This learning session will focus on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hospital incentive programs.

Audience

Infection Preventionists, Hospital Quality Contacts, Hospital Value-Based Payment Contacts, Coordination of Care Coalition Contacts

Objectives­

• Understand the current status and program specifications of Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP), readmission reduction (RRP), and hospital-acquired condition (HAC) programs
• Share tools to understand and support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hospital incentive programs
• Identify tips for improvement

Speakers:

Ross Gatzke, MS
Project Specialist, MetaStar

Donna Modras, RHIT
Project Coordinator, Hospital Data Reporting, MPRO

Register

1. Click here to register.
2. Click “Register” on the left.
3. Enter the information as prompted.
4. Click “Submit.” Once approved, you will receive an email with the call and login information.
5. Note: This email may go to your spam or junk folder. It will come from the email address messenger@webex.com.

Join

1. Click or Copy and Paste this URL to your web browser: https://qualitynet.webex.com.
2. This should bring you to the QualityNet e-University webpage.
3. Locate the event you wish to join and click “Join” (located to the right of the event title).
4. Enter your registration ID (from confirmation email) as prompted.
5. Enter the password: HOSPITAL.
6. The automatic system set-up should start at this point. If a dialogue box appears, click run. Please note, the automatic system set-up does take a few minutes to complete.
7. Dial in to the teleconference:

• Teleconference Number: 1-877-615-4339
• Enter Access Code: 7468342#

If you have any questions or problems accessing the web portion of this meeting, please call the Ventech Solutions WebEx Helpline at 571-598-1988.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns, contact Ross Gatzke, 800-362-2320, rgatzke@metastar.com