June 2015
Aim for the stars: Learn how to increase your payments by improving quality, coding and documentation while focusing on ICD-10
We’re coming to you. We’ve scheduled a series of professional training opportunities this summer, with classes to be held at 14 locations across the state. The classes will cover such key topics as:
- ICD-10 (professional)
- HEDIS** and Medicare star ratings
- Performance recognition program
- Improving patient satisfaction
- Coding and documentation
- Diagnostic evaluation incentive program
- Health eBlueSM
- Member care alerts
Here’s a schedule of events:
- Full-day classes start at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m., with registration at 8:30 a.m.
- To accommodate driving schedules to the Upper Peninsula, classes will begin one hour later than usual. Registration for the Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie classes will be at 9:30 a.m., with the class starting at 10 a.m. (These times are for Upper Peninsula classes only.)
- A lunch break will take place from noon to 1 p.m., with lunch served at all 14 locations.
- Classes might extend later or end earlier, depending on the number of participant questions.
To register, send an email to Jeff Holzhausen, JHolzhausen@bcbsm.com. In the subject line, write “HEDIS/RMRA” and the city where you wish to attend the class. Include the class date and the names and number of attendees expected from your facility. You will receive a confirmation within 72 hours of registering. It’s important that you register so we can have an accurate headcount for lunch.
Blue Cross will provide continuing education credits through AAPC for attendance at these classes.
Here’s a look at class locations and dates:
Class location |
Date |
Kalamazoo
Radisson Kalamazoo
100 West Michigan Ave. 49007 |
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 |
Grand Rapids
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Ave. NE 49525 |
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 |
Frankenmuth
Bavarian Inn Lodge
One Covered Bridge Lane 48734 |
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 |
Mt. Pleasant
Soaring Eagle
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd. 48858 |
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 |
Ann Arbor
Weber’s
3050 Jackson Road 48103 |
Tuesday, July 21,2015 |
Southgate
Holiday Inn Southgate Banquet & Conference Center
17201 Northline Road 48195 |
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 |
Novi
Sheraton Novi
21111 Haggerty Road 48375 |
Thursday, July 23, 2015 |
Sterling Heights
Best Western Sterling Inn
34911 Van Dyke Ave. 48312 |
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 |
Port Huron
Doubletree Port Huron
800 Harker Street 48060 |
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 |
East Lansing
Marriot
300 MAC Ave. 48823 |
Tuesday, July 30, 2015 |
Sault Ste. Marie
Ramada Plaza Ojibway
240 W Portage Ave. 49783 |
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 |
Marquette
Holiday Inn Marquette
1951 U.S. 41 West 49855 |
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 |
Gaylord
Treetops Resort
3962 Wilkinson Road 49735 |
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015 |
Traverse City
West Bay Beach - a Holiday Inn resort
615 East Front Street 49686 |
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015 |
For more information, contact your provider consultant.
**HEDIS is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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