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TIME and Opportunity
by
Joanne Mizii Wisely, MA CCC-SLP FNAP
Available on the Virtual Learning Pass February 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
Course Abstract
Today’s clinicians are responsible for regulatory compliance and billing of the services while assuring quality care. This session takes the clinician through the expectations of quality measurement, regulatory compliance and payment models paired with professional services and evidenced based practice. Using an acronym for TREATMENT, INTERPROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, MINDFULNESS AND EVIDENCE paired with the OPPORTUNITY the clinician is shown how to assure all facets of practice are addressed. The seasoned SLP needs to not only understand the expectations of current practice but must also master the maze of payment models and the use of evidence-based practices. This session explores the importance of keeping abreast of the clinical evidence that continues to emerge and practical understanding of the compliance requirements in different practice settings. These and the complexities of the many payment models are demands on today’s professionals who strive to advance their respective practices. Thinking strategically and planning for the patient’s functional outcome are integral to quality care. Addressing these alone will not assure regulatory compliance or payment for professional services rendered. Today’s clinical documentation is expected to succinctly support evidence-based practice and patient outcomes. Very soon we will also need to comply with the requirements of interoperable electronic health records. Private insurance, government quality measurements and payment models are provided to establish an understanding of current practice expectations. Essential components of clinical documentation to meet payer requirements and the most recent health information technology requirements for the smallest of providers are shared.
Time Ordered Agenda
2 minutes: Speaker Introduction
5 minutes: Course Overview
45 minutes: Presentation of Contents
10 minutes: Summary and References
Learning Objectives
The learner will...
Integrate the importance of treatment, interprofessional collaboration, mindfulness, and evidence into clinical practice, regulatory compliance, and payment expectations.
Utilize mindfulness and evidence in development of professional practices to assure compliance and payment.
Determine communication and collaboration strategies to support and advance clinical practice patterns.
Identify opportunities for interprofessional collaboration and advances for the professions of communication disorders.
Speaker Biography
Joanne Mizii Wisely has served as a speech-language pathologist in all post-acute settings and has been awarded Distinguished Fellowship in Public Policy by the National Academies of Practice. She currently serves as a Clinical Medical Expert with the CMS PACIO Project Committee to develop post-acute electronic health record guidance. Joanne is an adjunct faculty member at Widener University, a Life Member of the American Speech-Language -Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She serves ASHA as the Pennsylvania State Advocate for Medicare Policy, serves on the ASHA Member Advisory Group for Value Based Care and is a member of the Board of Directors for Main Line Senior Services Wayne Senior Center.
Financial Disclosures
Joanne has not financial relationships to disclose.
Non-financial Disclosures
Joanne serves as the ASHA StAMP for PSHA, is an active member of the PSHA Government Relations committee, and is a member of several ASHA SIGs.
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