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Join us for a webinar to hear a Medical Consultant's perspective on the prior approval process for manual or power chairs through Illinois Healthcare and Family Services.
This event is hosted by NRRTS and open to all interested parties. The information presented most directly impacts industry professionals; clinicians and consumer advocates in the following states who work with Illinois Medicaid: IL, WI, IN, IA, KY, and MO.
| Title: |
Illinois Medicaid - A Nurse Reviewer's Perspective |
| Date: |
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 |
| Time: |
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm CDST |
| Presenter: |
Brenda Beal, RN
Medical Assistant Consultant III
DME Prior Approval Unit
Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services
Illinois Healthcare and Family Services |
| Registration: |
No charge to participate. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required.
Click Here to Register |
| CEUs: |
CEUs applied for |
Webinar Synopsis
It can be intimidating and almost always frustrating but the Prior Approval Process and the Department’s staff are friends not enemies. We are here to provide appropriate and cost effective medical equipment and supplies for these patients in accordance with Department policy and procedure.
This course will provide therapists, ATPs, physicians, and Complex Rehab Tecgnology providers with a better understanding of the Department’s review process, the staff, and especially how to obtain an approval for a manual or power chair. We will discuss in depth how to submit a prior approval request and what documentation is required. The majority of this discussion will cover what information is expected on the HFS 3701H and HFS 3701K. I will also discuss pricing methodology and a need for additional information versus a true denial.
About the Presenter
Brenda Beal, RN is a medical assistant consultant with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. She has over 22 years experience in the medical field with emphasis in pediatric nursing, pediatric and adult home health care especially with technology dependent patients, infusion therapy and staff education. Her current position includes review, approval and/or denial of DME equipment for Medicaid recipients, provider education, and many more "other duties". She has a strong involvement in the requests and education for seating and wheeled mobility along with infusion therapy and wound care. Brenda has spoken across the state of Illinois on various topics related to her current position and her previous position as Director of Nursing and Staff Educator for a national home health agency. |
