CAQH CORE National Webinar - Sept. 4, 2014 - HPID: Are you ready for the 11/5 Deadline?

CAQH CORE National Webinar Health Plan Identifier (HPID):  Are you ready for the November 5 deadline? September 4, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET REGISTER There is no fee to attend. ~ Back by Popular Demand ~ Join the CMS Office of E-Health Standards and Services (OESS) and CAQH CORE in one of our most requested national webinars. Receive information about the Health Plan Identifier (HPID), find out about CAQH CORE activities related to the HHS Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) on health plan certification, and learn how Voluntary CORE Certification is associated with this proposed rule. Have your questions answered on these topics and more. In this national webinar, hear about: Key Considerations Regarding HPID Controlling Health Plans (CHP) must obtain an HPID by November 5, 2014(except for small plans, which have more time). CMS OESS will provide all necessary information about the HPID to help health plans prepare for the upcoming deadline, including the importance and uses of HPID, the process to receive an HPID, the available resources and much more. HHS NPRM on Health Plan Certification A required Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) certification process will be in place soon for health plans. Learn about actions CAQH CORE has already taken to prepare for the proposed rule and the planned next steps, including the status of the updated Draft HIPAA Credential Forms. Voluntary CORE Certification Almost 150 Voluntary CORE Certifications have been achieved; find out how you can join this elite group and how CORE Certification is related to the HHS NPRM on health plan certification. Learn why Voluntary CORE Certificationcan be a beneficial and viable option as part of your organization's Operating Rules implementation. Ample time will be available for Q&A with CMS OESS and CAQH CORE Who Should Attend All CORE and non-CORE Participants who would like to discuss the HPID and HHS NPRM on health plan certification are encouraged to attend. Register Now to Reserve Your Spot for This Free Education Session About CMS OESS CMS' Office of E-Health Standards and Services is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) component that enforces compliance with HIPAA transaction and code set standards. About CAQH CORE CAQH CORE is a national multi-stakeholder initiative that streamlines electronic healthcare administrative data exchange and improves health plan-provider interoperability through an integrated model of operating rule development, adoption and maintenance. CAQH CORE has been designated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an author for ACA-mandated operating rules. To learn more about CAQH CORE, visit www.caqh.org.

CAQH CORE National Webinars - September Events - Mark Your Calendar

CAQH CORE National Webinars September Events  Join Us for Our Most Popular Topics Do not miss this chance to find out what you need to know about HPID, HIPAA Credential Forms and Voluntary CORE Certification Register now to claim your spot on two national webinars on our most requested topics. Receive information about Health Plan Identifiers (HPID) from CMS OESS and the status of CAQH CORE activities related to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) on Health Plan Certification. We will also be discussing the benefits and role of Voluntary CORE Certification in these very important initiatives. You will hear updates on Voluntary CORE Certification from CORE-authorized testing vendor, Edifecs, as well as insights from guest speakers currently receiving benefits of implementing the EFT Standard and EFT & ERA Operating Rules by successfully achieving Voluntary CORE Certification. CAQH CORE National Webinar with CMS OESS Thursday, September 4, 2014 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET CAQH CORE National Webinar on Voluntary CORE Certification  Featuring CORE Phase III Certified Vendor: Datavi  Thursday, September 25, 2014 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET ______________________________________________________________ CAQH CORE National Webinar with CMS OESS Thursday, September 4, 2014 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET Register for this event HERE for free Participate in a joint national webinar with CMS OESS for a discussion about the Health Plan Identifier (HPID) including the process to receive an HPID, deadlines, educational tools and much more. Learn about the status of the updated Draft HIPAA Credential Forms developed in response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) published on January 2, 2014. Also receive the latest information on Voluntary CORE Certification and recent CORE-certified entities. _____________________________________________________________ CAQH CORE National Webinar on Voluntary CORE Certification  Featuring CORE Phase III Certified Vendor: Datavi  Thursday, September 25, 2014 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET  Register for this event HERE for free Learn how you can streamline your payment and reconciliation by implementing the EFT & ERA Operating Rules and demonstrating your compliance to your clients through Voluntary CORE Certification with CORE-authorized testing vendor, Edifecs. Get insights into best practices from recent Phase III CORE-certified vendor, Datavi, about how to attain Voluntary CORE Certification. Hear about tips and advice on successful implementation of Operating Rules in general.

CAQH CORE National Webinar - Aug. 12, 2014 - A Provider-facing Vendor's Tips for Benefiting from CAQH CORE Operating Rules

CAQH CORE National Webinar Benefiting from CAQH CORE Operating Rules:  A Provider-facing Vendor's Tips for  Practices, Clinics and Hospitals August 12, 2014 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET REGISTER There is no fee to attend Join us for a special provider-focused webinar to learn from a leading Practice Management System and EHR Vendor on how to take advantage of EFT & ERA Operating Rules. CAQH CORE EFT & ERA Operating Rules can lead to substantial cost savings by streamlining payment and reconciliation for hospitals, physician offices and health plans. However, not all provider organizations are fully realizing their significant benefits. In this special webinar directed towards providers, CAQH CORE Participating Organization and CORE Phase I and II Certified EHR vendor, NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., will share insights not only about their own EFT & ERA implementation but also about how you can realize a successful implementation of EFT & ERA Operating Rules and start maximizing your gains now! Featured panelists: Chris Weber, NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc. Bob Bowman, CAQH CORE In this session: Hear from NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc. about: Implementation considerations Coordination with providers Innovative approaches to challenges Advice to providers on successfully navigating implementation Get information about free provider resources developed by CAQH CORE and how you can access them Take part in Q&A with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., and CAQH CORE Who Should Attend: This session will be especially beneficial to providers to understand how they can benefit from the EFT & ERA Operating Rules. Health plans, clearinghouses and vendors that should currently be in compliance with the EFT & ERA operating rules and those that want to ensure they are fully benefiting from the Operating Rules will also be able to take advantage of this session. Note: A working knowledge of Federally Mandated CAQH CORE EFT & ERA Operating Rules is assumed. Register Now to Reserve Your Spot for This Free Education Session About NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc. NextGen Healthcare provides interoperable, integrated electronic health records (EHR); practice management; billing, collections and claims; Health Information Exchange (HIE); electronic data interchange (EDI); and connectivity solutions for practices, clinics, and hospitals. Our suite of solutions can drive collaborative, accountable care and help practices achieve Meaningful Use and ICD-10 goals. About CAQH CORE CAQH CORE is a national multi-stakeholder initiative that streamlines electronic healthcare administrative data exchange and improves health plan-provider interoperability through an integrated model of operating rule development, adoption and maintenance. CAQH CORE has been designated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an author for ACA-mandated operating rules. To learn more about CAQH CORE, visit www.caqh.org.

CAQH CORE Town Hall Call - Aug. 7, 2014 - Register Today

Join Us for the CAQH CORE August Town Hall Call A Free Information Session Open to All Stakeholders Thursday, August 7 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET Register HERE There is no fee to attend. Please join us for this 60-minute interactive session to get the latest information on CAQH CORE and related CAQH activities, including: HHS NPRM on Health Plan Certification A required Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) certification process will be in place soon for health plans. Hear about the actions CAQH CORE has already taken to prepare for the proposed rule and planned next steps. CAQH CORE Operating Rules Implementation and Voluntary CORE Certification As we approach the 150 CORE Certifications milestone, get an update on Voluntary CORE Certification and hear about the recently certified entities. You'll also receive insights about industry adoption of Operating Rules and learn how you can take advantage of CAQH CORE tools for your implementation. CAQH CORE Operating Rule Maintenance Processes CAQH CORE continues its maintenance of the CORE Code Combinations and has recently begun the maintenance process for the EFT & ERA Enrollment Data Sets. Hear updates on both of these important maintenance processes, the work being done by the maintenance Task Groups, and how you can contribute. Third Set of ACA-mandated CAQH CORE Operating Rules CAQH CORE participating organizations are already contributing to development of the draft third set of ACA-mandated operating rules. Hear about their progress and how you can get involved. CAQH Index The 2013 Index, published in April 2014, examined six routine business transactions and found that the healthcare industry could save up to $8.2 billion by switching to electronic transmission of these transactions. Find out from CAQH staff how you can benefit from this information. CAQH Solutions CAQH Solutions help increase both efficiency and savings by streamlining administrative processes for healthcare organizations. Get the latest information about CAQH Solutions: the Universal Provider Datasource®(UPD), SanctionsTrack®, EnrollHubTM, and COB SmartTM Q&A Take part in Q&A. Register Now to Reserve Your Spot for This Free Education Session CAQH CORE Town Hall Calls provide the public with an update on CORE's recent activities related to industry development and/or implementation of Federally mandated operating rules. This call is open to all non-CORE and CORE Participants and is for informational purposes only; no voting or decisions will occur. If you have any questions, please contact CORE@caqh.org.