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Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues

March 28-30, 2012
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Baltimore, MD
PYA has provided sponsorship in support of this program.

Program Description
For the most comprehensive program available on legal issues related to reimbursement, attend AHLA's Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues. As in the past, there will be breakout sessions on more than 50 topics presented by leading experts, including many CMS officials. Sessions include:

The In-Patient Value-Based Purchasing Program
Stark Self-Disclosure, Advanced Stark and Fraud and Abuse Issues for Hospitals and Physicians
Bundling
Implementation of Payment Policies for Healthcare – Acquired Conditions (HACs) and Hospital Readmissions
Program Exclusion
Provider-Based Status, Under Arrangements, Enrollment and Related Medicare Requirements
ACO Requirements: Challenges and Opportunities
Introductory sessions on Fraud and Abuse, Medicaid, Coding, Provider Enrollment and Researching Medicare and Medicaid Issues for those new to the area of Medicare and Medicaid

Program Materials
All materials will be available on a website prior to the program and handed out on CD at the program. For those who still do want the printed version of the materials, they will be available for an additional fee; please order the binders on the registration form.

Practice Group Luncheons
The Regulation, Accreditation, and Payment Practice Group will hold a luncheon and presentation sponsored by PYA, on March 28.

Title: Center for Medicare Payment Initiatives 2012 and Beyond
Speaker: Laurence D. Wilson, Director, Chronic Care Policy Group Center for Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Baltimore, MD

The Accountable Care Organizations and the Healthcare Reform Education Task Forces (joint) will hold a luncheon presentation, sponsored by Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, on March 29.

Title: Different Paths to Accountability: Provider Experience with the Pioneer ACO Model, the Shared Savings Program & Other Payment Models
Speakers: Hector Calzada (Moderator), Managing Director, Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC, Atlanta, GA; Marc Malloy, CEO, Renaissance Medical Management, Wayne, PA;

Please note: There is an additional fee, pre-registration is required, and space is limited for each of the luncheons.

CLE/CPE Information

This program will be worth approximately 19.8 credits (including 1.0 ethics credit) for 60-minute states and approximately 23.8 credits (including 1.2 ethics credit) for 50-minute states. Participants will be given CLE Request forms at the program. Forms must be completed and returned to AHLA staff to receive credit. The sessions, unless otherwise designated, are intermediate to advanced in level. There are no prerequisites required to register for this program.

This seminar will be worth approximately 23.0 CPE credits. AHLA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. NASBA's web site is located at http://www.nasba.org.

This program is designed to be an update on developments in the area of reimbursement. There are no prerequisites or advanced preparations required to register for this group live program. Those seeking accounting credits should be familiar with the basic concepts of law and terminology associated with this area in order to obtain the full educational benefit of this program.

Hotel Information
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Reservations Phone: (800) 266-9432

Room Rates: $233 for single/double occupancy
Hotel Cut-off Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the American Health Lawyers Association; the room block may sell out prior to hotel cut-off date.

Travel Information
More information will be available soon.

Cancellation/Substitutions
Cancellations must be received in writing by March 21, 2012. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after the cutoff date. Registration fee, minus the $125 administrative fee, will be refunded approximately 3-4 weeks following the program. If you wish to send a substitute, need more information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies please call (202) 833-1100 prompt #5. Note that the registration fee is based on the AHLA membership status of the individual who actually attends the program.