Managing and Reducing Medicare Compliance Risks
Jennifer Shymanski
VP, Implementation and Strategy, IMPAXX
In this episode, Jennifer Shymanski explains the complexities of MSP compliance, including the statute, conditional payments, Medicare set asides and new reporting requirements. The conversation covers the impact of these changes on insurers, self-insurers and Medicare beneficiaries, emphasizing the need for updated systems, staff training, and proactive compliance strategies.
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Jennifer Shymanski
VP, Implementation and Strategy, IMPAXX
Summary of Qualifications
Jennifer’s focus is on assisting customers in designing and implementing their Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance programs. She also develops training content and creates educational programs at IMPAXX including their knowledge series of webinars.
Jennifer holds a law degree from Northern Illinois University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She is an instructor for the Certified Medicare Secondary Payer (CMSP) and CMSP-Fellow designations as well as an adjunct instructor of Business Law.
Responsibilities
*Assist clients in designing and implementing their Medicare Secondary Payer compliance program
*Create and conduct training for all parties in the medical settlement process (claims, attorneys, brokers etc.)
*Case discussions with clients to review MSA concerns, mitigation options and MSP compliance obligations
*Assist clients in developing and executing settlement projects to resolve large numbers of claims
*Contributes to new product development
*Speak/attend national and local conferences
*Creates blogs, newsletters, marketing materials and webinars
Business Experience
Jennifer has worked in the Medicare Secondary Payer industry directly for 15 years. In the decade prior to coming to IMPAXX (formerly Protocols/NuQuest), Jennifer worked for a large national carrier.
Professional Affiliations
National Medicare Secondary Payer Network (MSPN)
State Bar of Wisconsin
American Bar Association
Education
BA - University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Juris Doctor - Northern Illinois University
Designations
Certified Medicare Secondary Payer - Fellow (CMSP-Fellow)
