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CENTER FOR POST-ACUTE CARE
ADVISORY BOARD CONFERENCE CALL
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:00 am – 11:00 am
CONFERENCE CALL DIAL-IN: (800) 882-3610
0523939#
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CENTER FOR POST-ACUTE CARE Tuesday, December 15, 2015
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Conference Call Call-in: (800) 882-3610; Passcode: 0523939#
ITEM SUBJECT REPORTING PAGE I. CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS Hirose
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Hirose
A. Post-Acute Care Advisory Board Meeting October 14, 2015 Meeting Minutes*
Recommendation: Approve meeting minutes
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III. CHAIR REPORT Hirose
A. Advisory Board Membership Update 9
B. CHA Board of Trustees 13
IV. VICE PRESIDENT REPORT Blaisdell
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B.
C.
Annual Meeting Conference Brochure
February 10 Retreat Planning
Federal Advocacy 2015 Congressional Education Day 2016 Planning
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All
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V. CURRENT ISSUES/UPDATES
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B.
C.
Discharge Planning Proposed Rule
Post-Acute Quality Indicators
State Legislation
Blaisdell
Blaisdell
Blaisdell
VI. ADJOURN
2016 Meeting Schedule Hirose/Darvish 19
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Center for Post-Acute Care Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, October 14, 2015
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
California Hospital Association – Board Room Sacramento, CA
Present: M. Alpasan, D. Brown, T. Cook, M. Crane, A. Darvish, P. Giles,
L. Glomp, L. Harrold, M. Hirose, W. Hekimian, J. Potts, P. Reger, R. Walters
By Phone: S. Brown, A. Gors, J. Jackson, M. Samora Staff: P. Blaisdell, G. Blanchard-Saiger, B. Demeter Regional Association Staff: J. Yates
I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Hirose called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the July 22, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved.
III. CHAIR REPORT A. Advisory Board Membership Update
Chair Hirose provided an update on Center Advisory Board membership. Margaret Crane is retiring from her position as CEO at Barlow Respiratory Hospital.
Amit Mohan, Ms. Crane’s successor at Barlow, will complete the last year of Ms. Crane’s Advisory Board term. Past-Chair David Brown presented Ms. Crane with an award commemorating her service on the Advisory Board and expressed his gratitude for her faithful service.
The nominating committee presented five recommendations for the 2016 CPAC
Advisory Board: Monique Bedi, Lodi Memorial Hospital; Laura Biscaro, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; Patricia Bishop, Ojai Valley Community Hospital; Trudy Johnson, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center; and, L. Edwards, Loma Linda University Medical Center.
All five nominees were unanimously approved by the Advisory Board.
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B. CHA Board of Trustees
Chair Hirose provided an update on the most recent meeting of the CHA Board of Trustees.
IV. VICE PRESIDENT REPORT
A. CHA Case Management Committee
Staff Blaisdell provided an update on the development status of the CHA Case Management Committee. The first Case Management Committee meeting was held on September 9, 2015. A mission statement was drafted and operating guidelines were established. The next Case Management Committee meeting will be held in the first quarter of 2016. Todd Cook agreed to serve as a liaison between the Case Management Committee
and the Post-Acute Care Advisory Board.
B. Annual Meeting Staff Blaisdell provided an update on the planning activities for the 2016 Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Redondo Beach on February 11-12, 2016. Staff Blaisdell will distribute a call for new and innovative programs to present at
the Annual Meeting.
C. Advisory Board Member Survey
Staff Blaisdell reported on the 2015 member survey of the effectiveness of the CHA Center for Post-Acute Care.
Staff Blaisdell will look into restructuring the Advisory Board meeting at the Annual Meeting to make it more retreat-like, using the top three issues identified in the survey as a basis for topics of discussion.
Staff Blaisdell will work with Board leadership to identify mentors for the five new Advisory Board members.
Staff Blaisdell will conduct a survey of forum members regarding the effectiveness of the provider forums.
Staff Blaisdell will provide forum chairs with a list of members on the forum list serves.
D. Discussion Board
Staff Blaisdell reviewed current development of the CHA Center for Post-Acute Care website and discussion board. Staff Blaisdell will include a brief overview of this new feature at the Annual
Meeting.
E. Presentation Information Staff Blaisdell provided an overview of the IMPACT Act presentation. Members are encouraged to utilize this presentation within their hospitals as they see fit. As schedule allows, Staff Blaisdell will conduct individual hospital, or regional roundtable, presentations, as well. Staff Blaisdell will distribute the original PowerPoint to Advisory Board
members.
F. CPAC Congressional Education Day Update Staff Blaisdell provided an update on planned activities for the 2015 CPAC Congressional Education Day. Staff Blaisdell will arrange a preparatory conference call between Alyssa Keefe
and those participating in this event.
V. State Issues
A. Workplace Violence Staff Blanchard-Saiger provided an update on the Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention regulations. CHA is preparing both a guidebook and a webinar on the new regulations. Members are encouraged to monitor the CHA website for draft regulations and updates on this topic. Staff Blanchard-Saiger will also be hosting regional roundtables, in conjunction with the regional associations, once the regulations are finalized.
B. Coordinated Care Initiative Staff Blaisdell provided an update on implementation of the Coordinated Care Initiative, including CHA’s comment letter to the Department of Health Care Services on the Continuity of Care Dual Plan Letter.
C. State Legislation Staff Glaser provided an overview of state bills of interest to post-acute care providers.
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VI. Federal Affairs
A. Federal Legislation Staff Blaisdell provided an update on federal legislation of concern to CHA members and providers of post-acute care services.
B. Federal Regulatory Update
Staff Blaisdell provided an update on federal regulatory activity of concern to CHA members and providers of post-acute care services.
C. CCJR Staff Blaisdell provided information on the proposed rule for the Comprehensive Care for
Joint Replacement Program and reviewed CHA’s comment letter. The final rule should be released in November 2015.
VII. REPORTS A. Inpatient Rehabilitation & Therapy Services Forum
Forum Chair Robert Walters provided an update on issues impacting inpatient rehabilitation facilities and therapy services.
B. Skilled Nursing & Subacute Care Forum Forum Chair Walter Hekimian provided an update on issues impacting hospital-based skilled nursing units and subacute care units. Staff Blaisdell provided an update on the DP/SNF Clawback and the proposed changes to the Conditions of Participation (CoP).
C. Home Health & Hospice Forum
Forum Chair Linda Glomp provided an update on current issues impacting home health agencies and hospices.
D. LTCH Staff Blaisdell and Member Margaret Crane provided updates on current issues impacting long term acute care hospitals.
VIII. Other Business
A. Post-Acute Care Issues/Discussion Staff Blaisdell reviewed emerging issues and perspectives regarding post-acute care services and opened the floor for discussion. Staff Blaisdell will explore inclusion of a readmissions roundtable in the 2016
Annual Meeting.
B. Member Updates Chair Hirose invited members to share updates, announcements, and other items of interest.
IX. New Business
X. Next Meeting
Conference Call:
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Conference Number: 800-882-3610 Pass Code: 0523939#
XI. Adjournment
Chair Hirose adjourned the meeting at 2:30 pm.
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CENTER FOR POST-ACUTE CARE
2015 Advisory Board Roster
Chair Chair-Elect Mivic Hirose, RN, MSN, CNS Executive Administrator Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center 375 Laguna Honda Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94116 Phone: 415-759-2363 Fax: 415-759-2374 [email protected]
Term: 2011-2016
Pamela Chevreaux, MA VP, Ambulatory Services Long Beach Memorial Medical Center 2801 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806 Phone: 562-933-9010 Cell: 562-233-2556 Fax: 562-933-1904 [email protected]
Term: 2011-2017
Past-Chair
David Brown System Director of Rehabilitation Services Sharp HealthCare 2999 Health Center Drive San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: 858-939-3085 Fax: 858-939-3117 [email protected]
Term: 2011-2015
Members
Maria Cecilia Alpasan, MA, OTR/L Quality and Education Coordinator, Department of Rehabilitation Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 8700 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: 310-423-5243 [email protected]
Term: 2015-2017
Monique Bedi, BA, CRRN Acute Physical Rehab Services Coordinator Lodi Memorial Hospital 975 South Fairmont Avenue Lodi, CA 95240 Phone: 209-333-3092 [email protected]
Term: 2015-2018
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Laura Biscaro, RN Director of Care Management Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital PO Box 689 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Phone: 805-367-2115 [email protected]
Term: 2014-2016
Patricia Bishop, MBA, RN Director of Nursing Ojai Valley Community Hospital 1306 Maricopa Highway Ojai, CA 93023 Phone: 805-646-1401 [email protected]
Term: 2009-2015
Sheila Brown, RN, FACHE Vice President, Continuum Care Palomar Health 125 Vallecitos De Oro, Suite A San Marcos, CA 92069 Phone: 760-739-2990 Cell: 858-613-4360 Fax: 760-510-8352 [email protected]
Term: 2014-2016
Judy Cook, RN Administrative Director Seton Medical Center 1900 Sullivan Ave Daily City, CA 94015 Phone: 650-563-7123 Fax: 650-563-7129 [email protected]
Term: 2009-2015
Adam Darvish SVP Hospital Division Kindred Healthcare 200 Hospital Circle Westminster, CA 92683 Phone: 714-893-4541 x5147 Fax: 714-899-5057 [email protected]
Term: 2011-2017
Lyndon Edwards, MBA, MHS Vice President and Administrator Loma Linda University Medical Center 25333 Barton Road Loma Linda, CA 92354 Phone: 909-558-4000 [email protected]
Term: 2011-2017
Paul Giles Director of Home Health Finance Dignity Health 20525 Via Lerida Yorba Linda, CA 92887 Phone: 415-987-6623 Fax: 415-591-2432 [email protected]
Term: 2014-2016
Linda Glomp, RN, BSN, MBA Executive Director St. Joseph Health, Home Health, Hospice, Infusion Pharmacy, Private Duty 1100 West Stewart Drive Orange, CA 92863 Phone: 714-712-7236 Fax: 714-712-7157 [email protected]
Term: 2011-2017
Ann Gors Chief Executive Officer Kentfield Rehabilitation & Specialty Hospital 1125 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Kentfield, CA 94904 Phone: 415-485-3521 Fax: 415-485-3696 [email protected]
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Term: 2015-2017
Lisa Harrold, LCSW Director, Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Services Kaweah Delta Health Care District 840 S Akers Road Visalia, CA 93277 Phone: 559-624-3854 Fax: 559-741-4725 [email protected]
Term: 2015-2017
Walter Hekimian, MBA Administrator Edgemoor DPSNF 655 Park Center Drive Santee, CA 92071 Phone: 619-596-5597 Fax: 619-596-5501 [email protected]
Term: 2014-2016
James Jackson, MPH Hospital Administrator Alameda County Medical Center, Fairmont Campus 15400 Foothill Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94578 Phone: 510-895-7206 Fax: 510-895-4237 [email protected]
Term: 2014-2016
Jan Kroetz, RN, NM, NE-BC Chief Patient Care Director Loma Linda University Medical Center- East Campus 25333 Barton Road Loma Linda, CA 92354 Phone: 909-558-6609 Fax: 909-558-6669 [email protected]
Term: 2013-2015
Amit Mohan Chief Executive Officer Barlow Respiratory Hospital 2000 Stadium Way Los Angeles, CA 90026 Phone: 213-250-6886 Fax: 213-202-6801 [email protected]
Term: 2011-2017
Shelly Necke, RN, BSN VP Post-Acute Care Services PIH Health 15050 Imperial Highway La Mirada, CA 90638 Phone: 562-698-0811 x65014
Term: 2015-2017
Jan Potts, RN, MBA Chief Clinical Executive Sutter Care at Home 4830 Business Center Drive, Suite 140 Fairfield, CA 94534 Phone: 707-864-4556 Fax: 707-863-9043 [email protected]
Term: 2011-2017
Pamela Reger Director, Continuing Care Services Kaiser Permanente 10990 San Diego Mission San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: 619-641-4026, (cell) Fax: 619-641-2025 [email protected]
Term: 2011-2016
Martha Samora, RN, CPHQ, FACHE Chief Executive Officer HealthSouth Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital 5001 Commerce Drive Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: 661-864-4073 Fax: 661-633-5254 [email protected]
Term: 2015-2017
Tory Starr, MSN, PHN, RN Vice President of Care Management Sutter Health/Valley Area 2890 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 110 Sacramento, CA 95833 Phone: 916-649-4120 [email protected]
Term: 2015-2017
Robert Walters, PT, MBA Director, Inpatient Rehabilitation Services John Muir Health 3480 Buskirk Ave., Suite 150 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: 925-947-5252 Fax: 925-947-3390 [email protected]
Term: 2014-2016
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Ex-Officio
Patty Haggen Executive Director, Neurosciences, Orthopedics & Rehabilitation John Muir Health 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Phone: 925-941-4050 Fax: 925-947-3380 [email protected]
Regional Association Representatives
Jaime Garcia Regional VP Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) 515 S Figueroa St, Suite 1300 Los Angeles, CA 90071-3300 Phone: 213-538-0700 Fax: 213-629-4272 [email protected]
Suzanne Ness Regional VP Hospital Council of Northern & Central California 1215 K Street, Suite 730 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-552-7534 Fax: 916-552-2618 [email protected]
Judith Yates Senior VP Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties 5575 Ruffin Road, Suite 225 San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: 858-614-1557 Fax: 858-614-0201 [email protected]
Staff Patricia L. Blaisdell, FACHE VP, Continuum of Care California Hospital Association 1215 K Street, Suite 800 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-552-7553 Fax: 916-554-2253 [email protected]
Beth Demeter Administrative Assistant California Hospital Association 1215 K Street, Suite 800 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-552-7546 [email protected]
December 4, 2015 TO: CHA Board of Trustees FROM: Mivic Hirose, Chair Center for Post-Acute Care Advisory Board SUBJECT: Center for Post-Acute Care A. 2016 Advisory Board
Five new members have been appointed to the advisory board of the CHA to begin their services in 2016. The new appointees are Monique Bedi, Acute Physical Rehabilitation Coordinator, Lodi Memorial Hospital, Laura Biscaro, Director of Care Management, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Patricia Bishop, Director of Nursing, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, Lyndon Edwards, Vice President and Administrator, Loma Linda University Medical Center. Additionally, Amit Mohan, CEO, Barlow Respiratory Hospital, will assume the board position previously held by Margaret Crane. Pamela Chevreaux, Vice President for Ambulatory Services, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and current chair-elect of the advisory board, will assume to role of Chair for 2016. Adam Darvish, Senior Vice President, Hospital Division, Kindred Healthcare has been appointed to serve as 2016 chair-elect.
B. Congressional Education Day
The Center for Post-Acute Care held a Congressional Education Day on October 27, 2015 in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the visit was to provide information to Members of the CA Congressional delegation and their staff regarding the role and contribution of post-acute care services in health care delivery and health care reform, and to advocate for effective policy regarding the delivery of post-acute care services. Several members of the Center’s Advisory Board participated in the event, which also included meetings with staff at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to discuss key patient care issues, such as CHA member experiences with Cal MediConnect/Coordinated Care Initiative, acquisition of durable medical equipment (DME) under the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program, and implementation of the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act of 2014.
C. DP/SNF Medi-Cal Rate Reductions
CHA continues to advocate for the elimination of the “clawback,” or retroactive recoupment of reimbursement for services provided by distinct part skilled nursing facilities for the time period from June 1, 2011 to September 30, 2013 (August 31, 2013 for rural facilities). CHA has proposed a potential settlement to DHCS and continues to engage in direct discussions with bot HHS and the Department.
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CHA Board of Trustees — Center for Post-Acute Care Page 2 December 4, 2015
DHCS has indicated it plans to proceed with implementation of recoupment in April 2016. CHA continues to seek information from DHCS regarding recoupment in special circumstances, and review of individual facility requests for exceptions based on impact on beneficiary access.
D. Post-Acute PPS
HHA PPS The final rule for the home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) was published in the November 5 Federal Register. The updates are estimated to reduce home health payments by a net $260 million, or negative 1.4 percent, in CY 2016. In addition, the rule implements a significant new proposal to test a home health value-based purchasing model in nine states, not including California, as well as updates to the home health quality reporting program.
E. Post-Acute Quality Measures
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its list of quality measures under consideration for future rulemaking on November 27, including several measures for post-acute care services, such as potentially preventable readmissions during and after post-acute care stays, discharge to community, and others. The Measure Applications Partnership (MAP) will review the measures during a post-acute workshop to be held December 14-15. CHA has provided input to the measures throughout the development process and will attend the in-person meetings.
F. CHA Center for Post-Acute Care Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the CHA Center for Post-Acute Care, “Break the Mold, The New Shape of Post-Acute Care,” will be held on February 11 & 12, 2016 in Redondo Beach, CA. Topics include the role of post-acute care services in population health management and bundled payment, care transitions, regulatory updates and more.
G. Center Forums
The Center for Post-Acute Care has established several member forums for member provider groups, including 1) inpatient rehabilitation facilities and therapy services, 2) skilled nursing facilities and subacute care units, and 3) home health agencies and hospices. The goals of these forums, which meet regularly by phone and web, are to provide an opportunity for members from specific post-acute provider groups to receive timely information regarding issues of interest, and to provide input to Center activities. Participation in the forums is open to employees of CHA institutional members.
A two-day conference for CHA’s Center for Post-Acute Care
Break the Mold
The New Shape of Post-Acute Care
February 11 – 12, 2016Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach
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T H U R S D AY, F E B R U A R Y 1 1
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Opening Session
Implementing Population Health Management Across Care Settings
Eric A. Coleman, MD, MPH, Director, Care Transitions Program, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Are you ready to discover the full potential of Population Health Management for your organization? This session, led by the innovator of the Coleman CTI method, will provide guidance for putting population health into action. Learn how to collaborate across care settings, with
organizations in your community, and with patients and families to improve the health of elderly populations. Find out how simulation can better prepare patients and their families for transitions of care.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General Session
Partnering with Community-Based ServicesLori Peterson, MA, Chief Executive Officer, Collaborative Consulting
ACA is placing a higher emphasis on community- based care — and for good reason. Partnering with a community-based organization (CBO) can improve care transitions and ultimately reduce readmissions. This session will walk you through the process of establishing a partnership, from evaluating a CBO’s competency and capacity, to building and
sustaining relationships. Examples of mutually-beneficial partnerships will also be shared.
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. Hosted Luncheon
1:15 – 2:30 p.m. General Session
Partnerships and Innovative Practices to Improve Care Transitions — Micro Presentations Presenters to be announced
Participants will break into groups for quick learning sessions on innovative practices to improve patient outcomes and care transitions. Plan to get up close and personal with the presenters to learn about their partnerships and care models, and how these can be applied to your own environment of care.
A new status quo is taking shape
Silos of care are out. What’s in? Fluid care paths
and payment models based upon quality outcomes
and increased care coordination. As health care
evolves to meet this trend, integration of post-acute
care becomes more vital than ever. This year’s
conference will shake up your thinking with new
models and practices to help you adapt and
succeed in our changing world.
Take a few minutes and review this year’s agenda.
The Post-Acute Care Conference provides sessions
on the most timely and important topics to our
industry, including: the of role post-acute care in
population health management; how to use
partnerships with community-based organizations
to improve transitions of care; updates on the
IMPACT Act implementation and the CCJR model;
how new payment models are shaping post-acute
care delivery and much more.
Make plans now to join your colleagues in
Redondo Beach.
The New Shape of Post-Acute Care
Break the Mold
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. General Session
The Washington Perspective on Post-Acute Care Progress Alyssa Keefe, Vice President, Federal Regulatory Affairs, California Hospital Association
CHA’s Washington-based representative will provide participants with a behind-the-scenes update on policy and regulation at the federal level. Hear the latest updates on key programs, including the ongoing implementation of the IMPACT Act and the CCJR model.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. General Session
Integrating Palliative Care Throughout the Continuum Shelly Garone, MD, FACP, Chief, Continuum North Sacramento Valley, Kaiser Roseville Medical Center
It’s time to reduce the stigma and start reaping the benefits of palliative care. More than end of life treatment, palliative care helps patients with chronic conditions develop goals for their own care while reducing utilization of unnecessary services. If you are considering implementing (or expanding) a palliative program, this session will provide the guidance and resources to incorporate palliative care into your practice.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Reception
F R I D AY, F E B R U A R Y 1 2
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Session
Center for Post-Acute Care UpdatePatricia Blaisdell, FACHE, Vice President, Continuum of Care, California Hospital Association
In this annual update, participants will learn about recent activities of the Center for Post-Acute Care and advocacy plans for the coming year. Attendees are encouraged to bring their suggestions and questions.
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. General Session
How New Payment Models are Driving Post-Acute Care DeliveryAllen Dobson, PhD, President, Dobson/DaVanzo & Associates, LLC
The delivery of care across the continuum is being transformed by new payment models. This session will explain how bundled payments, value-based purchasing and site-neutral models are changing how post-acute care services will be delivered in the future. Implications for organizations and post-acute care providers at all levels will be discussed.
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. General Session
CMS Region IX Update and Current Programs for Care InnovationAshby Wolfe, MD, MPP, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, Region IX, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Chief Medical Officer for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Region IX will provide a real-time update on current CMS programs in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, as well as the major programmatic reforms under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act.
Learn about CMS’s current initiatives to improve the delivery of care and new opportunities available to providers.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General Session
A Conversation with Your Association PresidentC. Duane Dauner, President/CEO, California Hospital Association; and Pamela Chevreaux, Vice President, Ambulatory Services, Long Beach Memorial Medi-cal Center
Incoming Center for Post-Acute Care Board Chair will conduct an interview and recap the conference with CHA’s president and CEO, C. Duane Dauner. Mr. Dauner will share his insights on the future of health care and how the association will continue to advocate on behalf of members. Bring your questions for this interactive session.
Who Should Attend?
Everyone who cares about the continuum of care and who
is committed to helping patients achieve maximum health
and independence.
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Regional Association Partners:
Hospital Council of Northern and Central CaliforniaHospital Association of Southern CaliforniaHospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties
Platinum Sponsor:
Confirmations:A confirmation will be sent to all registrants. On-site registrations and any unpaid registrations may be subject to an additional 10 percent fee.
Cancellation Policy/Late Payment:A $75 non-refundable processing fee will be retained for each cancellation. Cancellations must be made in writing seven or more business days prior to the scheduled session. No refunds will be made after these dates. Substitutions are encouraged. Cancellation and substitution notification may be emailed to [email protected]. In the unlikely event that the program is cancelled, refunds will be issued to paid registrants within 30 days.
Americans with Disabilities Act:If you require special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (916) 552-7637.
Photo and Recording Release:Registration and attendance at CHA programs and other activities constitutes an agreement by the attendee with CHA for use and distribution of the attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotape.
Questions:Please call the Education Department at (916) 552-7637.
T U I T I O N :
Register by January 6 and save
*Member Rate .........................................................................................................$495**Nonmember Rate ................................................................................................$695
Registrations received after January 6, add $100.* Members are CHA member hospitals, CHA associate members and government agencies. ** Nonmembers are limited to non-hospital health care providers, clinics, post-acute facilities, and consultants,
insurance companies, law firms and other entities that serve hospitals. Education programs and publications are a membership benefit and are not available to eligible nonmember California hospitals.
Tuition includes reception, luncheon, conference materials and CEs.
A C C O M M O D AT I O N S :
Room reservation deadline is January 20
The Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina is the host hotel and site of this year’s event. Discounted sleeping rooms are available for $189, single or double occupancy. For reservations, call (800) 368-9760 and mention the “Post-Acute Care Conference.” Don’t delay — room reservation deadline is January 20 and availability is limited.
C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N :
Full attendance at the educational sessions is a prerequisite for receiving continuing education. Attendees must sign in at the conference and include their professional license number, if required. Continuing education certificates will be emailed after the conference.
Health Care Executives — CHA is authorized to award up to 8.25 hours of pre-approved ACHE Qualified Education Credit (non-ACHE) for this program toward the advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program wishing to have the continuing education hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit should indicate their attendance when submitting application to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.
Nursing — Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider CEP 11924, for 9.9 contact hours.
Nursing Home Administrators — Application has been made to the State of California Department of Public Health to award nursing home administrators continuing education for this program.
Rehabilitation Professionals — This program may meet continuing education requirements for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech/Language Pathology. Please request a Certificate of Attendance to submit to your professional organization.
Silver Sponsors:
Plan now to join us in Redondo Beach
CENTER FOR POST-ACUTE CARE
ADVISORY BOARD
2016 MEETING SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016
1:00pm – 5:00pm Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach
300 N. Harbor Dr. Redondo Beach, CA 90277
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016
10:00am – 2:30pm CHA- Board Room
1215 K Street, Suite 800 Sacramento, CA 95814
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016
10:00am – 2:30pm TBD
Southern CA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016 10:00am – 2:30pm
CHA- Hospital Council Board Room 1215 K Street, Suite 730 Sacramento, CA 95814
Thursday, December 15, 2016
11:00am – 12:00pm Conference Call 800-882-3610 Pass Code: 0523939#
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