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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Given the time and expense incurred by TPAs, reinsurers and case management companies to train nurse case managers in transplant management - we decided to help, and help in a big way. Understanding the transplant process, contract provisions, reporting appropriately and providing coordinated messages with the transplant center will greatly increase the value of case management for our insurance clients. To enhance the value of AATMC recipients even more, INTERLINK Health Services Inc. will be providing mastery level continuing education, granting on-line contract access and offering free medical team consultation after successful completion of the program. The program is comprised of 7 webinars that will occur monthly as well as 3 Medical Round Table webinars (these will occur monthly, giving you at least 6 options to achieve the 3 required).

 

The AATMC certification program contains the following elements:

 

1. Outcome Education & Resources: increase understanding of improved outcomes and why they are beneficial, review candidate education materials, outcome fact sheets and pertinent internet resources;
2. Transplant Continuing Education: through completion of the AATMC program; over 10 CCM credits can be earned;
3. Contract & Rate Education: in-depth webinar on contract provisions and contracting methods, concluding with a contract rate proficiency test; and
4. Medical & Insurance Report Writing: completing a course of study developed by INTERLINK on medical necessity and reinsurer report writing.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process will include documentation of Case Management experience (two years minimum), and the working relationship with INTERLINK, this is not mandatory, but may prove beneficial should there be more applicants than space available. A working relationship with INTERLINK will waive the tuition fee. Successful applicants will receive a formal acceptance letter from INTERLINK's CMO and VP of Quality Services.

 

PROGRAM BENEFITS

The benefits of this program to Case Managers will be substantial. Upon receiving the Advanced Achievement in Transplant Management Certification (AATMC), the special class of case managers will have:

 

1. On-line rate access* and automated referral processes;
2. On-line reporting and claims access;
3. Listing on INTERLINK's website as a certified AATMC Case Manager;
4. Her/his achievement announced to reinsurers and noted in the INTERLINK newsletter;
5. A framed Certificate; and
6. Complimentary transplant consultation for all INTERLINK cases.

*granted access with a signed participation agreement only.

 

PROGRAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

 

1. Is there a cost to participate?
   There is a fee of $495 per nurse for non-INTERLINK clients.
    
2. What is this program comprised of?
   The program is comprised of seven core sections that cover all phases of the transplant care process in webinar format followed by a required post-test. Three Medical Round Table Webinar discussions are required with successful completion of post tests, as well. Over 10 CCM credits can be earned upon successful course completion.
    
3. What is the time commitment required to complete the AATMC program?
   The program was designed to accommodate case managers with busy schedules. The AATMC course work requires only one hour of conference call commitment for most months and an additional hour for the Medical Round Table teleconference requirements. Post tests are administered through our website and can be completed at your convenience.
    
4. Can anyone apply?
   Two years of case management history is required for the application. This program attempts to educate nurses in a network unbiased manner, so an active working relationship with INTERLINK is not mandatory, but may prove beneficial should there be more applicants than spaces available. INTERLINK reserves the right to deny access to this program to competitors and others without cause.
    
5. What are the benefits?
   There are many benefits for the organization and case manager. Case managers with an active Participation Agreement (PA) will receive specialized training, on-line contract access, expedited referral process, consultative access to INTERLINK medical teams, advanced educational programs, and access to INTERLINK's preferred fee schedule for their clients. Recipients without an active PA get the specialized training, access to advanced educational programs and consultative access to INTERLINK's medical team.
   
   Organizations can market and promote they have AATMC recipients on staff to handle transplant care for their clients.

 

 

For additional information, contact Lisa McLeod at (800) 599-9119 or email at lisa.mcleod@interlinkhealth.com

 

 

 

 

 

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