Calendar
2023 Payment and Financial Issues Conference11/14/2023All 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 in terms of federal initiatives and finances, and specific Virginia Medicaid initiatives. Two panels of experts will also tackle issues related to the change of ownership in SNFs and navigating the high interest environment.
Who should attend?
Administrators, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and corporate financial staff will gain valuable insights by attending this event.
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 of Reimbursement Policy | AHCA/NCAL Martin Allen will discuss major national trends impacting the post-acute and long-term care profession and related AHCA/NCAL advocacy and member support work, including the federal minimum staffing requirement. |
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| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break | |
| 10:15 – 11:30 am | Medicaid Reimbursement and Policy Issue Updates
Steve Ford | Senior Vice President for Policy and Reimbursement | VHCA-VCAL Steve Ford and Sam Phillips will describe various state issues and programs affecting LTC providers:
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| 11:30 – 12:30 pm | Lunch | |
| 12:30 – 1:15 pm | Medicaid Reimbursement Overview & Tips to Optimize Reimbursement
Sam Phillips Medicaid cost reports ending in CY24 are scheduled to be used for the next Medicaid 3-Year rebasing cycle. Many providers are already operating in this rebasing period. Sam Phillips will share insights to help you better understand how Medicaid payment rates are developed and how providers can appropriately optimize their rates. He will also discuss items for new operators in Virginia to be aware of to optimize Medicaid reimbursement including Medicaid Fair Rental Value capital reimbursement. |
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| 1:15 – 2:00 pm |
The Future of Payment Reform: Understanding Data Trends and UPAC Initiatives
Joe C. Eaton | Chief Strategist | Broad River Rehab The post-acute care (PAC) spectrum represents an important component of the healthcare delivery system in the United States, with the Medicare fee-for-service program spending more than $57 billion on these services. PAC providers include SNFs, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long term care hospitals, and home health agencies. This session will explore recent changes in individual settings, claims data trends, and recent reports to Congress related to potential Unified Post Acute Care (UPAC) structures. |
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| 2:00 – 2:15 pm | Break | |
| 2:15 – 4:00 pm | Panel Discussions
CHOW Now – The Current State of SNF Change of Ownership Investor Outlook and Navigating the Current High-Interest Environment Panelists Matthew Cobb | Partner | Williams Mullen |
Continuing Education
VHCA-VCAL is a NAB-Certified CE Provider. This program has been approved for Continuing Education 5.50 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS–Approval #20241113-5.50-A98202-IN.
Registration Deadline
The deadline to register is November 7, 2023. Payment for non-members is due with registration.
Accommodations
Reservation deadline: October 29, 2023. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump for $139.00 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.
