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MARCH 2020
ASSOCIATION
NEWS
"Preparing for AMA E/M Changes"
It's not to early to start planning for the AMA Office/Outpatient E/M changes that take effect January 1st, 2021. This is the first major change to evaluation and management code set, and documentation standards in an effort to reduce the administrative burden on all physicians. Get a jump start by attending this informative presentation so you can prepare your coding staff, physicians and APP's throughout the year.
BIO: Angela Jordan has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare across multiple specialties. Angela has played key roles in EMR implementation by providing effectual training. In addition to speaking at Regional and National conferences, Angela has written articles for coding publications and developed coding workshops.
Thanks to our Hospital Sponsor: Liberty Hospital
Business Partner Sponsor:Information Communication Group, Cheryl Parnau
Date: March 10, 2020Time: 11:00 m - 1:00pmLiberty Hospital Education Center
Angela Jordan, CPC COBGC,CPMS
Executive Managing Consultant for SCBI
Link to Register: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3406185
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Thanks for the January Door Prize!
2020 Roster: Monthly Topics/Speakers
March 10 Preparing for AMA E/M Changes
April 14 Difficult Physicians, People & Situations (roundtable)
May 12 Andrew Harding, Rivet Health System
June 9 OSHA/CDC – Are Your Methods Working?
July 14 OPEN
August 11 OPEN
SEPTEMBER 23 SYMPOSIUM
October 13 Russ Tuttle, More than meets the Eye. Stop Trafficking
November 10 OPEN
December 8 OPEN (Annual Business Mtg)
"How Does a Village Communicate Fluently?"
February 11 at NKC Hospital Skyview Room, Teri Sorriso covered a huge amount of info during her presentation! Many took photos of her slides listing points to consider. A pdf available on the “Resource” page of our website. https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org
Teri "Iris" Sorisso with Brad Carney
WELCOME
to our NWMO Village!
2020 New Members
• Brandy Stephenson, Northland Family Care
• Melissa Smith, Northland Family Care
• Richard Patterson, Patterson Sales, Inc.
• Sandra Eller, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Inc.
Volunteer Request
Door Prize Offered by
Bob Devins, AMS
• OPEN SPACES FOR MOST MONTHS
Get your calendar out for 2020 and mark
every 2nd Tuesday from 11am-1pm for
NWMO meetings.
• Contact the central office to join our list to
2020 Greeters.
• Give a door prize (1-2 minutes to describe
business).
Today’s
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WE NEED YOU!
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• APRIL 22 - 1:00–2:00pm – Behavioral Health
• JULY 22 - 1:00–2:00pm – CMS Proposed Rules
• OCTOBER 28 - 1:00–2:00pm – CMS Strategic Initiatives
• DECEMBER 2 - 1:00–2:00pm – Overview of the CY2021 Final Rules
“Addressing Your Pain Points!”
Any new updates will be shared at end of each webinar. Type in questions you have during webinar and if there is time they will be addressed. Open to everyone! Registration Links: April 22: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3719662July 22: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3719766October 28: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3719772Dec 2: https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/event-3719781
CO-SPONSORED BY GKC MGMA & NWMO MGMA
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2020 CMS WEBINAR SERIES
2020 Best Value Partners
Kansas City Healthcare Academy
Education & Support Conference
TOMORROWWednesday, March 11th Event
https://nwmomgma.wildapricot.org/KC-Healthcare-Academy-Event/
NWMO MGMA is proud to be a sponsor of this event, providing registration for and marketing of this educational fun event.
Registration is Open!
Don't miss our annual educational event where practice
managers and administrators from across the state come
together to learn, challenge each other and network.
We've selected speakers that will grow you as a leader and
equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to "drive" your
practice to excellence! Come join us as we become even better
Masters of Healthcare.
View our brochure and then visit our website to register!
A TEAMWORK THEME
Kansas City Healthcare Community Symposium
Mark Your Calendars September 23, 2020
Holiday Inn & Suites Airport KCI Expo Center
• All sessions 1 hour
• 2 keynote speakers
• 3 Tracks: KCMPA, AAPC, MGMA
• Start at 8am - end by 4:00
• Dress in red attire
• Exhibitors: decorate booths
• Giveaways
• Tail Gate wrap-up party
Your input made a difference. Here’s what’s new in 2020!
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2020
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Northwest Missouri MGMA 2020 Board of Directors
SECRETARY
Esther Schletzbaum, CPC
(Appointed)
MANAGER AT LARGE
Jason Stalling, MBA
BUSINESS PARTNER AT LARGE
Tempe Harty
BUSINESS PARTNER AT LARGE
Brigitte Berry
(Elected Officers)
PRESIDENT
Brad Carney, FACMPE, CPC
PRESIDENT ELECT
Andrea Wyatt, MBA, CMPE
PAST PRESIDENT
Amie McDonald, BA
TREASURER
Julianne Hemphill, MBA
