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07:00am - 03:30pm EDT - March 16, 2018 | Room: Lobby Level

Friday
07:30am - 08:30am EDT - March 16, 2018 | Room: Exhibit Hall C

Friday
07:30am - 06:00pm EDT - March 16, 2018 | Room: Exhibit Hall C

Friday
08:00am - 09:30am EDT - March 16, 2018 | Room: Washington 1-3
Credits Available:
1.50 Medical Doctors (CME) | 1.80 Accountants (CPE) | 1.50 Social Workers (CE) | 1.50 Board Governance
This session will discuss hot topics and trends in state Medicaid policy that impact health centers and the patients they serve, including Medicaid 1115 waiver activity.

Friday
08:00am - 09:30am EDT - March 16, 2018 | Room: Washington 4-6
Credits Available:
1.50 Medical Doctors (CME) | 1.80 Accountants (CPE) | 1.50 Social Workers (CE) | 1.50 Board Governance
Speakers will provide updates on the most recent policy developments in the 340B space, including on the Hill, at HRSA, and in the field.

Friday
08:00am - 09:30am EDT - March 16, 2018 | Room: Maryland
Credits Available:
1.50 Medical Doctors (CME) | 1.80 Accountants (CPE) | 1.50 Social Workers (CE) | 1.50 Board Governance
Recent policy changes and legislative activity, both on the federal and state levels, have drastically changed the health center funding profile. This session will attempt to quantify the financial impact of these changes. Potential changes include: the 330 funding cliff, the lack of CHIP reauthorization, changes to the health insurance rules, and state Medicaid waivers. Presenters will identify the individual elements impacted (size of grant, patient eligibility/payor mix, and other payment rules), and give participants financial precepts for evaluating their impact. They will also evaluate the impact of PPS alternative payment methodologies (APMs) throughout the country.  

Friday
08:00am - 09:30am EDT - March 16, 2018 | Room: Virginia
Credits Available:
1.50 Medical Doctors (CME) | 1.80 Accountants (CPE) | 1.50 Social Workers (CE) | 1.50 Board Governance
New care delivery and payment models all seem to have the same key elements: a defined population, panels of people for whom health care providers are accountable, and a way to tie measures of quality and cost to those responsible. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Neatly defined panels of patients tied to specific providers are nonexistent - mostly due to people being able to seek care from whichever provider they chose, switch health insurance plans on a regular basis, and change addresses more frequently. These variables make it very challenging for a provider or organization to be responsible for these patients and more effectively manage the population and ensure everyone is getting the care appropriate for their circumstance and condition. A process called attribution is intended to resolve this issue. With its many variables, attribution is neither exact nor simple and no matter how it is designed, it has the potential to create frustration and resistance. This session will explain, in more detail, attribution and provider responsibility with an eye on understanding CMS guidelines, changes, and potential opportunities. Learn how to incorporate various components of attribution to positively influence the management of a population and why it matters more than ever.  

Friday
08:00am - 09:30am EDT - March 16, 2018 | Room: Delaware
Credits Available:
1.50 Medical Doctors (CME) | 1.80 Accountants (CPE) | 1.50 Social Workers (CE) | 1.50 Board Governance
Now more than ever, health center advocates are using digital advocacy to connect with legislators, share news and information, and engage with supporters and patients. This session will address how health center staff can best leverage social media for effective advocacy campaigns, news and updates, event sharing, and patient and community engagement. If you are interested in bolstering your health center's presence on social media for the purposes of advocacy, this session will be beneficial. 

Friday
08:00am - 09:30am EDT - March 16, 2018 | Room: Thurgood Marshall North
Credits Available:
1.50 Medical Doctors (CME) | 1.80 Accountants (CPE) | 1.50 Social Workers (CE) | 1.50 Board Governance
Coordinating and integrating behavioral health and substance use treatment services within primary care has been proven to be a highly effective care strategy. Health centers have long provided these services to better meet the multi-faceted needs of their patients under one roof. As federal and state policymakers have grown increasingly interested in enhancing access to these services in recent years, health centers can play a key role in informing policy conversations and system changes to enhancing patient care. This session will provide attendees with the latest policy news on behavioral health and substance use treatment services and trends across the country. Speakers will discuss ways they are engaging in policy and system changes at the federal, state, and local levels to advance integration and enhance patient care.

Friday
With an expansive network of clinics and an ever-increasing patient population of more than 25 million, America’s health centers are now, more than ever, looking to the next generation of leaders to continue the mission of high-quality, cost-effective, and culturally-competent healthcare for all. But establishing one’s story, meeting mentors, or even figuring out where one fits in can often be challenging. As part of the Young Professional Leadership Exchange (YPLE) Track, this Peer-to-Peer Networking session will focus on activating the future leaders of the Health Center Movement. The first part of this session will provide opportunity for fellow young professionals to spend time with current health center leaders as they share their stories and what drove them to become the leaders they are today. Hear more about the directions they took and the skills they strengthened on their paths to success. The session remainder will be a breakout session for exchanging ideas regarding the future of health centers and the roles young professionals will play in that future. Bring your passion to the table and utilize your skills to become the next generation of health center leaders!