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RAC News & Updates

Lori Bracato

Lori Brocato is currently HealthPort's RCM and RACPro Product Manager and serves as our resident expert on the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program. In 2009 Lori served as a monthly co-contributor in Advance Magazine for Health Information Professionals' e-newsletter, RAC ready column, that served as a "monthly RAC survival guide."

With posts to the RAC blog, HealthPort helps hospitals plan for, track and deal with RAC audits. We are committed to your success under Medicare's RAC program. Check this page often for the latest news, education and free Webinars about RAC.

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Friday, April 10, 2009

HealthPort Webinar, "Get Ready for RAC," is Now Available Online

"Get Ready for RAC," presented by Lori Brocato, is an informative presentation that will help you better understand and manage the recovery audit contractor (RAC) permanent program in your facility.  
 
During this taped webinar you will learn:
  • What RACs are focused on
  • What you need to prepare for the RAC process
  • Appeals process guidelines
  • Technology and tools you will need to streamline the RAC process

View the previously recorded webinar or download a PDF slideshow of it.

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