Wed 10th FebNB This might move to 24th Feb depending on consultation/guidance publication
At least an overview of how hospital reimbursement (i.e. National Tariff) guidance is changing for next year (plus how the contract is changing if that has also been published). Initial indications are they are aiming for a huge culture changing moving from payment for activity at tariff to payment at cost. We will also catch up on what issues have been most affecting organisations over the past three months (e.g. the Increasing Capacity Framework). Whilst Richard Russell will be delivering the session and leading on the content, we very much encourage hearing what others have to say at our quarterly catch ups as well as this makes for a valuable part of the experience. Note - this could be a longer two hour event depending on what is in the consultation.

2021/22 National Tariff Changes and Quarterly Catch Up (might be 2hrs)NB This might move to 24th Feb depending on consultation/guidance publication
At least an overview of how hospital reimbursement (i.e. National Tariff) guidance is changing for next year (plus how the contract is changing if that has also been published). Initial indications are they are aiming for a huge culture changing moving from payment for activity at tariff to payment at cost. We will also catch up on what issues have been most affecting organisations over the past three months (e.g. the Increasing Capacity Framework). Whilst Richard Russell will be delivering the session and leading on the content, we very much encourage hearing what others have to say at our quarterly catch ups as well as this makes for a valuable part of the experience. Note - this could be a longer two hour event depending on what is in the consultation.

Wed 10th Feb10am session now full. Also note this might move to 24th Feb depending on consultation/guidance publication At least an overview of how hospital reimbursement (i.e. National Tariff) guidance is changing for next year (plus how the contract is changing if that has also been published). Initial indications are they are aiming for a huge culture changing moving from payment for activity at tariff to payment at cost. We will also catch up on what issues have been most affecting organisations over the past three months (e.g. the Increasing Capacity Framework). Whilst Richard Russell will be delivering the session and leading on the content, we very much encourage hearing what others have to say at our quarterly catch ups as well as this makes for a valuable part of the experience. Note - this could be a longer two hour event depending on what is in the consultation.

2021/22 National Tariff Changes and Quarterly Catch Up (might be 2hrs)10am session now full. Also note this might move to 24th Feb depending on consultation/guidance publication At least an overview of how hospital reimbursement (i.e. National Tariff) guidance is changing for next year (plus how the contract is changing if that has also been published). Initial indications are they are aiming for a huge culture changing moving from payment for activity at tariff to payment at cost. We will also catch up on what issues have been most affecting organisations over the past three months (e.g. the Increasing Capacity Framework). Whilst Richard Russell will be delivering the session and leading on the content, we very much encourage hearing what others have to say at our quarterly catch ups as well as this makes for a valuable part of the experience. Note - this could be a longer two hour event depending on what is in the consultation.

Wed 27th JanFollowing on from the CCG vs NHS England event, this looks at how to identify which CCG pays for activity (incl in relation to overseas visitors)

Which CCG PaysFollowing on from the CCG vs NHS England event, this looks at how to identify which CCG pays for activity (incl in relation to overseas visitors)

Wed 13th JanLooking at how to determine whether it is NHS England or a CCG that pays for activity

CCG vs NHS EnglandLooking at how to determine whether it is NHS England or a CCG that pays for activity

Wed 16th DecLooking at how codes are grouped to a HRG and what is in a HRG. Will be looking at the manual grouper as well as the app.

HRGs and how they are generatedLooking at how codes are grouped to a HRG and what is in a HRG. Will be looking at the manual grouper as well as the app.

Wed 2nd DecLooking at how a spell is defined vs an attendance and various aspects of both thereafter.

Defining ActivityLooking at how a spell is defined vs an attendance and various aspects of both thereafter.

Thu 12th NovWith tariff engagement for 21/22 starting in October, progress with the Elective Incentive Scheme and some key query themes such as Non Contract Activity emerging this will be a useful quarterly catch up.

Quarterly Catch Up: Nov 2020 With tariff engagement for 21/22 starting in October, progress with the Elective Incentive Scheme and some key query themes such as Non Contract Activity emerging this will be a useful quarterly catch up.

Wed 14th OctLooking at how unbundled activity is identified and then, with a particular focus on diagnostics, critical care, rehabilitation and palliative care looking at scope for financial efficiencies.

Unbundling - how it works, and scope for financial efficienciesLooking at how unbundled activity is identified and then, with a particular focus on diagnostics, critical care, rehabilitation and palliative care looking at scope for financial efficiencies.

Tue 15th SepGoing through how a local set of accounts are converted to a national set and then how the costing standards map them through to patient level costs. This then flows in to an overview of benchmarking information and how identify opportunities to reduce your cost base.

Patient Level CostingGoing through how a local set of accounts are converted to a national set and then how the costing standards map them through to patient level costs. This then flows in to an overview of benchmarking information and how identify opportunities to reduce your cost base.

Thu 27th AugA round up of the most pertinent (or frequent) queries and guidance from the past three months from across the country.

Quarterly Catch Up: August 2020 A round up of the most pertinent (or frequent) queries and guidance from the past three months from across the country.

Tue 14th JulGoing through why organisations are trying to implement Population Health Management and some of the key things to be thought through in order to implement it.

Introduction to Population Health Management.Going through why organisations are trying to implement Population Health Management and some of the key things to be thought through in order to implement it.

Wed 17th JunAn introductions into the principles underpinning Blending and how this can apply as Blending is extended to include Outpatients and Maternity.

Blending: Past, Current and FutureAn introductions into the principles underpinning Blending and how this can apply as Blending is extended to include Outpatients and Maternity.