Webinars

Webinar Replay: Physician Perspectives on Using Telemedicine to Address the Shortage of Mental Health Providers

On August 25, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Physician Perspectives on Using Telemedicine to Address the Shortage of Mental Health Providers.” Telemedicine, remote patient monitoring and mobile health can increase access to care for underserved populations, especially among mental health patients where demand for services is growing despite an unprecedented shortage of providers. … Read More

Webinar Replay: Community-Based Participatory Research

On June 28, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Community-Based Participatory Research: How to Identify Social Determinants of Health and Engage Hard-to-Reach Populations in Your Community.” Many organizations, including healthcare and community based organizations, are working hard to address the impact of social, economic, and environmental factors that negatively affect the overall health of … Read More

Webinar Replay: Trauma Informed Care

On June 8, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Trauma Informed Care: The Benefits of Clinical Integration and Organizational Buy-In.” Healthcare organizations are beginning to recognize the benefits of integrating Trauma Informed Care initiatives into clinical protocols and best practices. Trauma Informed Care is an approach that helps providers and staff identify and address … Read More

Webinar Replay: Patient-Centered Medical Home Transformation

On May 18, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Patient-Centered Medical Home Transformation: The Right Thing to Do for Patients and for Your Organization.” Physician practices and clinics have good reason to transform themselves into Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). While many of the care coordination services provided by PCMHs aren’t currently reimbursed, a growing … Read More

Webinar Replay: Preparing for the New Medicaid Managed Care Regulations

On May 17, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Preparing Your Organization for the New Medicaid Managed Care Regulations.” After months of comment, discussion, and revision, CMS has released the final version of its new Medicaid managed care regulations, and now it’s up to health plans, states, and providers to comply. What’s required is … Read More

Webinar Replay: Marrying Strategic, Operational and Information Technology Planning

On May 17, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Marrying Strategic, Operational and Information Technology Planning: Two Separate Frameworks in Support of Common Goals for Healthcare Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness.” Strategic planning and operations needs assessment go hand-in-hand. That’s especially true for healthcare organizations in an emerging world of risk-sharing, population health management, and … Read More

Webinar Replay: Using a Policy Framework to Foster Provider Practice Transformation

On May 12, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Using a Policy Framework to Foster Provider Practice Transformation: How the District of Columbia Launched Major Delivery System Change through its Medicaid Health Home Program for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness.” Many states are looking to health homes to coordinate care and reduce costs for … Read More

Webinar Replay: The Impact of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

On May 11, 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Understanding the Impact of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act – Final Regulations.” The long awaited final regulations for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act are out, with important implications for Medicaid managed care plans, behavioral health providers, and other stakeholders … Read More

Webinar Replay: Are You Ready for Strengthened HIPAA Regulations?

On April 26 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “‘Business Associates’ Redefined: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know to Comply with Strengthened HIPAA Regulations.” Attention healthcare providers, managed care plans and other entities that are covered by HIPAA regulations pertaining to patient data. Your relationship with third-party contractors and other outside “business associates” is … Read More

Webinar Replay: Trauma-Informed Care

On April 26 2016, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Trauma-Informed Care: Overview and Best Practices in Patient Screening.” More than three-quarters of Medicaid recipients report experiences of trauma and violence during their childhoods. These experiences may include verbal, physical or sexual abuse; living in poverty or violent surroundings, including war zones; or living with … Read More