BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mhalink.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T133000 DTSTAMP:20241003T182429Z CREATED:20240213T151218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T182429Z UID:10000276-1727956800-1727962200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Utilization Review & Changing Payer Dynamics AND Understanding CMS Rules and Regulation DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED. \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\nNot sure if you can attend virtual events live? Your registration guarantees the link to attend live as well as receiving the recording\, slides and materials shared during the event afterwards. \n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss post-COVID dynamics affecting both payers and providers\n\n\n\nExamine various managed care organization tactics that seek to reduce hospital reimbursement and how to address these tactics to maximize reimbursement.\n\n\n\nIdentify federal regulation effects on consumers\, payers\, and providers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW from MHA and The Center for Case Management\n\n\n\nThis series\, brought to you by MHA and the Center for Case Management\, provides case managers\, social workers\, and care transitions team members with the opportunity to hone and adopt best-practice strategies that ensure standardized\, evidence-based\, contemporary practice. \n\n\n\nThis is part seven of a seven-part series\, with four virtual and three in-person events. Interested enrollees can purchase one course\, or all seven. For additional information\, questions\, and registration\, please contact MHA’s Sara Ramon. \n\n\n\n$99/pp Virtual Events \n\n\n\n$199/pp In- Person Events \n\n\n\n$694/pp Full Bundle \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail MHA’s Sara Ramon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\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\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/financial-utilization-review-and-changing-payer-dynamics/ LOCATION:MHA Conference Center\, 500 District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T124500 DTSTAMP:20241008T195656Z CREATED:20240913T195200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T195656Z UID:10000324-1728388800-1728391500@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Complying with the New Massachusetts Pay Transparency and Pay Data Reporting Law DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar covers the obligations imposed by Massachusetts’ Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act\, including new requirements for employers to include pay-range information in all job postings and creation of a mechanism that may require Massachusetts employers to provide detailed reports to the commonwealth about their employees’ compensation\, race\, and gender. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will learn:\n\n\n\n\nHow this new law compares to pay transparency.\n\n\n\n\n\nPay data reporting laws that other states have adopted in the last few years\, and\n\n\n\n\n\nHow employers can go about harmonizing those differing state-level obligations. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/complying-with-the-new-massachusetts-pay-transparency-and-pay-data-reporting-law-2/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T110000 DTSTAMP:20241009T145824Z CREATED:20240911T145317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T145824Z UID:10000321-1728464400-1728471600@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Key Provisions of the 2025 IPPS Final Rule DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$129  Member Rate$229   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\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT \n\n\n\nNot sure if you can attend virtual events live? Your registration guarantees the link to attend live as well as receiving the recording\, slides and materials shared during the event afterwards. \n\n\n\n\nOn August 28\, 2024\, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2025 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this virtual program\, we’ll discuss the final rule’s key provisions and their impact on hospitals and other providers. Topics to be covered include: \n\n\n\n• Rate increases and wage index changes \n\n\n\n• New mandatory episodic payment model (Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)) \n\n\n\n• Updated quality measure reporting requirements \n\n\n\n• Changes to value-based purchasing and Promoting Interoperability programs \n\n\n\n• New payments for buffer stocks of essential medicines \n\n\n\n• Severity designation of Z-codes for housing inadequacy/instability \n\n\n\n• Respiratory disease reporting requirements \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are experiencing any difficulties with the site or registration\, please email Sara Ramon at sramon@mhalink.org or Laurie Snelson at lsnelson@mhalink.org for assistance. In your correspondence\, please include the registrant’s name\, title\, organization\, and email for confirmation. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/key-provisions-of-the-2025-ipps-final-rule/ CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pexels-pixabay-209224-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T083000 DTSTAMP:20250115T160219Z CREATED:20240919T150704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T160219Z UID:10000326-1728547200-1728549000@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Lawrence General: Purpose and Possibilities\, with Abha Agrawal M.D.\, President & CEO of Lawrence General Hospital DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\nWatch MHA’s President and CEO\, Steve Walsh’s conversation with Dr. Abha Agrawal in the latest Executive Insights series. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/lawrence-general-purpose-and-possibilities-with-abha-agrawal-m-d-president-ceo-of-lawrence-general-hospital/ CATEGORIES:Executive Insights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Executive-Insights-concept-Website-Friendly-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T130000 DTSTAMP:20241011T140524Z CREATED:20240923T141158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T140524Z UID:10000328-1728561600-1728565200@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:AI Governance in Healthcare: Where Are We and Where Do We Go from Here? DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MHA for an insightful webinar with Robinson + Cole on AI in healthcare. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/ai-in-healthcare-governance-what-systems-should-do-now/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T124500 DTSTAMP:20241015T171849Z CREATED:20240911T181707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T171849Z UID:10000322-1728993600-1728996300@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:ASAP Hospital to Home Program and Post-Acute Services DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful webinar on the ASAP Hospital to Home Program and the comprehensive post-acute services provided by ASAPs for older adults. This event will highlight how the program\, funded by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services\, fosters collaboration between hospitals and ASAP staff to support seamless transitions from hospital to home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the ASAP Hospital to Home Program: Learn about the program’s objectives and how it enhances patient transitions from hospital to home.\n\n\n\nCore ASAP Services: Gain insights into the home care services and support provided by ASAPs that help older adults age in place.\n\n\n\nBuilding Effective Partnerships: Discover strategies for creating strong collaborations between hospital teams and ASAP staff to improve patient outcomes.\n\n\n\nInnovative Solutions: Explore how this program\, funded by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services\, is transforming post-acute care and supporting community-based living. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/asap-hospital-to-home-program-and-post-acute-services/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T124500 DTSTAMP:20241016T172005Z CREATED:20240919T162143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T172005Z UID:10000327-1729080000-1729082700@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Working with Undue Medical Debt DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMost bad debt now originates from insured patients\, particularly in states like Massachusetts. Despite the availability of robust financial assistance programs\, many patients do not engage with these resources and subsequently avoid seeking necessary care. Undue Medical Debt is a non-profit organization that uses philanthropic funds to purchase and alleviate medical debt for patients with incomes under 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProviders who collaborate can: \n\n\n\n\nAddress a social determinant of health that prevents patients from seeking timely care\n\n\n\nReceive payment for dormant bad debt accounts\n\n\n\nGain valuable\, confidential insights into the contents of their bad debt accounts\n\n\n\nGet valuable\, confidential intel about what is in their bad debt. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/working-with-undue-medical-debt/ CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EDU-Hot-topics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T121500 DTSTAMP:20241030T185402Z CREATED:20240829T175108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T185402Z UID:10000319-1730199600-1730204100@www.mhalink.org SUMMARY:Advancing Health Equity: The Role of Community Health Workers in Hospital Settings DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of community health workers (CHWs)\, their scope of practice\, and their role in advocating for and empowering patients\, as well as strengthening hospital and community linkages that advance health equity. It will be followed by a moderated panel discussion featuring hospital-based CHWs. They will share their experiences\, challenges\, and recommendations for developing and sustaining the CHW workforce. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about the Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW)\, check out MHA’s Anchoring Equity blog series. MHA’s Anchoring Equity blog series profiles the work of our members and partners as they advance health equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in their organizations and communities. URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/advancing-health-equity-the-role-of-community-health-workers-in-hospital-settings/ CATEGORIES:Anchoring Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mhalink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Anchoring-Equity-Series-Logo-WEB.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR