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WRG - 7th Annual Optimizing the Role of the Physician Advisor: East Coast
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Objective 1: Discuss how to position the Physician Advisor as a Provider Liaison to improve communication
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: Implement front-end case management strategies to effectively reduce the need for back-end solutions
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: Explain how to properly conduct a mortality rating to improve patient 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.
Apply proper methods to be used with MACs, RACs, CERT, PERM, MIPs and MICs
Identify the direct hospital and provider impact of current regulatory enforcement initiatives
Develop the business case for a physician advisor program at your facility
Describe steps to implement admission criteria
Define expectations for Physician Advisor role
List and describe data measurements to assess success
Summarize how to market the PA role for hospital senior leadership, compliance officers, case management personnel, nursing and ancillary departments
Identify methods to avert misconceptions
List the key aspects of recruitment and selection
Identify the key factors needed to successfully and efficiently position the phycisian advisor within a hospital is crucial
List the strategies needed to align decision making entities in the hospital with the medical staff, administration, and board of directors
Explain how healthcare reform, and payment reform more specifically, can help positively redefine the relationship between the physician advisor and medical staff
Identify ways to implement these quality improving techniques
Develop strategies to measure the effectiveness of the PA program
Utilize case management presence in the ED
Implement effective & practical initiatives to optimize proper patient status placement
Illustrate the benefits and ROI of establishing a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU - Observational Medicine)
Identify the road blocks in implementing a successful mortality rating program and highlight the methods to over challenges
Explain how patient satisfaction rates increase if a Clinical Documentation Program is successful
List the steps needed to properly integrate a physician advisor inot the Clinical Documentation Program
Identify the importance of timely and legible documentation
Summarize the coding language, consultation and co-management and AMA discharges
Explain how EMR can be used to enhance accuracy and reimburse for a service
Demonstrate the value of the Physician Advisor in the appeal process and impact on the bottom line
Develoop effective data tracking tools
Explain the ROI for the Physician Advisor Role to the C Suite
Discuss the practical implications of the Physician Advisor program
List various anecdotes and best practices associated with the Physician Advisor program
Develop an interdisciplinary approach to establish expectations
Identify obstacles for change
List strategies of how to increase quality of care
Discuss the role of ADD documentation in improving the patient experience and quality of care, and decreasing the cost per case and LOS
Identify the role of the Physician Advisor in an Avoidable Day/Delay Management program
Describe the methods for tracking and trending progress towards managing hospital efficiency
Identify the review an effective utilization review program
List tools to place patients in adequate levels of care
Summarize proper mechanism to help attain hospital goals
Review the literature on the latest readmission reduction models being deployed
List strategies for minimizing readmission
Objective 4: Discuss the practical implications of a Physician Advisor program; sharing anecdotes and best practices
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 5: List ways to utilize the Physician Advisor to help reduce patients length of stay
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.
How much did you learn as a result of this educational program?
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 be improved to better impact competence, performance and/or patient outcomes?

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