December 7 2016 Educational Event
Proudly Presents
Post-Election Changes in Healthcare – Preparing for 2017
DATE: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 TIME: 7:45 a.m. – 12:00noon
LOCATION: Memorial Care Business Office
17390 Brookhurst St. 3rd Floor
Aliso Assembly Room
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
PROGRAM
7:45 – 8:15 Registration Opens and Continental Breakfast
8:15 – 8:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30 - 9:30 2017 Charge Master Update - Terrance Wong, Terrance Wong and Associates
Mr. Wong will provide attendees with an update on the 2017 CPT code changes and provide
tips for providers on charge master revisions/additions which may be necessary. Terrance
Wong is the owner of Terrance Wong and Associates, which specializes in hospital charge
master coding and compliance specific to Medicare and Medi-Cal.
9:30 – 10:30 California State Legislative Update – Alex Hawthorne, California Hospital Association
Mr. Hawthorne will provide the audience with a “State of the State” update for 2017, including
a recap of 2016 legislative session and priorities for CHA, the outcome of the 2016 election
including state Senate and Assembly races, ballot initiatives and their implications. Mr. Hawthorne
will also give a preview of 2017 and CHA’s priorities. Alex Hawthorne is a legislative advocate for
the California Hospital Association.
10:30-10:45 AAA Chapter and National Updates – Diane Jones, President, AAA Western Region
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Why People Do What They Do – Tracy L. Spears, Vice President of Healthcare, TSI
Ms. Spears will present a fun, insightful look at improving the cohesiveness of teams, by
identifying the different personality temperaments and interactive styles, their needs, strengths
and motivators. Tracy L. Spears is a vice-president of healthcare for TSI, an author, consultant
and member of the National Speaker’s Association.
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
8:15 – 8:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30 - 9:30 2017 Charge Master Update - Terrance Wong, Terrance Wong and Associates
Mr. Wong will provide attendees with an update on the 2017 CPT code changes and provide
tips for providers on charge master revisions/additions which may be necessary. Terrance
Wong is the owner of Terrance Wong and Associates, which specializes in hospital charge
master coding and compliance specific to Medicare and Medi-Cal.
9:30 – 10:30 California State Legislative Update – Alex Hawthorne, California Hospital Association
Mr. Hawthorne will provide the audience with a “State of the State” update for 2017, including
a recap of 2016 legislative session and priorities for CHA, the outcome of the 2016 election
including state Senate and Assembly races, ballot initiatives and their implications. Mr. Hawthorne
will also give a preview of 2017 and CHA’s priorities. Alex Hawthorne is a legislative advocate for
the California Hospital Association.
10:30-10:45 AAA Chapter and National Updates – Diane Jones, President, AAA Western Region
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Why People Do What They Do – Tracy L. Spears, Vice President of Healthcare, TSI
Ms. Spears will present a fun, insightful look at improving the cohesiveness of teams, by
identifying the different personality temperaments and interactive styles, their needs, strengths
and motivators. Tracy L. Spears is a vice-president of healthcare for TSI, an author, consultant
and member of the National Speaker’s Association.
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
REGISTRATION FEES
Members: $60.00 Non-Members: $75.00 Three or more from same facility: $55.00 each
Please make checks payable to AAHAM