AAHAM National Update

Laurie Shoaf, CPAMChair of the Board, National AAHAM

September 26, 2013

AAHAM Vision Increase membership and the number of certified

individuals through vigorous promotion of certification programs

Assist with strengthening of local chapters

Provide quality educational opportunities

Increase awareness through social media

Provide increased networking opportunities

Membership Totals

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

2500

2550

2600

2650

2700

2750

2800

26122637 2653

2734

2771

All totals through June 30

Membership 2771 – by Type

1920

739

112

Providers

Non-providers

Not specified

All totals through June 30

Provider Member Breakdown

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

115

730

287

462

326

Executive

Department manager

First level supervisory

Front line

No title given

June 30, 2013 –1920 Provider Members

Certification

Certified Patient Account Manager/Certified Clinic

Account Manger (CPAM/CCAM)

Certified Patient Account Technician/Certified

Clinic Account Technician (CPAT/CCAT)

An 8-hour online proctored examination

Comprised of four (4) sections that contain multiple-choice, true/false, fill in the blank, short answer, essay and quantitative questions

A 2-hour online proctored examination

Comprised of three (3) sections that contain multiple choice questions. The sections include registration (front desk), billing and credit & collections

Certified Individuals June 2013

CPAM/CCAMCPAT/CCAT

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

491

4983

Annual National Institute (ANI)

• October 16-18, 2013 at Sheraton New Orleans

• Vibrant educational sessions on career focused topics

• Real solutions to day-to-day challenges from industry leaders

• Learn new techniques and acquire new skills

• See the latest products and services available to our industry

• Earn AAHAM continuing education units (CEUs)

• Expand your network and connect with colleagues

• Fantastic networking opportunities

• Hot Topics – Over 35 speakers• Great line up of keynote speakers

• Kent Rader – Motivational• Weston Smith – Corporate fraud• Paul Miller – Washington lobbyist

• Five (5) Tracks (ICD-10, Management/Revenue Cycle, Compliance/Specialty, Access/Quality Management, and Leadership/Professional Development)

Excellent Speaker Line Up

• CPAM training series: - Patient Access - July 19, 2013

- Billing - August 2, 2013 - Credit & Collections - August 16, 2013 - Revenue Cycle Management - August 30, 2013

• Cycling Through the Revenue Cycle: Are there Overlooked Paths of Opportunity? - August 14, 2013

• Part B Rebilling for Denied or Invalid Part A Claims - August 28, 2013

• Biometrics: The Future of Patient Identification is Here Today at INTEGRIS Health – September 18, 2013

• Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Implications for Eligibility/Exchange Enrollment - September 25, 2013

Web ConferencesCost Effective Education

• Legislative Day 2013 – 9th consecutive year

• Close to 100 attendees visited Capitol Hill

• Amendment of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)— began in 2012 continued in 2013, gaining significant momentum• A very active issue• Trying to get a bill sponsored in AAHAM’s name• Paul Miller continually working this issue in DC

Legislative DaySuccess

Social Media

Questions