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Webinar Replay: The Missing Link: Stable Housing as a Key Determinant of Health in Medicaid Populations

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On Dec. 12, 2014, HMA hosted the webinar, “The Missing Link: Stable Housing as a Key Determinant of Health in Medicaid Populations.”

This webinar featured healthcare and housing experts on the front lines of ground-breaking work that tackles housing as part of a strategy to improve health and health outcomes.

John Lovelace of UMPC for You offered a case study of his organization’s growing, three-year-old Shelter Care Plus program for the homeless. William C. Kelly, Jr. of Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) discussed the Medicaid business case for housing as a platform to serve the health needs of other low-income populations. And HMA’s Mike Nardone talked about the link between housing and Medicaid-financed health care.

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

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Webinar Replay: The Republican Midterm Victory and the Potential Impact on Healthcare Reform

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On Nov. 25, 2014, HMA hosted the webinar, “The Republican Midterm Victory and the Potential Impact on Healthcare Reform.”

During this webinar, Kaiser News Network and former NPR correspondent Julie Rovner assessed the likely impact of this important election on key components of the Affordable Care Act, including Marketplace enrollment, Medicaid expansion, delivery system reform, and the political environment that has proponents and opponents of the law in bitter conflict. The session was moderated by Jack Meyer, a managing principal in HMA’s Washington, DC, office.

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

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Webinar Replay: Public Health Departments in the Era of Delivery System Reform

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On Nov. 19, 2014, the HMA Healthcare Transformation Institute, formerly the Accountable Care Institute, hosted the webinar, “Public Health Departments in the Era of Delivery System Reform.”

This webinar explored the importance of local and state health department involvement and leadership in the discussions and decision-making processes related to health care delivery and finance reforms. It featured officials from three public health departments who have experience as leaders in community-wide health reform initiatives.

Speakers

Jillian Jacobellis, PhD, Deputy Advisor, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Patricia Harrison, Deputy County Executive for Human Services, Fairfax County

Leticia Reyes-Nash, Division Chief, Illinois Department of Public Health

HMA Moderators

Pat Terrell, Managing Principal, Chicago
Joan Henneberry, Managing Principal, Denver
Dr. Margaret Kirkegaard, Principal, Chicago

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

Visit the Healthcare Transformation Institute at www.accountablecareinstitute.com. You can find the HTI’s accompanying paper, “The Critical Role of Public Health Departments in Health Care Delivery and System Reform” by clicking here.

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Webinar Replay: Veterans – Benefits and V.A. System Access

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On Nov. 12, 2014, HMA hosted the webinar, “Medicaid in an Era of Health and Delivery System Reform.”

Bill Allman, Veteran’s Program Manager, Washington State Health Care Authority, and HMA Principal Doug Porter presented. They highlighted Washington’s Veterans Benefit Enhancement project which is viewed as a model that could be expanded nationwide and explored how other states have successfully helped veterans get the benefits they are eligible for through the V.A.

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

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Webinar Replay: Medicaid in an Era of Health and Delivery System Reform

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On Nov. 7, 2014, HMA hosted the webinar, “Medicaid in an Era of Health and Delivery System Reform.”

HMA Managing Principals Vern Smith, Kathy Gifford and Eileen Ellis talked about the findings from the Kaiser Family Foundation’s (KFF) 14th annual 50-state Medicaid budget survey, which they co-authored along with KFF’s Robin Rudowitz and Laura Snyder. The survey was conducted with the cooperation of the National Association of Medicaid Directors.

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

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Webinar Replay: Managed Care and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Innovative Approaches to Care Coordination

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On Nov. 4, 2014 HMA hosted a webinar by Principal Shane Spotts, “Managed Care and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Innovative Approaches to Care Coordination.”

Shane is a leading expert on trends in managed care and I/DD. During the webinar he provided an overview of the most recent initiatives and strategies, including an assessment of what’s working and why.

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

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Webinar Replay: The Value Proposition of Medicare ACOs

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On June 18, 2014 HMA’s Healthcare Transformation Institute, formally the Accountable Care Institute, presented “Medicare Accountable Care Organizations: The Value Proposition,” the third in a three-part webinar series.

HMA Principal Dr. Art Jones, MD, a pioneer in the accountable care movement, explored the financial considerations for establishing a Medicare ACO.

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

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Webinar Replay: ACOs and Effective Care Management

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On May 28, 2014 HMA’s Healthcare Transformation Institute, formally the Accountable Care Institute, presented “The Medicare ACO: Effective Care Management and its Anticipated Impact,” the second in a three-part webinar series.

HMA Principals Lynne Fagnani, Dr. Art Jones, MD, and Nancy Jaeckels offered lessons learned from the latest Medicare demonstrations and talked about the importance of effective care management and its return on investment. Webinar highlights include characteristics of successful programs, population management and workflow, and building blocks for care management success.

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

The third and final webinar in the series will focus on Finances of the Medicare ACO and is slated for 2 p.m. EDT June 18.

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Webinar Replay: Lessons Learned from ACA Early Implementation: Exchanges, Medicaid Expansion and System Transformation

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On April 30, 2014 HMA leveraged the vast expertise of our national consulting team to explore the early takeaways from ACA implementation and offer insights about what we can expect to see as implementation continues.

The HMA Expert Roundtable “Lessons Learned from ACA Early Implementation: Exchanges, Medicaid Expansion and System Transformation” featured:

  • Moderator Vern Smith, Managing Principal, Lansing
  • Panelist Barbara Markham Smith, Principal, Washington, D.C.
  • Panelist Kathy Gifford, Managing Principal, Indianapolis
  • Panelist Dr. Art Jones, MD, Principal, Chicago

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

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Webinar Replay: Becoming a Medicare ACO

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On April 29, 2014 HMA’s Healthcare Transformation Institute, formally the Accountable Care Institute, presented “Becoming a Medicare ACO,” the first in a three-part webinar series.

HMA Principals Lynne Fagnani, Denise Soffel and Dr. Art Jones, MD, provided background information about the Medicare shared savings program and reviewed the Medicare ACO application process.

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

The next two webinars are slated for 2 p.m. EDT May 28 and June 18.

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Webinar Replay – New Faces in the Expansion Population: Parolees and Ex-Offenders

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On March 25, 2013 HMA hosted a webinar by Principal Donna Strugar-Fritsch, “New Faces in the Expansion Population: Parolees and Ex-Offenders.” Donna, who has a BSN with a master’s in public administration and is a certified correctional health care professional, talked about the challenges and opportunities of covering this special (and large) population.

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.

Additional resources mentioned during the webinar include a study posted by SAMHSA, a presentation about parolee success in Iowa, and an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Service Delivery Innovation profile of the Michigan Pathways Program.

 

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Webinar Replay: The Economics of the Medicaid Expansion

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On November 30, 2012, HMA hosted a webinar by leading independent Medicaid policy and financing experts Jack Meyer, Vern Smith, and Kathy Gifford.  They offered an objective perspective on the direct and indirect fiscal considerations of the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The slide deck for this webinar can be retrieved by clicking the “DOWNLOAD” button below.