Calendar
Annual Payment and Financial Issues Conference11/19/2024All Day
Venue
Richmond, VA 23233
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Overview
Join VHCA-VCAL for this day-long conference featuring experts who will discuss the state of the nursing facility industry regarding federal initiatives including the federal minimum staffing mandate, specific Virginia Medicaid initiatives affecting reimbursement and the next rebasing; the COPN process to move or purchase beds; Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) best practices; and financing issues from valuation to purchasing facilities.
Who should attend?
This event will be valuable for administrators, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and corporate financial staff.
Agenda
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast | |
| 9:00 – 10:00 am | View from Washington – Industry Outlook
Martin Allen | Senior Vice President, Reimbursement Policy | AHCA/NCAL Martin Allen and Grant Beebe will discuss major national trends impacting the post-acute and long-term care profession and related AHCA/NCAL advocacy and member support work, focusing on the upcoming federal minimum staffing requirement. |
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| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break | |
| 10:15 – 11:00 am | Medicaid, Reimbursement and Policy Issues Updates
Steve Ford | Senior Vice President for Policy and Reimbursement | VHCA-VCAL Steve Ford will describe various state issues and programs affecting LTC providers.
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| 11:00 – 11:15 am | Break | |
| 11:15 – 11:45 pm | Medicaid Reimbursement Overview and Tips to Optimize Reimbursement
Sam Phillips | Principal | Walker-Phillips Healthcare Consulting Medicaid cost reports ending in CY24 are scheduled to be used for the next 3-year Medicaid rebasing cycle. Many providers still have time to influence these payment rates. Sam Phillips will share insights to help you understand how Medicaid rates are calculated and how providers can appropriately optimize their next Medicaid rates. Phillips will also walk through how Medicaid calculates rebasing. |
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| 11:45 – 12:15 pm |
Should You be Moving Beds Between Your Facilities?
Matt Cobb | Partner | Williams Mullen Since changes were made to the COPN regulation allowing the transfer of beds within and, in some instances, to different Planning Districts (PD), there have been over 60 successful nursing home bed transfers. Should your group consider moving beds within your portfolio or purchasing beds from another operator? Matt Cobb will discuss how to do this, the potential financial benefits of moving beds to another PD, and tips to ensure your application will be approved. |
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| 12:15 – 1:15 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:15 – 2:15 pm | Optimizing Medicaid Value-Based Purchasing (VBP)
Steve Ford | Senior Vice President for Policy and Reimbursement | VHCA-VCAL The average VBP payment in SFY25 is estimated to be over $30 per Medicaid day, and investment in quality-based programs continues to grow in popularity. Our panel of experts will review this program and share best practices on maximizing your payment with a team approach. |
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| 2:15 – 2:45 pm | How to Get Your Facility Ready for Permanent Financing
Kevin Giusti | Senior Managing Director – Real Estate Finance | Walker & Dunlop Kevin Guisti will discuss how to transition your facility from bridge to permanent financing and optimize its valuation to obtain the best financing terms. He will also discuss what goes into a senior living valuations. |
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| 2:45 – 3:00 pm | Break | |
| 3:00 – 4:15 pm | Every Deal Is Finance Related – Panel Discussion
Jim Bailey | Partner | Williams Mullen Jim Bailey and panel participants will discuss how people who want to buy facilities can get there. They will discuss leasing, seller financing, HUD, and other available avenues. |
Continuing Education
NAB-approval pending.
Registration Deadline
The deadline to register is November 12, 2024. Payment for non-members is due with registration.
Accommodations
Reservation deadline: November 4, 2024. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump for $149.00 single/double (plus tax). Reserve your room online or call the hotel directly to at (804) 364-3600. Please remember to identify yourself as a VHCA-VCAL participant.
