Spring Virtual Pre-Conference - May 5, 2020 - 1:00 - 4:00pm EST

Metrics of Value: The World of Value Based Reimbursement

This event will be a 3 hour session on Value Based Reimbursement covering all therapy settings. We will kick of the session with a brief overview of what Value Based Reimbursements means to therapy providers, what has changed over the past few years and what is currently being proposed for the future. The next session will be Sara Lord, Partner at Arnall, Golden, Gregory who will address the aspects of contracts when it comes to VBR. Finally, we will wrap up with panel members from different therapy settings who have participated in value based reimbursement programs. The panel will be able to share their insight into what worked, what they would do differently, how they educated therapists, and their overall experience.

Pre-Conference Breaks sponsored by: Casamba

Spring Virtual Conference - Thursdays in May: May 14, May 21 and May 28 11:00am - 2:00pm EST

20/20 What is Your Vision? Addressing the Issues Providers are Facing Today and Tomorrow

Over the course of the 3 Conference Thursdays in May, we will discuss the impact legislation and regulatory influences are having on the therapy industry today and tomorrow.

Day 1 - May 14, 2020:

• Emergency Preparedness: while many areas of our country face emergencies from flooding, fire, ice, tornadoes, etc. we are together all in the midst of facing the first pandemic the world has seen in 100 years. What was the impact on your emergency plan? How has it now changed? Nancy Beckley with Nancy Beckley & Associates will share with us her insight and knowledge.
• Laurie Guest will discuss "What Stand do You Take? Part 1" during this unique time companies are faced with decisions they have never had to address before. *Disclaimer: this is not legal or HR advice
• Panel: Strategies for the Present and the Future: Let's Get Back to Better. During this session our panelists will discuss strategies for moving forward and looking toward the future post-COVID-19

Day 2 - May 21, 2020:

• George G. Olsen, Esq. will share his insight from the "remote" heart of Washington DC. What is happening in Congress? What can we expect?
• Laurie Guest will discuss "What Stand do You Take? Part 2" based on the stance you are taking how can soften your response or provide empathy in your response. *Disclaimer: this is not legal or HR advice
• It's All About the Elections, Baby! Matthew Hoekstra and George Olsen will review some tough questions many are asking as to the impending 2020 Election. They will explore the Presidential and key House and Senate races.

Day 3 - May 28, 2020:

• Efforts to Prevent Payment Reductions Under the 2020 Physician Fee Schedule Rule
• When Social Defamation Crosses the Line