Transplant Administration Foundations Course


Welcome to the "Transplant Administration Foundations Course." This course was developed by the AST Transplant Administration and Quality Management Community of Practice as a series of coordinated, live webinars with the goal of creating a comprehensive education program that’s available on demand for professionals in the field of Transplant Administration. The Foundations course features a series of videos covering a variety of topics for the transplant administration profession, including sessions on cost report, contracting for transplant, and program infrastructure.

Sessions

Transplant Strategic Planning: Lessons Learned Over the Past 25 Years iconTransplant Strategic Planning: Lessons Learned Over the Past 25 Years

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Transplant Strategic Planning: Lessons Learned Over the Past 25 Years

Credits: None available.

Please note there is no CE available for this course, but we encourage you to complete the post-session evaluation to provide your feedback of this session. This post-evaluation survey can be found under “CE information” tab.

Learning Objectives:
  • Describe one transplant center’s experience with strategic planning and lessons learned
  • Provide an overview of internal and external variables that can impact strategic planning
  • Discuss key considerations in performing a current state program assessment
Speaker(s):
CURES Act and Other Notable Changes for Organ Acquisition iconCURES Act and Other Notable Changes for Organ Acquisition

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CURES Act and Other Notable Changes for Organ Acquisition

Credits: None available.

Please note there is no CE available for this course, but we encourage you to complete the post-session evaluation to provide your feedback of this session. This post-evaluation survey can be found under “CE information” tab.

Learning Objectives:
  • Provide a brief overview of major elements involved in transplant cost reporting
  • Discuss changes as a result of the 21st Century Cures Act
  • Describe key updates in CMS cost report instructions
Speaker(s):
Medicare Cost Reporting 101 for Organ Acquisition Costs iconMedicare Cost Reporting 101 for Organ Acquisition Costs

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Medicare Cost Reporting 101 for Organ Acquisition Costs

Credits: None available.

Please note there is no CE available for this course, but we encourage you to complete the post-session evaluation to provide your feedback of this session. This post-evaluation survey can be found under “CE information” tab.

Learning Objectives:
  • Provide an overview of Medicare reimbursement for organ acquisition costs
  • Discuss the key drivers for Medicare reimbursement
  • Present case studies will highlight the common and not so common findings based on reviews of various transplant centers
Speaker(s):
Contracting for Transplantation iconContracting for Transplantation

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Contracting for Transplantation

Credits: None available.

Please note there is no CE available for this course, but we encourage you to complete the post-session evaluation to provide your feedback of this session. This post-evaluation survey can be found under “CE information” tab. 

Learning Objectives:
  • Summarize key elements of contracting models for transplantation
  • Describe contracting criteria for solid organ transplant programs
  • Discuss strategies to improve Managed Care Contract collaboration
Speaker(s):
Effective Change Management Strategies iconEffective Change Management Strategies

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Effective Change Management Strategies

Credits: None available.

Please note there is no CE available for this course, but we encourage you to complete the post-session evaluation to provide your feedback of this session. This post-evaluation survey can be found under “CE information” tab.

Learning Objectives:
  • Describe two change models and how to apply them
  • Discuss change readiness and how to assess readiness
  • Discuss the change curve during implementation of a change
  • Describe strategies to sustain change
Speaker(s):
Successful Habits of a Transplant Leader iconSuccessful Habits of a Transplant Leader

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Successful Habits of a Transplant Leader

Credits: None available.

Please note there is no CE available for this course, but we encourage you to complete the post-session evaluation to provide your feedback of this session. This post-evaluation survey can be found under “CE information” tab.

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify key financial indicators that transplant leaders should focus on
  • Describe important characteristics of strong leadership
  • Identify key elements of staff development
Speaker(s):
Infrastructure of a Transplant Program iconInfrastructure of a Transplant Program

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Infrastructure of a Transplant Program

Credits: None available.

Please note there is no CE available for this course, but we encourage you to complete the post-session evaluation to provide your feedback of this session. This post-evaluation survey can be found under “CE information” tab.

Learning Objectives:
  • Provide an overview of regulatory infrastructure requirements
  • Review cost allocation strategies and maximizing reimbursement
  • Discuss additional considerations that can have a positive impact on infrastructure
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