Transplant Administration Foundations Course
Welcome to the "Transplant Administration Foundations Course." This course was developed by the AST Transplant Administration and Quality Management Community of Practice as a series of coordinated, live webinars with the goal of creating a comprehensive education program that’s available on demand for professionals in the field of Transplant Administration. The Foundations Course features a series of videos covering a variety of topics for the transplant administration profession, including sessions on cost reporting, contracting for transplant, and program infrastructure.
How to Purchase and Access the Course - Click on "VIEW FULL COURSE" above and use the following instructions to purchase the Transplant Administration Foundations Course from the online store:
- AST MEMBERS: FREE for AST members. Simply log in with your AST username and password to purchase and access the courses. There are no continuing education credits available for this program.
- NON-MEMBERS: $50 per webinar. If you have an account on the AST website, sign in with those credentials. If you do not have an account with AST, create an account and proceed with the purchase (your acount will not be an AST website account nor a membership account; it is your webinar access account). There are no continuing education credits available for this program.
Please note there is no CE available for this course, but a certificate of attendance is available for printing after you complete the post-session evaluation. The post-session evaluation can be found under the "CE information" tab under each session. The Transplant Adminstration Foundations Course is an educational offering developed by the AST Transplant Administration and Quality Management Community of Practice to add knowledge and value to your current practice.
Transplant Strategic Planning: Lessons Learned Over the Past 25 Years
Presented by: Ian Jamieson
Learning Objectives:
- Describe one transplant center’s experience with strategic planning and lessons learned
- Provide an overview of internal and external variables that can impact strategic planning
- Discuss key considerations in performing a current state program assessment
CURES Act and Other Notable Changes for Organ Acquisition
Presented by: Robert Howey
Learning Objectives:
- Provide a brief overview of major elements involved in transplant cost reporting
- Discuss changes as a result of the 21st Century Cures Act
- Describe key updates in CMS cost report instructions
Medicare Cost Reporting 101 for Organ Acquisition Costs
Presented by: John Rogers
Learning Objectives:
- Provide an overview of Medicare reimbursement for organ acquisition costs
- Discuss the key drivers for Medicare reimbursement
- Present case studies will highlight the common and not so common findings based on reviews of various transplant centers
Contracting for Transplantation
Presented by: Mindy Scharlin
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize key elements of contracting models for transplantation
- Describe contracting criteria for solid organ transplant programs
- Discuss strategies to improve Managed Care Contract collaboration
Effective Change Management Strategies
Presented by: Gwen McNatt
Learning Objectives:
- Describe two change models and how to apply them
- Discuss change readiness and how to assess readiness
- Discuss the change curve during implementation of a change
- Describe strategies to sustain change
Successful Habits of a Transplant Leader
Presented by: Edward Zavala
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key financial indicators that transplant leaders should focus on
- Describe important characteristics of strong leadership
- Identify key elements of staff development
Infrastructure of a Transplant Program
Presented by: Brigitte Sullivan
Learning Objectives:
- Provide an overview of regulatory infrastructure requirements
- Review cost allocation strategies and maximizing reimbursement
- Discuss additional considerations that can have a positive impact on infrastructure
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