2012 Midyear Clinical Meeting
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Reimbursement 2013: Unique and Compelling Opportunities
Track:
Education Sessions (CE)
Program Code: 264-L04
Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM EST
Location:
South Seas J, Level 3, South Convention Center
PRESENTER(S):
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Bonnie Kirschenbaum is a Health Care Consultant with senior management experience in both the Pharmaceutical Industry and the Pharmacy section of large corporate health care organizations and teaching hospitals. She has an interest in reimbursement issues, patient safety, and REMS and in using technology to solve issues in each of these areas. She has proven success in developing and managing national pharmaceutical programs and strong leadership skills with expertise in strategic planning, negotiating GPO contracts and clinical trial agreements, developing and executing quality assurance programs as well as marketing clinical services and drug therapy optimization. Bonnie is a recognized industry leader in forging effective alliances between hospitals, physicians, pharmaceutical companies and distributors and has spoken extensively in these areas. Shes written columns on finance and reimbursement in pharmacy for Pharmacy Practice News that have a positive influence on pharmacy practice nationally. Bonnie currently lives in Breckenridge, CO where she is the Past President of the National Repertory Orchestra Board of Trustees, and served on the Board of Directors of the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance.
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Beth Roberts assists clients with optimizing the value of their innovative medical technologies. She helps clients navigate the complex coding, coverage, and reimbursement challenges faced by their new technologies. Beth counsels clients on Medicare and other health care compliance issues and lobbies U.S. Congress and regulatory agencies on her clients behalf. Her clients include health care providers; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device manufacturers; investors; and professional and trade associations. Prior to joining Hogan Lovells (formerly Hogan & Hartson), Beth served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable John Ferren on the District of Colombia Court of Appeals. While attending law school, Beth served as administrative editor of the Texas International Law Journal.
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PROGRAM CHAIR:
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Bonnie Kirschenbaum, MS, FASHP, FSCHP
Bonnie is a Health Care Consultant with senior management experience in both the Pharmaceutical Industry and the Pharmacy section of large corporate health care organizations and teaching hospitals. She has an interest in reimbursement issues, patient safety, and REMS and in using technology to solve issues in each of these areas.. She has proven success in developing and managing national pharmaceutical programs and strong leadership skills with expertise in strategic planning, negotiating GPO contracts and clinical trial agreements, developing and executing quality assurance programs as well as marketing clinical services and drug therapy optimization. Bonnie is a recognized industry leader in forging effective alliances between hospitals, physicians, pharmaceutical companies and distributors and has spoken extensively in these areas. Shes written columns on finance and reimbursement in pharmacy for Pharmacy Practice News that have a positive influence on pharmacy practice nationally. Bonnie currently lives in Breckenridge, CO where she is the Past President of the National Repertory Orchestra Board of Trustees, and served on the Board of Directors of the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance.
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Description
Strategies that Determined 2013 Reimbursement, Beth L. Roberts, JD
Quirks, Responsibilities and Compliance Drive Reimbursement, Bonnie Kirschenbaum, MS, FCSHP, FASHP
- Describe the role of pharmacy leaders in educating their health systems on the impact of IPPS and OPPS changes.
- Evaluate three Medicare reimbursement challenges and complexities in your practice setting.
- Explain 2013 changes to Medicare reimbursement and identify operational changes required to implement them.
- List the compliance requirements for Medicare and how they apply to the 2013 changes to Inpatient Prospective (IPPS) and Outpatient Prospective (OPPS) Payment Systems.
