2012 Long-Term and Post-Acute Care Health IT Summit

Event Type: In Person Meeting

Learning Category: e-HIM and Electronic Records

Venue: Hyatt Regency Baltimore

Location: Baltimore, MD

Date: 6/18/2012 – 6/19/2012

Time: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM EST

The Long-Term and Post-Acute Care (LTPAC) Health IT (HIT) Summit is the leading health IT conference; convening HIT leaders, policy makers, leading LTPAC providers, vendors and professionals to advance issues, initiatives, and policies facing LTPAC HIT.

For two days the Summit will cover 2012-2014 Roadmap for Health IT in LTPAC priorities and recommendations, showcase real world implementation successes, and put the spotlight on certified LTPAC electronic health records.

This year’s summit includes an exhibit hall, an interoperability showcase, and a program focused upon:

Accelerating the development of health IT skill sets in the LTPAC workforce.
Engagement in patient-centric health care to enhance overall quality of care.
Quality and process improvement.
Initiatives that improve care coordination and health information exchange.
New payment models that are iincumbent upon health information technology.
Certified LTPAC electronic health records in skilled nursing facilities and home health.
Current research, studies, and data on LTPAC HIT use, adoption, and care delivery impact.
Support for organizations starting out with HIT and EHR implementation.

NEW THIS YEAR! A Pre-Summit Educational Session, "Connections between LTPAC and the EHR Meaningful Use Program--Closing the Gap" held on Sunday, June 17 from 3:00-5:00 pm. The concept of “Meaningful Use of EHRs” is used to refer to both the (i.) CMS Medicare and Medicaid EHR Meaningful Use Incentive Programs for Eligible Professionals and Eligible Hospitals (the Noun) and (ii.) meaningful use of EHRs to support clinical workflow (the Verb). This pre-summit education session, offered at no charge to Summit attendees, will provide you with information about the Noun: CMS EHR Programs, including requirements recently proposed in Stage 2; and the Verb: the clinical processes in LTPAC that could be supported through the meaningful use of EHRs.

Continuing Education Units: 14

Program

Registration & Fees

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Sunday, June 17–Complimentary Pre-Conference Tutorial
1–5 p.m.	Registration
3–5 p.m.	Connections between LTPAC and the EHR Meaningful Use Program–Closing the Gap The concept of “Meaningful Use of EHRs” is used to refer to both the (i) CMS Medicare and Medicaid EHR Meaningful Use Incentive Programs for Eligible Professionals and Eligible Hospitals (the Noun) and (ii) meaningful use of EHRs to support clinical workflow (the Verb). This session will provide you with information about the Noun: CMS EHR Programs, including requirements recently proposed in Stage 2; and the Verb: the clinical processes in LTPAC that could be supported through the meaningful use of EHRs. Specific topics include: Provide an overview of the proposed rules for the: CMS Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program (Meaningful Use Stage 2) and the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) proposed rule on New and Revised Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology; and the “touch points” in these rules to LTPAC including health information exchange to support quality and coordination of care. Highlight the clinical processes in LTPAC that could be supported by the meaningful use of EHRs. This discussion will, in part, be framed in terms of key components in the proposed CMS EHR Meaningful Use proposed rule.
Monday, June 18–Day 1
7–9 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:30–8:15 a.m. OPTIONAL	Optional Early Riser’s Session New attendees will be oriented to the history and priorities of the health IT initiatives in LTPAC and hear about progress since the first summit in 2005. Highlights of key topics on the summit agenda will help new attendees gain a great foundation for fully benefiting from the sessions.
8:30 a.m.	Welcome and Opening of the 8^th Annual LTPAC Health IT Summit
8:30–9 a.m.	Unveiling the 2012–2014 LTPAC HIT Roadmap There has been a great deal of progress over the past two years since the last Roadmap was released, yet there is clearly much work still to accomplish. The 2012–2014 edition of the LTPAC HIT Roadmap incorporates stakeholder reaction, aligns with the Federal health IT strategic plan, and the summit sessions link to key themes outlined in the document.
9–9:45 a.m.	Keynote: The Healthcare Revolution–Making Changes for the Better Nationally recognized leader and health IT pioneer, Judy Murphy, will kick off the 2012 LTPAC HIT Summit by sharing ONC’s vision on how technology supports healthcare reform, new coordination and business models, and why it is crucial for LTPAC providers to invest in technology to meet this vision. Speaker: Judy Murphy, RN, FACMI, FHIMSS, FAA, Deputy National Coordinator for Programs and Policy, ONC
9:45–10 a.m.	Networking Break
10–11 a.m.	The Business Imperative of Health IT: Know Your Future The emerging healthcare market is populated with burgeoning new entities like Accountable Care Organizations, Accountable Communities, and formally competitive singularities linked to common goals by new payment systems such bundling and pay for performance. These system changes are both driving and being shaped by the creation and adoption of transformative health IT. In this session, you will hear from leaders in the field and participate in discussing key questions, including: What are the ways that health IT is enabling new ways to build sustainable business strategies? What is the potential pay-off, challenge, and feasibility of implementing new business models that leverage health IT across various settings? Introduction to ONC S&I Framework and LTPAC activities under S&I How fast are these changes moving?
11 a.m.–12 noon	New Approaches to Care Coordination Fueled by Health IT This session will focus on real strategies and initiatives in care coordination including health homes, mobile and telehealth technologies initiatives to improve care coordination and health information exchange, and cross-organizational care plans and visioning.
12 noon–1 p.m.	Lunch
12 noon–7 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open—Product and Interoperability Showcase
1–2 p.m.	Strategies for Improving Consumer Engagement through Access, Attitude and Action Concierge care is the buzzword in ambulatory care–what is the equivalent in LTPAC? Patient-centeredness, patient access, and hospitality will drive the future. Successful organizations will need to master the art of patient-centeredness. This session will set the stage for providers to obtain our ultimate objective to produce the highest quality of life possible in person-centric longitudinal care within the patients/consumers chosen home.
2–2:45 p.m.	Health IT Support for Quality Improvement and Outcomes Attendees will be asked to explore and discuss appropriate quality measures for LTPAC as this session addresses the use of technology to support an organization’s quality improvement activities. Discussion topics include: The eQuality initiative; CARE Assessment Tool strategy and the transformative effects on the MDS, OASIS, IRF-PAI output of assessments for quality reporting, payment, and survey; and LTPAC’s vision for e-measures.
2:45–3:30 p.m.	2014: Getting Ready for Meaningful Use The Federal policy agenda, EHRs, and HIEs are converging into a cohesive strategy as evidenced by the CMS Medicare and Medicaid EHR Meaningful Use Incentive Programs for Eligible Professionals and Eligible Hospitals NPRM released for public comment on March 30. While LTPAC providers are not incented for Meaningful Use, the proposed rule is not without implications for LTPAC providers. This session will address: What does it mean for LTPAC providers to “meaningfully use” EHR systems? What are the touch points between the CMS Meaningful Use program for eligible hospitals and eligible providers (for example, doctors and hospitals) and LTPAC providers? What will increasing HIE requirements for incented providers mean for LTPAC?
3:15–3:30 p.m.	Break
3:30–5:15 p.m.	Interoperability and Innovation Showcase Interoperability and Innovation Showcase Theater ONC Consumer Engagement Pledge Booth Poster Sessions Vendor Exhibits
5–6 p.m.	Networking Reception

7:30– 9 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8–9:15 a.m.	Town Hall: Process Reform to Impact Hospital Readmissions and Other Outcomes
9:15–9:30 a.m.	Networking Break

9:30–10:20 a.m.	Concurrent Sessions Track 1: Clinical Decision Support Strategies: Strategies for LTPAC Learn about ONC- and AHRQ-sponsored activities to enable clinical decision-making and care coordination using health information technology. The Oklahoma HIE LTC Challenge Grant demonstrates how INTERACT tools for preventing avoidable hospitalizations are integrated into HIT strategy for LTC providers. The AHRQ On-Time Program on Preventing Avoidable Transfers to Hospital and ED provides tools and front-line implementation approach to integrating clinical decision-making reports into daily practice. Speaker: Brian Yeaman, CMIO, Norman Regional Health System Track 2: S&I Framework Longitudinal Coordination of Care Initiatives ONC established the Standards & Interoperability (S&I) Framework in 2011 to empower healthcare stakeholders to establish standards, specifications and other implementation guidance that facilitate effective healthcare information exchange. LTPAC is leading the S&I Longitudinal Coordination of Care Workgroup (LCC WG) which is focused on three key initiatives: Longitudinal Care Plans; Exchange of LTPAC Care Transition Data, and Patient Assessment Summary Exchange. Speakers: S&I LCC WG co-Leads: Larry Garber, MD Track 3: Case Study Theater—Interoperability Showcase Panel: e-Prescribing and Medication Management Interoperability and Innovation Showcase Participants provide an in-depth review of their interoperability solution, highlight innovative approaches, and describe the results of implementation in e-prescribing and medication management. Speakers: Brian Dimit, PointClick Care Track 4: Boardroom Discussion Session—Regulatory Systems and Impact on HIT This boardroom discussion session provides an opportunity to dialogue with CMS about the issues that HIT presents in the regulatory process and provide input on workable solutions.
10:25–11:15 a.m.	Concurrent Sessions: Track 1: Technology Enabled Referral Process The referral process is the heart of coordinating care as individual’s transition from one provider to another. The technology-enabled referral streamlines the intake process by connecting the patient to the appropriate placement for their acuity and facilitates communication between the sending and receiving entities. This session will review the potential impacts to timeliness of care, patient and staff satisfaction, and costs. Track 2: EHR for LTPAC: A Primer on Planning and Vendor Selection This session will provide a preview of the CAST Report EHR for LTPAC: A Primer on Planning and Vendor Selection. The session will provide an overview of the most important steps a provider should take in planning for, selecting and implementing an EHR. Then, the session will review an EHR Matrix that captures the current landscape of EHR products for LTPAC available on the market today, including care setting they are appropriate for, functionalities they offer, interoperability standards they implement, and their interoperability certification status. Finally, the session will demonstrate an Online EHR Selection Tool that CAST designed to help LTPAC providers narrow down and select an EHR product that fits their business lines, functional requirements, and desired features. Track 3: Case Study Theater—Interoperability Showcase Panel: CPOE, Laboratory, Radiology, Patient Access Interoperability and Innovation Showcase Participants will provide an in-depth review of their interoperability solution, highlight innovative approaches, and describe the results of implementing the solutions. This session will focus on both direct and HIE mediated inter/intra-provider interoperability solutions for laboratory and medication computerized physician order entry (CPOE), viewing radiology and other lab results, as well as providing consumers with access to their health information. Track 4: Boardroom Discussion Session—Strategies for Providing Patient Access to Personal Health Information Allowing access to a person’s medical records is the first step toward improving patient engagement. This interactive session explores the unique issues for LTPAC, discusses the challenges and possible solutions. Moderator: Michelle Dougherty, MA, RHIA, CHP, AHIMA Foundation
11:20 a.m.–12:10 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions: Track 1: Clinical Workflow Successful adoption and use of IT in LTPAC depends on a good match between users of IT systems and clinical workflow as they perform their jobs. This session will identify strategies to improve IT implementation to enhance clinical workflow in LTPAC, introduce new methods to measure clinical workflow throughout an LTPAC organization, and to define benchmarks that are crucial to determine how workflow is affected by IT implementation. Track 2: Harnessing the Power of NwHIN, Direct, and CONNECT Technical infrastructures—standards, services and policies—have been developed by ONC to facilitate secure exchange of health information. This session will clarify and differentiate the initiatives and identify resources for LTPAC including the use of Direct to facilitate interoperability with other providers. Track 3: Case Study Theater: EHR Implementation, Use, and Impacts This session will present case studies from three LTPAC providers who implemented and are experiencing the benefits of EHRs first-hand. Session attendees will hear from participating providers, learning how they went about selecting an EHR, redesigning workflows to maximize the benefits of the EHR, and their implementation approach. Presenters will review the impacts the implementation and use of EHRs has had on care quality, staff efficiencies, accuracy of documentation and organization’s bottom-line from the providers’ perspective. Speakers will discuss the lessons they learned with the audience. Track 4: Boardroom Discussion Session—Prioritizing LTPAC Focused e-Measures What are the right e-measures for LTPAC? This boardroom will gain insights from the participants on the top priorities.
12:10–1:10 p.m.	Lunch

1:15–2:05 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions: Track 1: Telemedicine and Nursing Home Hospitalizations This study examines a randomized telemedicine intervention within a nursing home chain consisting of physician coverage via two-way video conferencing during evening and weekend hours. The intervention generated approximately $82,000 per participating nursing home in annual savings to Medicare in terms of lower hospitalization expenditures. Speaker: David Grabowski, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Department Track 2: The Provider Position on EHR Workflow in Post-Acute Healthcare—A Joint Project of the CIO Consortium and Nurse Executive Council HITECH and PPACA legislation drive adoption of EMR technology in LTPAC. This joint project of the CIO Consortium and Nurse Executive Council develops a provider-based position on key workflow issues across various LTPAC settings. During the session, our panel explores approach, goals for project, results to date, and planned activities. Track 3: Case Study Theater: HITECH and HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance—Requirements, Benefits, and Ramifications The ability to comply with HIPAA/HITECH privacy and security requirements is foundational to achieving interoperability and exchanging information with hospitals and physicians to meet the meaningful use requirements. This session provides common challenges and lessons learned from audits of healthcare organizations, including LTPAC. Track 4: Boardroom Discussion Session—Certification and Future Meaningful Use Stage 3 Functionality ONC and the HIT Policy and Standards committees are beginning to seek input into Stage 3 meaningful use, the certification process and the relationship to providers not eligible for the incentive program. This interactive session provides an opportunity for summit attendees to share their insights.
2:10–3 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions: Track 1: Telemedicine and Nursing Home Hospitalizations This study examines a randomized telemedicine intervention within a nursing home chain consisting of physician coverage via two-way video conferencing during evening and weekend hours. The intervention generated approximately $82,000 per participating nursing home in annual savings to Medicare in terms of lower hospitalization expenditures. Track 2: Tackling LTPAC HIT Workforce Challenges One of the barriers to successful HIT implementation is a skilled workforce. This session provides a case study of how Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society leveraged the ONC HIT training program to bridge the technology gap and develop new skills in administration, nursing and HIM. Track 3: Case Study Theater: Innovative Technology—Enabled Business Models: Case Studies from Pioneering Providers Aging services are changing in response to many drivers, including consumer preferences/demands, reimbursement/payment/revenue streams, workforce, and technology. Health reform and other recent policy changes are accelerating such transformation and technology is playing an important role in shaping emerging LTPAC providers’ business models. This session will highlight the efforts of pioneering LTPAC providers in preparation for the future. Attendees will hear how providers are implementing Continuing Care Retirement Communities without walls, creating new home and community-based operations that meet consumer demands, and using technology to deliver preventive and supportive services efficiently and cost-effectively. Track 4: Boardroom Discussion Session—Improving Workflow through Technology in LTPAC Can better clinical technology workflow improve outcomes in LTPAC settings? Join in this boardroom discussion with clinical experts to discuss where the evidence says yes it can, expand current case studies, and offer up additional case opportunities.

3–3:45 p.m.	General Session: Aging in Place and the Role of Personal Health Technologies
3:45 p.m.	Closing the Eighth Annual LTPAC Health IT Summit

Online Registration is closed. Onsite registration will be available beginning on Sunday, June 17 at 1pm.

Registration Fees

AHIMA members receive discounted pricing for meetings.

Pricing (through May 14)
Price	$395
Price w/Pre-Summit Session (complimentary)	$395

Pricing (After May 14)
Price	$495
Price w/Pre-Summit Session (complimentary)	$495

Four Ways to Register

Online Registration (credit card only)
Mail registration form and payment to:
AHIMA
Dept. 77-6331
Chicago, IL 60678-6331
Fax registration form to 312-233-1500 (credit cards and purchase order payments only)
Phone 800-335-5535 (credit card payment only)

Cancellation Policy

REFUNDS
AHIMA provides full refunds less a processing fee of $75 for registration cancellation requests made at least 61 days made through 61 days prior to the date of the first day of the program. A partial refund of 75% is provided for registration cancellations made between 60 and 46 days prior to the date of the first day of the program. NO REFUNDS are provided within 45 days of the date of the first day of the program. All refunds are processed within 30 days of receipt of request.

SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitutions (that is, assigning a paid registration to another individual) must be requested at least 31 days prior are accepted through 31 days prior to the date of the first day of the program. A processing fee of $75 will be invoiced at that time. Substitutions are not accepted within 30 days of the program date; no refund will be provided.

RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling (that is, postponing the use of a paid registration to a future instance of the same program) is subject to availability and limited to future instances of the same program currently advertised on www.ahima.org and occurring within six months of the original program date. Requests received through at least 46 days prior to the date of the first day of the program will be considered with a processing fee of $75. Rescheduling is not permitted within 45 days of the program date; no refund will be provided. Registration must be utilized during the same year of purchase.

SUBMITTING REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS, SUBSTITUTIONS AND RESCHEDULING

Requests must be submitted in writing to Meeting Registrar (Fax 312-233-1500). Please include the name and date of the program as well as the following information for both the original registrant and the substitute registrant: name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address, and order reference number. Notification of approval will be made by e-mail within seven days of receipt of the request.

PAYMENT IN FULL BEFORE REACHING ONSITE

AHIMA is committed to supporting our customer’s ability to pay using purchase orders. However, all programs must be paid in full prior to the first day of the program. Individuals using purchase orders where payment has not processed by the first day of the program will need to provide a valid credit card onsite as confirmation of payment and agree that this card will be held up to 10 business days after the last day of the program . At that time if payment has not been made in full, AHIMA reserves the right to process payment using the credit card.

Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor
300 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

(410) 528-1234

To receive the AHIMA discount, please call the number listed below or click on the online registration link below.

Hotel Reservations

To make hotel reservations please call (410) 528-1234 and use the meeting reference AHIMA Long Term and Post-Acute Care Summit. Discount rates will be offered to AHIMA attendees prior to the cutoff date listed below.

Rate: $189 - Limited Time Offer!
HOTEL CUT-OFF DATE: Friday, May 21, 2012 space is limited and rooms may sell out prior to cut-off date

Hyatt Reservation Link

Ground Transportation

Airport Shuttles

Super Shuttle
Approximately $13 per person one way
www.supershuttle.com
Phone: (800) BLUE-VAN (258-3826)

SuperShuttle counters (open 6 a.m. - 2a.m.) are located on the lower level between Southwest Airlines luggage carousels 1-5 (Pier A/B baggage claim). When your ticket number is called, proceed outside.

Taxis

Approximately $35

The BWI taxi stand is located just outside of the baggage claim area of the Lower Level of the BWI Marshall Airport Terminal. Please note that this service is available from BWI only. For cab service to BWI, please consult your local cab company. BWI taxicabs are prohibited from charging flat rates. For more information, call 410-859-1100.
Car Rentals

Save 10-15% of rental cars from Enterprise and Avis. Contact ATC for more information and to reserve your car today! You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I. D. numbers:

Enterprise	32H7476	(800) 593-0505
Avis	J952801	(800) 331-1600

Charm City!

That's what they call Baltimore, and it has plenty of it! From its history as the birthplace of the "Star Spangled Banner" and last resting place of writer Edgar Allan Poe, to the beautiful Inner Harbor, one of America's oldest major seaports, you'll find plenty to see and do here. During your off-time, explore the city's unusual museums, famous seafood, and entertainment. Here are a few suggestions for things to do and places to visit during your stay.

Baltimore.org Visitors Site

National Aquarium

Baltimore Restaurants

Maryland Crabs and Crab Feasts

American Visionary Art Museum

Baltimore Museum of Art

Baltimore's African-American Heritage and Attractions Guide

Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History and Culture

Edgar Allan Poe in Baltimore