The Business of Community Health

Apr 5, 2023 9:00am ‐ Apr 5, 2023 10:30am

Identification: FW_1

This session will provide insight and understanding of the core qualities needed for health centers to approach the business aspects of operations, management, and service delivery.


Operations Assessment

Apr 5, 2023 10:45am ‐ Apr 5, 2023 12:00pm

Identification: FW_2

Discover practical management and operating techniques health centers can use to maximize financial performance before, during, and after the patient visit process.


Let Cash Flow: The Importance of Cash Flow Management

Apr 5, 2023 1:00pm ‐ Apr 5, 2023 2:30pm

Identification: FW_3

This session will focus on the importance of cash flow analysis for decision-making purposes. This session will give you the skills you need to conduct liquidity and profitability ratio analysis, assess the impact that changes in costs have on financial statements and understand how these relate to a company’s financial targets.


Management Reporting in Health Centers

Apr 5, 2023 2:45pm ‐ Apr 5, 2023 4:00pm

Identification: FW_4

This session will outline the different levels of financial and operational reporting in health centers, based on the impact of each; and, examine their individual key performance indicators.


Introduction to Project Management for Health Centers

Apr 5, 2023 4:00pm ‐ Apr 5, 2023 5:00pm

Identification: FW_5

This session will provide an introduction to project management for health center finance managers, including an overview of the five project management process groups and ten knowledge areas.

Using Technology to Manage Information

Apr 6, 2023 9:00am ‐ Apr 6, 2023 10:30am

Identification: FTh_1

This session will review the technological state of information systems in health centers nationally, with specific reference to the accounting, billing, practice management, and electronic medical records systems. You will learn how systems can be used for maximizing seamless data flow among health center departments and sites. Additional attention will be paid to the need for health centers to leverage technology to better manage information.

Operational Issues Within Health Centers

Apr 6, 2023 10:45am ‐ Apr 6, 2023 12:30pm

Identification: FTh_2

This session will review synergy between financial and operational processes.

Managing the Care of Your Patients from the Payer Perspective

Apr 6, 2023 1:30pm ‐ Apr 6, 2023 3:00pm

Identification: FTh_3

This session will provide valuable insight into the contracting world of managed care organizations and help health centers prepare and position themselves to respond effectively. This includes: an overview of strategies and metrics payers use when evaluating and contracting with new and existing providers; an exploration of what motivates their business decisions; and approaches to new markets and products, such as qualified health plans (QHPs). We will also examine the various care models in the marketplace as payers hold providers accountable for the cost and quality of each patient’s care.


COVID Update

Apr 6, 2023 3:15pm ‐ Apr 6, 2023 4:30pm

Identification: FTh_4

This session will update the attendees on the ending of COVID funds and share best practices on moving forward strategically to be compliant with all COVID fund requirements.