DECEMBER 2015 PIKES PEAK PAHCOM NEWSLETTER
EXTRA ... EXTRA .... READ ALL ABOUT IT IN THE PPP-N!!
_________________________________________________________________
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I think we are all glad to see 2015 be completed! We all
survived ICD-10 because we are all still here living it! Pikes Peak PAHCOM
provided very successful and important programs in 2015, so I want to
encourage everyone to attend more education programs in 2016! It is the "tool
to survival" in this ever-changing business of healthcare office management!
We are again co-sponsoring events this year with Colorado MGMA and
working closely with our local and state Medical Societies... Do not just pay your
dues, I challenge you to become ENGAGED this year!
WEBSITE UPDATE: The National Office recently upgraded the website and there are a few
bugs. Of importance is everyone's CEU logs are empty! They are working on the issue. It
also will not let us enter January CEUs into your log. Please be patient, this will hopefully be
fixed soon.
PIKES PEAK PAHCOM CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Corporate Sponsors' Liaison:
o Pikes Peak PAHCOM would like to thank Debbie Carlson, CMM, Corporate
Sponsor's Director for 14 years of service and dedication to our corporate sponsors
and the Pikes Peak PAHCOM membership. The Executive Committee will be
assuming the Corporate Sponsors' Director duties until further notice. Contact
Sandra - sandra@cspulmonary.com. Watch for more information regarding the
celebration of Debbie's service to the chapter in the next newsletter.
 Please see Pikes Peak PAHCOM's new website and find important information about our
sponsors. Just click their logo scrolling in the middle of the meeting registration page!!!!
DECEMBER 2015 -- PIKES PEAK PAHCOM NEWSLETTER
Page 1
 Sponsors the old website has been shut down, please build your new website page
immediately!! If you need assistance, please let us know. http://www.pahcom.com.
Choose "Membership/Community" -- "Chapters" -- "Pikes Peak."
 MONTHLY PIKES PEAK PAHCOM CORPORATE SPONSORS' RECOGNIZED:
o November Presenting Sponsor:

Peak Medical Imaging: Amber Murphy, Imaging Services
Specialty. 719.268.3300-Office, 719.466.9027-Cell, amurphy@oiarad.com
www.peakrad.com
Amazing Care Home Care: Jessica Crum,
Community Liaison. 719-219-0691-Office, jecrum@amazingcare.com.
www.amazingcare.com
o December Sponsor Recognition: Thank you to all our corporate sponsors that
participated in our annual charity event and raising $$ for Colorado Springs
Empty Stocking Fund!
o Pikes Peak PAHCOM would like to thank ALL of OUR SPONSORS for their
“constant” support of our Pikes Peak PAHCOM Community!!! We could NOT
provide such valuable education programs without ALL of their ongoing
support!

NOVEMBER CHAPTER MEETING: National Conference Update: We asked and
she brought her National PAHCOM Conference Presentation on the road and
came to Colorado!!!!!!! Gail Eminhizer, CMM, CGCS, HITCM-PP, Practice Administrator &
National Chapter Support Chairperson, presented her National Conference presentation on
" What Your PAHCOM Membership Can Do For You." Gail showed the Pikes Peak PAHCOM
members multiple tips and tricks about all facets of the PAHCOM website. The membership
absolutely gained so much knowledge about "PAHCOM" and how to keep track of their
CEU's, access on-line programs, find forms, share forms, control the amount of PAHCOM
emails; i.e., so many "take-a-ways" for our chapter members that we are still talking about it!
Gail encouraged all Pikes Peak PAHCOM members to attend next year's National
Conference in October 2016! It was a privilege to have Gail attend our meeting and provide
such valuable "Sharing of Knowledge."
Steve Johanns, CMM, HITCM-PP, provided an update from the National Conference on the
"CMM credential" becoming national college accredited (NCAA) in the near future. Pikes
Peak PAHCOM members participated on multiple committee(s)to assist in the steps to gain
national recognition for the CMM credential. The good news, those that are currently
DECEMBER 2015-- PIKES PEAK PAHCOM NEWSLETTER
Page 2
CMM's will be grandfathered in as long as they keep their CMM credential current. Having
the CMM credential is important for all the members, as some of the education events we
offer will be required to meet important guidelines and regulations. The CMM Examination is
consistently changing and Steve has remained a constant advocate and serves as a
member on the national CMM committee(s). This is great news for our organization moving
forward. Steve Johanns has helped so many of the Pikes Peak PAHCOM membership study
and pass the CMM Exam, we are forever grateful for his dedication to the "CMM credential",
our chapter and national office!
DECEMBER CHAPTER MEETING - EMPTY STOCKING FUND - CHARITY EVENT: Pikes
Peak PAHCOM members, sponsors and guests raised $4500.00 for the Colorado Springs
Empty Stocking Fund! This annual event of bidding for horseback rides, gift cards, wine
baskets and many other special Christmas items. There was some... good... honest
competition to raise money during this annual charity event! Pikes Peak PAHCOM has been
holding this event for 10+years and each year all the members, sponsors and guests
continue to amaze us with their generosity for this most valued Colorado Springs Charity.
Thank you to all the sponsors that contributed gifts and bided on items; to all the members
that attended and for those that shopped and wrapped gifts! And a special thanks to our
Famous MC from Hold-the-Phone -- BOB BOSCHE for being our gracious MC for this event!!!
Congratulations on another successful Pikes Peak PAHCOM Charity Event!!!
VALUE-BASED PAYMENT MODIFIER - VBPM (MEDICARE): A program that includes a
modified payment under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule based on Quality and Cost
Performance. If your practice is currently not participating in the PQRS Program, now might
be a good the time to start or more negative Medicare adjustments in the coming years.
The Value-Based Payment Modifier which is starting to phase in first large practices and all
providers by 2017. The data from 2015 PQRS is what will be used by CMS for calculating part
of the 2017 VBPM, 2016 composite scores for practices/providers. There can be a positive
adjustment, stay neutral or receive a negative adjustment; separate from PQRS penalties
and EHR penalties or incentives. Also, start having your providers’ document chronic
conditions, as this will help in the goal of providing "triple aim healthcare," the new pathway
of healthcare. It is all about the changes forthcoming in reimbursement!! The Executive
Committee continues its search for a speaker for Value-Based Payment Modifier but here
are some free resources through CMS and Navicure Clearinghouse.
http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/PhysicianFeedbackProgram/index.html
http://www.navicure.com/
Navicure Site: Learn from us, scroll to free webinar on Value-Based Payment Modifier
DECEMBER 2015-- PIKES PEAK PAHCOM NEWSLETTER
Page 3
MEANINGFUL USE UPDATE:
Please pay attention to the CMS -EHR website with the newest guidelines released October 6th.
Some EHR s may not have updated dashboards, etc. We are hearing that attestation remains a
challenge,. Please review the patient engagement measures, as some resources may be incorrect
due to the late notification by CMS. February 28, 2016 is the final day for 2015 Attestation. Join the
CMS-EHR List serve to keep updated.
MEDICAID PROVIDER REVALIDATION: All Colorado current Medicaid Providers must go
through Medicaid Revalidation. You must complete this revalidation if you are not officially
notified of the same by March 31st, 2016.
CALL FOR MA's: Grace Trujillo, IBMC College is trying to find MA’s who are working in the
field who would be interested in doing accreditation audits for the ABHES organizations. This
is a PRN type thing NOT one that would take them away from practices. The training is
scheduled for Saturday the 23rd of January.
These MA's would receive compensation and for two days and travel expenses are covered.
Please contact Grace Trujillo, Faculty Manager; P 719.219.1088 ; Email: Grace Trujillo
[GTrujillo@ibmc.edu].
2016 NATIONAL PAHCOM CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW
OPEN: October 17-20, 2016 in Clearwater Beach, Florida! Pikes Peak PAHCOM will again
take requests for two $500.00 scholarships. Please email me (sandra@cspulmonary.com) if
you would like to be considered for a scholarship to attend the 2016 National PAHCOM
Conference. Colorado conference attendees will get together at the Conference for a
social event!!! Stay tuned for more information!!!
GOING GREEN! The "going-green" process will continue in 2016! PP-PAHCOM Meeting
RSVPs; speaker handouts/presentations; electronic newsletters, etc..... As we all learned at
the November Chapter Meeting, more-and-more is being moved to an electronic process
through the National PAHCOM Website. Please expect continued multiple changes
throughout the year in how we automate and "go green" using the Pikes Peak PAHCOM
website through the National website. There will be "challenges" and we ask you to be
patient as we learn the processes as well. If you cannot get the payment portion of the
website to work, payments should be sent immediately after registering to Lori Trivelli,
Treasurer:
DECEMBER 2015-- PIKES PEAK PAHCOM NEWSLETTER
Page 4
Address:
Lori Trivelli, CMM, Practice Manager
AgeWell Medical Associates
2350 International Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
REMAINING PIKES PEAK PAHCOM JANUARY 2016 MEETING SCHEDULE DATE:


January 22, 2016, 7:15 a.m. -- BREAKFAST CLUB, Penrose Pavilion 3rd Floor, Colorado
Springs Neurological Associates, 2312 North Nevada. Special discussions surrounding
community connectivity with CORHIO and Colorado Community Health Group.
WEDNESDAY -- January 27, 2016 -- PP-PAHCOM Executive Committee, 4:00 - 5:30
p.m., Age-Well Medical Associates, 2350 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO
80910. Please let Sandra know if you are attending. Members of the board are
automatically RSVP.
UPCOMING MEETINGS: (Subject to Change)
Pikes Peak PAHCOM:
February - 2/11/2016 -- OSHA UPDATE
March - 3/10/2016 -- SOCIAL MEDIA
April - 4/28/2016 -- EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE
May - 5/19/2016 -- COLORADO PAYER DAY 2016 (CO-SPONSOR CMGMA)
June - 6/8/2016 -- PENROSE HOSPITAL UPDATE/EDUCATION
July - 7/14/2016 -- VALUE BASED REIMBURSEMENT/PAYMENT
August - 8/11/2016 -- TELEMEDICINE (CO-SPONSOR CMGMA)
September - 9/22/2016 -- MEDICAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR HAPPY HOUR!
October - NO CHAPTER MEETING--NATIONAL CONFERENCE 10/17-20/2016
November - 11/17/2016-- MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UPDATE/EDUCATION
December - 12/8/2016 -- HOLIDAY AUCTION & CHARITY EVENT
DECEMBER 2015-- PIKES PEAK PAHCOM NEWSLETTER
Page 5
COLORADO MGMA MEETINGS:
See CMGMA Website for additional information & registration:
http://www.cmgma.com/
COLORADO MGMA & HFMA/ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
Tuesday, January 26, 2015, 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
At the University Club
1673 N Sherman (corner of 17th and Sherman)
Denver, CO 80203
Refreshments will be provided:
Cost $20.00
CMGMA 2016 FALL CONFERENCE -- IT IS IN THE SPRINGS!!!!!!! September 8-9,
2015, Wyndham Mining Exchange, Colorado Springs -- details coming soon!
Check the CMGMA website often for weekly webinars.
MEMBERSHIP:



The word is out.... Pikes Peak PAHCOM is a true leadership organization in the Pikes Peak
region. We have new members interested all the time. Talk to your colleagues that are not
members. Bring them to a meeting and let them see the value. The Executive Committee
keeps the sponsor ratio of 2:1 and we have a waiting list of really good sponsors that want to
support PP-PAHCOM! We need more members!!!
Membership with Pikes Peak PAHCOM requires both a National PAHCOM Membership and PPPAHCOM Chapter Membership! Yes, there are separate dues $$! Renewals for National
PAHCOM Membership can be completed on-line www.pahcom.com; renewals for Pikes Peak
PAHCOM are emailed from the Membership Director -- Val Chavez, CMM, can now be paid
on our PP-PAHCOM chapter website that is embedded with the National PAHCOM website.
Please keep both memberships current! If you are a CMM or HITCM-PP, do not let your
recertification(s) expire every other year. Check your membership page on the national
website and make certain you affiliate with our chapter on your membership page, just two
clicks and you are done. Otherwise, you do not receive any notices, newsletters, etc.
Did you know that you can save $100 when renewing the National PAHCOM Membership by
choosing "auto renew." This does require a secure credit card to be on file but that saving
could be put toward your Pikes Peak PAHCOM Chapter dues which are currently
$125.00/year.
DECEMBER 2015-- PIKES PEAK PAHCOM NEWSLETTER
Page 6


Add your professional photo to your National PAHCOM Membership profile. It is really simple
to upload. I put my mug shot under my profile! www.pahcom.com
Recruit your colleagues!! Bonus $$ -- a discount on your next local chapter renewal when you
refer a new member to join!!
PIKES PEAK PAHCOM MEETING REFUND POLICY: Pikes Peak PAHCOM Refund Policy
(Educational session registrations only– membership dues are non-refundable and nontransferable)
Unless otherwise specified, refunds for educational sessions are available as follows:
You submit your request to Lori Trivelli at lorit@agewellmedical.com a minimum of ten (10)
days prior to the event. Include the name of the attendee the refund is being requested for
– The event name and date
– Reason for refund request
Once approved, Pikes Peak PAHCOM will deduct 5% of the amount paid as a processing
fee and issue a refund check or a credit to the charged card account.
MANAGEMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
MOUNTAIN VIEW MEDICAL GROUP -- Medical Practice Manager – Centennial
Seeking a full-time Medical Practice Manager for one of our Family Practice clinics located in the
Westside of Colorado Springs. You will be responsible for the overall operation of the medical
practice to include assessing patient relations and support, asset and liability management,
personnel and human relation functions, physician administrative support to include credentials and
compliance with federal, state, MVMG and medical practice policies and procedures. Preferred
undergraduate degree with emphasis in healthcare, management, business, or another related field.
Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of excel and Microsoft Office software. Prefer
knowledge of EMR to include patient demographics, scheduling and account management. Must
have excellent patient and provider service skills. www.mvmg.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW MEDICAL GROUP -- Medical Practice Manager – Powers
Seeking a full-time Medical Practice Manager for one of our Family Practice clinics located in the
Northeast Area of Colorado Springs. You will be responsible for the overall operation of the medical
practice to include assessing patient relations and support, asset and liability management,
personnel and human relation functions, physician administrative support to include credentials and
compliance with federal, state, MVMG and medical practice policies and procedures. Preferred
undergraduate degree with emphasis in healthcare, management, business, or another related field.
Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of excel and Microsoft Office software. Prefer
knowledge of EMR to include patient demographics, scheduling and account management. Must
have excellent patient and provider service skills. www.mvmg.com
DECEMBER 2015-- PIKES PEAK PAHCOM NEWSLETTER
Page 7
2016 Pikes Peak PAHCOM Chapter Officers:
o
Sandra Robben-Weber, CMM, HITCM-PP, 2016 President
o
Chris Hall, CMM, 2016 Vice President
o
Cindy Valdez, CMM, 2016 Secretary
o
Val Chavez, CMM, 2016 Membership Director
o
Lori Trivelli, CMM, 2016 Treasurer
We say thank you and good-bye in the next Newsletter to:
o Debbie Carlson, CMM -- 2001 - 2015 Corporate Sponsors' Director
o Tari Gilmore, RMA, CMM, 2014-2015 Vice President
o Bridget Pieffer, CMM, 2014 - 2015 Secretary
QUOTE:
Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when
working with people! Mary Kay Ash (Founder of Mary Kay Beauty Products)
Sandra Robben-Weber, CMM, HITCM-PP, PP-PAHCOM 2015 President
DECEMBER 2015-- PIKES PEAK PAHCOM NEWSLETTER
sandra@cspulmonary.com
Page 8