Wipfli Rural Health Clinic Conference – Virtual
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Wipfli Rural Health Clinic Conference – Virtual
4/5/2022 11:00 AM - 4/7/2022 03:00 PM (CT)
Daily Schedule
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
11:00 a.m.-Noon CT: Get with the RHC program
Break for lunch
1:00-2:00 p.m.: Healthcare connections: rural health panel discussion
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
11:00 a.m.-Noon CT: Medicare billing for rural health clinics
Break for lunch
1:00-3:00 p.m.: RHC Medicare cost reporting /open panel forum
Thursday, April 7, 2022
11:00 a.m.-Noon CT: RHC Cares Act reporting - what’s next?
Break for lunch
1:00p.m.-3:00 p.m.: RHC strategic thinking /open panel forum and conference close
Conference overview
The conference includes virtual educational sessions along with interactive panel discussions with live chat
Day 1: Tuesday, April 5
RHC 101: Get with the RHC program
11:00 a.m.-Noon CT
Are you ready to run towards RHC certification? Perhaps you’re seasoned in the program, but need to hone your skills. This session will provide an overview of the RHC program, including information on qualifying a facility for RHC status, preparing for the initial survey and certification, and requirements for maintaining your standing as a certified RHC.
Advanced preparation: None
Level: Basic
Prerequisite: None
Field of study: Business management and organization
Learning objectives
- Understand RHC program requirements.
- Evaluate the process of obtaining RHC status.
- Identify the nuances of Medicare RHC billing and reimbursement.
Presenter:
Katie Jo Raebel, CPA, Wipfli LLP
Nathan Smith, Manager, Wipfli LLP
Rural health panel
1:00-2:00 p.m. CT
Panelists will discuss the current and future state of rural healthcare and impacts to the rural health clinic program. We’ll explore multiple viewpoints on the future that lies ahead and what healthcare leaders can do to be even more prepared.
Panelists include:
Nathan Baugh, Director of Government Affairs, National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC)
Brock Slabach, MPH, FACHE Sr. Vice-President, Member Services, National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
Jeffrey Johnson, CPA, Partner, Wipfli LLP
Moderator: Katie Jo Raebel, CPA Partner, Wipfli LLP
Advanced preparation: None
Level: Basic
Prerequisite: None
Field of study: Business management and organization
Learning objectives
- Become informed of recent/future changes to the RHC program and how it may impact your facility
- Learn how these organizations support RHCs.
Day 2: Wednesday, April 6
Medicare billing for rural health clinics
11:00 a.m.- Noon CT
Once you gain RHC certification, the benefit of your RHC status depends on correct billing and optimization of RHC rates. This session will include an overview of Medicare RHC billing rules and regulations. In addition, participants will gain an understanding of billing for non-RHC services. Updates regarding billing and reimbursement for behavioral health under telehealth with also be covered.
Advanced preparation: None
Level: Basic
Prerequisite: None
Field of study: Finance
Learning objectives:
- Identify what services are paid under the Medicare all-inclusive encounter rate and learn how to properly bill for them.
- Understand how non-RHC services are billed and paid by Medicare.
- Determine how your RHC should be reimbursed from Medicare for the various services provided.
Presenter: Katie Jo Raebel, CPA Partner, Wipfli LLP
Medicare cost report preparation and insights
1:00p.m.-2:00 p.m. CT
Is your facility’s Medicare cost report properly reporting the required information as well as including information to maximize your facility’s reimbursement? This session will focus on RHC Medicare cost reporting basics and advanced topics, opportunities for reimbursement improvement and the impact of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, will have on future cost-reporting strategies.
Advanced preparation: None
Level: Basic
Prerequisite: None
Field of study: Finance
Learning objectives:
- Identify RHC and non-RHC services, including carve-outs.
- Understand allowable costs, provider time and determine RHC visits.
- Evaluate current and future cost-allocation strategies for RHCs.
Presenters:
Meranda Pfaff, CPA, Senior Consultant, Wipfli LLP
Jennifer Schmidt, CPA, Senior Consultant, Wipfli LLP
Panel Open Forum
2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. CT
An opportunity to connect with consultants and get your questions answered!
Day 3: Thursday, April 7th
RHC Cares Act reporting - what’s next?
11:00 a.m.-Noon CT
During the pandemic, RHCs across the country received stimulus funds under the CARES Act. This session is intended to update attendees on lessons learned, the next round of reporting (including updated reporting requirements) and understanding potential audit requirements under the Uniform Guidance (known as “single audits”) for organizations, including the parent organizations for provider-based RHCs, where funds received were in excess of $750,000. This session will review the reporting requirements and describe what is involved in a UG audit.
Advanced preparation: None
Level: Basic
Prerequisite: None
Field of study: Finance
Learning objectives
- Review current and past funding opportunities that were made available to RHCs.
- Review and update reporting requirements related to the HHS Provider Relief Funds.
- Provide an overview of the requirements of a single audit under the Uniform Guidance
Presenters:
Wes Thew, CPA, Senior Manager, Audit Wipfli LLP
Julie Toups, CPA Senior Manager, Audit, Wipfli LLP
Rural Health Clinic strategic thinking / open panel discussion and conference close
1:00p.m.-3:00 p.m. CT
What strategic thinking should be implemented in your clinic’s future plans? Is your clinic a physician owned clinic whose sole provider is considering retirement? Perhaps your RHC is part of a system and you have been tasked with developing a system-wide RHC strategy. In this session we will discuss important factors to consider based on differing scenarios and how to optimize reimbursement under the RHC program.
Advanced preparation: None
Level: Basic
Prerequisite: None
Field of study: Business management and organization
Learning objectives
- Consider reimbursement implications of future strategic plans
- Learn about opportunities to recruit and retain health care staff
- Critical items to review when considering a change of ownership for an RHC
Presenter:
Jeffrey Johnson, CPA, Partner, Wipfli LLP
Katie Jo Raebel CPA, Partner, Wipfli LLP
Open discussion and question and answer session.
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