Credentialing: Medicare Enrollment (855I/R) Approval Tactics

Length: 90 minutes Expert: Tammy West, MHA/ED, CPMSM, CPCS CEU: 1.5
$247.00
$257.00

One of the most common causes of declined Medicare enrollment is incomplete and inaccurate applications. The problem is that the enrollment directions are convoluted  even for seasoned professionals. It almost seems like they get some sort of joy out of making the process hard to understand.

The negative results associated with a declined Medicare enrollment for CMS forms 855I and 855R are significant. They range from a delay in your reimbursement, to your providers being unable to see Medicare patients at all. Accordingly, mastering the various credentialing requirements is essential to the success and compliance of your organization.

This is where credentialing expert, Tammy West, MHA/ED, CPMSM, CPCS, can help. Tammy will walk you through each essential step of the Medicare credentialing process. In only 90 minutes, you’ll receive proven credentialing strategies that will help ensure you get it right the first time.

Here are just a few of the practical, must-have application enrollment tactics you’ll receive by ordering this 90-minute online training:

  • Head off the most common errors when filing CMS Forms 855I and 855R
  • Decrease provider enrollment turnaround times with simple submission tactic
  • Avoid the most common errors when enrolling a new provider
  • Reduce Medicare enrollment denials with easy-to-use tips that makes all the difference
  • Easily choose the correct CMS 855 form to improve first time approvals
  • Simplify Medicare reassignment of benefits for existing providers
  • Overcome the most common mistakes related to required enrollment documents
  • Determine when it’s better to submit your application online or via paper
  • And so much more…

This training is for ANYONE who needs help enrolling providers in Medicare. It’s also perfect for those that just want to simplify their enrollment and improve their approval success. During this practical, online training session you’ll receive a breakdown of each specific step you must take to ensure your providers are enrolled accurately and efficiently the first time you submit their application. Utilizing these proven strategies will give you the tools to seamlessly complete all required Medicare application questions for both your new and existing providers.

Medicare enrollment continues to be a challenge for thousands of practices nationwide. Multiple, similar enrollment forms, confusing language and the importance of getting it right the first time makes this online training session a must-have for all professionals enrolling providers into Medicare. So, don’t wait, order today.

 

Meet Your Expert

Tammy West
MHA/ED, CPMSM, CPCSDirector, Hardenbergh Group

Tammy West  is Director, Professional Services for The Hardenbergh Group. She brings  25 years of experience in healthcare administration and 15 years in Medical Staff Services. Tammy specializes in CVO operations, provider credentialing, provider enrollment, quality analysis, quality improvement, quality auditing, delegation audits, and policy and procedure creation and implementation. She has extensive experience with CMS, TJC and NCQA requirements for provider credentialing and medical staff services.

Tammy leverages her vast professional experience to identify and place experienced, qualified MSPs to help clients fill temporary vacancies, supplement existing staff during peak workloads, assess and improve operational efficiency, prepare for regulatory surveys and audits, pursue NCQA accreditation and certification, and more.

Prior to joining The Hardenbergh Group, Tammy was a consultant and independent contractor assisting hospitals, health systems, CVOs, locum companies and private practices across the United States. She has extensive experience as an MSP, including credentialing specialist, provider enrollment specialist, medical staff coordinator, Medical Staff Manager, and CVO Director.

Tammy was a CVO Manager where she was responsible for creating and implementing policies and procedures for a new corporate CVO. During her tenure,  the CVO achieved NCQA accreditation and delegated credentialing status with commercial payors. Additionally,  Tammy worked as a quality auditor for an NCQA certified managed care company and an Adjunct Instructor teaching medical office systems classes.

Tammy has a BS in Human Services Management and a master’s in healthcare administration with a minor in Education. She is a member of the North Carolina Association Medical Staff Services and the National Association Medical Staff Services.

Reviews

Very informative.
Celeste Delrie
Administrator, LA CVT Institute
Very easy to follow along.
Melissa Craighead
Administrative Assistant II & Credentialing, Little River Medical Center Inc
Very detailed.
Marietha Morales
Legal Assistant, The Health Law Offices of Anthony C. Vitale, P.A.
The webinar was very informative.
Lisa Borkowski
Credentialing Coordinator, Holy Redeemer
The slide presentation was very nice as far as visualizing what the speaker was talking about. When I look at the actual form I will recognize the areas we discussed and what information is supposed to be filled in there. It was informative and helpful.
Stephanie Hatton
Credentialing Coordinator, The Centers for Kidney Care