Learning Objectives:
Identify and explore the challenges of aging.
Recognize the various types of dementia, how each type physically manifests, and the associated oral hygiene care challenges and oral health issues.
Discover the role that periodontics plays in the dementia progression.
Develop enhanced communication techniques to increase patient cooperation.
Course Objectives:
1. Briefly review transmission of bloodborne pathogens including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
2. Discuss prevention of bloodborne pathogen and aerosol transmissible disease transmission through the use of proper hand hygiene, utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following proper protocols for sterilization and disinfection of patient-care items and dental water lines.
Learning Objectives:
• To hear updates and ask questions from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services about the Illinois Medicaid Program
• Learn about Medicaid rates and polices as it applies across the country from the Health Policy Institute
• Be provided a legislative update on Medicaid issues
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the scope of electronic prescribing and how it works
2. Gain a clearer picture of the differences between ePrescribing and traditional methods
3. Learn to discern among the range of software on the market
Session 1: Understanding Benefit Designs and Plan Types
• Basics of plan designs
• Self-funded and fully funded plans
• Contract limitations and options (including assignment of benefits)
• Network leasing (including IL law change impact) and third-party administrators
Session 2: Coding and Claims Best Practices
• Frequently found claim errors
• Coding skills for common procedures
• Documentation guidelines
• Appeals and prior authorizations (legal requirements for payments)
Session 3: Participation and Contract Considerations
• Assessing your participation position
• In-network vs. out-of-network experiences
• Impact of adjustments including non-covered services