10 Preparing for AMA E/M Changes April 14 Difficult Physicians, People & Situations (roundtable) May 12 Andrew Harding, Rivet Health System June 9 OSHA/CDC – Are Your Methods Working? July 14 OPEN August 11 OPEN SEPTEMBER 23 SYMPOSIUM October 13 Russ Tuttle, More than meets the Eye. Stop Trafficking November 10 OPEN December 8 OPEN (Annual Business Mtg)
"How Does a Village Communicate Fluently?" Teri "Iris" Sorisso with Brad Carney February 11 at NKC Hospital Skyview Room, Teri Sorriso covered a huge amount of info during her presentation! Many took photos of her slides listing points to consider. A pdf available on the “Resource” page of our website. https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org
WELCOME to our NWMO Village! 2020 New Members • Brandy Stephenson, Northland Family Care • Melissa Smith, Northland Family Care • Richard Patterson, Patterson Sales, Inc. • Sandra Eller, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Inc.
Door Prize Offered by Bob Devins, AMS Volunteer Request Today’s Volunteers • OPEN SPACES FOR MOST MONTHS Get your calendar out for 2020 and mark every 2 nd Tuesday from 11am-1pm for WE NEED YOU! NWMO meetings. • Contact the central office to join our list to 2020 Greeters. Greeter • Give a door prize (1-2 minutes to describe OPEN TOO! business). • info@nwmomgma.com
2020 CMS WEBINAR SERIES “Addressing Your Pain Points!” Mark • APRIL 22 - 1:00 – 2:00pm – Behavioral Health Your • JULY 22 - 1:00 – 2:00pm – CMS Proposed Rules Calendar • OCTOBER 28 - 1:00 – 2:00pm – CMS Strategic Initiatives No Cost! • DECEMBER 2 - 1:00 – 2:00pm – Overview of the CY2021 Final Rules Any new updates will be shared at end of each webinar. Type in questions you have during webinar and if there is time they will be addressed. Open to everyone! Registration Links: April 22: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3719662 July 22: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3719766 Michelle Wineinger CMS October 28: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3719772 Rural Health Coordinator Dec 2: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3719781 CO-SPONSORED BY GKC MGMA & NWMO MGMA
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Kan ansas City ity Healt lthcare Academy Education & Support Conference TOMORROW th Even 11 th Wed ednesday, , Mar arch 11 ent https://n /nwmomgma.wild ldapricot.or g/K /KC-Healthcare-Academy-Event/ NWMO MGMA is proud to be a sponsor of this event, providing registration for and marketing of this educational fun event.
Registration is Open! Don't miss our annual educational event where practice managers and administrators from across the state come together to learn, challenge each other and network. We've selected speakers that will grow you as a leader and equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to "drive" your practice to excellence! Come join us as we become even better Masters of Healthcare. View our brochure and then visit our website to register!
Kansas City Healthcare Community Symposium A TEAMWORK THEME Your input made a difference. Here’s what’s new in 2020! • • Dress in red attire All sessions 1 hour • • Exhibitors: decorate booths 2 keynote speakers • • Giveaways 3 Tracks: KCMPA, AAPC, MGMA • • Tail Gate wrap-up party Start at 8am - end by 4:00 Mark Your Calendars September 23, 2020 Holiday Inn & Suites Airport KCI Expo Center
Website & Phone App Directory Member Access Only ON WEBSITE Wild Apricot Phone App (iPHONE /Android) Looking for member directory information? Use our member phone app when your register or need member directory Register for meetings and events. Must be an active member. Log into Use member directory to find a member. https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org Update your own profile on your iOS phone. “Member’s Only” link appear title INSTRUCTIONS (quick download/setup) bar. Go to App Store on your phone. Search for “Wild Hover mouse over, you’ll see Apricot for members”. subpage “Member Directory”. Download app, log in using your website member Use search box to find a member. login, you are ready to go. Updated Daily! All active members Go to events to register. Go to Members to view appear on this directory. directory. Access 24/7 to find a member’s And you’ll quickly receive an email confirmation. contact information.
2020 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DOOR PRIZES 1-2 each month Call office at 816-806-1838 or email info@nwmomgma.com
NWMO MGMA’s SPONSORING HOSPITALS Thank you for your continued generosity.
Northwest Missouri MGMA 2020 Board of Directors (Elected Officers) SECRETARY PRESIDENT Esther Schletzbaum, CPC Brad Carney, FACMPE, CPC (Appointed) MANAGER AT LARGE PRESIDENT ELECT Jason Stalling, MBA Andrea Wyatt, MBA, CMPE BUSINESS PARTNER AT LARGE PAST PRESIDENT Tempe Harty Amie McDonald, BA BUSINESS PARTNER AT LARGE TREASURER Brigitte Berry Julianne Hemphill, MBA
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