Doug Miller to join Sheila Tefertiller in a panel discussion facilitated by Courtnay Ryan

On Thursday April 4th from 1:45-2:45, Courtnay Ryan, CRHC's Programs Coordinator will faciliatate a discussion with Doug Miller, FNP at Rocky Ford Family Health Center and Sheila Tefertiller, RN at Prowers Medical Center. Over the past four years, clinics in Southeast Colorado have been engaged in the Improving Performance In Practice (IPIP) project. During this session you will hear about the work done through this project to improve diabetes processes and outcomes including lessons learned, best practices and see who wins the IPIP Super Bowl trophy!

Matt Guy to join Beth Katzenberg and others on a breakout session panel!

Matt Guy will join Beth Katzenberg and a panel of clinic professionals to discuss Improving Communication in Transitions of Care and Reducing Readmissions. This panel is scheduled for Thursday April 4th from 11:00-12:00. Improving Communication and Readmissions (iCARE), a CRHC initiative, began two years ago with Colorado’s Critical Access Hospitals looking at improving communication in transitions of care, reducing avoidable readmissions, and improving clinical processes that contribute to readmissions – all important state and national topics. Now in its 3rd year, the program has expanded to include hospital’s provider-based rural clinics as we broaden the spectrum of these goals and examine the important role clinics play and the impact clinic/hospital communication and processes can have in these areas. This session will provide a brief overview of the iCARE project, the work done to-date, lessons learned, as well as experiences of participants.

Matt Guy is the Executive Director of the Southeastern Colorado Area Health Education Center (SECAHEC). SECAHEC serves 16 counties in southeastern Colorado providing health education resources and support for current and future medical professionals.



Matt Guy, 2012 Annual
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Matt has also worked for the Colorado Rural Health Center working with safety net and rural health clinics in Southeastern Colorado to improve the quality and effectiveness of their practices, including offering assistance with National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition program.

Jonathan Mathieu to discuss "Data, Transparency and Payment Reform"

 

On Thursday, April 4 from 1:45-2:45, Jonathan Mathieu, Director of Data and Research at the Center for Improving Value in Health Care will discuss "Data, Transparency and Payment Reform."

Dr. Mathieu holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a B.S. in Applied Mathematical Economics from Oswego State University. In this capacity, he is responsible for providing quantitative and analytical support for CIVHC’s strategic initiatives. Prior to joining CIVHC, Jonathan was employed as a Water Resource Economist at The Nature Conservancy in Boulder, Colorado.

Julia Hutchins to discuss "Colorado Health Insurance Cooperative"

On Thursday, April 4 from 11-12, Julia Hutchins, CEO of the Colorado Health Insurance Cooperative, will discuss the "Colorado Health Insurance Cooperative." Julia has dedicated her career to improving access to health care for underserved populations. Prior to being appointed CEO of the CO-OP, she was Vice President of Business Development at Colorado Access where she was responsible for expanding the company’s business relationships and developing products for the Exchange and other new programs. In this role, Julia worked collaboratively with the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational and Charitable Foundation and a group of local volunteers to explore the feasibility of starting a Cooperative health plan in Colorado. Julia was actively involved in the initial business planning process for the CO-OP and in preparing the federal loan application.

Sarah Vaine to discuss "Responding to the Changing Healthcare Landscape...Clinic Case Studies"

On Thursday, April 4, from 3:15-4:15, Sarah Vaine, CEO of Summit Community Care Clinic, will join Deanna Tolman, Head2Toe HealthCare, in discussing "Responding to the Changing Healthcare Landscape...Clinic Case Studies."

Sarah Vaine has been the Chief Executive Officer of Summit Community Care Clinic in Frisco, Colorado since 2008. SCCC provides comprehensive, integrated health care services targeted towards medically underserved members of the community. Ms. Vaine’s training and background are in the field of behavioral health and non-profit management. Sarah worked previously as a therapist in private practice and also as the Executive Director of a trauma response organization. Sarah is passionate about serving the uninsured and creating equal access to health care for individuals and families.

Julene McAlister to discuss "Rural Health Clinics...the nuts and bolts".

On Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 1:45-2:45, Julene McAlister, President of Meridian Healthcare Consulting and managing partner at Prescoott Planning company will discuss "Rural Health Clinics...the nuts and bolts". The session will focus on an introduction to what an RHC is, the Medicare Conditions of Participation, the Survey Requirements, Operational Implementation steps, Reimbursement Considerations, Ongoing Operational Effectiveness Stategies, etc.

Julene McAlister, who is a registered nurse, has had extensive experience in providing consulting services for many health care strategic planning, management and positioning projects for inpatient facilities and outpatient programs. While serving in a national capacity, she has conducted numerous seminars and training sessions on medical necessity requirements, Medicare certification requirements, and has authored and co-authored published articles which address the reimbursement and clinical implications in development and management of acute and subacute, inpatient and outpatient programs including a variety of other services for many providers. Ms. McAlister has particular expertise in Medicare reimbursement, strategic program positioning, medical necessity for inpatient and outpatient programs and requirements for Medicare certification and licensure. Over the last twenty years, Ms. McAlister has directed the successful implementation and Medicare certifications for more than 70 new programs in 28 states, including 36 RHCs.

Mark Cruise to discuss"Health Care Reform Implementation..."

On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 12:15-1:30, Mark Cruise, Founder and Principal of Free Clinic Solutions, will discuss "Health Care Reform Implementation...Clinic Realities and Leadership Opportunities".  Mr. Cruise will also join Sarah Vaine, CEO of Summit Community Care Clinic, to discuss "Responding to the Changing Healthcare Landscape...Clinic Case Studies" on Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 3:15-4:15.    

Mark R. Cruise is founder and principal of Free Clinic Solutions (www.freeclinicsolutions.com), the nation’s only full-service consulting firm devoted exclusively to serving community-based and faith-based free clinics and charitable clinics. He leads a team of experts who provide consultation, coaching, training and technical assistance, health policy analysis, research and management services for free and charitable clinics and those who support and represent them. Established in 2006, Free Clinic Solutions has been engaged for more than 70 projects.

William Bolt & Mark See discuss "Realizing the Promise of Your EMR"

Join William Bolt, Executive Director, Data Services for Healthcare Foundation & Mark See, Director of Operations and Business Analytics, Data Services for Healthcare Foundation in exploring the use of business intelligence in clinical and financial decision making.  They will conduct the breakout session Realizing the Promise of Your EMR on Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 3:15-4:15 pm.