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Past Seminar Materials
The Pitfalls of Progress: Tricks and Traps of EMRs A teleconference originally presented May 15, 2012 Electronic medical records have been touted as a solution to improve safety, increase efficiency, and decrease costs in health care. Nothing is without risk though, and this teleconference will address some of the less-publicized challenges of EMRs—EMR errors, implementation challenges, and risks and possible liabilities associated with the transition to electronic medical records and health information exchange. Moderator: Ronni Tischler Materials: Pitfalls of Progress PDF Listen to the Teleconference (64 minutes) Retention of Overpayments: New Rules and Responsibilities A Teleconference Originally presented April 17, 2012 This presentation will assist health care providers in understanding the recently published proposed rule addressing the requirement that providers repay overpayments within 60 days of identifying the overpayments. The presentation will address areas where the proposed rule places additional burdens and responsibilities on health care providers. Special emphasis will be placed on continued areas of uncertainty particularly with respect to when the 60-day “clock” starts ticking. Speaker: Timothy Gutwald, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, Troy Materials: Retention of Overpayments PDF Listen to the Teleconference (55 minutes) Employer Social Media Policies: I Tweeted on Twitter, Am I Facebook Fired or Linked-In to a Lawsuit? A Teleconference originally presented February 23, 2012 This presentation will assist health care employers in understanding: the proper utilization of social networking sites for applicant screening; the effective management of social media in the workplace; and the limitations on dealing with employees who misuse electronic communications. There will be a special emphasis placed on National Labor Relations Board decisions that apply to virtually all private-sector employers. The presentation will also briefly describe other recent NLRB decisions governing the wearing of badges and insignia in patient treatment areas—new restrictions on the utilization of old world media. Speakers: Tom Barlow and Rod Gillum, Jackson Lewis LLP Materials: Social Media Policies PDF Listen to the Teleconference (1:07 minutes) Basics of Information Technology Contracting in Health Care A two-part teleconference originally presented January 25 and 31, 2012 Negotiating information technology (IT) contracts for the purchase of software, hardware, and services is a challenging task for attorneys. IT contracts are generally drafted by vendors and typically fail to give health care providers adequate protection and, often times, contain hidden costs and pitfalls. Accordingly, it is important that attorneys be familiar with the basic legal and business considerations necessary to negotiate a complete IT agreement that safeguards their client’s interests. Part I of the series will be a panel discussion on the basics of IT contracting, with an emphasis on issues specific to health care providers. Materials Listen to the Teleconference (1:07 minutes) Part II of the series will involve a mock negotiation of an IT software contract followed by a discussion on negotiation strategies and key issues for health care providers and software vendors. Materials Listen to the Teleconference (59 minutes) Moderator Making Sense of Meaningful Use A teleconference originally presented November 29, 2011 This presentation will give an overview of Medicaid and Medicare financial incentives for “meaningful use” of electronic health records (EHRs) with special emphasis on procedures and benefits for eligible providers. The EHR incentives will be explained in the context of the federal government’s policy emphasis on the use of health information technology to improve cost-effectiveness, quality, safety, and the transition to emerging business models such as Accountable Care Organizations. The presentation will also briefly describe other programs in Michigan that support EHR adoption. Speaker: John Hazewinkel Material: Listen to the Teleconference (1:16 minutes) Mental Health Parity Requirements: Past, Present, and Future A teleconference originally presented October 18, 2011 Even though the latest mental health parity law was passed in 2008, questions continue to arise about parity requirements and how they should be interpreted and applied, especially in light of health care reform. This seminar will provide an overview of the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, and how they affect health plans, providers, and consumers. We will also discuss how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and mental health parity laws interact and what parity will look like in the future. Speaker: Lisa Varnier Material: Listen to the Teleconference (46 minutes) The Audit Landscape: Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Payor
A teleconference originally presented June 15, 2011 Health care providers and suppliers are facing an unprecedented era of audit activity. This teleconference will focus on the current auditing activity impacting Michigan providers and suppliers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private payor audits. The speakers will describe common issues arising in audits. The presentation also will address appeals strategies, should providers and suppliers be faced with an audit. SpeakersMaterials Listen to the Teleconference (1 hour) Legal Issues Regarding Midlevel Providers in Health Care
A teleconference originally presented June 8, 2011 Midlevel providers such as CRNAs, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician’s assistants are finding an increasing role in today’s healthcare marketplace. These health care professionals provide a range of patient care services under the supervision of a licensed physician. This seminar will explore the education, training and licensing of midlevel providers, how they are being utilized in the health care industry, reimbursement issues related to their practice, prescriptive authority, and other legal issues your clients may encounter regarding the supervision and regulatory requirements applicable to this class of health care providers. Speaker: Martha Rabaut Boonstra, Hall Render Killian Heath and Lyman MaterialListen to the Teleconference (1 hour, 4 minutes) Covenants Not to Compete in the Health Care Marketplace
A teleconference originally presented June 1, 2011 In an increasingly competitive environment, the protection of health care relationships and other business interests has grown in importance. Michigan permits noncompete arrangements in the health care arena, but careful draftsmanship is required to ensure enforceability. This teleconference will explore the pitfalls along the path to enforcement. Speaker: Thomas W. H. Barlow, Jackson Lewis LLP MaterialListen to the Teleconference (1 hour, 6 minutes) Emerging Uses of ADR in Health Care A teleconference originally presented February 23, 2011 ADR is no longer merely a tool for resolving otherwise litigated disputes. Innovative ADR practitioners and health care clients are finding the same skills used in facilitation and mediation can be applied to resolve disputes in numerous contexts across the spectrum of health care. This seminar will explore how you can expand your own ADR practice, and how your health care clients can benefit from broader use of alternative dispute resolution. Speaker: Donna J. Craig Social Media Considerations for Health Care Providers
A teleconference originally presented February 17, 2011 Social media is everywhere, presenting both opportunities and challenges. This teleconference will focus on: Speakers Materials not available online. ERISA Basics A teleconference originally presented January 27, 2011 Presenters: Teleconference: Health Care Reform for Hospitals: Tax and Program Integrity Issues
A teleconference originally presented June 16, 2010 Our presenters will discuss:Materials Teleconference: Introduction to Proposed Rules for the Medicaid and Medicare EHR Incentive Programs
A teleconference originally presented April 29, 2010 The presentation will focus on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) authorized payments of up to $45 billion to eligible providers and professionals whyo become "meaningful users" of electronic health records. While the Medicare and Medicaid incentive programs are in the rulemaking stage, the tight timetable and detailed standards require attention from providers who wish to take advantage of the incentives or avoid future penalties. This program will give an overview of the programs on the national level and the ARRA-funded health information technology programs that are particular to the state of Michigan. MaterialsAddressing Certificate of Needs Issues A teleconference originally presented March 25, 2009 Speakers Key issues in 2009 under the Michigan certificate of need (CON) program, as well as addressing new developments in CON, compliance, and enforcement issues, and offering general tips for effective management of CON issues by hospitals and other health care providers. Topics will be addressed from the perspectives of both the provider and the CON Program Section. Introduction to Tax-Exempt Matters A teleconference originally presented January 13, 2009 Speaker This program will provide a basic overview of key tax law concepts likely to be encountered by health care attorneys. Attorneys new to the Practice of health care law and those wanting an update on some basic tax law concepts will want to participate. This teleconference will include discussion of tax-exempt classifications, governance and transparency of tax-exempt organizations, the redesigned Form 990, and intermediate sanctions rules. Primer on Pay for Performance and Quality Measures
A teleconference originally presented December 9, 2008 This program is an introduction to patient safety and quality issues, including: Listen to the seminar (1 hour, 25 minutes) Stark Regulations Originally presented as a teleconference on October 14, 2008 The New Stark Regulations: Content and CMS Commentary On August 19, 2008, CMS published in the Federal Register a final rule containing revisions to the Stark Law regulations. The revised regulations affect the “stand in the shoes” rule, services provided “under arrangement,” per-click and percentage-based compensation, and other important changes, many of which are effective October 1, 2008. Speakers Annual Meeting
Originally presented September 23, 2008 as part of the Section's Annual Meeting MaterialsRoundtable Discussion Stark Law Education Programs Originally presented as a 5-part program covering both basic and advanced Stark law issues Stark Primer—Part III (Physician Recruitment Case Study (Advanced)) This program will provide an advanced case study on the Stark Law exception for physician recruitment. Materials by Maria B. Abrahamsen, Dykema Gossett PLLC Stark Primer—Part II (Physician Focus) This teleconference will provide a basic overview of the Stark Law from the physician's perspective. It will include discussion of the general application of the Stark Law andsome of the more commonly used exceptions. Materials: Stark Primer—Part I (Basic—Hospital Focus) This teleconference will provide a basic overview of the Stark Law from a hospital's perspective. Materials: Navigating the Blues Originally presented as a teleconference on January 9, 2008 A teleconference covering the Blue Cross appeal processes, sponsored by the Payors Subcommittee of the Health Care Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan Speakers: Materials Michigan Health Information Network: A Review of the MiHIN and its Impact on Providers and Health Care Attorneys Originally presented as a teleconference on November 30, 2007 This intermediate level teleconference will include an overview of the MiHIN and what different regions are doing by way of planning and implementation, clinical examples of the impact of the MiHIN on providers, and a practical discussion of how the MiHIN impacts providers and health care attorneys. Speakers Materials Roundtable Discussions from September 19, 2007
Consumer-Driven Health Care: Better Care or a Passing Fad?
Originally presented as part of the 2007 Annual Meeting on September 19, 2007 Medicare Secondary Payer Originally presented as a teleconference on May 17, 2007 Materials: Teleconference Outline PDF by Richard Theisen, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Metadata: What is it and how does it affect e-discovery?
Originally presented as a teleconference on May 2, 2007 Materials by Robert B. Guinaugh, CyberControls LLC The Impact of Recent Appellate Decisions on Medical Litigation Originally presented as a teleconference on March 27, 2007 Speakers Materials Current Issues in Coordination of Benefits Originally presented as a teleconference on February 14, 2007 A teleconference on coordination of benefits issues impacting both payors and providers. Join us for a discussion of COB and subrogation basics and current issues. Speakers Materials JCAHO'S New Credentialing and Privileging Standards: What do Our Clients Need to Do? Teleconference originally presented January 17, 2007 JCAHO has substantially revised its hospital medical staff standards, effective January 1, 2007. Materials by Rachel Nosowsky, University of MI and Maria Abrahamsen, Dykema Gossett Property Tax Exemption Requirements for Charitable Institutions Originally presented June, 8, 2006 A teleconference on the recent decision of the Michigan Supreme Court in Wexford Medical Group v. City of Cadillac. Speakers Materials Transparency: The Benefits of an Open and Honest Dialogue Originally presented April 25, 2006 A discussion about the success that University of Michigan Health Systems has had with its policy of open communication with patients and the impact it has had on patient relations, patient safety, and on claims experience. Materials Certificate of Need: Legal and Enforcement Update Originally presented as a teleconference on March 28, 2006 Speakers Materials Pitfalls and Possibilities: A Practical Approach to Managing Electronic Contracting Orginally presented as a teleconference on March 22, 2006 Do you want to help your clients maximize the benefits of this technology while avoiding the legal pitfalls? Then register today to learn about the legal, evidentiary and business considerations associated with electronic contracting. Materials by Tom Blessing and Maya Kobersy, University of Michigan Understanding Medicare Part D and Consumer-Directed Health Plans Originally presented October 12, 2005 Materials Liability Insurance for Health Care Providers and Facilities Originally presented April 28, 2005 Materials Pharmacy Benefits Issues: Choosing and Living With Your PBM: How to Cover Your Bases Before It’s Too Late Originally presented as a teleconference on April 12, 2005 Materials Annual Review of Health Care Issues for Consumers: Conference for Legal Aid, Elder Law, and Health Law Attorneys Originally presented June 10, 2004 Issues and Challenges Facing The Industry Under Small Group Market Reform
Materials The Technology of Prescribing Medications: The Legalities of the Use of Computer Technology in Issuing and Filling Prescriptions
Originally presented February 26, 2004 Dealing With MPRO About EMTALA Issues: How to Avoid this Process and what to Expect When Dealing With MPRO if EMTALA Issues do Arise
Originally presented January 15, 2004 Regulatory Update—MDCH Reorganization, CMS/Premier Quality Initiative, and JCAHO PRR Process
Originally presented November 20, 2003 HIPAA Security Regulations and Implementation
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