Webinars

Webinar Replay: Empowered Leadership Can Transform Care for Vulnerable Populations

On April 19, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Empowered Leadership Can Transform Care for Vulnerable Populations.” The emerging transformation of healthcare delivery for safety net populations is forcing clinical and administrative leaders into unfamiliar territory. Successful leadership requires an enhanced set of skills, combining the traditional emphasis on clinical proficiency with the kind … Read More

Webinar Replay: Targeting Readmissions

On March 30, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Targeting Readmissions: A Collaborative Strategy for Hospitals, Health Plans and Local Communities.” Even as hospitals work to reduce readmissions through internal quality improvement efforts, local healthcare communities must also play an active role in addressing factors outside the hospital’s control. The truth is that a … Read More

Webinar Replay: Transgender Care and Transitioning

On March 15 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Transgender Care and Transitioning: Implications of New Health Insurance Coverage Guidelines and Research Findings on the Experiences of Transgender Individuals in the Health Care System.” New proposed federal regulations require health plans to cover all medically necessary care for transgender individuals, including transition-related services. But … Read More

Webinar Replay: Launching a Successful Medicare Advantage Plan

On March 9, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Launching a Successful Medicare Advantage Plan: Key Strategic, Product, and Operational Considerations.” A growing number of health systems and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) are moving to become Medicare Advantage plans. The launch of a Medicare Advantage plan can transition a health system to value-based payments … Read More

Webinar Replay: Value-Based Payment Readiness

On March 3, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Value-Based Payment Readiness: A Self-Assessment Tool for Primary Care Providers, FQHCs, and Behavioral Health Providers.” As the shift from volume-based to value-based payment accelerates, primary care providers, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and behavioral health providers, must make critical changes to become ready for … Read More

Webinar Replay: MLTSS Network Adequacy

On February 25, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “MLTSS Network Adequacy: Meeting the Access Requirements of an Emerging Market.” A growing number of states are transitioning Long-Term Services and Supports programs to managed care – raising important concerns about provider network adequacy. For health plans, the challenge is how to best meet state … Read More

Webinar Replay: Value Based End-of-Life Care

On February 25, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Value Based End-of-Life Care: Having the Conversation Nobody Wants to Have Benefits Everybody.” There is growing evidence that end-of-life planning and value-based end-of-life care is a win-win for patients, providers, and payers – resulting in higher quality care that is aligned with patients’ preferences and … Read More

Webinar Replay: California Medi-Cal 2020

On February 3, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “California Medi-Cal 2020: What the State’s 1115 Waiver Renewal Means for Medicaid Providers, Health Plans and Patients.” California has received federal approval for a five-year, $6.2 billion 1115 waiver renewal, which can best be described as a mix of old and new. The waiver reauthorizes … Read More

Webinar Replay: Provider Vitality Workshop

On January 28, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Provider Vitality Workshop: Strategies for Ensuring an Energized and Effective Healthcare Workforce.” A strong and effective healthcare system depends on sustaining the vitality and well-being of the provider workforce. That’s not easy, especially among providers working in communities where social determinants weigh heavily on patient … Read More

Webinar Replay: Making Healthcare Data Actionable

On January 14, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Making Healthcare Data Actionable: Solutions for Converting Data into Information for More Effective Reporting, Decision Making and Strategic Planning.” We live in a digital universe, and the volume of data is growing exponentially. That’s especially true in healthcare, where the need for information is being … Read More