The Rushmore Report
Spring 2014
Join us for a 1970's inspired
Rushmore Chapter AAHAM
Conference May 8-9, 2014 at
Cedar Shore Resort in
Chamberlain, SD.
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Message from the President
Agenda
Thursday, May 8
7:45-8:15:
Registration
8:15-8:30:
Welcome & Announcements
8:30-9:30:
Noridian Part A & B
9:30-10:15:
South Dakota Medicaid – Lori Thompson
10:15-10:30: Break
10:30-11:15: Healthcare Reform –Lisa Carlson, Sanford
Health
11:15-12:00: IHS –Ed Chasing Hawk & Karla Hall
12:00-1:00:
Lunch
1:00-2:00:
501R—Marie Murphy, Eide Bailly
2:00-2:45:
ANSI Basics—BJ Dvorak, eProvider Solutions
2:45-3:00:
Break
3:00-5:00:
Motivational Speaker –Holly Hoffman
5:30
Social & Not-So-Silent Auction
Friday, May 9
7:45-8:15:
Registration
8:15-8:30:
Welcome & Announcements
8:30-9:45:
Dynamic Health Care Policy Reform from
Washington & Pierre –Dave Hewett,
SDAHO
9:45-10:30:
ICD-10 Updates –Kathy Doral, Avera Health
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Round Table Discussion: Denial
Management
If there is one thing we all know about healthcare; it is
constantly changing, changes for the good, bad, or
indifferent…lots of changes. How do we prepare for all
of these changes that are coming our way? The
Rushmore Chapter of AAHAM has put together some
great information to help us in the financial industry of
healthcare deal with all of these changes.
Topics this year include payers such Noridian, SD
Medicaid, Indian Health Services, and also topics such as
501 (R) and ICD-10 for the Business Office.
We certainly don’t want you to miss our ‘70’s themed
social and (Not So) Silent Auction. The money that the
Rushmore Chapter of AAHAM raises from the (Not So)
Silent Auction is used for scholarships for conference,
ANI, and Leg Day.
On Friday we will have an update from Dave Hewett
from SDAHO and Kathy Doral will be available to talk to
us about ICD-10. Also on Friday our ever popular round
table will be back to discuss Denial Management. I know
there are some great ideas and products providers are
using to assist with denial management so come ready to
share your best practices.
Can’t wait to see you all in the spring and am looking
forward to this meeting!
Heather Bode
Rushmore AAHAM President
Spring 2014
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Reservations
Book your room at Cedar Shore Resort today by
calling 605-734-6376. Make sure to mention that
you are staying with the AAHAM group to get the
group rate. Rooms will be released on April 8th so
make your reservation today!
Achieving Certification Excellence
in Healthcare
By: Brenda Chambers, CRCE –I, P
One of the best ways to prove your knowledge in
today’s healthcare industry is by becoming certified in
healthcare revenue and integrity. To assist with all of
your certification needs, AAHAM has developed
numerous certifications that aid all levels of associates
in the healthcare field. The various levels are
composed of the CRCE – Certified Revenue Cycle
Executive, the CRCP – Certified Revenue Cycle
Professional, the CRCS - Certified Revenue Cycle
Specialist and the CCT – Certified Compliance
Technician.
The CRCE is a certification exam designed for
director and senior level of management. This exam is
the highest level of difficulty of any certification
offered. The examinee will need to possess
knowledge in various aspects of healthcare and be able
to proficiently respond to short answer, essay and
manual calculation questions. An 8 hour exam, this
certification is chaired by Erin Selin.
The CRCP is a certification exam designed for
managers and supervisors. This certification is a great
stepping stone to prepare someone to reach the
executive level of certification. This certification is
comprised of multiple choice and true and false
questions only. A 4 hour exam, this certification is
chaired by myself, Brenda Chambers. This is
AAHAM’s newly formed certification program and we
are excited to offer it to our members.
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The CRCS and CCT are designed for front line staff
and those interested in the compliance aspect of
healthcare. This is a 2 hour exam that consists of
multiple choice questions. This certification is chaired
by Doris Dickey.
Just when you think certification through AAHAM
cannot get any better. Guess what? It does! I will let
you in on a little secret that will be revealed at the ANI
in San Diego in October. A new certification will be
announced. That’s right, you heard me… a new
certification. For the first time ever, AAHAM will be
offering a certification in Revenue Integrity. This will
also be a 4 hour multiple choice exam that will fall
under the Professional Certification. Here are some
of the areas that will be covered during this exam:
Chargemaster Maintenance
Radiation Oncology
Evaluation and Management Levels
InjeInjections and Infusions
Transplant Charging
Importance of Documentation
PhaPharmacy and Drug Wastage
Rehab Services
Wound Care
Supply Charging
Modifiers
Trauma
Cardiac Caths
Lab Services
While the manual covers so much more than the items
listed above, you can get an idea of just how
educational and informative the material is that will
provided. It will be a wonderful edition to any
revenue cycle area. The first exam for the RI
certification will be given in February 2015. Mark that
date on your calendar and make sure that you or your
staff is registered to take the exam. It will be a
certification unlike all others.
Heading into my ninth year as certification chair, I
continue to admire the AAHAM organization and the
way it forges ahead with continuing to improve
certification changes. The best AAHAM has to offer
just keeps getting better.
If you have any questions related to any certification
exam mentioned above, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 804-267-5790 or at
[email protected]. I am always here
for you in certification.
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AAHAM National Membership
Please consider becoming a national AAHAM
member. Membership is a vital part of the
continuing success of our organization. You are
probably aware of the fabulous educational
conferences that our Rushmore chapter hosts each
year but there are many additional benefits. Please
view our website at www.aaham.org for more
information or have a chat with one of our board
members about membership.
Far out!! Boogie over to the social and silent auction
for what is sure to be a groovy time! Dressing up in
your favorite 70’s attire is strongly encouraged. Can
you dig it? There will also be some great auction items
up for bid to benefit our scholarship fund.
Catch you on the flip side!
AAHAM's mission is to provide education,
certification, networking, and advocacy for
healthcare revenue cycle professionals.
Board Members
President
Heather Bode | 605-598-4405 ext 10
[email protected]
Members at Large
Vice President
Pam Apland | 605-719-7693
[email protected]
Jolyn Crone | 605-328-8380
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
Kim Weber | 605-882-7912
[email protected]
Certification Chair
Sandra Lockwood | 605-719-7628
[email protected]
Please don’t hesitate to contact any of us
if you have questions about AAHAM or
our conferences!
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Jeff Churchill | 605-394-9490
[email protected]
Neil Frizzell | 605-925-2112
[email protected]
Jill Heyden | 605-978-9691
[email protected]
Candice Osborn | 605.326.5161
[email protected]
Karna Stroschein | 605-882-7912
[email protected]
Amber Vanderwal | 605-323-6850
[email protected]
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Spring 2014
2014 Annual National Institute
Door Prizes
The 2014 ANI will be held at the Manchester
Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California from
October 15-17, 2014.
Make sure to attend all meetings as we will have
door prizes throughout the seminar on Thursday
and Friday
The ANI is attended by nearly 500 National
members and over 75 exhibitors. Each year,
the members of AAHAM come together to
exchange ideas, renew old friends, make new
ones, and further their knowledge and
education in the field of Patient Account
Management.
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Get Exposure! Exhibit booths are available for
unopposed time in the exhibit hall.
Sponsorships are another way to show your
support and enhance your sales, and double
your company's visibility. Advertising space is
available in the ANI Insider, the official
conference program.
AAHAM's ANI always attracts a large number
of qualified speakers, who present on a variety
of topics. Be sure to check out this year's
Agenda and Exhibitor listing (coming soon)
for the ANI. Get a sneak preview of what
sessions and educational opportunities will be
taking place at this year national meeting.
If you have any additional questions about the
ANI, please feel free to contact the National
Office at 703-281-4043 ext 209 or by email at
[email protected].
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eProvider Solutions
Gold $750
AAA Collections, Inc.
Avera Health Plan, Inc.
Credit Collections Bureau
Rushmore Service Center
Sanford Health Plan
Secure Bill Pay
Silver $500
DAKOTACARE
The Hauge Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Dakota
Bronze $250
Accounts Management, Inc.
Qualified Presort Services, Inc.
Relay Health
Did you know?
The Rushmore Chapter received 2nd place at ANI
for our publication The Rushmore Report. Do you
know someone who should be added to the email
list? Let a board member know and we will get them
added.
We also want to keep improving! Can you think of
something that should be included or would you be
willing to write an article? Let us know!
Save the Date!!
Save the date for the Rushmore Chapter fall
conference to be held in Sioux Falls,
October 9-10, 2014.