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Identification: ITuB1
While working to respond to the COVID pandemic, health centers received a tremendous amount of support. This support came in the form of grant funds, provider relief payments, the payroll protection and EIDL loan programs, and other resources. It is important that health centers approach all of the funds available to them with the mindset that it is not if, but when federal auditors will review health center use of these funds and records because reconciliation and accountability will come. Presenters will review all of the funds available to health centers and discuss the federal audits of the future to assist health centers with preparing and maintaining auditable records related to the stimulus funds they received while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Identification: ITuC1
This session features a subject matter expert panel discussion with health center pharmacists and thought leaders on all things pharmacy operations. Over the past 12 months, health centers have encountered continued attacks on the 340B program by pharmaceutical manufacturers; this has increased the need for heightened awareness and mitigation of these threats and attacks. This has also led to an increase in the development of in-house pharmacies as well as a laser-focused review of contract pharmacy relationships. Panelists will focus on recommendations health center leaders should consider as they maneuver this increasingly challenging environment.
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Identification: BRK2
Grab some lunch as you visit with Exhibitors.
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Identification: ITuA2
The health care sector faces a barrage of cybersecurity threats – and community health centers are no exception. Security breaches, fines, and audits create a complexity of challenges for health centers to navigate. This session features a health center and Health Center-Controlled Network (HCCN) perspective on how cybersecurity threats impact the bottom line. Speakers will highlight the importance of budgeting to accurately reflect the costs of protecting their patients' protected health information (PHI) and to prevent and mitigate against cyber threats. Strategies will also be provided for demonstrating a positive return on investment (ROI) for health centers that adequately protect against cybersecurity threats.
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Identification: ITuB2
The American health care system is moving, in fits and starts, to a more value-based pay model. Health centers wishing to participate in value-based pay need to consider two foundational steps: (1) building infrastructure and (2) engaging effectively with payors. This session will discuss initiating and improving the foundational steps of value-based pay.
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Identification: ITuC2
Is your health center working on a long-term strategy for telehealth and remote patient monitoring? This presentation will provide tools and best practices for health centers to develop a long-term strategy for both telehealth and remote patient monitoring. Health center executives will share their experiences in developing long-term strategies for implementing telehealth and remote patient monitoring programs, and identify best practices as well as pitfalls to avoid. This will include information on infrastructure, hardware, EHR interface, workflow as well as what is required for pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation phases. Presenters will also provide insight and best practices on the utilization of data and trends, from telehealth and remote patient monitoring, to improve clinical outcomes and negotiate value-based contracts with your health plans in the future.
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Identification: BRK3
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Identification: ITuA3
Attendees will review with the presenter tools that aid in the analysis of the clinic’s financial and operational processes. Additionally, the program will include and encourage participant engagement as the group evaluates and analyzes these tools and applies them to their own situation.
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