Notice of Meeting
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Date:
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
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Place:
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Holiday Inn Taunton
700 Myles Standish Blvd, Taunton, MA 02780
508-823-0430
The hotel is located off I-495, exit 9, entrance of Myles Standish Park
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Coordinators:
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Cheryl Fix – Children’s Hospital Pediatric Associates
John Coffey – All States Medicaid, Inc.
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Topic:
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MassHealth and Self Pay Payment Perspectives
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Meeting Agenda
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8:00 – 8:45
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Registration and Breakfast
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8:45 – 9:00
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Updates and Announcements
Tim Moore, MAPAM President
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9:00 – 9:45
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MassHealth's New Plan Selection/Fixed Enrollment Periods and Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Pilot
An overview of the new MassHealth Plan Selection/Fixed Enrollment Periods, MassHealth's Accountable Care Organization (ACO) pilot, and the impact of both to members and the provider community.
Presented by:
Kara Chiev, MassHealth Outreach and Education Coordinator
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9:45 -- 10:30
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MassHealth’s New Payment Methodology for Acute Hospitals
An overview and early experience with outpatient fee-for-service care payment (Adjudicated Payment per Episode of Care, “APEC”), effective 12/30/16
Presented by:
Steve Sauter, Director Acute Hospitals Programs
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, MassHealth Office of providers and Plans
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10:30 – 10:45
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10:45—11:30
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Two Hospitals Perspective of APEC
An opportunity to hear about two Hospitals’ experiences and for audience members to share and discuss their problems and concerns.
Presented by:
Jeanne Ciocca, Director Patient Financial Services
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Deb Conceicao, Director Patient Financial Services
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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11:30 – 12:15
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Trends and Best Practices to Encourage Patient Pay
As the prevalence of high deductibles and self-pay accounts increases, healthcare providers are evaluating new ways to work with consumers and ensure optimal recovery of patient pay
Presented by:
Tom Cook, Vice President, Northeast Region Business Development & Sales
Clear Balance
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12:15
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Program wrap-up and Networking
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Deadline for Submission: February 9, 2017
Member Price: $60.00 / Non-member Price: $80.00
Registrations are required to be submitted online at WWW.MAPAM.ORG for both members and non-members with an option to pay online or receive a printable version to submit to your Accounts Payable Department. As you go through the payment screens you will be offered the option of paying by credit card or check. Once you select "pay by check," an invoice will be e-mailed to you immediately.
For special dietary needs, please contact: Cheryl Fix @ 617-919-2803 or [email protected]
Tickets
$60.00 Member Ticket
$100.00 Non-Member Ticket
