Start Date: 5/14/2026 1:00 PM EDT
End Date: 5/14/2026 2:00 PM EDT
Venue Name: Virtual (Zoom)
Organization Name:
Maine Health Care Association
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Program Date: May 14, 2026
Program Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Rates:
MHCA Member: $45
Non-Member: $68
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AI in Clinical Auditing: Strengthening EMR Integrity Across Disciplines
Accurate and well-supported documentation is essential to reimbursement integrity, survey preparedness, and overall quality performance in skilled nursing facilities. With increasing regulatory oversight and the ongoing complexity of PDPM, relying solely on retrospective, manual chart audits may leave gaps in identifying documentation risk.
This one-hour session examines the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in strengthening clinical auditing practices across therapy, nursing, and MDS documentation. Intended for Rehab Directors, Directors of Nursing, Compliance professionals, and MDS coordinators, the course reviews how AI-supported tools can assist in identifying documentation discrepancies, validating skilled need, highlighting potential PDPM vulnerabilities, and improving interdisciplinary consistency within the EMR.
Participants will explore practical applications of AI as a clinical decision-support resource that enhances — rather than replaces — professional judgment. Emphasis will be placed on improving audit efficiency, supporting documentation accuracy, and maintaining compliance standards in preparation for survey and payer review.
Presenter
Julie Gala is the Vice President of Clinical Strategies and a speech-language pathologist at HealthPRO-Heritage. She is a RAC-CT and PAC-educated clinical leader who oversees and aligns all teams under a unified clinical strategies framework. Julie leads national clinical initiatives, serves as committee lead for NARA and Advion, and is known for translating complex regulatory and reimbursement requirements into practical, scalable solutions. Her work focuses on advancing clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and readiness for value-based care across diverse care settings.
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Certificate:
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