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Course #1147
Prospective Payment System 2012: An Update

Registration Fee:  This course is included in your $99 annual Professional Subscription.

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CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.15 Intermediate, Category 3: Professional Issues - Legal & Legislative,Regulatory & Reimbursement Issues; NBCOT/1.88 Intermediate

Course Abstract

This presentation will summarize the changes to Prospective Payment System that were made effective October 1, 2011. The presentation will analyze the impact to facilities and providers and further provide strategies to use to minimize negative impacts.

Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam

  • After this course, participants will be able to identify changes to PPS 2012.
  • After this course, participants will be able to identify the financial impacts to both facilities and providers.
  • After this course, participants will be able to describe the new assessment types.
  • After this course, participants will be able to identify strategic changes to minimize the negative impact of the changes.
  • After this course, participants will be able to select ARDS to maximize reimbursement in collaboration with other therapists and the facility MDS coordinator.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-10 Minutes Introduction and overview
10-25 Minutes Background and financial impact
25-40 Minutes Changes to ARDs windows
40-55 Minutes Group therapy and students
55-70 Minutes EOT, EOT/SO, EOT-R, COT OMRAs
70-90 Minutes Strategies

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Course Information

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Course Presenter

gary mertz

Gary Mertz, MS, CCC-SLP, RAC-CT

 

Gary C. Mertz has been working in the field for almost 16 years.  He graduated from West Virginia University.  He first worked as a staff clinician in the long-term care industry but has also worked in settings including hospital, home health, and pediatric services.  He steadily moved into management, serving roles as Facility Rehab Director and Regional Manager.  He now functions as the Director of Corporate Compliance/Quality Improvement for Flagship and Anchor Rehabilitation.  He still treats patients when needed and also functions as a Clinical Fellow Supervisor.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.15 Intermediate, Category 3: Professional Issues - Legal & Legislative,Regulatory & Reimbursement Issues; NBCOT/1.88 Intermediate
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
Please note: CEU tests must be passed within 30 days of the event.
To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a Professional Subscriber.
American Occupational Therapy Association




OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved CE provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This course is offered for 0.15 CEUs. Courses approved by AOTA are accepted by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certificate Renewal program. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
National Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyOccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.88 NBCOT PDUs.

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