Overview Get ready, get set, go. . . . Learn how to implement BTI’s next release of HSS, Version 5. Find out what is new and what has changed. Determine planning and upgrade issues which should be addressed prior to software installation. Learn how to maximize the usage and derived benefits of HSS through various implementation strategies. Discover new techniques, get the computer to do more work for you.
This course is intended to be the first step towards a smooth transition to the next version of HSS software. Many new, exciting features and functions have been added in Version 5. Learn what they are and how to take advantage of these enhancements. Learn what has changed and where the changes are so staff can be prepared.
Participants will learn about topics such as:
• What is new, what has changed, intended applications
• General installation requirements
• Database changes and how they may effect user reporting
• New billing methods and master tables set-up
• Managing payer authorizations
• Contract management
• What is an automated agent and what can they do for you
• Job queues, schedules, subsystem management and more
• A new perspective on E-mail
Prerequisites A thorough understanding of your agency’s current HSS implementation will be helpful when applying knowledge gained from the course to individual upgrade transition planning.
Intended Audience MIS Staff, System Administrators, Internal Agency Instructors
Content Intermediate (Some content will briefly touch on advanced system topics. Follow-on advanced topic courses available on request)
Agenda Day One:
* Overview of design goals and implementation approach
* Walk-through of system changes and new features
* Hundreds of changes have been implemented
- Find out what they are. . .
- Where they are. . .
- And what they will do for you. . .
Day Two
* In-depth look at expanded definitions for services, procedures, and payer billing rules
* Working with payer authorizations
* Management of Contracts, HMO, EAP, and other special pricing models
* The billing process, a new perspective
* How to get your clinical staff on-line and involved
* How to configure new Client Master options
* Check point - time for questions and answers
Day Three
* Putting automated agents to work for you
* Understanding the messaging system
* Scheduling work
* Managing system activity
* Software installation requirements
* Understanding how the database has changed and how to upgrade your reports.
* Where to go from here - the next step
Logistics • Courses are held at BTI’s office in Vineland, New Jersey.
• Beverages and lunch are provided for each full classroom day.
• Morning and evening meals are the responsibility of attendees.
• We are within convenient driving distance from both Philadelphia and Atlantic City airports and attractions.
• Attendees are responsible for providing their own hotel and travel accommodations.
• A listing of local hotels, restaurants, and directions will be provided upon course registration.
• We reserve the right to cancel or change scheduled course dates based on minimum attendance requirements.
Availability Course dates will be scheduled upon request.