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Vitalware 2019 User Conference

October 16, 2019 - October 18, 2019
Las Vegas, NV

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Please note, the Vitalware User Conference is for active Vitalware clients and users only. We hold all discretion to cancel your registration at any time.

We are getting closer to the much anticipated 2019 Vitalware User Conference! Come learn about the newest features in our solutions, industry best practices, and enjoy great entertainment at the 2019 Vitalware User Conference. You’ll leave with even more confidence in your partnership with Vitalware.

Conference Agenda

The specific topics and details of sessions laid out in this agenda may change as we get closer to the event.

Click here to download the high-level agenda for our 2019 User Conference or you can view it below. There is no cost associated with registration, conference meals, or hotel accommodations.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019

3:00p

Hotel Check-in

6:00-8:00p

Welcome Reception - Losers Bar in MGM Grand
Get here early and spend the evening with us at an intimate, no-frills venue for live performances serving classic spirits and a variety of beers on tap. Drinks and food on us.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019

7:00-8:00a

Breakfast
Start the day off right with the most important meal of the day.

8:00-8:30a

Welcome and Introductions
We can’t wait to welcome you to our best user conference yet and get you ready for the event.

8:30-9:30a

Keynote: Avish Parashar
Weaving together humorous stories, jokes, audience interaction, and improv comedy, Avish will keep you engaged while imparting a key lesson: Planning is Important, but improvising is essential! No matter how well you plan, things will go wrong, surprises will arise, and the universe will throw you a curveball. Your success and sanity are directly related to how you respond to these challenges. By the end of Avish’s keynote, you will have the tools to flow with all that life throws at you.

9:30a-10:45a

VitalCDM™ – The New Standard in CDM Management
New regulations, pricing transparency requirements, and thinning margins are causing hospitals to become ever more reliant on their revenue-cycle data being truly comprehensive and up to date. Come learn about recent VitalCDM product enhancements and ways to create visibility between your CDM and clinical/ancillary systems—such as your pharmacy, radiology, and preference lists.

10:45a-11:00a

Networking Break
Take a breather, catch up on email, and meet some great, like-minded folks in the RCM space.

11:00a-12:00p

Interactive Product Strategy and Roadmap: VitalCDM
From day one our products have been guided by the people that use them. Come influence the next versions of VitalCDM by providing direct feedback and votes on proposed features and functionality.

12:00-1:00p

Lunch
Breakfast is a liar, lunch is the most important meal of the day. Eat, connect with other attendees, and let your mind refresh after a knowledge packed morning.

1:00-2:00p

New Product Features, Tips, and Tricks
When head down in your day-to-day, it’s difficult to keep up with added functionality. We promise you will take away at least one thing from this session that will make your job easier when you get back home.

  • VitalKnowledge™ - Our real-time access reference libraries.
  • OPPS Calculator™ - Want to know about potential claim rejections before you send them out?
  • VitalCoder™- Validate all your coding in a single tool.

2:00-3:00p

Choose Your Own Adventure Breakout Session
Select from one of four breakouts sessions where you’ll sit down with peers to share and learn best practices. More than one topic look appealing to you? No worries, we’re doing this again on day two so you can make it to your top two (or double down on your favorite). Topics include:

  • Pharmacy - Discuss challenges and best practices for managing and maintaining the CDM/formulary relationship
  • Integrating CDM maintenance to the Patient Accounting/Financial system – Beyond the interface itself, how do you ensure CDM maintenance stays in lock step with your PAS?
  • Clinical Documentation Improvement – Discuss clinical documentation integrity and the challenges in our changing environment.
  • Transparency and Your CDM: Planning Ahead – Following up on the hospital price transparency rule that went into effect on January 1, 2019, we will discuss several new requirements that up the ante on price transparency required in the original rule.

3:00-4:00p

Client Panel: The Latest in Pricing Transparency Trends
Come listen to your peers during this interactive discussion around their experiences and strategies to manage the evolving world of pricing transparency.

6:00p

Social Event: Top Golf
Located right next to the MGM Grand, come eat, drink, and play golf games designed for every skill level.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019

8:00-9:00a

Breakfast
We sure hope everyone had fun last night. Come grab coffee and breakfast before the final day.

9:00-9:30a

Keynote: Vitalware Vision
Vitalware COO, Tara Bradley, will review the last year, highlight key accomplishments, and provide vision of where we’re headed next.

9:30-11:00a

New Product: VitalIntegrity™
Join this interactive session on VitalIntegrity updates and feature prioritization. Our goal is that VitalIntegrity enables teams to minimize revenue leakage from under (and over) charging and facilitates tracking of inaccurate charges — all the way to the root cause.

11:00a-12:00p

Choose Your Own Adventure Breakout Session #2
As promised, we’re giving you a second chance. Select from one of four breakouts sessions where you’ll sit down with peers to share and learn best practices. Topics include:

  • Pharmacy - Discuss challenges and best practices for managing and maintaining the CDM/formulary relationship
  • Integrating CDM maintenance to the Patient Accounting/Financial system – Beyond the interface itself, how do you ensure CDM maintenance stays in lock step with your PAS?
  • Clinical Documentation Improvement – Discuss clinical documentation integrity and the challenges in our changing environment.
  • Transparency and Your CDM: Planning Ahead – Following up on the hospital price transparency rule that went into effect on January 1, 2019, we will discuss several new requirements that up the ante on price transparency required in the original rule.

12:00-12:45p

Lunch
One last breather before the final sessions.

12:45-1:30p

Client Presentation: VitalCoder
Learn how one client uses VitalCoder to validate their coding.

1:30-3:00p

Preparing for the 2020 Coding Updates
Vitalware coding experts will get you up to speed on coding and OPPS changes for 2020. They’ll also show you how to utilize our tools to efficiently update the chargemaster to accommodate year end changes.

3:00p

Closing Remarks
We can’t thank you enough for attending and participating in this event. After all, it’s your event. Make sure to share with us what you’d like to see next year so we can keep making it better. See you next year!

Client Participation

We are in the process of selecting client presenters for user panels, as well as break-out sessions. If you are interested, please email Vitalware, and we will be sure to contact you to discuss your participation in more detail.

Hotel Information

Vitalware is covering your Wednesday, October 16th and Thursday, October 17th night stay. We will coordinate with you after you register.

MGM Grand Las Vegas
3799 South Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 880-0880
MGM Grand Website

Please note, the Vitalware User Conference is for active Vitalware clients and users only. We hold all discretion to cancel your registration at any time. Portions of the agenda may change as we continue to refine the content and speakers.