Events
Heather Skelton and area healthcare professionals gathered September 25 to discussed the recent managed care settlements for a complimentary roundtable. Heather led the discussion on how medical practices can submit claims for refunds to carriers that denied past payments due to unfair and deceptive practices.
If you were unable to attend, click on the link below and download her session handout that includes valuable information for your medical practice to review and implement.
The Managed Care Settlements-September 2007 Roundtable Handout
October 11th, 2007
In September’s complimentary roundtable, healthcare attorney Heather Skelton will be leading a discussion regarding the recent MCO Settlements and how they affect your practices’ upcoming managed care contract negotiation. The Wednesday, September 26th event will be held at our NEW location in the heart of historic Dilworth at 409 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 at 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Free parking and refreshments will be served. Area healthcare managers and physicians are invited to attend. Space is limited so RSVP today!
To register, for more information, please send your name, practice name, address and phone to info@doctorslawyer.com. Or, call us at 704-643-9076.
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September 6th, 2007
Join healthcare attorney Heather Cook Skelton for the August complimentary roundtable discussing the legal obligations of payment issues such as refunds and balance adjustments. This month’s event will be held at our NEW location in the heart of historic Dilworth at 409 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 on Wednesday, August 29 at 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Free parking and refreshments will be served. All healthcare managers and physicians are invited to attend.
To register, for more information, or to sign up for a monthly email reminder, please send your name, and practice name with address and phone to info@doctorslawyer.com. Or, call us at 704-643-9076.
August 14th, 2007
Heather Skelton and area healthcare professionals discussed the self-pay patients at the July 27 complimentary roundtable. Heather led the discussion by asking participants how their organizations handled the increase in these patients, what fee schedules are being utilized and collections successes. Then she offered some insight on patient education and national and North Carolina collections decisions.
If you were unable to attend, click on the link below and download her session handout that includes valuable information for your medical practice to review and implement.
Self-Pay Fee Schedules and Collections – July 2007 Roundtable
July 31st, 2007
Join Heather Cook Skelton for this special lunch roundtable session discussing the challenges of self-pay patients, such as developing fee schedules and how to collect for services rendered. All healthcare managers and physicians are encouraged to attend. This complimentary roundtable on Friday, July 27 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at 401 N. Tryon St., 10th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202. Free parking and lunch provided.
To register, for more information, or to sign up for a monthly email reminder, please send your name, and practice name with address and phone to info@doctorslawyer.com. Or, you can call us at 704-643-9076.
July 13th, 2007
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) – The Impact on Medical Practices
Wednesday, June 27 (8:30–9:30 a.m.)
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are special accounts owned by an individual and used to pay for current and future medical expenses. What are some of the problems facing medical practices and what can be done today and in the future?
Join Heather Cook Skelton to discuss the differences of patients with HSAs and tips to help your practice develop ways to service them efficiently. All professionals in the healthcare industry are welcome to attend. This complimentary roundtable on Wednesday, June 27 at 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at 401 N. Tryon St., 10th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202. Free parking and refreshments provided.
To register, for more information, or to sign up for a monthly email reminder, please send your name, and practice name with address and phone to info@doctorslawyer.com. Or, you can call us at 704-643-9076.
Upcoming Complimentary Roundtables:
Fee Schedules for Self-Pay Patients and How to Collect
Friday, July 27(12:00–1:00 p.m. Complimentary Lunch Provided)
June 11th, 2007
During the May’s complimentary roundtable, Heather Skelton and area healthcare professionals discussed the topic of Managed Care contracting for the specialty medical practices. Heather offered negotiating strategies and tips to help practices keep the edge on the competition and improve the bottom line. If you couldn’t attend, click on the link below and download her session handout.
Managed Care Contracting – A Review and Some Tips
June 4th, 2007
Complimentary Roundtable: May 30, 2007 (8:30–9:30 a.m.)
Managed Care Contracting – A Refresher on Negotiation Strategy and Some New Tricks
Think your practice needs to work harder in order to make more money? But what if providers and staff are already working to capacity and expenses have been trimmed to the bare bone? One solution is to increase what you’re getting paid for the work that you are already doing by negotiate your managed care contracts.
Join Heather Cook Skelton to discuss negotiating strategies and tips to help your practice keep the edge on your competition and improve your profit margin. All professionals in the healthcare industry are welcome to attend. This complimentary roundtable on Wednesday, May 30 at 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at 401 N. Tryon St., 10th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202. Free parking and refreshments provided.
To register, for more information, or to sign up for a monthly email reminder, please send your name, and practice name with address and phone to info@doctorslawyer.com. Or, you can call us at 704-643-9076.
Upcoming Complimentary Roundtables:
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)– The Problems Facing Medical Practices and What Can Be Done
Wednesday, June 27 (8:30–9:30 a.m.)
Fee Schedules for Self-Pay Patients and How to Collect
Friday, July 27(12:00–1:00 p.m. Complimentary Lunch Provided)
May 9th, 2007
This summer’s roundtables with Heather will be filled with informative topics that every medical practice management should know to navigate the complex issues facing the healthcare industry today. These complimentary sessions consist of a brief talk on that month’s topic followed by an interactive group discussion. All healthcare professionals are invited to attend and free parking and refreshments will be provided. The roundtables are held at Heather Skelton’s offices at 401 N. Tryon St., 10th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202. To reserve your seat or for more information call 704-643-9076 or email info@doctorslawyer.com.
May 30: “Managed Care Contracting – A Refresher on Negotiation Strategy and Some New Tricks” (8:30–9:30 a.m.)
June 27: “Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)– The Problems Facing Medical Practices and What Can Be Done.” (8:30–9:30 a.m.)
July 27: “Fee Schedules for Self-Pay Patients and How to Collect.”(12:00–1:00 p.m. Complimentary Lunch Provided)
April 30th, 2007
If you were not able to attend the April 25th Complimentary Roundtable conducted at her uptown Charlotte, NC offices, the links below are suggested by Heather Skelton as valuable information to review at your leisure. Handouts on April’s topic, “HIPAA – What’s the Latest? What You and Your Practice Need to Know” included an easy-to-follow HIPAA Privacy Rule Complaint Process flowchart from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and how the Office of Civil Rights enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
HIPPA Privacy Rule Complaint Process Flowchart
More information can be found at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/enforcement.
April 30th, 2007
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