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The implementation process for electronic health records (EHR) is picking up speed in the industry. As providers get closer to certification for meaningful use, questions and CMS interpretations continue to flow. The need to properly capture allowable costs to receive appropriate reimbursement is important.

Please join this webcast to get updated on the latest interpretations and reporting for your EHR project. The information provided will provide you guidance on what costs are allowable for reimbursement, how to track the costs on an ongoing basis, a review of the reimbursement calculation, and a review of the timelines that effect reimbursement.

Ralph Llewellyn, CPA, FHFMA

Partner, Eide Bailly LLP Health Care Consulting

Ralph has been member of the Eide Bailly LLP health care consulting team for 15 years and in the health care industry for 20 years.

Ralph has been the lead consultant for Eide Bailly LLP in relation to EHR incentive program and has provided guidance several facilities in relation to its implementation. Ralph’s experience in the industry includes reimbursement studies, chargemaster cost report audits and redesign projects, conducting operational improvement projects, development of financial strategies and turnaround plans for facilities and assisting with business office reorganizations. Ralph is a frequent industry presenter on various topics at both state and national conferences for HFMA, AICPA, NRHA, and state hospital associations.

Ralph earned his Masters of Business Administration from the University of North Dakota, a Bachelor of Science – Accounting and Bachelor of Arts – Business Administration from Minot State University.

Program Fee: $25 per site connection

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If you have any registration related questions, please contact the HFMA Member Service Center at 800/252-4362, extension 315.

If you have any program questions, please call: Brad DeJong at (701)239-8630.

Audio webcast instructions and handouts will be provided 48 hours prior to the event.

Please provide a list of all site participants to Brad DeJong () following the conference for reporting education hours to National HFMA.

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