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Date and Time
August 19, 2010, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Central
Speakers
Stephen C. Clark
Clark, Koortbojian and Associates
Timothy S. Loechl
Clark, Koortbojian and Associates
Webinar Summary
CMS recently instituted changes to the Medicare cost report to address the problem of “charge compression.” Costs for implantable devices and medical supplies must now be separated into two distinct cost centers rather than jointly into one. Will your hospital be able to accurately capture and report the data that is required for making this fix work.
This webinar will explain the meaning of “charge compression” and how this affects Medicare payments. It will involve a discussion of the recent changes to the Medicare cost report that have just gone into effect. Our speakers will explain the various options for accurately capturing the detailed charge and cost information from a hospital’s existing accounting systems necessary for meeting the new cost reporting requirements, and the best approaches for reporting this information on the Medicare cost report.
We’ll Discuss
- The meaning of “charge compression” and how it affects Medicare payments.
- How a hospital can capture the detailed charge and cost information that will be required using existing accounting systems.
- The best approach for reporting the detailed information on the Medicare cost report.
- The steps that each hospital should take to ensure that the Medicare audit contractor understands the reporting changes and accepts them.
Tools and Takeaways
A workbook on this issue will be provided to all participants as a resource tool that can be used when completing the Medicare cost.
Recommended For
CFOs, patient financial services directors, reimbursement directors, financial/reimbursement consultants, controllers and others responsible for providing data to the cost report preparer.
Pricing
HFMA Members: Free
Non-Members: $99
How Does It Work?
After you enroll in the webinar, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. On the e-mail, you will see a link along with the meeting code and your attendee I.D. # which will give you access to download the handouts 24 hours prior to the event. The handouts will provide instructions on how to join. It's that easy!
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