20th Annual Case Management Conference and 14th Annual ACMA Meeting
 
 
04/08/2013
8:00 am - 4:30 pm2013 Medical Director Forum
8:00 am - 1:00 pm Pre-Conference Events (Includes all 4 Pre-Conference Sessions)
8:00 am - 9:00 amPre-Conference 1: Beyond the Job Description: The Case Management Director’s Scope of Responsibility [More Info]
9:00 am - 9:15 amTransition Break [More Info]
9:15 am - 10:15 amPre-Conference 2: What is a Safe Discharge? [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:30 amPre-Conference 3: Data is Power: Keys to Analyzing Critical Metrics and the Effective Conveyance of Case Management Measures and Outcomes PART I [More Info]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmPre-Conference 4: Data is Power: Keys to Analyzing Critical Metrics and the Effective Conveyance of Case Management Measures and Outcomes PART II [More Info]
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Main Conference
1:15 pm - 2:30 pmACMA Leadership Forum: State of the Practice From Case Loads to Care Transitions: A Comprehensive Survey of Key Elements within Hospital Case Management [More Info]
2:30 pm - 7:00 pmWelcome Reception & Exhibition / Poster Session Presentation / ACMA Silent Auction / "Win the Wheels Opportunities" [More Info]
 
 
 
04/09/2013
7:00 am - 9:30 pm Main Conference Day 1
7:00 am - 9:00 amBreakfast & Exhibition / ACMA Silent Auction / "Win the Wheels Opportunities"
9:00 am - 9:15 amTransition Break
9:15 am - 11:00 amWelcome / Keynote Address [More Info]
11:00 am - 1:00 pmLunch & Exhibition / Poster Presentation / ACMA Chapter Presidents & Presidents-elect Meeting / ACMA Silent Auction / "Win the Wheels Opportunities" [More Info]
1:00 pm - 1:15 pmTransition Break
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm1A: Tracking and Tackling Readmissions [More Info]
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm2A: HUG: A Simple Approach to Complex Cases [More Info]
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm3A: Aligning Goals for Success: The Clinical Case Management Executive Team [More Info]
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm4A: Building a Culture of Collaboration with Skilled Nursing Facilities [More Info]
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm5A: The MAC Attack: Medicare Pre-payment Denials [More Info]
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm6A: Innovative Emergency Department Observation Unit Facilitates Safe Care Transitions [More Info]
2:30 pm - 2:45 pmTransition Break
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm1B: Stepping into the Role of Insurer: Employing an Insurance Model for Hospital Funding of Post-Acute Care [More Info]
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm2B: An Effective Partnership: Hospital/Hospitalist Group Collaborate to Reduce Unnecessary Readmissions [More Info]
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm3B: Transitional Care Rules and Tools: A Risk Stratified Team Approach [More Info]
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm4B: CMS Demonstration Projects: One Participant's Perspective [More Info]
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm5B: Care Plus Initiative Provides Uninsured Patients Access to Medical Services [More Info]
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm6B: Healthcare Disparities: How to Identify, Monitor and Improve [More Info]
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm 7B: Different Models, a Common Goal: An In-Depth Look at Three Approaches to Care Delivery - ACMA Social Work Fellowship Presentation [More Info]
4:00 pm - 4:15 pmTransition Break
4:15 pm - 6:15 pmReception & Exhibition / WIN the WHEELS! Car Giveaway (Must be Present to Win) [More Info]
 
 
 
04/10/2013
7:00 am - 6:30 pm Main Conference Day 2
7:00 am - 7:30 amBreakfast
7:30 am - 8:45 amACMA Annual Meeting
9:00 am - 10:15 am1C: Hope: In Both Practice and Personal, Considerations for Provider and Patient [More Info]
9:00 am - 10:15 am2C: How to Develop an Effective Care Management Training System to Support Your Department [More Info]
9:00 am - 10:15 am3C: Building Great Teams: Science or Mystery? [More Info]
9:00 am - 10:15 am4C: Making the Link Between Payment Reform and Daily Case Management Practice [More Info]
9:00 am - 10:15 am5C: Hospital Readmission Prevention Program: A Community Collaborative Approach [More Info]
9:00 am - 10:15 am6C: Discharge By Noon: Prescription for Success [More Info]
9:00 am - 10:15 am7C: The Business Model for Case Management Services: Making Your Case to the CFO [More Info]
10:15 am - 10:30 amTransition Break
10:30 am - 11:45 am1D: (Accretive) Rebilling Part B: What to Do Now [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am2D: (Air Ambulance by Air Trek, Inc.) Principles of Air Medical Transport [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am3D: Allscripts [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am4D: (Angel MedFlight) What you need to know: Air Ambulance Transportation Explained [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am5D: (Executive Health Resources) Developing a Leading Utilization Review Plan and Committee [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am6D: (McKesson) The Even Easier InterQual 2013 [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am7D: (Morrisey Associates) What Role does Case Management play in Healthcare Reform – All of them! [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am8D: (Xerox, Midas+ Solutions) Moving from Discharge Planning to Transition Planning [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am9D: (Patient Pathways) Mission Possible: Integrated Care Management for Chronic Patients [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am10D: (MexCare) Overcoming Discharge Barriers & Reducing LOS for Undocumented Patients [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am11D: (Clinical Intelligence, LLC) Your Hospital Data has a Meaningful Story to Tell …and YOU can leverage that data to Uncover Opportunities and achieve Breakthrough Results! [More Info]
10:30 am - 11:45 am12D: (MCG - Formerly Milliman Care Guidelines) Using Evidence-based Documentation to Prevent and Appeal RAC Denials [More Info]
11:45 am - 12:30 pmLunch
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm1E: Securing a Seat at the Table: ACMA Public Policy Forum [More Info]
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm2E: Facilitating Change to Accountable Care [More Info]
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm3E: Enterprise-Wide Care Management Career Ladder Recognizes Staff for Advanced Performance and Skill [More Info]
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm4E: Transitions of Care: How to Incorporate Different Strategies for Maximum Benefit [More Info]
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm5E: Professional Development and Case Management [More Info]
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm6E: An Advocate in the Final Moments: Key Considerations for Case Managers in End-of-Life Care [More Info]
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm7E: Speed Learning Session [More Info]
2:00 pm - 2:15 pmTransition Break
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm1F: Reinventing the Wheel: Transitioning to an Internal Physician Advisor Program [More Info]
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm2F: Creative Solutions for a Growing Problem: Psychiatric Patients in Acute Care Community Hospitals [More Info]
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm3F: Maximizing Your Social Work Skill Set [More Info]
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm4F: How to Stop the Readmission Cycle: One Hospital's Journey [More Info]
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm5F: Taking it to the Streets: Transitions of Care Initiative Teams Case Management with Local Fire Department [More Info]
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm6F: Healthcare Reform: Is Your Staffing Adequate for Today's Challenges? [More Info]
3:30 pm - 3:45 pmTransition Break
3:45 pm - 4:45 pmClosing General Session G: The Paper Chase [More Info]
5:00 pm - 6:30 pmClosing Party & ACMA Live Auction / Raffle Ticket Winner Announcement
 
 
 
04/11/2013
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Post Conference Events (Additional Fee Required)
8:00 am - 12:00 pmACM Certification Study Group (Additional admin fee required) [More Info]