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Join us for GKC's February meeting featuring an insightful Payor Panel discussion. Business highlights include Wild Apricot website news and Pulse Inc. Update on TOS collections by Scott Miles. Learn about GKC's board officers and upcoming events. Network and connect with GKC on social media platforms.
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Welcome to the February 20, 2019 Meeting ANNOUNCEMENTS
FEBRUARY Meeting BUSINESS PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS • CrossFirst Bank Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019Time: Afternoon: 3:00 - 5:30 pm “Area Payor Panel” Moderator: PresidentJennifer Caswell Area Payors: BCBS of KC: Evelyn Davidson & RepsCigna HealthSpring: Alex Keever & RepsUnited Healthcare: Heather Martinez & RepsHumana Medicare: Amy Moddesette & RepsAetna/Coventry Medicare: Becky Darst & Reps Payor Panels are always worth the time to attend. You'll learn a lot from each payor, how they differ, how they compare, and how to use them effectively. See you there. Cost: GKC Members - $25.00 Guest - $45.00
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GKC Wild Apricot Website News! The GKC board has submitted an application to switch our online payment processing system from PayPal to… Wild Apricot Paymentsan in-house payment processing system powered by AffiniPay, a payment gateway that specializes in payment solutions for associations. There are several advantages to choosing Wild Apricot Payments: • No monthly fee • Only 2.9% + $.30 per transaction • Payments transferred to bank account within 48 hours • GKC can accept credit card payments from your Wild Apricot admin app • Your members are not directed to another site for payment • Recurring payments (aka scheduled payments) are supported • Integrated one-stop support for both Wild Apricot and Wild Apricot Payments
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WELCOME TO New/Returning Members JANUARY Janet Gordon, Saint Luke’s Hospital of KC Josie Pratt, Olathe Health Family Medicine CP Christine Bolton, Encompass Medical Group Stephanie Chadwick, Olathe Health Family Medicine – Hedge Lane Tyson Markham, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Josh Honn, TRUSS Advantage, LLC Tempe Harty, Wellbeing Midwest, LLC Lisa Gehrke, Underground Vault & Storage DECEMBER • Ann Yokley, Credentialing Experts, Inc. • Marissa Freise, JC Consulting (Managers) and more!!!
BUSINESS PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS • Pulse Inc. - Michelle Kilker • Open March Speaker Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Time: 3:00 pm - Registration, Networking/Food/Drink (wine/beer etc) 3:30 - 5:00 pm Program 5:00- 5:30ish- More networking!Location: Holiday Inn & Suites, 8787 Reeder Road, Overland Park, KS 66214Cost: (Pay online as you register) GKC Members - $25.00 / Guest - $45.00 "Time of Service Collections (TOS)” “Learn to capture patient responsibility at time of service & before!" SPEAKER: Scott MilesCentral States Recovery, Account Manager/Trainer During this session, we will focus on getting your practice set to capture patient responsibility before the patient arrives and certainly before they step into the exam room. We will dive into 6 simple steps that will increase your groups’ TOS collections! 6 STEPS: 1. Getting Started2. Hire Correctly3. Implement Consistent/Fair Billing Policies4. Predetermine Eligibility & Estimate5. Communication6. Provide Top Notch Customer Service
Your Board Officers2019 Board of Directors Board Officers (elected) • President Jennifer Caswell • President Elect Kory Barrett • Treasurer Chris Smith • Secretary Jeanna Patton • Past President Megan Turner At Large Positions (appointed) • Manager At Large Rebecca Allison • BP Member At Large Andrew Crotty • BP Member At Large Karen Eldridge • ACMPE/Forum Rep. Tracy Bird • Executive Director L. Jessica Palmer
MGMA-Missouri Spring ConferenceWelcome President Brad Carney to this meeting! April 10-12, 2019REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Online at https://mgma-mo.org/Brochures available at Registration TableFuture conference dates May 6-8, 2020May 5-7, 2021 Brad will talk a bit about the upcoming conference and choose the winner of a FREE Conference Registration!
Business Partner • Highlight Door Prize • Donate a door prize for a meeting in 2019! • Choose your 3 months & notify office! • Your logo appears in the newsletter • Your logo on PP slides • Two of you get 5 minutes to describe your business at monthly meetings. • Email info@gkcmgma.org • OPEN TO ALL BUSINESS PARTNERS LET’S FILL 2019 Monthly MeetingInterested in volunteering to help check-in attendees and get to know members? Email info@gkcmgma.org the months you would like to or help at registration. 2-3 times per year max. To all who have volunteered in the past, your involvement has made a huge difference!
Use this flyer to promote GKC MGMA with managers, administrators and students focused on a healthcare future. You can help! Invite managers to join you at a meeting in 2019. Download from the GKC website: hptts://gkcmgma.wildapricot.org
Join these Business Partners members who have signed on to be highlighted in 2019. ITS FAST AND EASY!!! Take advantage of this gift of visibility. Email the office today! Today’s highlighted partner is: OTHER HIGHLIGHTED BUSINESS PARTNERS IN 2019
Business Partners: Highlight Your Biz! • 3 “Helpful Tips” a Year A blurb, advertisement, photo, short paragraph description about yourself or your business. • Pick the 3 months to be highlighted in 2019 • Send your photo, jpeg full color • Send your logo jpeg/eps • Send a short description of your business • Send 3 Helpful Tips for each month selected • Your logo, photo, quote, tip will be displayed beside your tip on meeting PowerPoint and newsletter. FREE TO YOU:A THANK YOU GIFT! HOW TO SIGN UP: Send the three months you choose (first come, first served) to info@gkcmgma.orgWe’ll get you on the list and send a reminder before meeting. Your logo will appear on website, newsletter, PowerPoint as well. • Offer a $25 Door Prize • Logo, description appears on PowerPoint slide • 5 minutes to describe an aspect of your biz during meeting announcements. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! This is one way to say thank you to our Partners! Let’s expand your visibility to all members.
Here’s a list of speakers and topics planned for monthly meetings in 2019 held at Holiday Inn & Suites, Overland Park. Register on our website.
Collaboration. Connection. Community. GKC MGMANWMO MGMAAAPC of KC KCMPA are gathering together as a community! September 25, 2019Holiday Inn Airport KCI Expo Center Kansas City Healthcare Community SymposiumBenefiting healthcare administrators, practice managers, coders and staffMark your calendars now! COMMUNITY FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL EVENT
OUR 2019 CHARITY Emergency shelter needs:Children’s & adult socks--all sizes Bath & Body sets Pet shelter needs: Cat and dog toys / snacks Easy online link to donate:https://www.rosebrooks.org/how-to-help/donate/
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