March 2, 2010 (6 hours)
8:30 a.m. Check In and Coffee
9:00 a.m. Ohio’s Unified Long Term Care System and Support: Changes that are Impacting SNFs and Senior Living Providers
– Roland Hornbostel, Deputy Director for Programs and Policy, Ohio Department of Aging
--Jim Rosmarin, Ohio Department of
The State has been hard at work working unifying its long-term care services and supports. They believe unification is an important first step to contain costs and give Ohio citizens the support they need in the settings they desire. Over the past two years changes have been underway, in processes like PASRR and are forthcoming in processes like level of care, that will bring the State closer to their goals. Come learn what Ohio is trying to accomplish and how these changes will affect you as a long term care operator. Gain valuable insights that will allow you to envision where your organization fits in Ohio’s future long term care continuum.
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Impacting Ohio’s Long Term Care Landscape: An Overview of Statehouse Activities and OHCA’s Legislative Initiatives (Membership Meeting)
Pete Van Runkle, Executive Director, Ohio Health Care Association
Jerry Schroer, President, Ohio Health Care Association
Many things are occurring in Ohio that have both a direct and indirect impact on the long term care profession. OHCA Executive Director, Pete Van Runkle, will provide an update of current Statehouse activities and discuss with the participants OHCA’s 2010 legislative agenda. As a leading advocate for nursing facilities, assisted living communities and DD residential service providers, we invite participants to share feedback on issues of greatest concern to them. Success in these difficult times requires everyone’s participation and you don’t want to miss this opportunity to understand what you can do to contribute to our profession’s success.
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions – select one:
1. Medicare and Medicaid Integrity Programs: What to Know to be Prepared and be Successful, Part 1 - Dianne De La Mare, Senior Vice President for Regulatory Affairs, American Health Care Association and Paula G. Sanders, Esq., Post & Schell, P.C.
Most LTC providers understand that current Medicare/Medicaid cuts decrease resources necessary to improve quality of care in facilities on the front end; but on the back end, the Medicare/Medicaid Integrity Programs, with investigations/audits/penalties, also are decreasing provider resources to care for the patients/residents. To better understand these Integrity Programs, the speakers will provide a global review of the Medicare/Medicaid Integrity Programs; focus on the current Medicare/Medicaid audits (RACs/MICs); discuss enforcement and what to do when the inspector walks into the facility; and provide information on designing and implementing compliance programs, to avoid any problems with integrity.
2. Disclose or Not Disclosure...That is the Question – Thomas W. Hess, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Every day you are requested to disclose your nursing care records, accident/incident reports, and quality assurance reports to residents, surveyors, and plaintiff's counsel. Tom Hess will discuss your statutory rights concerning confidentiality of resident records, and what steps you should take to ensure the confidentiality of your resident records.
2:00 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions – select one:
3. Medicare and Medicaid Integrity Programs: What to Know to be Prepared and be Successful, Part 2 - Dianne De La Mare, Senior Vice President for Regulatory Affairs, American Health Care Association and Paula G. Sanders, Esq,. Post & Schell, P.C.
Continuation of 1:00 p.m. program
4.What’s New, Different and on the Horizon for Labor & Employment Laws – Susan C. Rodgers, Shareholder, Amanda L. Walls, Associate, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP
Although much public attention has been given to major initiatives such as the economic stimulus bill and the health care debate, employment and labor law initiatives are also priorities of this administration and the Congress. Already in effect are brand-new requirements imposed by the recently passed Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), as well as revised regulations regarding ADA compliance, expansion of military FMLA leaves, and an extension of the COBRA premium subsidy. Waiting in the sidelines are issues including mandatory paid sick leave as well as employees' choice of a collective bargaining representative. This session will provide an overview of what's new, what's different, and what's on the horizon for the laws governing personnel management.
3:15 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. Regulatory & Case Law Updates for the Long Term Care Executive - Carol Rolf, Senior Partner, Rolf & Goffman
As a healthcare executive, it is important to understand a number of new regulatory and legal developments and how those developments will have a direct impact on our profession and your daily operation. Topics such as Health Care Reform, new compliance requirements, legal perspectives on RAC audit preparation and appeals, tips on how to preserve and/or improve your Five Star rating, and the latest CMS and ODH survey pronouncements are some of the things to be discussed. Ms. Rolf will also report on the status of OHCA's participation as amicus in an employment case and provide a general case law update.
Night at The Blue Jackets
Join your friends and colleagues for a Night at the Blue Jackets to support the political action efforts of OHCA. Your evening will include transportation to and from Nationwide Arena, a private pre-game party with plenty of food and drinks, plus great lower bowl seating to watch the action as the Columbus Blue Jackets face off against the Vancouver Canucks. Tickets are only $80 for an evening of fun and excitement.
Since this event will support the OHCA PAC, we encourage everyone to participate via personal check or credit card, or payment from a partnership or limited liability corporation (LLC).
March 3, 2010 (6 hours)
8:00 a.m. Check in and Coffee
8:30 a.m. Healthcare Reform & Medicare: Is Your Organization Positioned for Success? Kathleen M Griffin, PhD
National Director, Post Acute and Senior Services
Health Dimensions Group
Regardless of the final outcome of healthcare reform, one thing is certain…providers will be faced with significant Medicare reform in 2010. Cuts to Medicare reimbursement, readmission payment penalties and bundling of services will have a direct impact on your operation. Come get a closer look at these reforms and what they specifically mean to you. Hear strategies and tactics your organization can implement to protect your business, increase your market potential and preserve and even grow your revenues. An important session that will challenge and inspire our best owners and administrative leaders.
10:00 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions – select one
5.Looking for Operational Efficiencies in Changing Times – Jeff Heaphy, Partner , Senior Care Practice Leader, Plante & Moran
The session will explore operational benchmarking opportunities in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Attendees will be able to compare both revenue and expenses to like facilities in their peer group and to facilities across the State. In addition, they will be able to look at Medicare utilization and therapy groupings to see how they stack up to others and what the RAC auditors might be looking at also.
6. Diversifying Your Long-Term Care Portfolio: Considering Supplemental Business Lines
- Aric Martin, Managing Partner, and Paul Lang, Partner, Rolf & Goffman
As “long-term care” evolves, both by consumer choice and government influence, many senior housing providers are considering supplemental business lines in order to better serve their current and future customers. These alternative business lines not only allow facility-based providers to diversify their services “portfolio”, they also provide additional income opportunities to senior housing and rehabilitation providers. This session will review various methods of and barriers to entry (e.g., start-up, joint venture, acquisition) into community-based offerings, such as home health care and hospice. The speakers will also address practical operational obstacles, financing, and other issues of concern that arise when embarking on such a business expansion.
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions – select one
7.Ask the Lenders: Navigating the HUD LEAN Program – T. Brian Pollard, Senior Managing Director and Kassem K. Matt, Vice President, Lancaster Pollard
One year ago HUD introduced the most comprehensive overhaul of its senior living mortgage insurance programs ever, LEAN processing. Demand for the program surged with the combination of the potential for a compressed timeline to access capital and tight credit markets that curtailed traditional financing options. During this year of financial turmoil and dependency on HUD financing, much has been learned by experienced lenders and borrowers about how to most efficiently approach HUD to prepare for refinancing, acquisition, renovation or new construction under this new system.
Audience participation will drive this interactive Q&A discussion with a leading FHA lender. Come prepared to ask questions about eligibility, timing, terms, interest rates, equity and escrow requirements, post closing interaction with HUD and more.
8. Top Ten 'To-Do's' To Trap Treasure – Marc Blubaugh, Partner, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
Long-term care is a thin margin industry. As a result, every dollar collected has a vital impact on your bottom line. This session will explore ten practical tips for improving your collections and ensuring that this treasure does not slip through your fingers. Attendees will leave the session with a number of very practical takeaways for improving their current practices--ranging from improvements to admission contracts, recommendations regarding documentation, strategies to give potentially liable parties a sense of urgency, discharge tactics, and much more. Do not miss out on this opportunity to advance your company's profitability.
2:00 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions – select one
9. Rehab and Renovate: How to Resurrect and Reposition Your Organization.
Moderator: Stephen E. Stanisa, CEO & President, Howard, Wershbale & Co.
Panel: J. W. (Bill) Kutschbach, Director & Managing Principal, Howard, Wershbale & Co., Cornelia C. Hodgson, AIA, Partner-in-Charge, DORSKY HODGSON PARRISH YUE, and a provider representative
In this competitive market, is building rehab or renovation a strategy you should consider to enhance the value and profitability of your organization? This session will explore the various issues healthcare executives should consider with a rehab or renovation project. Discussed will be feasibility analyses, architectural strategies and business principles important for success. Gain valuable insight into how you can utilize similar improvement methods to renew your property and increase your revenue.
10. Surviving the Bankruptcy Stampede Dealing with Bankrupt Customers and Suppliers
- Kasey T. Ingram, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Dealing with customers and supplies who are in financial distress is an unfortunate reality of today’s touch economic climate. But fortunately, healthcare executives do have strategies they can implement to better protect their organizations. Mr. Ingram will discuss how you, as an owner or administrator, can evaluate the risks associated with the financial condition of your suppliers and customers. You will learn how to apply certain best practices that will provide your organization greater protection from these situations and learn how to evaluate options available when a supplier or customer seeks bankruptcy protection.
3:45 p.m. Adjourn
Location:
Hyatt on Capitol Square
75 East State Street
Columbus OH 43215
A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the OHCA rate. The hotel may have additional rooms available once all of the OHCA rooms are gone, but they may not be at the special rate, even if you contact them prior to the cut off date. It is unlikely that they will be able to extend the cutoff date of February 9, 2010 due to the busy nature of their hotel and since rooms go quickly, there may not be any available rooms left at that point. would encourage you to make your reservation now for this event.
To make a reservation, call the hotel directly at 614-228-1234 and ask for Reservations. The group rate is $119
Marc Blubaugh, Partner, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
Dianne De La Mare, Senior Vice President for Regulatory Affairs, American Health Care Association
Kathleen M Griffin, PhD, National Director, Post Acute and Senior Services, Health Dimensions Group
Thomas W. Hess, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Cornelia C. Hodgson, AIA, Partner-in-Charge, DORSKY HODGSON PARRISH YUE
Roland Hornbostel, Deputy Director for Programs and Policy, Ohio Department of Aging
Tim Robinson, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
J. W. (Bill) Kutschbach, Director & Managing Principal, Howard, Wershbale & Co.
Paul Lang, Partner, Rolf & Goffman
Chris Mallett, Sprenger Enterprises
Aric Martin, Managing Partner, Rolf & Goffman
Kassem K. Matt, Vice President, Lancaster Pollard
T. Brian Pollard, Senior Managing Director, Lancaster Pollard
Carol Rolf, Senior Partner, Rolf & Goffman
Susan C. Rodgers, Shareholder, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP
Jim Rosmarin, Medicaid Health Systems Administrator, Ohio Department of Aging
Paula G. Sanders, Esq., Post & Schell, P.C.
Stephen E. Stanisa, CEO & President, Howard, Wershbale & Co.
Pete Van Runkle, Executive Director, Ohio Health Care Association
Amanda L. Walls, Associate, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP