This webinar is FREE for Colorado CAHs participating in FLEX. Not sure if you’re a participant? Contact Marcy Cameron at mc@coruralhealth.org.

Utilization Management Webinar (2021)

August 4, 2021 11:00 am – 1:00 pm MT

All hospitals, including CAHs, must have a Utilization Management (UM) Plan which guides the process used to evaluate all services provided by the hospital facilities and the health care providers. In addition to assuring optimal healthcare delivery and positive patient outcomes, sound UM practices are integral to achieving successful results during surveys and audits. Experts from the Joffit Group, will discuss the components involved in setting up an efficient UM process and will review CRHC’s Utilization Management Resource for Critical Access Hospitals: a concise, easy-to-use tool for hospital providers and staff that explains the role of UM in various CAH settings including: Inpatient, Outpatient, Observation, and Swing Bed.

Presenters:
Cathy Battaglia, PhD, MSHA, RN
Cathy has expertise in research, education and program evaluation. She brings a wide range of experience to clients in the healthcare industries, including, hospitals physician practices and healthcare coalitions. Her qualifications translate to the public and private sectors. Cathy has a PhD in Clinical Sciences with an emphasis in health services research, focusing on rural health care policy and patient outcomes. She has a Master’s Degree of Health Care Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

Dana G. Pepper, MPA, MBA, RN
Dana is accomplished in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and leadership development and training in a variety of health care settings. Her experience includes executive administration in acute and long term care, outpatient services, physician relations, and health plan operations and strategies. Dana’s ability to manage shifts in health care practice, technology, and staff development has provided the framework for organizations to meet their operational and financial goals.
Dana has a Master’s Degree of Public Administration with an emphasis on non-profit management, a Master’s Degree of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

This webinar is free to CO CAHs participating in FLEX (contact mc@coruralhealth.org for coupon code). All other facilities must pay $99 at checkout.

If you need assistance, please contact web@coruralhealth.org