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American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM)

The American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) is the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative management.

09/02/2025

🌟 ANI Session Spotlight: "From Burnout to Buy-In: Using Emotional Intelligence to Keep Your Team Energized and Committed" 🌟

Join us for an eye-opening workshop with Tracy Solarek, an expert in Emotional Intelligence, as she tackles a critical issue in the nonprofit sector: high turnover due to burnout and underappreciation.

In a landscape where passionate teams often feel stretched thin, Tracy will share practical strategies to cultivate a supportive, engaged workplace. This isn’t about being nice or hosting pizza parties; it’s about using self-awareness, empathy, and trust-building to transform your organization.

You’ll learn how to spot early signs of burnout, build genuine trust through effective communication, and create a culture where everyone feels valued—even on a tight budget.

Whether you're a team leader, manager, or executive director, this session will equip you with the tools to energize your team and foster long-term commitment.

🗓️ Join us in Baltimore from October 20-22 and don’t miss this opportunity to refuel your team!

🔗 Register Now: https://aaham.org/page/2025ANI

Let’s turn burnout into buy-in and create a workplace where passion is not just ignited, but sustained.

08/28/2025

🌟 Enhance Your AAHAM Study Routine! 🌟

Our new podcast option is here to help you make the most of your study time!
Benefits Include:
-Flexible Study: Learn at your convenience! 📅
-Multitasking Opportunities: Perfect for commutes or workouts! 🏃‍♂️
-Enhanced Retention: Improve understanding through auditory learning! 🧠

For just an additional $50, add this valuable resource to your study toolkit. Remember, this podcast is designed to enhance, not replace, your study guide!

👉 Learn More: https://aaham.org/page/Certification

08/27/2025

🌟 ANI Session Spotlight: 5 Crucial Claim Management Processes to Boost Productivity 🌟

Join Christine Fontaine at AAHAM ANI 2025 in Baltimore to discover how to streamline your claim management processes!

In today's challenging environment, efficiency is key. Learn to achieve a 98.75% first pass clean claim rate and reduce 77% of manual work for your AR team.

Takeaways:
~Minimize wasted efforts
~Shorten accounts receivable cycles
~Strengthen coordination between operations

Don't miss this chance to boost your productivity!

🔗 Register now for AAHAM ANI 2025! https://aaham.org/page/2025ANI

08/26/2025

Streamlining Financial Assistance & Medicare Bad Debt Reimbursement: A Smart Solution for Hospitals, Taxpayers, and Patients

Hospitals are the safety nets of our communities—but today, they’re being overwhelmed by the rising costs of uncompensated care and the complexity of Medicare bad debt reimbursement.

That’s why we support new legislation that would allow hospitals to presumptively qualify individuals for financial assistance using IRS Income Verification (IVES) and Medicare account status, while also streamlining Medicare bad debt reimbursement without burdensome asset verification.

📉 The impact is clear:
• Hospitals could save over $1 billion annually by reducing uncompensated care administrative costs.
• CMS could save $250 million a year by eliminating inefficiencies and unnecessary audits.
• The entire healthcare system could see $1.25 billion in annual savings, improving hospital solvency and patient care access.

✅ This is a common-sense modernization:
• Cuts red tape and reduces bureaucracy.
• Speeds up financial assistance for low-income patients.
• Strengthens hospital finances and expands care access.

In a time when we’re all looking for ways to drive efficiency, lower costs, and protect access to care, this legislation offers a powerful solution.

Let’s bring smart reform to healthcare, reduce waste, and make it easier for hospitals to do what they do best—care for their communities. We look forward to working with Congress on this commonsense approach to healthcare.

08/25/2025

🌟 ANI Session Spotlight: How To Increase QA Accuracy 🌟

Join us in Baltimore as Colleen Wentz shares her insights on enhancing quality assurance in healthcare. With over 30 years of experience as a Patient Access Manager in various healthcare settings, Colleen brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

In her session, she will cover:
~Creating a career ladder to reduce turnover
~Developing an efficient training program for onboarding and continuous learning
~Key elements to prioritize in a Quality Assurance (QA) program
~The vital role of Patient Access in the Revenue Cycle

As President of the AAHAM Inland Empire chapter and a certified professional in CRCS, CRCP, CCT, and CRIP, Colleen is dedicated to empowering others through education. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from her expertise and commitment to lifelong learning! 💡✨

Register here: https://aaham.org/page/2025ANI

08/22/2025

🌟 Join Us for the AAHAM End-of-Year Pulse Check! 🌟

We’re excited to invite you to a two-hour webinar on November 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM! This event will feature expert insights on the latest legislative, regulatory, and policy developments impacting revenue cycle professionals.

📅 When: November 13, 2025
🖥️ Where: Web Conference

https://aaham.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1987062&group=

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged!

08/21/2025

Bipartisanship in Action: A Win for Patients and Our Healthcare System

In today’s divided political climate, true collaboration can seem rare—but the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 proves that when leaders come together, real progress happens.

This bipartisan legislation is a game-changer for seniors and providers. It streamlines the outdated prior authorization process within Medicare Advantage, ensuring that patients get timely access to the care they need—without unnecessary delays, red tape, or administrative headaches.

✅ What this means for patients:
•Faster access to medically necessary treatments
•Reduced frustration and uncertainty, especially for vulnerable seniors
•Better health outcomes through early intervention and continuity of care

✅ What this means for the system:
•Lower administrative costs for healthcare providers
•Fewer ER visits and hospital readmissions due to delayed care
•More time for doctors to focus on patients instead of paperwork

When we reduce bureaucratic barriers and embrace smarter systems, we lower costs and raise standards. This bill is a strong step toward a more efficient, compassionate, and cost-effective healthcare system.

👏 A big thank you to the lawmakers—on both sides of the aisle—who are putting patients before politics. Let’s get this across the finish line!

08/20/2025

🌟 Join us for a crucial discussion on navigating medical debt in healthcare! Learn about the economic forces at play, state-by-state variations, and strategies to protect your organization's margins. Perfect for Revenue Cycle Directors, CFOs, and more.

Register now to secure your spot: https://aaham.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1984199&group=

08/19/2025

🌟 ANI Session Spotlight: There is Power in Numbers: Holding Payers Accountable with a Payer Scorecard 🌟

Join us for an insightful presentation by Travis Gentry on how providers can hold payers accountable using a Payer Scorecard at the AAHAM ANI 2025 in Baltimore!

In today’s challenging healthcare landscape, the need for a provider-based payer scorecard has never been more critical. With issues like denials, decreased reimbursement, downcoding, and delayed payments, it's time to demand accountability from commercial payers and Medicare Advantage plans.

📊 Why This Matters:
~Data Over Anecdotes: Providers need concrete evidence to navigate payer challenges effectively.
~Unite for Change: By creating a national, normalized payer scorecard, we can level the playing field.
~Current Knowledge: Powered by claims and remittance data, this scorecard will provide real-time insights, moving us beyond outdated information.

📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself and your organization!

🔗 Register now for AAHAM ANI 2025! https://aaham.org/page/2025ANI

08/18/2025

🌞 The Summer of Certification Series is entering its final week of live webinars! Enhance your skills and demonstrate your expertise with our engaging certification sessions.

While registration for live sessions is closing soon, recorded webinars will remain available for purchase throughout the year, making them a great option for certification study material. Join us for our Specialist, Professional, and Executive exam series:

Specialist Exam Series (1:30-2:30 PM EST):
July 16th – CRCS Billing
July 23rd – CRCS – Patient Access
July 30th – CRCS – Credit & Collections
August 6th – CCT - Compliance Technician

Professional Exam Series (12 PM-1 PM EST):
August 6th – CRIP – Revenue Integrity Professional
August 12th – CRCP – Patient Access
August 13th – CRCP – Billing
August 19th – CRCP – Credit & Collections
August 20th – CRCP – Revenue Cycle Management

Executive Exam Series (12 PM-1 PM EST):
July 17th – CRCE – Patient Access
July 24th – CRCE - Billing
July 31st – CRCE – Credit & Collections
August 7th – CRCE – Revenue Cycle Management

Don’t miss your chance! All past webinars will be available for download, making it easy to catch up at your convenience.

Sign Up Today: https://aaham.org/events/event_list.asp?show=&group=&start=7%2F16%2F2025&end=&view=&cid=26003

08/14/2025

🌟 ANI Session Spotlight: How to Effectively Fight Payer DRG Downgrades & Keep the Money Earned by Your Caregivers 🌟

Presented by: Rudolph Braccili Jr, MBA, CHFP

In today's healthcare landscape, payers often operate as financial institutions, prioritizing shareholder dividends over the care provided to patients. One prevalent strategy they employ is downgrading DRG assignments, which can result in underpayment for the invaluable services delivered by our dedicated caregivers.

In this session, Rudy will equip attendees with essential knowledge, strategies, and tools to combat these downgrades effectively. You’ll discover:
🔍 Which services are frequently targeted by payers and why
📊 The irrelevance of clinical downgrades and how to argue against them
📜 Air-tight appeal arguments for coding-related downgrades
👨‍⚕️ The critical roles of physicians, CDI professionals, and coders in DRG assignment

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to protect the financial integrity of your organization and ensure that caregivers receive the compensation they truly deserve!

🔗 Register here: https://aaham.org/page/2025ANI

08/12/2025

🚀 Preparing for your AAHAM certification? We're excited to introduce a new podcast option for our study materials! 🎧 Now you can learn on the go—perfect for your busy lifestyle.

For just an additional $50, supplement your study guide with the podcast version of the exam material. Listen and learn anytime, anywhere!
What are your favorite ways to study? Share in the comments!

Learn more about AAHAM certifications: https://aaham.org/page/Certification

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