Medicare from Start to Finish Virtual Workshop - September 24, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) (CDT)
Description
This workshop is being offered as a 2-part virtual workshop as detailed below:
Cost:
$155 per person
Times:
Part 1: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Part 2: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
This workshop will be worth 7.0 Administrative hours. You must view the LIVE sessions to earn credit.
This workshop will explore factors impacting SNF PPS assessment schedule, PDPM basics, and consolidating billing that can impact the financial facet of the facility. It also explains Medicare eligibility, coverage, and skilling criteria. The SNF QRP on demand reports from CASPER that provides information about the Medicare Part A stays in your SNF will also be reviewed. This workshop is geared towards those individuals working in long-term care who have a leadership role such as ADM, DON, ADON, or MDS Coordinator.
Presenters:
Crystal Plank, BSN, RN, RAC-CTA, Clinical Educator, University of MO-Sinclair School of Nursing. Crystal has worked in LTC for the past 21 years and is currently providing quality improvement consultation assistance with QIPMO. Her in-depth knowledge is concentrated in state and federal regulations, LTC infection control practices, and all aspects of the RAI process. She has expertise in MDS 3.0, reimbursement (Medicare and Medicaid), and LTC regulatory compliance. She is certified as a Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT).
Stacy Bryan, BSN, RN, RAC-CT, State RAI Coordinator and Surveyor, MO Dept of Health & Senior Services Section for Long-Term Care. She worked as a surveyor prior to being MO's State RAI Coordinator. She is a resource for your questions on the RAI process.
Part 1: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch break: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Part 2: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm