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Free Webinars with Maria Todd

From time to time, Maria offers free 45-60-minute webinars on timely topics of interest as a courtesy to clients, friends and registered visitors of this website.  These programs are not infomercials.

 

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Tools and Checklists  (Currently being updated - check back soon)

  • Managed Care Sample Language Library  (Scheduled for 12/19/08)
  • Managed Care Contracting Checklist  (Scheduled for 12/19/08)
  • Pre-Negotiation Payer Due Diligence Checklist  (Scheduled for 12/19/08)
  • Sample Payer Report Card Format  (Scheduled for 12/19/08)
  • Article - 35 Words Guaranteed to Cost You Money  (available)
  • Article - 72 Words To Clarify Before You Sign  (available)

Reference Libraries  (Coming soon!)

State-by-State Listings of:

  • Insurance Laws (Scheduled for 12/19/08)
  • Motor Vehicle Accident Laws  (available)
  • Coordination of Benefits Rule (available)
  • Medical Records Copy Fees (Scheduled for 12/19/08)
  • Free WiFi hotspots all over the world
and many other useful libraries and archives and links


 



Can a Contract Be Assumed Even If You Didn't Sign?

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Remember the phrase "No good deed goes unpunished"?  Take heed and avoid this nasty situation by being meticulous with your managed care negotiation communications.
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Case Rate Format Example

The purpose of this formatted layout is to give you an idea of what to address as you negotiate case rates.

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Medicare Advantage and Prompt Pay Rules

The Medicare Advantage Program imposes certain prompt payment requirements on managed care organizations contracting with CMS to participate in the Medicare Advantage program.

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Reduce the Time to Process Appeals and Authorizations

Try these techniques to help reduce the time it takes to receive pre-authorization and process appeals.

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CMS Never Events

CMS won't pay for these after October 1, 2008 if they were not Present On Admission (POA)

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Dictionary of Latin Phrases

Keep this handy glossary at hand to keep you compos mentis

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In the News...

After 12 wonderful years, Maria will take a break from HFMA National Seminars after the January cluster in San Antonio, TX - Jan 21, 22, and 23.  Read the news!

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Maria has contracted with CRC Press, a Taylor and Francis Group, to author or edit five book manuscripts for release in 2009. 
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Maria Todd establishes
The Healthcare Reimbursement Institute, a new non-profit, online educational community.
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June wedding bells ringing for Maria
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With new technology Maria offers a total education solution for HFMA and MGMA local chapters that is cost effective, innovative and well-received by members.
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