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WRG - 8th Annual Optimizing the Role of the Physician Advisor
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Objective 1: Explain the evloving role of the Physician Advisor in a new economic and regulatory environment
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
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Objective 2: Describe how to establish provider liaison to improve communication, documentation and quality of care
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
Objective 3: Discuss the politics of hospital hierarchy - working effectively with the C-Suite to meet your goals
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
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Identify a new understanding of the great Potential of the Physician Advisor Position
List areas which would benefit from your active involvement
Name new ideas about your position and new ideas about the help you might need from other Physician Advisors to accomplish your goals and the the goals of your institution

Outline a brief history of hospital case management, and observe how the practice arrived to its present state

Describe at least three different "models" of hospital case management service delivery
List ways in which the physician advisor can proactively work with Case Management leadership to acquire and better understand relevant data
Explain Medicare's intent on getting the most for the taxpayer dollar with prepayment probes and other fiscal strategies
Review changes from his perspective as a physician advisor at Vermont's largest and only academic hospital and as Vice President of the Vermont Medical Society
List the details of what it takes to implement a proper compliance plan
Define and differentiate between inpatient and observation
Explain how to correct document for medical necessity inpatient status
Explain how to track all CMS regulation changes
List strategies of implementing changes to stay compliant
Utilize the PA in interpreting how CMS regulations effect hospital utilization
Develop the case for funding a Physician Advisor position with your institution
Name and recruit the right person for the job
Tell a compelling story for the maintenance of the Physician Advisor program
Define the objectives and the scope of your work
Explain how to build your support team(s)
List ground level strategies for recognizing & impacting physician practice patterns
Explain the RAC program and its implications for your organization
Identify areas of concern in the use of denials data
Tell how insurance plan medical directors approach medical necessity
Implement multidisciplinary rounds to monitor patients
List ways to improve hospital bottom line through reducing length of stay
Identify how to optimize clinical quality in your hospital
Identify strategies for approaching physicians on improving clinical documentation
Teach physicians on DRG reimbursements
State where to begin your search for hiring a physician advisor
List qualities to look for in cadidates that make a successful physician advisor
Name strategies to train new physician advisors
Create a strategic and organized plan of action for implementing an observation unit in your hospital
List strategies and best practices on staffing observation units
Identify how to effectively manage the observation unit
Explain how to ensure proper reimbursement
Create a seamless and efficient emergency department to improve patient flow to the accurate hospital departments
List strategies to improve patient satisfaction
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Explain how to maximize provider compliance in determining the correct patient status in the majority of your cases
List the dynamics needed to get the most out of the provider/case manager relationship
Participate in the appeals process when appropriate
Objective 4: Prepare staff for the "Hiccup" to come with EMR adoption
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
Please answer the following:
Do you believe this activity was appropriate for the scope of your professional activities?
Was the educational content scientifically sound?
Was the educational content free of commercial bias?
Was the mode of education effective to learning?
If faculty spoke about off-label or investigational uses of a product, was that information disclosed to you?
If you answered "No" to any of the above questions, please explain.
Were you solicited by sales personnel in an educational room while you attended this educational activity?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please explain.
What did you learn during this activity that you intend to integrate into your practice?

What questions have arisen in your practice for which you need answers/strategies that you can implement?

What patient problems or patient challenges do you feel you are not able to address appropriately or to your satisfaction?
What problems are your patients communicating to you that need attention or follow up?

Are you interested in basic, intermediate or advanced level trainings?

What barriers might you have that would interfere with implementation of new information learned from this training?

How can this training (the overall meeting) be improved to better impact competence, performance and/or patient outcomes?

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