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SUMMARY:Groundhog Day: Medical Staff Style (Scenarios that just seem to come up again and again and again…)
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\nJoin MHA and Husch Blackwell’s medical staff attorneys for a discussion of all-to-common yet continually challenging medical staff scenarios. The panel will share their wealth of experience in helping medical staffs overcome the obstacles to remediating problematic physician behaviors\, while at the same time fulfilling medical staff obligations under various federal and state due process\, confidentiality\, and employment laws. Join MHA and Husch Blackwell’s medical staff attorneys for a discussion of all-to-common yet continually challenging medical staff scenarios. The panel will share their wealth of experience in helping medical staffs overcome the obstacles to remediating problematic physician behaviors\, while at the same time fulfilling medical staff obligations under various federal and state due process\, confidentiality\, and employment laws.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/groundhog-day-medical-staff-style-scenarios-that-just-seem-to-come-up-again-and-again-and-again-2/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Next Generation Data Security in Healthcare Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\nSafeguarding sensitive healthcare data is now more critical than ever. We invite you to join MHA for an upcoming webinar featuring industry experts\, Jefferson Dance\, Chief Innovation Officer at Eclypses\, and Marc Johnson\, Senior Advisor and CISO at Impact Advisors. Together\, they will delve into the pressing need for next-generation data security in healthcare.   During this webinar\, they will explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats and their direct impact on financial margins\, as well as the potential ripple effects on healthcare institutions. Additionally\, the experts will assess the state of preparedness among organizations in the face of these cyber threats\, or lack thereof. They will also provide valuable insights into actionable steps that can be taken to enhance security measures.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/next-generation-data-security-in-healthcare-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) & Emergency Department (ED) Care Transitions: Technical Assistance Tool Kit
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MHA and our panel of speakers from the MassHealth Office of Behavioral Health and Health Management Associates as they discuss the commonwealth’s Roadmap for Behavioral Health and the latest reforms that are influencing Emergency Departments and Community Behavioral Health Centers. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the newly developed Technical Assistance Toolkit as we delve into key strategies for providing comprehensive support to frontline staff.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/community-behavioral-health-center-cbhc-emergency-department-ed-care-transitions-technical-assistance-tool-kit/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T083000
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SUMMARY:MHA Harm Reduction Conference: Building a Culture of Harm Reduction & Expanding Equitable Access to Care
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAD CONCLUDED. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n8:30-9am Breakfast Reception \n\n\n\n9-9:10am MHA Welcome Comments \n\n\n\n910-935: Keynote: National Perspective on Building a Culture of Harm Reduction & Expanding Access to Care \n\n\n\nTanagra Malgarejo\, Director of National Capacity Building\, National Harm Reduction Coalition \n\n\n\n9:35-10am: Overdose Prevention Centers and Expanding Access in New England \n\n\n\nIn conversation with Project Weber/RENEW of Rhode Island on implementation strategies for overdose prevention centers \n\n\n\nJulie Burns\, CEO & President\, RIZE Massachusetts Foundation \n\n\n\nColleen Daley Ndoye\, Executive Director\, Project Weber/RENEW \n\n\n\n10-10:40am: Massachusetts Developments in SUD and Harm Reduction Policies \n\n\n\nPresentations on state-based strategies and resources to address the SUD crisis and improve statewide access to care  \n\n\n\nSara Ruiz\, Deputy director for strategy and community health  \n\n\n\nEmily Bailey\, LICSW; Chief of Office of Behavioral Health at MassHealth \n\n\n\n10:40-11:30am Clinical Care Innovations in SUD Treatment \n\n\n\nPanel discussion with hospital-based addiction leaders about clinical care models for harm reduction\, including contingency management\, clean needle exchanges and mobile clinics \n\n\n\nRobert Roose\, MD; Chief Administrative Officer\, Mercy Medical Center \n\n\n\nJillian Joseph\, PA; Director of Road to Care\, UMass Memorial Health  \n\n\n\nJustin Alves\, FNP; Clinical Nurse Educator\, Boston Medical Center    \n\n\n\nSarah Wakeman\, MD; Senior Medical Director for Substance Use Disorder\, Mass General Brigham \n\n\n\n11:30-11:45pm BREAK \n\n\n\n11:45-12:15pm Ending the Crisis through System Change \n\n\n\nPanel discussion with Chairs of the Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use\, and Recovery (MHSUR) about current policy priorities addressing the ongoing SUD crisis \n\n\n\nAndrea Pessolano\, Senior Manager of State Government Advocacy\, Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\nSenator John Velis\, Esq; Senate Chair\, Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use & Recovery\, Massachusetts State Senate \n\n\n\nRepresentative Adrian Madaro\, Esq; House Chair\, Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use & Recovery\, Massachusetts House of Representatives \n\n\n\n12:15-12:55pm Peer Recovery Services: The Role of Recovery Coaches in the Care Team \n\n\n\nPanel discussion on best practices for integrating recovery coaches into care teams \n\n\n\nJulie Bunch\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) Staff Lead of Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) \n\n\n\nNico Alicea\, Regional Coordinator Western Massachusetts of MOAR \n\n\n\n12:55-1:35pm LUNCH BREAK \n\n\n\n1:35-2:20pm: Expanding Low-Threshold Community Access \n\n\n\nPanel discussion about expanding community partnerships and resources\, improving access to care\, and transitioning care into the community \n\n\n\nMaria Rios\, MPH; Director of Equity and Community Health Policy at Mass General Brigham \n\n\n\nDarian Leta\, MPH(She/Her/Ella); Senior Manager of Substance Use & Recovery at Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers \n\n\n\nPedro Alvarez\, Assistant Director of Urban Drug User Health & Outreach at Tapestry \n\n\n\n2:20-3:20pm: HEALing Communities Study: Overview & Regional Impact \n\n\n\nSeries of presentations on an overview of HEALing Communities Study followed by four hospital presentations on local innovations and impact of the study \n\n\n\nJeffrey Samet\, MD; Professor\, General Internal Medicine & Public Health\, Boston University\, Primary care and addiction medicine physician at Boston Medical Center \n\n\n\nAudra Williams\, MD; Medical Director of Addiction Services\, Primary Care Physician\, Merrimack Family Medicine\, Lowell General Hospital \n\n\n\nMaria Quinn\, MSN; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner\, Director of Addiction Treatment and Recovery Support at Holyoke Medical Center \n\n\n\nTodd Kerensky\, MD; Medical Director of Addiction Medicine & Chair Ethics Advisory Committee\, South Shore Health\, President of Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine \n\n\n\n3:20-3:25pm Closing Remarks; adjourn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenator John Velis\, Esq. \n\n\n\nSenate ChairJoint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use & RecoveryMassachusetts State Senate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRepresentative Adrian Madaro\, Esq. \n\n\n\nHouse Chair\,Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use & Recovery at Massachusetts House of Representatives \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Burns \n\n\n\nCEO & President\,RIZE Massachusetts Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColleen Daley Ndoye \n\n\n\nExecutive Director\,Project Weber/RENEW
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mha-harm-reduction-conference-building-a-culture-of-harm-reduction-expanding-equitable-access-to-care/
LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity
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SUMMARY:Who Will Care For Healthcare? Changes in Antitrust Enforcement Webinar
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MHA and our presenters from Locke Lord as we explore the recent changes in antitrust enforcement.  \n\n\n\nThrough this webinar\, you will learn about how recent antitrust enforcement changes are: \n\n\n\n Influencing the healthcare sector’s evolution;  \n\n\n\nCausing delays in transaction processes\, and;  \n\n\n\nHindering healthcare providers from attaining the critical scale required for effective engagement in population health initiatives and risk-based contracts with payers.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/who-will-care-for-healthcare-changes-in-antitrust-enforcement-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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SUMMARY:Sexual Assault Evidence Collection – Part 2: Victim Billing
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\nJoin MHA for Victims Compensation Track-Kit Part II\, where we go in-depth into ensuring hospitals’ compliance with the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit (SAECK) statute and their commitment to both adherence to the law and the well-being of survivors. Experts will provide invaluable insights into striking the delicate balance between compliance and compassion. \n\n\n\nGain the knowledge and strategies necessary to ensure your hospital maintains compliance \n\n\n\nPart 1 of this webinar is available for viewing here.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/sexual-assault-evidence-collection-part-2-victim-billing/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T140000
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SUMMARY:Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Rule
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$99 PRICE   Member Rate$199 PRICE   Non-Member Rate \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\nMHA’s annual program\, where we will thoroughly examine the final IPPS inpatient rule. This event will comprehensively address the crucial changes and updates that hold significance for hospitals. During this virtual session\, you will have the opportunity to learn from expert speakers\, Valerie and Amy Rinkle\, who will delve into the essential updates surrounding IPPS 2024. \n\n\n\nGain insights into the current and future policy changes\, which encompass: \n\n\n\n\nFinancial adjustments to standardized amounts.\n\n\n\n\n\nModifications to codes\, along with new and potential future MS-DRG group changes and recalibration.\n\n\n\n\n\nPotential payment penalties applicable under the Inpatient Quality Reporting and Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs.\n\n\n\n\n\nDisproportionate Share Hospital uncompensated care payments.\n\n\n\n\nThis session promises to provide valuable knowledge and insights to ensure your organization remains informed and prepared for the evolving healthcare landscape.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/inpatient-prospective-payment-system-ipps-rule/
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T120000
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SUMMARY:Working to Help Improve Adult Vaccination Rates for Certain Respiratory Diseases
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED \n\n\n\nAs we look ahead to flu/respiratory season\, this presentation will share information relating to the vaccine-preventable diseases: influenza\, pneumococcal pneumonia\, RSV and COVID-19. While COVID-19 and pneumococcal pneumonia occur throughout the year\, the timing of these infections can overlap with the seasonal peaks of flu and RSV
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/working-to-help-improve-adult-vaccination-rates-for-certain-respiratory-diseases/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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