Pepper Update

PEPPER: Reduce Risk and Improve Revenue Integrity

Presented on:
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
1:00–2:30 p.m. Eastern

Presented by:
William L. Malm, ND, RN, CRCR, CMAS
Kurt Hopfensperger, MD, JD

With the ongoing audits pertaining to the 2-midnight rule and the potential for more severe penalties, a comprehensive Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) is, now more than ever, a great benchmark for overall readmission reduction and value-based purchasing.

During this on-demand program, expert speakers William L. Malm, ND, RN, CRCR, CMAS, and Kurt Hopfensperger, MD, JD, explain the most up-to-date information on PEPPER for 2016, including the addition of the defibrillator implant category, and break down what the report means for hospitals. Attendees will discover advanced techniques for transforming raw PEPPER data into a powerful tool for risk reduction, defense against external audits, and proactive internal audits. They’ll also learn how PEPPER can be used to protect and improve revenue integrity, as well as refine operational processes and measurements. Case studies give real-life context to theories and techniques.

Meet the Speaker

William L. Malm, ND, RN, CRCR, CMAS, is a managing director at Health Revenue Integrity Services. He is a nationally recognized author and speaker on topics such as healthcare compliance, chargemasters, and CMS recovery audits. Malm brings over 25 years of experience with a combination of clinical and financial healthcare knowledge that encompasses all aspects of revenue integrity.

Kurt Hopfensperger, MD, JD, serves as vice president, compliance and physician education at EHR. Prior to joining EHR, he practiced as a board-certified neurologist, serving as the medical director of patient safety and chair of the employed physician group at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, as well as in private practice with Wyoming Neurology, Cheyenne Medical Specialists, and Medical Arts Associates in Moline, Illinois.