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

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

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

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

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

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

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