Aim for the stars: Register today for summer educational sessions

We’re coming to you this summer. We’ve scheduled a series of professional training opportunities, with classes to be held at 14 locations across the state. The classes will cover such key topics as:

• HEDIS** and Medicare star ratings
• ICD-10 (professional)
• Performance recognition program
• Improving patient satisfaction
• Coding and documentation
• Diagnostic evaluation incentive program
• Health eBlue^SM
• Member care alerts

Here’s a schedule of events:

• Registration – 8:30 a.m. (9:30 a.m. for Upper Peninsula classes)
• Class begins – 9:30 a.m. (10 a.m. for Upper Peninsula classes)
• Lunch – noon to 1 p.m.
• Class ends – 4 p.m. (approximate)

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:

For more information, contact your provider consultant.

**HEDIS is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance.