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PROGRAM	DATE/TIME	PROGRAM CODE	EDUCATOR	MEMBER FEE	NON-MEMBER FEE

Social Networking: Risks to Privacy and Security	4/6 Noon-1 p.m.	5941	Chris Apgar, CISSP, president of Apgar & Associates, LLC, and former HIPAA compliance officer for Providence Health Plans	$189	$189
Social Networking: Risks to Privacy and Security	This presentation, which is made possible through a partnership with the Iowa Medical Society will introduce different forms of social networking (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, text messaging), helping you identify privacy and security risks associated with these tools and teaching you how to minimize these risks.

The ABCs of the ABN: Important Modifier Changes and More	RESCHEDULED from 4/8 to 6/3 Noon-1:15 p.m.	5923	Penny Osmon, CHC, CPC, CPC-I, PCS, Wisconsin Medical Society	$119	$119
	The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued updated instructions for using Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) modifiers effective April 1, 2010. This includes the revision of HCPCS modifier GA and the addition of a new HCPCS modifier, GX. This webinar will discuss proper use of an ABN, focusing on when it is required and when it may be used voluntarily. If you are not utilizing an ABN correctly, you may face financial and legal consequences, so this is important information to know.

Coding Consultations: Now That the Dust Has Settled	4/21 Noon-1:15 p.m.	5925	Penny Osmon, CHC, CPC, CPC-I, PCS, Wisconsin Medical Society	$119	$119
Coding Consultations: Now That the Dust Has Settled	Join Penny Osmon for an informative webinar about consultation billing and documentation. In this session, you’ll obtain a clear description of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) definitions and requirements that are still necessary for non-Medicare payers. You’ll also learn about the elimination of these codes by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and how this change may affect your documentation and your bottom line.

Improving Collections in Economically Distressed Times	4/27 Noon-1:15 p.m.	5927	Kenlyn Gretz, president, AmeriCollect	$119	$119
Improving Collections in Economically Distressed Times	Improving communication between your office and the non-paying patient is a current area of focus for many. This may be the time to set up in-house loan programs or give extensions on repayment terms. During this webinar, AmeriCollect’s Kenlyn Gretz will discuss these topics and highlight what collection data you need on your new client agreement, provide tips for using the federal stimulus package and COBRA to help your patients, and share thoughts on when to send an account to collections in these economically distressed times.

Recovery Audit Contractors: They’re Here, Now What?	5/20 Noon-1:15 p.m.	5932	Thomas Shorter, Esq., Godfrey & Kahn, SC	$119	$119
Recovery Audit Contractors: They’re Here, Now What?	The recovery audit contractors (RACs) have begun conducting automated and complex reviews across the country. What should you do now? During this webinar, attorney Tom Shorter from the law firm Godfrey & Kahn will answer your toughest questions about risk assessment, share strategies for a solid defense and provide tips on when to appeal.

HIPAA: Back to the Basics	6/15 Noon-1:15 p.m.	5934	Sarah Coyne and Kevin Eldridge, Esqs., Quarles & Brady	$119	$119
HIPAA: Back to the Basics	During this webinar, attorneys Sarah Coyne and Kevin Eldridge will discuss the basic obligations established by the HIPAA privacy and security rules, as updated by the HITECH Act. Topics to be discussed include identifying practical compliance strategies, the new HIPAA enforcement structure, pitfalls that may lead to penalties and the need to return your focus to the administrative safeguards such as training, policies and procedures. Participate in this webinar to lighten the heavy compliance load created by the new HIPAA breach-notification regulations.

The Ins and Outs of Injection and Infusion Billing	6/24 Noon-1:15 p.m.	5936	Sandy Giangreco, coding compliance manager, Catholic Healthcare Auditors Network	$119	$119
The Ins and Outs of Injection and Infusion Billing	Join Sandy Giangreco for this information-filled session on injection and infusion billing. The webinar will begin with a review of the basics, then move on to key documentation and billing nuances related to initial, concurrent and subsequent infusions. Receive guidance on billing and supervision requirements for these services as well. Following this webinar, you will have a clear understanding of what is separately billable and how to ensure that your documentation supports all of your billed charges.

Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions	6/29 Noon-1:15 p.m.	5937	Penny Osmon, CHC, CPC, CPC-I, PCS, Wisconsin Medical Society	$119	$119
Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions	Coding and compliance are “hot topics” in the world of health care, and no health care professional is exempt from them. During this webinar, Penny Osmon will share frequently asked compliance questions related to coding, billing and documentation. Topics will include cash discounts, multiple fee schedules and waiving copays.