Friedman, Robert

Long Length of Stay Patients: To recertify or not? That is the question!

[3128] Long Length of Stay Patients: To recertify or not? That is the question
Pertinent info to help frame ongoing hospice eligibility determinations in long length of stay (LLOS) patients. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/09/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: August 9, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hrs CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][7]financial management Program Description:In this program the presenter shares pertinent information to help agencies frame ongoing hospice eligibility determinations in long length of stay (LLOS) patients, to utilize this information to inform recertification decisions in LLOS patients, and to appropriately address regulatory concerns and regulatory scrutiny. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by identifying best practices in clinical documentation to inform appropriate recertification decisions in long length of stay patients. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Robert Friedman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Hospice Austin About the Presenter:
Robert Friedman has been a HPM physician for 22 years. He is also a certified Hospice Medical Director and a Fellow with the AAHPM. He has a wide variety of experience in HPM, including his present role as Chief Medical Officer for Hospice Austin. His activities include administrative, regulatory, clinical, and provider supervisory duties, in addition to providing education to staff and the community. He has Hospice and Palliative Care experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Friedman has presented a wide variety of topics over the years. He has significant regulatory experience, including experience with Probe and MIC Audits. He is a member of the NHPCO Regulatory Committee. In addition, he is a Texas & New Mexico Hospice Organization board member, an item writer for the HMDCB, and is actively involved in the Texas MOST Coalition. [3128] Long Length of Stay Patients: To recertify or not? That is the question

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