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Basics of Proposed Rural Emergency Hospital Conditions of Participation and Payment 10 - 11 a.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW On July 6, CMS published the proposed conditions of participation (COP) describing what is expected of a critical access hospital or general hospital to convert to a rural emergency hospital. CMS also has published the proposed payment policies for these new hospitals. The effective date for these rules is Jan. 1, 2023. This session will look at the proposed regulations, COP differences and changes necessary in Iowa to implement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe the basic requirements to become a rural emergency hospital. Explain the proposed payment mechanisms. SPEAKER Nancy Ruzicka is a consultant on state and federal rules, regulations and interpretative guidelines. Ruzicka previously worked as director of integrity and compliance and privacy official at MercyOne Des Moines and director of regulatory compliance at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines. She also has more than 20 years of experience with the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Ruzicka holds master’s degrees in health law and business administration and a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, all from Drake University. She is certified in health care compliance and maintains her Iowa pharmacy license. View full conference details. Contact Tori Hanson with questions about this event.
Basics of Proposed Rural Emergency Hospital Conditions of Participation and Payment
10 - 11 a.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 2
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
On July 6, CMS published the proposed conditions of participation (COP) describing what is expected of a critical access hospital or general hospital to convert to a rural emergency hospital. CMS also has published the proposed payment policies for these new hospitals. The effective date for these rules is Jan. 1, 2023. This session will look at the proposed regulations, COP differences and changes necessary in Iowa to implement.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SPEAKER
Nancy Ruzicka is a consultant on state and federal rules, regulations and interpretative guidelines. Ruzicka previously worked as director of integrity and compliance and privacy official at MercyOne Des Moines and director of regulatory compliance at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines. She also has more than 20 years of experience with the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Ruzicka holds master’s degrees in health law and business administration and a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, all from Drake University. She is certified in health care compliance and maintains her Iowa pharmacy license.
View full conference details.
Contact Tori Hanson with questions about this event.