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CHICAGO, IL. OCTOBER 3, 2023

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) today announced that it acquired HCPro and its associated brands from Simplify Compliance. HCPro is an industry leader in integrated information, education, training, and consulting products and services in healthcare compliance and revenue cycle management. The acquisition broadens the reach of both organizations.

“The AHIMA Board has been strategically seeking ways to broaden our impact. This acquisition truly complements our vision as both AHIMA and HCPro are focused on improving healthcare through knowledge,” said AHIMA President/Chair of the Board Jennifer Mueller, MBA, RHIA, SHIMSS, FACHE, FAHIMA. “Adding HCPro to the AHIMA family deepens our expertise, gives us greater agility, and enables us to bring new solutions and services to the healthcare market more quickly.”

AHIMA will operate HCPro as a for-profit, wholly-owned subsidiary, enabling the organization to remain focused on caring for its clients.

“We are thrilled to join the AHIMA family. Our common passion to equip healthcare professionals with information they need to succeed makes us a great fit and, with little overlap in customers, we can truly expand what we offer to our current clients,” said President of HCPro Dave Cella. “The healthcare industry is constantly changing, and our complementary areas of expertise will benefit both HCPro clients and AHIMA members.”

HCPro provides education solutions designed to help healthcare organizations deliver consistent training, achieve compliance, and maximize efficiencies across the revenue cycle, resulting in measurable clinical, quality, and financial improvements. The HCPro family of brands includes DecisionHealth, Association for Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS), National Association for Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI), and the Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance (AHCC).

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

About AHIMA
AHIMA is a global nonprofit association of health information (HI) professionals with more than 67,000 members and more than 100,000 credentials in the field. The AHIMA mission of empowering people to impact health® drives our members and credentialed HI professionals to ensure that health information is accurate, complete, and available to patients and providers. Our leaders work at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business and are found in data integrity and information privacy job functions worldwide.

BRENTWOOD, TENN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 31, 2022

The Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) had a successful return to live programming in 2021 and anticipates another great event May 2–5, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

ACDIS is encouraging CDI professionals to imagine the possibilities at its 2022 conference focused on the future of CDI in health care. As part of a multifaceted experience, ACDIS has added two new educational opportunities: a track dedicated to outpatient CDI and a masterclass track aimed at professional development—specifically, personal growth, leadership strategies, and interpersonal management skills.

ACDIS is also bringing together a lineup of exciting keynote speakers. Best-selling author and improv performer Judi Holler kicks off day 2 with an opening session titled “Everyday Improviser: Say Yes & Turn Obstacles Into Opportunities,” giving attendees insight into breaking out of their comfort zones. On the final day, attendees hear the empowering story of Dr. Moogega “Moo” Cooper through her presentation “Limitless: Diversity in STEAM from a Real-Life Guardian of the Galaxy,” combining her experiences as the planetary protection lead of the famed NASA 2020 Mars mission with powerful lessons to help organizations build diversity.

The ACDIS conference provides a space for CDI professionals to network and learn in a world-class resort setting. Breakfast, lunch, snack breaks, and an opening night welcome reception are included with registration. Attendees are also eligible to earn valuable continuing education credits (CEUs) of all types for CCDS, CME, nursing, and more.

ACDIS hosted the first national conference dedicated to CDI professionals and, more than 13 years later, is still the only national conference dedicated to the unique needs of the profession.

“There is no event like the ACDIS national conference, and we’re thrilled to be returning to the stage in 2022,” says ACDIS Director Brian Murphy. “Imagine the possibilities—growing your leadership skills, sharpening your record reviews, expanding into outpatient CDI, and learning from the best and brightest CDI minds in the nation. I know you’ll leave inspired and energized to grow in your CDI career!”

Attendees can take advantage of early bird savings on a main conference registration through February 28, 2022. Attendees can also choose to attend preconference boot camps May 1–2, 2022, titled The Physician Advisor’s Role in CDI, Outpatient CDI Expansion: Getting Started, and Coding Essentials for Non-Coders. ACDIS members save an additional $100, and group discounts are available for teams of 5 or more.

To learn more about the 2022 ACDIS conference, visit https://hcmarketplace.com/acdis-conference. Or, contact a Customer Service representative at 800-650-6787 x4005 and HCEvents@hcpro.com.

Regarding COVID-19 health, safety, and security measures. HCPro places the highest priority on the safety of attendees by following safety guidelines and advisement for meetings as outlined by state and local mandates. HCPro will continue to monitor the COVID-19 environment and the recommended guidelines and communicate any adjustments to the on-site policies and procedures as the live event date approaches.

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About ACDIS
The Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) is the nation’s only association dedicated to the CDI profession. As the premier healthcare community of CDI professionals, ACDIS shares the latest tips, tools, and strategies to implement successful CDI programs. ACDIS also provides continuing education, certifications, training, networking events, CDI resources, and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more at https://acdis.org/.

About HCPro
For over 34 years, HCPro, a division of Simplify Compliance LLC, has specialized in providing the latest healthcare regulatory information through industry-leading publications, continuing education, online coding platforms, instructor-led training, events, consulting services, and more to deliver consistent training, achieve compliance, and maximize workflow efficiencies, resulting in measurable performance and financial improvements. Visit http://www.hcpro.com/.

BRENTWOOD, TENN. (PRWEB) MARCH 30, 2022

HealthLeaders, an HCPro brand, is expanding its digital news and networking offerings into the pharma market with the launch of its pharmaceutical newsletter on March 30. The launch aligns with the brand’s strategy to expand its coverage and resources for healthcare executives and professionals to better meet readers’ business information needs.

With the emergence of value-based care and technological advancements, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies must work with healthcare providers, as well as regulators, payers, and patients, on ensuring the availability and affordability of new and existing therapies for improved patient outcomes.

The newsletter focuses on how the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are working to engage with healthcare providers, and covers topics such as M&A activity, digital therapeutics, innovative technology, precision medicine, regulatory policy, drug pricing, clinical trials, and more.

“The new vertical will provide insightful news and in-depth analyses on the developments and trends impacting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It comes as the lines that define all healthcare industry segments have blurred in recent years. It also comes as the intersection of healthcare providers and biotechnology is becoming narrower, as they navigate the digital and technology space to enhance healthcare,” says Ana Mulero, contributing editor.

HealthLeaders seeks to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology executives stay on top of these impactful trends shaping health care with analyses, insights, and a solutions-based focus.

Sign up for the new HealthLeaders Pharma newsletter at http://interactive.healthleadersmedia.com/pharma-enewsletter.

About HealthLeaders
HealthLeaders, an HCPro brand, is a multiplatform media company dedicated to meeting the business information needs of healthcare executives and professionals. It offers an extensive and integrated series of leadership publications, products, research, and events devoted to the business of health care. Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/

About HCPro
For over 34 years, HCPro, a division of Simplify Compliance LLC, has specialized in providing the latest healthcare regulatory information through industry-leading publications, continuing education, online coding platforms, instructor-led training, events, consulting services, and more to deliver consistent training, achieve compliance, and maximize workflow efficiencies, resulting in measurable performance and financial improvements. Visit http://www.hcpro.com/.

HCPro sub-brands include DecisionHealth (http://www.decisionhealth.com) and HealthLeaders (https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/).

BRENTWOOD, TENN. (PRWEB) APRIL 07, 2022

As the revenue integrity profession continues to grow, the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI) community recognizes the positive impact these professionals have on compliance and financial outcomes. To recognize this impact, NAHRI is excited to host its 5th annual Revenue Integrity Week June 6‒10, 2022.

This week of national recognition is a time to:

• Acknowledge the unique and valuable contributions of revenue integrity professionals in the healthcare setting.
• Increase public awareness of the revenue integrity profession.
• Celebrate the diligence and dedication of revenue integrity professionals.

 

“Revenue Integrity Week is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of revenue integrity professionals and the critical contributions they make to healthcare organizations,” says Nicole Votta, director of NAHRI. “To help elevate the profession, NAHRI will be offering free resources, education, research reports, and exclusive discounts throughout Revenue Integrity Week.”

This year’s theme is “The Art of Revenue Integrity: Unleash Your Creative Spark.” The association is providing a downloadable toolkit, which includes posters, logos, activities, fact sheets, and more, to help healthcare organizations plan their own Revenue Integrity Week celebration. For more information, visit https://nahri.org/ri-week/revenue-integrity-week.

NAHRI is committed to helping revenue integrity professionals excel in their roles and elevate the profession. The basis of the revenue integrity profession is to prevent the recurrence of issues that can cause revenue leakage and/or compliance risks through effective, efficient, replicable processes and internal controls across the continuum of patient care. In essence, revenue integrity professionals help ensure compliance in billing and documentation by performing chargemaster maintenance, reviewing charges, and applying sound financial practices to withstand audits at any time.

As part of the Revenue Integrity Week celebration, you can nominate a peer to thank him or her for his or her valuable contributions to the field and for the ways he or she has helped others at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3GFKZCB.

Certificates of recognition will be distributed to all who are nominated and will be published on the NAHRI website, in the Revenue Integrity Insider, and in NAHRI Journal. All nominees and nominators will be entered into a drawing, with the winners announced June 6–10. (See contest rules)

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About NAHRI
The National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI) is the nation’s only association dedicated to the revenue integrity profession. Launched in August 2017, the mission of NAHRI is to enhance the revenue integrity profession through standards, advocacy, networking, and the promotion of shared knowledge and resources. Learn more and become a member at https://nahri.org.

About HCPro
For over 34 years, HCPro, a division of Simplify Compliance LLC, has specialized in providing the latest healthcare regulatory information through industry-leading publications, continuing education, online coding platforms, instructor-led training, events, consulting services, and more to deliver consistent training, achieve compliance, and maximize workflow efficiencies, resulting in measurable performance and financial improvements. Visit http://www.hcpro.com/.

HCPro sub-brands include DecisionHealth (http://www.decisionhealth.com) and HealthLeaders (https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/).

BRENTWOOD, TENN. (PRWEB) MAY 11, 2022

DecisionHealth is excited to announce its live National Provider Enrollment Forum, reuniting provider enrollment professionals, enrollment managers, and credentialing specialists from across the country. This 2-day event will take place September 19–20, 2022, at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak. It will provide attendees with the opportunity to reconnect in person and gain insights from experienced veterans and top industry experts on the latest strategies and best practices for developing and sustaining successful enrollment processes.

“DecisionHealth is excited to offer in-person training again this year,” says Karen Kondilis, content manager for DecisionHealth. “The National Provider Enrollment Forum is a great opportunity for those who handle physician and practice enrollment to learn best practices, ask experts questions, and network with their colleagues from all over the country. Provider enrollment is not just completing an 855 form for CMS. Enrollment specialists must be well-versed in the various government and commercial payers, accreditors’ requirements, learning the PECOS system, their relationship to the medical staff credentialing process, and so much more. We’re excited to provide enrollment specialists with the education and training they need to succeed in their day-to-day operations and grow their careers. Plus, it is always nice to get away from the office and socialize with those that understand your work and leave feeling energized!”

Attendees will have access to 13 educational sessions to obtain important updates, guidance, tips, tricks, and best practices on the hottest topics in provider enrollment, including:

• How the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS); the Identity & Access Management System (I&A); and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) work in tandem
• Eliminating enrollment delays through delegated credentialing
• How to incorporate telemedicine credentialing and privileging into your existing processes
• Boosting revenue with effective new provider onboarding
• Defining payer enrollment competency
• Identifying and implementing real-world tools to address day-to-day provider enrollment functions

View the agenda at https://www.codingbooks.com/providerenrollment.

Attendees can take advantage of early-bird savings on conference registration until June 13, 2022. Attendees can also bundle their registration with two on-demand eLearning courses—Provider Enrollment Boot Camp and Fundamentals of Credentialing—to save even more!

To get additional information about the 2022 National Provider Enrollment Forum, contact a Customer Service representative at 1-855-225-5341 x4005 or email HCEvents@hcpro.com.

Regarding COVID-19 safety and security measures:
We place the highest priority on the safety of our guests by following safety guidelines and advisement for meetings as outlined by state and local mandates. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 environment and the recommended guidelines and will communicate adjustments to the on-site policies and procedures as we approach the live event dates.

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About DecisionHealth
DecisionHealth, an HCPro brand, is the industry’s leading source for home health agencies and medical practice facilities to receive the latest news, analysis, and regulatory guidance on Medicare coding and reimbursement, benchmarks, payments, and HIPAA compliance through its flagship publications, as well as a wide selection of coding books, educational events, and online tools. Visit https://www.decisionhealth.com/.

About HCPro
For over 34 years, HCPro, a division of Simplify Compliance LLC, has specialized in providing the latest healthcare regulatory information through industry-leading publications, continuing education, online coding platforms, instructor-led training, events, consulting services, and more to deliver consistent training, achieve compliance, and maximize workflow efficiencies, resulting in measurable performance and financial improvements. Visit http://www.hcpro.com/.

BRENTWOOD, TENN. (PRWEB) MAY 25, 2022

HCPro is excited to announce the return of the Revenue Integrity Symposium (RIS), presented by the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI) this fall. The symposium will be held September 19–20, 2022, at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak in Phoenix, Arizona.

The symposium specializes in all things revenue cycle and revenue integrity, including denials management and chargemaster maintenance. It is a source of high-quality education in Medicare compliance, maximizing revenue, and enhancing workflows and program design.

“We’re excited to offer two days of unparalleled education for revenue cycle professionals,” says NAHRI Director Nicole Votta. “As we reconnect this year, we’re looking forward to providing countless opportunities for attendees to engage with peers, connecting with like-minded individuals and expanding their professional network.”

The symposium kicks off with a keynote presentation from Joan Peterson, MS, vice president, master facilitator, and leadership coach at Bluepoint Leadership Development, a division of Simplify Compliance. She says, “I’ve been working in the leadership development space for over 25 years, and I’ve seen that when individuals find their passion and purpose, it not only serves them but has a significant impact on their team and the entire organization. My hope is that you will leave the session feeling more connected to the work you do and challenged to help others connect with their own passion and purpose.”

Highlights of the agenda include sessions covering:

• Avoiding and managing payer denials
• Maintaining your chargemaster
• Addressing charging and charge capture issues
• Resolving claims edits
• Creating effective workflows and program structures
• Ensuring compliance with Medicare’s latest rules

 

There will be ample opportunities for networking with revenue integrity professionals, industry experts, and NAHRI members, starting with an opening night reception at the conclusion of day 1. Attendee registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages throughout the event. To learn more, visit https://hcmarketplace.com/revenue-integrity-symposium.

Attendees can also choose to extend their stay an extra night to September 21–22 to attend three possible postconferences:

• Medicare Boot Camp®—Denials and Appeals Version
• Medicare Boot Camp®—Utilization Review Version
• Medicare Boot Camp®—Provider-Based Departments Version

 

Attendees will receive a 15% discount on these postconference opportunities with any main conference registration. Additional early-bird savings are available through June 13, 2022. There are also exclusive discounts for NAHRI members and teams. For more information, contact a Customer Service representative at 800-650-6787 ext. 4111, or e-mail HCEvents@hcpro.com.

Regarding COVID-19 safety and security measures:
We place the highest priority on the safety of our guests by following safety guidelines and advisement for meetings as outlined by state and local mandates. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 environment and the recommended guidelines and communicate adjustments to the on-site policies and procedures as we approach the live event dates.

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For over 34 years, HCPro, a division of Simplify Compliance LLC, has specialized in providing the latest healthcare regulatory information through industry-leading publications, continuing education, online coding platforms, instructor-led training, events, consulting services, and more to deliver consistent training, achieve compliance, and maximize workflow efficiencies, resulting in measurable performance and financial improvements. Visit https://hcmarketplace.com/about.

HCPro sub-brands include DecisionHealth (http://www.decisionhealth.com) and HealthLeaders (https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/).

About NAHRI
The NAHRI is the nation’s only association dedicated to the revenue integrity profession. Launched in August 2017, the mission of the NAHRI is to enhance the revenue integrity profession through standards, advocacy, networking, and the promotion of shared knowledge and resources. Learn more and become a member at https://nahri.org.