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2007 TIHCA
Conference
One Big Support Group
November 7th-9th
Radisson Hill Country
Resort & Spa, San Antonio
Thank you to the Speakers who
made the 2007 Conference so informative.
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 7 - TRAINING DAY
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12:00
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1:00
CIHCP Eligibility and
Training, Anita Dunlap
The session is a basic overview of the indigent health care
program for new case workers or for the case workers who need a refresher
course of the indigent health care program. Topics to be addressed will
include the background of the program; overview of the statute and rules;
the differences in responsibilities for counties, hospital districts, and
public hospitals; the four eligibility criteria; case processing; and
forms.
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1:15 - 2:30 Bill Payment,
Moderator Yolanda Morales,
Panel
Discussion
This informative session
will cover program authority, types of programs, claim checklists,
payment standards, forms (CMS 1500 or UB-04) services covered- basic and
optional, claim coding, and innovative prescription programs in Burnet
County. Panel members are Kristi Powell, Bastrop County; Sherry Moore,
McClellan County; and Linda Scaman, Falls County.
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2:45
- 4:00 Advanced Eligibility,
Moderator Rebecca Currington, Panel Discussion
The
advanced eligibility session will cover household,
income, and resource scenarios that are not "routine". Participants will be
divided in to groups of their respective entities - county, district
hospital, or public hospital - to discuss the cases and determine
eligibility. Facilitators are David Hernandez, MCHD; and Nancy Cadena, Webb
County IHC.
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4:15-5:30 Intensive Bill Payment, Moderator Dianne Watts, Panel Discussion
This advanced bill payment
session features a three point panel to address claims development from the
provider aspect, interpreting the invoice from a utilization standpoint, and
processing the invoice from a local program perspective. The local program
perspective will also touch on the Medicaid reimbursement process from and
accounts receivable perspective. Panel members are
Brandi Chapman-Simons, UTMB; Gianna Luper, UTMB;
Crystal Wilkinson, TMF Health Quality
Institute; and Delores Williams, Bell/Mills County IHC.
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 8- ADVANCED INTENSIVES: WORK HARD AND LEARN, THEN GO OUT TO PLAY
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7:30 -
8:30 Attitude Tune Up, Carol Gooch
Review of the three minute attitude survey that the participants took last year.
Those that did not get to do the survey will have the chance to fill one out at the
conference. Your attitude toward the customer, your co-worker and even your
family is an important part of who you are on the
job and at home. You will learn why you approach things the way you do and why
you get stressed.
An informative
presentation on Medicaid eligibility; TIERS vs. SAVERR; and when to call
211/local office.
Learn about
eligibility factors and how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
benefits. Find out the facts and
dispel the myths so that you can
better serve your clients.
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12:15
- 1:15 There is No "I" in
Team, Carol Gooch
After learning your attitude pattern from the
three minute survey, you will be aware
of your strengths and your challenges. You will learn how to communicate
this awareness to the TEAM. This will enable you to work better together as a
TEAM, thus being successful both
personally and professionally.
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1:30 -
2:45 Public
Assistance Programs
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Long Term Services, Valerie Houston, Texas Dept. of Aging and
Disability Services
This session will provide an overview and description about FQHCs, as well as
the current numbers and locations in Texas.
The Texas FQHC Incubator Grant
Program and opportunities for new and expanded FQHCs will also be discussed. The
presenter is from the Texas
Department of State Health Services, Texas Primary Care Office and will also
explain the role of
the TPCO.
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 9 – BUILDING BETTER NETWORKS
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8:15
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9:00
Using Data
Effectively, Shari Holland, Morningside Research and Consulting, Inc.
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9:00
- 11:00 Learning from One Another
This final session of the conference is aimed at
the importance of using good data for effective service delivery across the
state, and at networking and capacity building within the various regions
throughout the state.
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Spotlight on Best Practices, Kelly Curry, Rita Kelley and Herman Sustayta,
Brazos Valley COG
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Networking
By Region, Group Participation
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Closing
Remarks, Kelly Curry and Rita Kelley
Sponsorship of the 2007
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