Continuing Education Sessions

Session 53 | Riding the Waves of Florida Medicaid Eligibility and Managed Care

Day: Thursday, August 4
Time: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Type/Topic: Finance and Reimbursement

Session Summary

Providers continue to ride waves of challenges and unexpected twists and turns. Securing Medicaid eligibility and managed care reimbursement is no exception. This session will provide an update on current trends related to Florida Medicaid reimbursement and eligibility. The presenter will discuss practical resolutions to specific challenges starting with the initial Medicaid application process all the way to successful Medicaid claims payment. Participants will be advised on how to recognize Medicaid eligibility concerns from the point of admission and learn best practices in working with Medicaid Managed Care companies. Participants will become a skilled resource for residents, their families and their companies, resulting in improved Medicaid reimbursement for their center. Additionally, the presenter will field provider questions related to current situations being faced and the best practices for a successful resolution.

Presenters

Becky Hewitt

Senior Long-Term Care Reimbursement Specialist | Hall, Booth, Smith, P.C.

About the Presenter

Becky Hewitt has worked in medical reimbursement for over 23 years, specifically in the long term care profession for 20 years. She has worked at the facility level as a business office manager and at the operations level as a regional consultant to admissions, marketing, and business office staff. Currently, she is the Senior Long-Term Care Reimbursement Specialist with Hall, Booth, Smith, P.C. assisting clients with all their reimbursement needs and quickly becoming recognized as the Medicaid expert in the long term care profession in multiple states and throughout the Southeast region. She provides onsite audits and education to our clients related to financial best practices and Medicaid policies. Since joining the firm in 2011, she has assisted facilities in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida to recover millions of dollars each year in Medicaid revenue.