On March 12, 2015, HMA Information Services hosted the webinar, “Do the Right Thing: Culturally Responsive Health Care and the Federally Mandated CLAS Standards.” Not only is culturally responsive health care the right thing to do, but key elements are mandated by the federal CLAS standards (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services). There is also a … Read More
Webinar Replay: A Guide to Planning Integrated Care for Underserved Populations
On Jan. 28, 2015, HMA Information Services (HMAIS) hosted the webinar, “Shoulder to Shoulder: A Guide to Planning Integrated Care for Underserved Populations.” Just in time for those planning to apply for SAMHSA’s $1.6 million Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) opportunity, the webinar featured our integration experts discussing key factors for successfully planning, … Read More
Webinar Replay: The Missing Link: Stable Housing as a Key Determinant of Health in Medicaid Populations
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 … Read More
Webinar Replay: The Republican Midterm Victory and the Potential Impact on Healthcare Reform
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, … Read More
Webinar Replay: Public Health Departments in the Era of Delivery System Reform
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. … Read More
Webinar Replay: Veterans – Benefits and V.A. System Access
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 … Read More
Webinar Replay: Medicaid in an Era of Health and Delivery System Reform
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. … Read More
Webinar Replay: Managed Care and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Innovative Approaches to Care Coordination
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 … Read More
Webinar Replay: The Value Proposition of Medicare ACOs
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 … Read More
Webinar Replay: ACOs and Effective Care Management
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 … Read More