Tuesday, December 9, 2014
2-3:30 p.m. ET / 1-2:30 p.m. CT / Noon-1:30 p.m. MT /
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PT
Speakers
· Tom Talbot, MD, chief hospital epidemiologist, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
· Daniel Varga, MD, chief clinical officer and senior executive vice president, Texas Health Resources
· Neil Fishman, MD, associate chief medical officer, University of Pennsylvania Health System
· David Henderson, MD, hospital epidemiologist and director for quality assurance, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
· Michael Bell, MD, deputy director of division of healthcare quality promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
· Jeffrey Ashkenase, senior vice president, Greater New York Hospital Association
· MODERATOR: Gina Pugliese, RN, MS, vice president, Premier Safety Institute®
Description
You're invited to this live presentation to hear from experts who have cared for patients with Ebola and developed comprehensive programs to prepare for and respond to their first case. The conversation topics will include:
· Ebola designated treatment centers
· Triage and handling patients in ED, ambulatory and outpatient settings
· Coordinating supply needs and sources
· Special situations, including OB and pediatrics
· Managing sewage and waste
· Partnerships with health departments
· Using tabletop exercises, simulations and drills to prepare
· Donning and doffing PPE
This event is open to the public. Follow the conversation on Twitter at #AdvisorLive.
Submit a question to the panel
In order to answer as many questions as possible during the program, please email your questions by Friday December 5 to: Safety_Institute@premierinc.com
Resources
Visit the Premier Safety Institute website for Ebola resources, tools and links to on-demand educational programs from the CDC and others: www.premierinc.com/ebola
Register
Register for the live webinar here.
Can't make the live event on December 9? That's OK. Register anyway and we'll send you a link to the recording and slides.
Questions
For technical questions, please email advisorlive@premierinc.com or call the Premier Solution Center at 877.777.1552.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Learn More about Clinical Documentation Improvement to Support ICD-10 Readiness
With less than one year until the October 1, 2015, ICD-10 compliance date, now is the time to focus on clinical documentation improvement (CDI).
ICD-10 offers greater specificity than ICD-9, allowing documentation to be translated into an accurate and clear clinical picture. Find out how to be sure that your documentation practices are ready for ICD-10.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is collaborating with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to provide an ICD-10 and CDI webinar on Wednesday, December 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. Join CMS and AHIMA to learn about:
A portion of the webinar will be dedicated to Q&A.
Registration Information
Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot for this eHealth Provider Webinar. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a follow-up email with step-by-step instructions on how to log-in to the webinar.
Previous webinar presentations and recordings can be accessed on the Events page of the CMS eHealth website.
Want more information about CMS ehealth?
Make sure to visit the CMS eHealth website for the latest news and updates.
ICD-10 offers greater specificity than ICD-9, allowing documentation to be translated into an accurate and clear clinical picture. Find out how to be sure that your documentation practices are ready for ICD-10.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is collaborating with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to provide an ICD-10 and CDI webinar on Wednesday, December 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. Join CMS and AHIMA to learn about:
- Why detailed clinical documentation is important for the ICD-10 transition
- Steps for training your staff
- Additional resources and information
A portion of the webinar will be dedicated to Q&A.
Registration Information
Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot for this eHealth Provider Webinar. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a follow-up email with step-by-step instructions on how to log-in to the webinar.
Previous webinar presentations and recordings can be accessed on the Events page of the CMS eHealth website.
Want more information about CMS ehealth?
Make sure to visit the CMS eHealth website for the latest news and updates.
Updates:Medicare enrollment forms CMS-40B and CMS-L564
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would like to notify you of updates made to two Medicare enrollment forms: Form CMS-40B (Application for Enrollment in Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)) and Form CMS-L564 (Request for Employment Information), which is required when a beneficiary is seeking a special enrollment period to enroll in Medicare Part B or premium Part A.
The CMS updated the forms to be more user-friendly by including information about when to use the forms and providing step-by-step instructions to assist Medicare beneficiaries in completing them. Beneficiaries can now obtain the enrollment forms online in English and Spanish, alleviating the need to contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to obtain the forms by mail or in person.
This change especially helpful for beneficiaries living in Puerto Rico, who previously did not have access to the enrollment forms in Spanish. Additionally, for those beneficiaries who SSA automatically enrolls in Medicare Part A, they may now obtain and complete the Part B enrollment form prior to or in place of visiting their local SSA field office.
CMS worked with SSA to update these forms to be accessible and user-friendly to all Medicare beneficiaries.
The CMS updated the forms to be more user-friendly by including information about when to use the forms and providing step-by-step instructions to assist Medicare beneficiaries in completing them. Beneficiaries can now obtain the enrollment forms online in English and Spanish, alleviating the need to contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to obtain the forms by mail or in person.
This change especially helpful for beneficiaries living in Puerto Rico, who previously did not have access to the enrollment forms in Spanish. Additionally, for those beneficiaries who SSA automatically enrolls in Medicare Part A, they may now obtain and complete the Part B enrollment form prior to or in place of visiting their local SSA field office.
CMS worked with SSA to update these forms to be accessible and user-friendly to all Medicare beneficiaries.
Ebola 101: Accessing Federal Guidance & Information Resources
Ebola 101 – Accessing Federal Guidance & Information Resources Webinar
December 11, 2014
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Presenters:
Tasha Stehling-Ariza, PhD, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer
Molly Gaines-McCollom, MPH, CHES, Health Communication Specialist
Moderator: Anne Fidler, PhD Project Director Regional Public Health Training Center, Boston University School of Public Health
The Health Resources and Services Administration joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) State Coordination Task Force and the Joint Information Center to host “Ebola 101 – Accessing Federal Guidance & Information Resources.”
This timely webinar will:
To log into the webinar, please use the following information:
Online Presentation: https://hrsaseminar.adobeconnect.com/ebola101/
Enter your first and last name in the “guest” field when prompted.
To log into the audio conference line, please use the information below:
Dial-in number: 1-888-957-9878
Participant passcode: 5256022
December 11, 2014
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Presenters:
Tasha Stehling-Ariza, PhD, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer
Molly Gaines-McCollom, MPH, CHES, Health Communication Specialist
Moderator: Anne Fidler, PhD Project Director Regional Public Health Training Center, Boston University School of Public Health
The Health Resources and Services Administration joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) State Coordination Task Force and the Joint Information Center to host “Ebola 101 – Accessing Federal Guidance & Information Resources.”
This timely webinar will:
- Provide an overview of Ebola Virus Disease and the CDC’s current outbreak response activities
- Highlight important information resources that can be found on the CDC website
- Discuss guidance to academic institutions regarding students and faculty arriving to U.S. campuses from countries where Ebola outbreaks are happening
- Provide time for Q & A
To log into the webinar, please use the following information:
Online Presentation: https://hrsaseminar.adobeconnect.com/ebola101/
Enter your first and last name in the “guest” field when prompted.
To log into the audio conference line, please use the information below:
Dial-in number: 1-888-957-9878
Participant passcode: 5256022
2014 Webinar Series-Mental and Emotional Well-Being of Communities
2014 Webinar SeriesImproving the Mental and Emotional Well-Being of Communities through the National Prevention Strategy Presented by Region VIII Federal Partners
Prescription Drug Abuse: Why Does it Matter and What Can We Do?
Thursday, December 11, 2014, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, MT (4:00-5:30 ET)
2:00-2:05 Welcome and Adobe Connect Logistics
Speaker: Cherri Pruitt, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Region VIII Maternal and Child Health Consultant
2:05-2:20 What IS the National Prevention Council’s Mental and Emotional Well-Being Strategy
Speaker: Charles H. Smith, MA, PhD, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Regional Administrator-Region VIII, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2:20-2:40 Got Drugs? An Overview of DEA Disposal of Controlled Substances Final Rule
Speaker: Lynette Wingert, US Drug Enforcement Agency Group Supervisor whose area of responsibility includes Utah, Wyoming, and Montana
2:40-3:00 Prescription for Prevention: A Community’s Collective Impact - This presentation will give an overview of the collective, intentional, and collaborative prevention efforts being utilized in Missoula, MT to reduce the misuse and abuse of Prescription medication.
Speaker: Brandee Tyree, Coordinator Missoula Underage Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
3:00-3:20 Colorado’s Prescription Drug Abuse Initiatives – This presentation looks at the current initiatives taking place in Colorado around prescription drug abuse. Highlights will include the Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program, a statewide initiative funded through the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health, creation and implementation of the state strategic plan through the Governor’s Office, creation of the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention, and efforts targeting youth through Rise Above Colorado.
Speaker: Laurie Lovedale, Manager of the Colorado Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program
3:20-3:30 Questions & Answers and Additional Resources
TO REGISTER, PLEASE GO TO: https://www.mymeetings.com/emeet/rsvp/index.jsp?customHeader=mymeetings&Conference_ID=9564151&passcode=4923803
Conference number: 956415; Passcode: 4923803
3:20-3:30 Questions & Answers and Additional Resources
TO REGISTER, PLEASE GO TO: https://www.mymeetings.com/emeet/rsvp/index.jsp?customHeader=mymeetings&Conference_ID=9564151&passcode=4923803
Conference number: 956415; Passcode: 4923803
Some Internet Explorer users may experience difficulty accessing the site and will need to use a different browser (Google, Firefox, etc.)
Please contact: RegionVIIIFedPartners@HHS.GOV with any questions or to request a written transcript of this event.
Telehealth Webinar: "Impact of Social Media in Health Care"
Telehealth Webinar: "Impact of Social Media in Health Care"
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand how patients and consumers are suing social media as it relates to their
health care.
2. Understand how health care providers and organizations including hospitals, are using social
media.
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 ~ 12:00pm MST
(11am PT; 12pm Arizona; 1pm MST; 1pm CST; 2pm EST)
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand how patients and consumers are suing social media as it relates to their
health care.
2. Understand how health care providers and organizations including hospitals, are using social
media.
For more information and registration instructions go to
November Edition of At a Glance Newsletter
Please find the link to the November edition of At a Glance below. This Department of Health Care Policy and Financing publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates.
2014 At a Glance Newsletters
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