During the period for renovation of the PARF web site ( http://www.parf.org ), this page will provide updates on PARF meetings, trainings, and any other important events. Special notices will also be posted.
PARF Education & Training Sessions
Medical Necessity: A Rehabilitation Physician’s Perspective …Tuesday - June 10, 2008 - Noon - 1:30 PM ET
This teleconference explains the criteria that are required for Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) reimbursement and advises on the medical record documentation necessary to fulfill the criteria. Attendees will receive a PowerPoint presentation and teleconference access information one week prior to the session. For a brochure, including registration form, contact .
UDS PRO® Conquering IRF-PPS Coding ...Thursday - June 26, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET - Registration & Continental Breakfast at 9:00 a.m.... Four Points by Sheraton, 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA
This workshop provides strategies, auditing tools, and procedures to secure proper admission impairment group codes, etiologies, and comorbid conditions for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility - Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI). Common rehabilitation coding hurdles will be discussed. Common coding errors, best coding practices, interdisciplinary roles, responsibilities, and accountability standards — all will be covered in detail to increase a facility’s coding potential. For a brochure, including registration form, contact .
PARF Annual Conference
PARF Annual Conference…Tuesday, September 23, 2008 through Friday, September 26, 2008 - Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA
The PARF 2008 Annual Conference (Rehabilitation at Work: Leadership, Partnership, and Improvement ) highlights major disability issues confronted by individuals with disabilities, their families, professionals, and communities focused on rehabilitation. The four-day conference features keynote addresses, exhibits, poster sessions, seminars, training sessions, awards presentations, annual meetings, and social gatherings. Description and brochure, including registration forms, may be obtained by contacting .
PARF Upcoming Meetings
06/03/08 - Board of Directors ... 10:00 am - 1:00 pm …Pennsylvania Medical Society 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA
06/04/08 - MH/ MR Finance ... 10:00 am - 1:00 pm …Pennsylvania Medical Society 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA
06/05/08 - PARF CORF Outpatient Committee…10:00 am - 1:00 pm …Pennsylvania Medical Society 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA
06/06/08 - Vocational Division ... 10:00 am - 1:00 pm …Pennsylvania Medical Society 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA
06/19/08 - Legislative Committee… 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm …Teleconference
06/25/08 - PARF Medical Division …10:00 am - 1:00 pm …Pennsylvania Medical Society 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA
07/09/08 - Residential Division ... 10:00 am - 1:00 pm …Pennsylvania Medical Society 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA
07/17/08 - Head Injury Committee ... 10:00 am - 1:00 pm …Pennsylvania Medical Society 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA
07/23/08 - Human Resources Committee ... 10:00 am - 1:00 pm …Pennsylvania Medical Society 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA
08/15/08 - Vocational Division ... 10:00 am - 1:00 pm …Pennsylvania Medical Society 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA