2008 Programs


2008 Behavioral Health Summit  March 14, 2008 Presentations

Aetna Behavioral Health  Chronic Condition Management Programs Presentation
APS Healthcare, Inc. Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization Presentation
Public Health in Maine -The Emerging Public Health Infrastructure Presentation
Integrated Healthcare for Individuals who are Homeless Presentation
Anthem Behavioral Health Summit Update Presentation
DHHS Reivew of Services Costs and Outcomes Presentation
CIGNA Health Solutions Behavioral Health Summit Update Presentation
MaineCare Operations Update Beth Ketch Presentation
Integration Project funded by Maine Health Access Foundation Presentation
Navigationg Through the CMS855A and 855B Baker Newman Noyes Presentation
Medical and Behavioral Care Integration Initiatives Presentation
Mental Health Ingegration Program Overview Presentation



 

April 4, 2008 Managed Care and Contracted Reimbursement

We are very fortunate that we have secured highly regarded national speaker, Maria Todd to present this timely topic.

This program is intended for CFOs, controllers, reimbursement specialists, patient account specialists, accountants, and any professional who works with non-governmental payers.

If you have any questions concerning this seminar please feel free to contact Amy Atherton by email at
aatherton@emh.org.

Location:  Jeff's Catering - Bangor, ME.


 

June 6, 2008 6th Annual Patient Financial Services Summit

We are extremely fortunate to have secured four fantastic and highly regarded local and national speakers for this exciting event.  I have attached to this email a detailed brochure for the 6th Annual Patient Financial Services Summit.  Throughout the course of the day you will hear exceptional and interactive presentations on the use of benchmarking to improve financial performance, a legislative and regulatory update from the hospital perspective, and a dynamic presentation on the Recovery Audit Contractor.  If you have any questions concerning this seminar please feel free to contact Vaughn Clark at (800) 639-2408 or by email at vaughn@maine.rr.com.


Location:  The Woodlands - Falmouth, ME



June 13, 2008 - 990 and Accounting Update

Location:  Freeport, ME


 

September 25, 2008 Annual Meeting 

The 2008 HFMA Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, Septmeber 25th and Friday September 26th in scenic Bar Harbor, Maine.  Speakers will provide insights on local and national topics appealing to all levels of experience. 

Annual Meeting Brochure 2008
CMS_Briefing_-_Andrew_Finnegan.pdf (708 KB)
Dirty_Little_Secrets_That_Can_Ruin_Rimbursement_In (558 KB) 
Health_Care_Cost_Myths_-_Dan_Coffey.pdf (334 KB)
Hospital_Productivity_Improvement_Strategies_and_T (168 KB)
MaineCare_Update_-_Tony_Marple.pdf (236 KB)
MS-DGRs_-_One_Year_Later_-_Intent_Impact_Intervent (2364 KB)

Location:  Bar Harbor Regency - Bar Harbor, ME


 

October 17, 2008 Healthcare Information Technology - Technology's Impact on Care Delivery

Healthcare executive, physician, and technology leaders share insight and welcome your questions as they explore the latest trends and opportunities in applying information technology to health care operational and financial challenges.  If you have any questions concerning this seminar please feel free to contact Dayton Benway at 207-791-7177 or by email

HIMSS Brochure

Location:  The Windham Hotel - South Portland, ME



October 24, 2008 Medicare Reimbursement 

This program will discuss intermediate issues including Medicare payments, Provider Reimbursement Review Board (PFRB) and appeals final rule, Medicare legislative and regulatory updates and more.

If you have questions concerning the seminar please contact Denis Houle at (207) 791-7548 or by email.

Medicare Brochure
Alyssa Keefe Washington Report
Bill Richburg MedicareBasics Payments
Paul Crofton PRRB Correction 8/21/08
Paul Crofton PRRB Regulations-8/21/08
Paul Crofton PRRB Revised Rules
Paul Crofton PRRB Rules 2008
Paul Crofton PRRB Rules ALERT2 10/1/08
Tom Hansen FI Update

Location:  The Marriott at Sable Oaks - South Portland, ME



November 6, 2008 Managed Care and Contract Reimbursement

Location:  Webinar



December 16, 2008 Ethics for CPA's 

We are pleased to announce that the Maine Chapter of HFMA will be hosting Ethics for CPAs at The South Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 from 8:00am-12:00pm.  We are extremely fortunate to have secured Martin Taylor, Vice President of Organizational Services from the Institute for Global Ethics in Rockland, Maine.

This course will meet the Ethics requirement of the Board of Accountancy by providing 4 CPE credits and will be the only Ethics course offered by Maine HFMA until 2011!

If you have any questions concerning this seminar please feel free to contact Amy Atherton at (207)973-4857 or by email at aatherton@emh.org.


Location:  Portland, ME