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9th Annual Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic Conference
September 21, 2011: Day Two | Session Descriptions
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration and breakfast (provided)
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
General session
Improving Operational Performance
Reform, economics, and competition are all demanding a different approach to care delivery–an integrated, patient-centered, lower-cost model
with improved clinical outcomes. How do we get there? This session will review the anticipated changes to care delivery models and the
implications on operations. We will discuss the importance of linking operational priorities with organization strategy, highlight potential areas
for operational improvement, and discuss the role of the various stakeholders in achieving the desired improvement. In addition, we will review
proven methodologies for driving clinical and financial improvements and discuss the role of performance management tools to sustain the
improvements.
Presenter: James Garvey
10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – Noon
General session
Meaningful Use – How to Get There
Organizations pursuing meaningful use must first select and implement an EHR. Then you ask, “What should we do when implementing that EHR
to help us meet meaningful use?” This session will explore practical things you can do to help your organization meet meaningful use. So much
of meeting these requirements is about process, people, and how we do our work with technology acting as a support mechanism.
Presenter: Janice Ahlstrom
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (provided)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
General session
Preparing for the Future of Strategic Financial Reporting
The health care industry is entering an unprecedented period when current delivery and payment models will be transformed to produce
improved quality of care. Rural hospitals will not be exempt from some aspects of public quality reporting, which incorporates financial and
outcome measures. This session will provide insight into financial reporting strategies to motivate and encourage efficient, quality care, and thus,
ensure the ongoing viability of your organization.
Presenter: Kelly Arduino
3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
General session
Common Findings Revealed: CAH Documentation and Billing Reviews
We will present common findings that are uncovered when we perform documentation and billing reviews for CAHs. Often there are
misunderstandings regarding whether or not rules and regulations are applicable to CAHs (often they are!). We will present real examples,
discuss the relevant regulations, and identify where they can be found.
Presenter: Jeanne Chapdelaine
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Evening social
Join your peers and speakers for heavy hors d’ oeuvres and drinks!