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MARCH 2020

ASSOCIATION NEWS

"Preparing for 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 has written articles for coding publications and developed coding workshops. Thanks to our Hospital Sponsor: Liberty Hospital Business Partner Sponsor: Information Communication Group, Cheryl Parnau

Date: March 10, 2020 Time: 11:00 m - 1:00pm Liberty Hospital Education Center

Angela Jordan, CPC COBGC,CPMS Executive Managing Consultant for SCBI

Link to Register: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3406185

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 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?"

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

Teri "Iris" Sorisso with Brad Carney

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.

Volunteer Request

Door Prize Offered by Bob Devins, AMS

• OPEN SPACES FOR MOST MONTHS

Get your calendar out for 2020 and mark every 2nd Tuesday from 11am-1pm for NWMO meetings.

• Contact the central office to join our list to

2020 Greeters.

• Give a door prize (1-2 minutes to describe

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Today’s Volunteers WE NEED YOU! Greeter OPEN TOO!

Mark Your Calendar No Cost!

• APRIL 22 - 1:00–2:00pm – Behavioral Health
• JULY 22 - 1:00–2:00pm – CMS Proposed Rules
• OCTOBER 28 - 1:00–2:00pm – CMS Strategic Initiatives
• DECEMBER 2 - 1:00–2:00pm – Overview of the CY2021 Final Rules

“Addressing Your Pain Points!”

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

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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!

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Kansas City Healthcare Community Symposium

Mark Your Calendars September 23, 2020 Holiday Inn & Suites Airport KCI Expo Center

• All sessions 1 hour
• 2 keynote speakers
• 3 Tracks: KCMPA, AAPC, MGMA
• Start at 8am - end by 4:00
• Dress in red attire
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• Giveaways
• Tail Gate wrap-up party

Your input made a difference. Here’s what’s new in 2020!

ON WEBSITE Looking for member directory information?

 Must be an active member. Log into https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org  “Member’s Only” link appear title bar.  Hover mouse over, you’ll see subpage “Member Directory”.  Use search box to find a member.  Updated Daily! All active members appear on this directory.  Access 24/7 to find a member’s contact information.

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Wild Apricot Phone App (iPHONE /Android)

 Use our member phone app when your register

• r need member directory

 Register for meetings and events.  Use member directory to find a member.  Update your own profile on your iOS phone.  INSTRUCTIONS (quick download/setup)  Go to App Store on your phone. Search for “Wild Apricot for members”.  Download app, log in using your website member login, you are ready to go.  Go to events to register. Go to Members to view directory.  And you’ll quickly receive an email confirmation.

DOOR PRIZES

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2020 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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

SECRETARY Esther Schletzbaum, CPC (Appointed) MANAGER AT LARGE Jason Stalling, MBA BUSINESS PARTNER AT LARGE Tempe Harty BUSINESS PARTNER AT LARGE Brigitte Berry

(Elected Officers)

PRESIDENT Brad Carney, FACMPE, CPC PRESIDENT ELECT Andrea Wyatt, MBA, CMPE PAST PRESIDENT Amie McDonald, BA TREASURER Julianne Hemphill, MBA