Hospice, Palliative Care and Healthcare Reform: What has Changed, What Might Change and What You Can Do About It

Thursday, March 29, 2012: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM
National Harbor 3 (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center)
Primary Presenter:
Marci S. Thomas, CPA
Co-Presenter:
Barbara H. Lebow, Esq
Area of Emphasis: Public Policy and Advocacy
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe how healthcare reform (and other legislation such as the HELP Act and Hospice Treatment Act) affects hospice and palliative care organizations
2. Discuss the impact of healthcare reform and other legislation on reimbursement
3. Utilize practical tools and strategies to increase revenue and decrease expenses without sacrificing quality
Are you ready for increased scrutiny of your facility? Healthcare reform mandates stringent provider standards and reporting that require you to comply with these standards. Faculty will discuss recent and likely changes in the regulatory requirements for hospice and palliative care organizations, steps to evaluate your current business practices and ways to develop practical, real-world tools and strategies to deal with healthcare reform.
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