Registration

Oct 27, 2017 7:00am ‐ Oct 27, 2017 11:30am

Identification: REG3


EXPO Hall Open

Oct 27, 2017 7:00am ‐ Oct 27, 2017 10:00am

Identification: EXPO2


The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Pay for Performance

Oct 27, 2017 8:00am ‐ Oct 27, 2017 9:30am

Identification: IFD1

This session will cover a high-level, cost-benefit analysis of health centers preparing for pay for performance. The first section will be devoted to identifying potential pay-for-performance revenue, from both process-based and outcomes-based sources. The second section will identify costs associated with organizational improvement, and tracking how these improvements impact outcomes. The presenter will also analyze health center internal costs versus utilizing network infrastructure.     

Revitalizing an FQHC, the Operational Plan, and the Health of the Community: A Case Study

Oct 27, 2017 8:00am ‐ Oct 27, 2017 9:30am

Identification: IFE1

In an age when funding for health care is uncertain, this session highlights a case study of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that succeeded in developing a Patient-Centered Medical Home model, as part of transitioning their location. Through the process, Family Healthcare of Hagerstown was able to increase patient access and expand physical capacity to increase services, resulting in higher volume, increased patient satisfaction, higher physician retention, and greater personal accountability in individual care. Attend this session to learn how Family Healthcare of Hagerstown determined financial feasibility, appropriate site and space planning, market validation, and rebranding as part of their pre-planning efforts. Presenters will highlight how this FQHC not only revitalized its space and patient experience, but also its community, by repurposing an abandoned building.

Transforming Health Centers Into Innovative Market Leaders: The Results of a Nationwide Survey

Oct 27, 2017 8:00am ‐ Oct 27, 2017 9:30am

Identification: IFC1

In 2016, Sage Growth Partners conducted a groundbreaking survey of community health center CEOs across the country. The 175 respondents provided insights and important baseline metrics on key performance indicators for health centers, including: Leadership, Financial Stability, Competition, Volume to Value, Partnerships, and Marketing. This session will address the key findings of the study. The survey results demonstrate an opportunity for health center leaders to assess their organizations and become more competitive in the private marketplace while staying focused on their mission of serving underserved populations. Learn about highlighted strategies employed by health center leaders to not just be competitive business operators, but true market leaders. As health centers continue to face unprecedented change in their funding and payment models, the pressure to be innovative and to adapt quickly has never been more important.  

Realizing the Importance of Actionable Intelligence and Analytics in Your CHC/FQHC

Oct 27, 2017 8:00am ‐ Oct 27, 2017 9:30am

Identification: IFB1

Markets report forecasts that the global population health management market will expand significantly during the period of 2016 to 2021. This market is expected to reach USD 42.54 Billion by 2021 from USD 13.85 Billion in 2016, growing at a CAGR of 25.2%.   Analytics are essential today for value-based care and day-to-day operations within a CHC/FQHC or health system. Analytics enable enhanced capabilities that you need to support your success in a transforming market place. EagleDream Health is NextGen’s new platform for driving enhanced analytics required for value realization. Join us to learn insights and understand what is going on with the patient across the universe of care, and what actions to take for optimal care management.

Building Your Personal Brand

Oct 27, 2017 8:00am ‐ Oct 27, 2017 9:30am

Identification: IFA1

Building brand recognition and credibility is usually associated with known organizations like Nike, Google, Apple, etc. Building and protecting a personal brand is no different. Whether you are just getting started in your career, climbing the ladder, or a seasoned C-Suite executive, personal brand is a 24/7 commitment to excellence. In this session, we discuss what you must do to build and protect your personal brand and the importance of this effort not only to you, but the organization you work for or lead. The presenter will explore what you need to do to assure your brand is aligned with your aspirations while helping you understand the landmines that can derail you along the way. You will leave with tips and tricks to help you build and protect your own brand as you move throughout your career. Q&A/Polling

Implementing Cloud Services in Production and Business Continuity Environments

Oct 27, 2017 10:00am ‐ Oct 27, 2017 11:30am

Identification: IFB2

This session will outline the considerations for utilizing cloud technologies to enhance disaster recovery and business continuity planning for health care organizations. Presenters will outline the concerns and issues related to cloud integration, and "proof of concept" example projects will be demonstrated.

340B Pharmacy: A Close Examination of the In-House Versus Outsourcing Pharmacy

Oct 27, 2017 10:00am ‐ Oct 27, 2017 11:30am

Identification: IFA2

There are many considerations involved in deciding to have an in-house pharmacy or to use a contract 340B pharmacy. A "contract pharmacy" is a pharmacy that is owned by an organization other than the health center. Contract pharmacies include both large retail chains and independent community pharmacies. When deciding whether to use an in-house pharmacy, one or more contract pharmacies, or a combination of both, at a minimum an FQHC should consider several factors. This session will discuss the pros and cons of both models.     

Implementation and Scalability of a Clinic-Based Medical Assistant Training Program to Improve Recruitment, Retention, and Continued Team-Based Care Transformation

Oct 27, 2017 10:00am ‐ Oct 27, 2017 11:30am

Identification: IFD2

Currently, training programs for medical assistants (MAs) have not caught up with the national move toward Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition and value-based care. Therefore, recruiting MAs trained for these advanced roles is challenging. Moreover, the leading primary care agencies bear the burden to provide extensive practical training for individuals they hire. These challenges result in extra recruitment and training costs, inefficiencies from staffing shortages, and lack of proper support for providers. A response is to create clinic-based training for MAs. Implementing an academic training program from the ground up requires a significant commitment and investment of resources: financial and human capital. Projections during the planning and initial start-up year for the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) indicated a substantial need and demand for this service. While the initial investment was significant, it was projected that once the program was up and running the payback would be fairly rapid and that, over time, the project would offer significant Return on Investment that could be used to further support the mission of the health centers along with ensuring a viable answer to the challenge of recruiting highly-trained individuals into these more advanced MA roles.