Monday events - Calendar

Healthcare Financial Management, June, 2003

June 23, 2003

Highlights

Opening General Assembly

8:30 am. - 10:00 a.m.

Ballroom 400 Level

Baltimore Convention Center

Cal Ripken Jr.

Future Hall of Fame Shortstop Retired Third Baseman, Baltimore Orioles

Cal Ripken Jr., the future Hall of Fame shortstop and retired 3rd baseman of the Baltimore Orioles, spent 21 years in the Major Leagues and set standards for achievement that will never be surpassed. Listen in as he describes the lessons he learned from his father about the importance of patience, perseverance, commitment, practice, respect for others and teamwork. These essential principles provided Cal with the ability to create an unbreakable foundation to build his career on and will provide you with the same ability to create your own unstoppable future.

Idea Exchange Exhibit Opens!

12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Halls E/F/G 100 Level

Baltimore Convention Center

Join us for lunch in the exhibit hall. Visit with more than 200 exhibitors representing a full spectrum of products and services for the healthcare industry. See page 49 for more information and show schedule.

Events

HFMA Forums Breakfast

7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Constellation E/F

Hyatt Regency Hotel

If you're a member of one of the HFMA Forums--Chief Financial Officers Forum, Patient Financial Services Forum, Managed Care Forum, or Healthcare Compliance Forum--you're invited to a special members-only breakfast on Monday to meet your fellow members and learn more about Forum activities and benefits. For more information on HFMA Forums membership, call (800) 252-HFMA ext. 609.

On-Site Certification Exams

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Constellation C

Hyatt Regency Hotel

With prior registration and scheduling, the internet-based HFMA certification exams are available for members. Walk-ins accepted on a space-available basis.

Certification Information Reception

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Annapolis/Baltimore Rooms

Hyatt Regency Hotel

Want to learn more about how you can become HFMA certified? Join us Monday evening for a free reception and find out what certification is and how to achieve it. You'll also learn how Internet-based testing can help you become certified, and be introduced to all the newest certification preparation tools.

Meet HFMA Leaders and Experts

Learn about member services

At the HFMA Resource Center, which is located in the exhibit hall, you'll have the opportunity to meet HFMA's national leadership, view HFMA on-line, get the up-to-date educational and e-Learning line-up, and receive technical insights and information from the HFMA staff.

Concurrent Sessions

A01 (Repeats as B03)

The Future of Health Care: An Outlook from the Perspective of Hospital CEOs

Room 327, BCC*

Who Should Attend

CFOs, CEOs, COOs and VPs of planning.

Level

Intermediate/Core

You'll Learn

To understand the outlook on the healthcare industry from the perspective of hospital CEOs. Hot topic information such as focusing on IT, genetic medicine, outsourcing, privacy and governance, and emergency preparedness. Trends around financial performance. managed care and staffing.

Speakers

Tom Hochhauser, Partner

Deloitte & Touche, LosAngeles, CA

Larry Goldberg, Director

Deloitte & Touche, McLean, VA

A02 (Repeats as C05)

Hot Trends in Reimbursement Regulation

Room 328 BCC*

Who Should Attend

Reimbursement and compliance administrators.

Level

Intermediate/Operational

You'll Learn

What you need to know about the current regulatory trends that have a substantial potential impact on hospitals and healthcare systems. Aspects of the recently modified provider-based regulations and the new PPS for LTACHS. New requirements for ABNs and notices to beneficiaries of co-insurance liability.

Speakers

Lyndean Lenhoff Brick, Senior Vice President

Murer Consultants, Inc., Joliet, IL

Jason Levine, Consultant/Senior Editor

Murer Consultants, Inc., Joliet, IL

A03

Advanced Charge Master Techniques

Room 329, BCC*

Who Should Attend

Financial professionals with Charge Master experience who would like to further or share their knowledge with other experienced Charge Master professionals.

Level

Advanced/Strategic

You'll Learn

Advanced strategies for Charge Master utilization including revenue capture opportunities in selected clinical departments such as cardiology, radiology, and emergency departments and clinics. Types of new technology available to assist with Charge Master maintenance. Recent and proposed regulations. Best practices in Charge Master maintenance. Key success factors in developing advanced Charge Master strategies.

Speaker

Michael S. Kovar, MA, Principal

KPMG LLP, Baltimore, MD

A04

Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Serving the Senior Market

Room 336, BCC*

Who Should Attend

CFOs, VPs of finance and planning, financial managers, and those interested in entrepreneurial ventures.

Level

Intermediate/Operational

You'll Learn

The current generation of the "young elderly" is the healthiest, wealthiest segment of the elderly population this nation has ever seen. This program will discuss the characteristics of this market, some of the more exciting ideas being developed across the country, and outline a recommended course of action to identify and develop entrepreneurial ideas for this population.