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WEBINAR: Introduction to PQRI

This one-hour webinar is designed to help those practices who are first time participants in PQRI reporting.

Alert: An error was published in the Nov. 19 issue of Washington Report Express. There is a fee to attend the Introduction to PQRI webinar. We apologize for the confusion.  The Dec.15 PQRI & E-Prescribing 2010 Update is a FREE webinar.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this interactive course, the participant will:

  • Be able to understand the reasoning behind physican quality reporting 
  • Be able to understand the details of each measure applicable to ophthalmology 
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COURSE CURRICULUM

Developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives, this program offers instruction to practices who are first time participants in PQRI reporting.

Course will cover:

  • Measure selection
  • Modifier application
  • Practical implementation
  • Bonus incentive
  • Reporting period
  • Completing the CMS 1500 form
  • Understanding the Explanation of Benefits

During this Webinar, you will view the speaker’s slides online while listening to the live presentation over the telephone. You will also be invited to participate in real-time online surveys, and to ask questions live during the webinar. Don’t have Web access? You can still call in to listen to the presentation, while following along with the handouts.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
  • Physicians
  • Office Managers and Administrators
  • Office Billing Staff
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FACULTY

Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS Sue's 28 year ophthalmic background includes all aspects of coding, reimbursement, practice management, clinic and surgical assistance. Sue is the Academy's coding executive, the author of EyeNet's “Savvy Coder”, AAOE's Coding Bulletin, the Ophthalmic Coding Coach, Code This Case and the Ophthalmic Coding Module Series.

Kim Ross, OCS, CPC is the Academy's coding specialist, the contributing author of the Ophthalmic Coding Coach and the Ophthalmic Coding Module Series. Kim’s 34 year ophthalmic background includes all aspects of clinic and surgical assistance, ophthalmic photography, practice management, coding, reimbursement and compliance.

Koryn Rubin Ms. Rubin is Manager of Health Policy in the AAO’s Washington, DC office.  She manages all activities dealing with physician accountability and quality, such as PQRI, EHR and E-Prescribing. She is the Academy’s liaison for third-party payer issues and advocates on behalf of the Academy to CMS and other Federal regulatory agencies.  Koryn maintains proactive relationships with the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, and other medical advocacy groups.

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FEE

Choose from:

  • Live Webinar
  • CD-ROM
  • Online multimedia recording:

$179 AAOE and Academy members / $230 Nonmember

Save 30% on these packages! 

  • Live Webinar and CD-ROM
  • Live Webinar and 60 day on-demand multimedia recording

$249 AAOE and Academy members / $325 Nonmember

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WHEN

Tuesday,  Dec. 8, 2009
11 a.m PST 
Noon MST
1 p.m. CST
2 p.m. EST
(Duration: 60 minutes)

Can’t make it then? Order online multimedia recording or CD-ROM with synchronized Power Point slides and audio. Will ship after Dec. 18, 2009

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REGISTER

Two registration options:

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ADDITIONAL WEBINARS
  • ARCHIVED: Highlights of the AAOE Program of the 2009 Joint Meeting Order CD-ROM or on-demand multimedia recording of Nov. 10 program
    Learn more>>

  • PQRI & E-Prescribing 2010 Update
    Dec. 15, 2009
    Learn more>>

  • Ophthalmology Coding 2010 Update
    Jan. 12, 2010
    Learn More>>


NOTE: A credit card charge will appear on the registrant's bill as KRM. Registrants will receive a confirmation, dial-in number, link and PIN no later than Dec. 7, 2009. All handouts will be e-mailed to participants.

CANCELLATION POLICY: There is a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee for all cancellations.

 

 

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