The 2015 Health Policy and Clinical Practice Conference
for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions
Sponsored by:
Conference Objectives:
Describe how US health policy influences the development of evidence to direct clinical practice for patients
with multiple chronic conditions
Identify health care priorities established by the Affordable Care Act and its influence on the care of patients
with multiple chronic conditions
Explore Federal and State innovative models for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for the largest and
fastest growing US patient population
Review trends in disease and population demographics, advanced disease management and
controversial topics
Identify methods for interdisciplinary professionals to improve practice as a result of these changing health
care policies.
Join esteemed presenters and inter disciplinary colleagues in Savannah, Georgia at the
Westin Savannah Harbor Gulf Resort and Spa, March 26-28, 2015.
Thursday March 26, 2015
Time
2:00PM
Activity
Registration / Attendees complete Pre-Evaluation
6:00PM
Opening Reception
Friday March 27, 2015March 27, 2015
Time
Activity
7:30-9AM
Registration / Continental Breakfast
9-9:15AM
Welcome and opening remarks: Dr. David O'Dell
9:15-10:15AM Federal Overview of the Issues: Multiple Chronic Conditions and Self-Management:
Dr. Kim Kuebler
10:1511:30AM
The Effects from the Affordable Care Act on State Medicaid Reimbursement for
Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions: Director James K. Haveman, Jr.
11:3011:45AM
Break
11:45AM-1PM Where Are We When It Comes to Managing the Care Needs of the Frail Elderly:
Dr. Joanne Lynn
1-2PM
Lunch
2-3:15PM
Patient Perspective in Drug Development: Whose Opinion Counts Anyway?
Dr Virna Dapic
3:15-4:30PM
The Institutes of Medicine Report on Dying in America: Judith R. Peres
4:30-4:45PM
Closure: Dr. David O'Dell
Dinner on your own
Saturday March 28, 2015March March 27, 2015March March 28, 2015
Time
Activity
7:30-9AM
Continental Breakfast / Registration
9-10AM
Summation of the Affordable Care Act: Where Are We Now?
Dr. Joanne Lynn
10:15AM11:30AM
Distinguished Faculty Panel Discussion moderated by Dr. David O’Dell
12-1PM
Final Comments and Post-Evaluation
Conference Venue: Westin Savannah Harbor Gulf Resort and Spa
1 Resort Drive, Savannah, GA 31421
Call (912) 201-2000 to reserve your room today
Negotiated Room Rates: $215/night
To receive contact hours for this activity, the participant must
Attend plenary sessions in their entirety
Complete evaluation forms reflecting participation, insights and feedback
“This activity has been submitted to the Arizona Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Arizona
Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.”
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The Memorial Health
University Medical Center, DNP Inc, ADC LLC and MCC Resource Center. The Memorial Health University Medical
Center is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Memorial Health University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.
We are seeking continuing education approval for: Pharmacy, Chiropractic and Physical Therapy.
2015 CONFERENCE PLANNERS and DISCLOSURES
Planner Name
Activities
Companies
Dr. Kim Kuebler, DNP, APRN,
ANP-BC
Director
Multiple Chronic Conditions
Resource Center and ADC LLC.
David G. O’Dell DNP, ARNP,
FNP-BC
President
DNP Inc.
Stephen K. Campbell BS RT,
ARRT (R)(CT)(MR),
Director of Operations
DNP Inc.
Discloses no actual or potential conflict of interest to this program or presentation, and no significant financial relationships with
pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers.
FACULTY DISCLOSURES:
Faculty Name
Activities
Dr. Kim Kuebler
Director
James K. Haveman, Jr.
No conflict of interest and no relevant
financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Joanne Lynn
No conflict of interest and no relevant
financial relationships to disclose.
Dr Virna Dapic
No conflict of interest and no relevant
financial relationships to disclose.
Judith R. Peres
No conflict of interest and no relevant
financial relationships to disclose.
Companies
Multiple Chronic Conditions
Resource Center and ADC LLC.
Discloses no actual or potential conflict of interest to this program or presentation, and no significant financial relationships with
pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers.
2015 KEYNOTE / PLENARY SESSION SPEAKERS
Friday March 27, 2015
Overview of Federal Initiatives in Multiple Chronic Conditions and Self-Management: Dr. Kim Kuebler
The Effects from the Affordable Care Act on State Medicaid Reimbursement for Patients with Multiple Chronic
Conditions: Director James K. Haveman, Jr.
Where Are We When It Comes to Managing the Care Needs of the Frail Elderly: Dr. Joanne Lynn
Patient Perspective in Drug Development: Whose Opinion Counts Anyway? Dr Virna Dapic
The Institutes of Medicine Report on Dying in America: Judith R. Peres
Saturday March 28, 2015
Summation of the Affordable Care Act: Where Are We Now? Dr. Joanne Lynn
Distinguished Faculty Panel Discussion
2015 Registration Rates
Registration
On-site Registration
Student/Military Rate General Public (No CEU)
$330
$350
$250
$195
Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be available for all written requests made 30 days before the
start of the conference minus a $25 fee. After February 26, 2015 no refunds are available.
Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receipt of written cancellation based on the original
form of payment.
Conference Venue: Westin Savannah Harbor Gulf Resort and Spa
1 Resort Drive, Savannah, GA 31421
Call (912) 201-2000 to reserve your room today
Negotiated Room Rates: $215/night
The 2015 Savannah Regional Policy Conference
Health Policy and Clinical Practice
for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions
Savannah, Georgia at the Westin Savannah Harbor Gulf Resort and Spa, March 26-28, 2015.
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