October 2008

2009 Joint Commission Standards for Emergency Management- Webcast 
October 14, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 pm (EDT); 12:00 a.m. to 1:30 pm (CDT)

Click here for more information, or to register for this webcast, please click here .

Tackling HAI in the OR: Using OR Scheduling Technology- Webcast 
October 15, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 pm (EDT)

To register for this webcast, please click here .

Bridges to Excellence and Integrated Healthcare Association to Co-sponsor National Healthcare Incentives Institute
The Leading Forum on Payment Reform and Incentives in Healthcare
October 19 - 21, 2008
Washington, DC

CONTACT
P: 800-684-4549
E: registration@hcconferences.com
www.HealthcareIncentivesInstitute.com

Grievance Interpretive Guidelines - Webinar
What Every Advocate Needs to Know!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
1:00 p.m. CST

Having difficulty understanding the CMS's (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services) standard for grievance management?  CMS's Conditions of Participation (CoP's) are the interpretive guidelines that explain the intent of the rule and how to be compliant.  Take this opportunity to experience a guided review of all elements required to be eligible for Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement.

This webinar will examine key elements, including revisions of CMS Conditions of Participation for the development of effective compliant grievance letter writing.  Best practices will be shared including how to prepare for a State or Joint Commission survey related to complaint management.

Learn more about this webinar

Register Now!

April 2009

2009 Tennessee Chapter Annual Conference

April 2-3, 2009
The Lodge of the Four Seasons in Osage Beach, MO

Stay tuned as details become available.

Administrative Professionals Week
April 19-25, 2009

This week is set aside annually to celebrate, honor and recognize those who, day-in and day-out, ensure the seamless operation of healthcare organizations across the country. During Healthcare Administrative Professionals Week, you have the opportunity to publicly thank your staff for the critical role they play in your hospital's success.

American HospitalAssociation Annual Membership Meeting
April 25-29, 2009
Washington, DC

Join us at the annual meeting and hear from a host of national speakers, network with your colleagues, and take your hospitals' message to Capitol Hill.

For more information click here

July 2009

2009 Leadership Summit
July 23-25, 2009

San Francisco, CA

The Leadership Summit is a national conference hosted by the American Hospital Association and Health Forum, designed for senior executives, governing board members, leaders in hospitals, health systems and allied organizations providing healthcare. Its educational content is designed for those who understand how innovative leadership strategies can affect the operational performance and financial health of their organizations.

For more information, click here.

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