Monday, April 20
| 12:00 – 3:45 p.m. | Preconferences |
| 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Opening Reception |
Tuesday, April 21
| 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Opening KeynoteCommunity Partnerships with Nontraditional Providers Ceci Connolly | PriceWaterhouseCoopers Nancy J. Gagliano, MD | CVS Caremark; MinuteClinic |
| 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 12:00 – 3:45 p.m. | Breakout Session OneClinical Operations VNA Health Group: Transforming Transitional Care Through Partnership Kimberly Mora and Marie Perillo | VNA Health GroupInnovation and Partnerships Managed Long Term Care, New York State’s Solution to Managing the Care of Chronically Ill and Aging Medicaid Recipients Mary Kate Rolf and Andrea Lazarek-LaQuay | Home Care of Central New YorkHospice Pharmaceutical Costs and Hospice Care: Staying Focused on the Patient, Not the Cost Danielle Pierotti | HCI Care Services |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Lunch and Poster Session |
| 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. | Breakout Session TwoClinical Operations Teach Your Clinicians to Document Superbly: Documentation that Avoids Regulatory and Legal Risks Tina Marrelli, MSN, MA, RN, FAAN | Marrelli and Associates Mary Narayan, MSN, RN, HHCNS-BC, CTN | Clinical Education SpecialistFinance Pulling Back the Curtain: Untapped Areas of ACA Opportunity in your Current Care Programs Arnie Cisneros, P.T | Home Health Strategic ManagementInnovation and Partnerships Community and Acute Care Partnership – An Innovative Model for Patient Management Kenneth Schonbachler, MBA, MPT | VNA of Western New YorkHospice Creating a Culture of Accountability: The Key to Mind-Blowing Quality and Profits Andrew Reed, CPA | Multi-View Incorporated Systems |
| 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Breakout Session ThreeClinical Operations Weaving Health Literate Care into Integrated Care Management: Our Journey Paula Suter, Beth Hennessey, Jennifer Pearce | Sutter Care at Home Finance Diversifying Revenue Sources for Increased Stability Mark Sharp | BKD Paul Giles | Dignity HealthInnovation and Partnerships Partnering with the ED: A New Way to Reduce Hospitalizations Jennifer Rittereiser | Visiting Nurse Service of New York Patty Resnik | Christiana Care Health System Judy Peterson | VNA of Chittenden and Grand Isle CountiesHospice Hospice Documentation: From Admission to ADR–Managing Decline Effectively Cindi Pursley RN, CHPN | VNA of Colorado Danielle Pierrotti HCI PhD RN, AOCN, CHPN | HCI Services |
| 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. | Break |
| 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Breakout Session FourClinical Operations Operational Challenges and Solutions Rhonda Combs, Susan Northover, Sue Payne, Kathy PeirceFinance Using “Scorecards” to Manage Revenue Cycle Compliance Aaron Little, Patrick BrownInnovation and Partnerships The Impact on Satisfaction and Outcomes of Outgoing Calls to Home Health Care Patients Bob Rosati, Sheryl BrandHospice Building a Culture of Philanthropy for Fundraising Success Lenora Ritchie, Kerry Bartlett |
| 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Reception and Poster Session |
Wednesday, April 22
| 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. | Breakout Session FiveClinical Operations Translating Evidence Based Practices into Tangible Approaches in the Home to Achieve Quality Care. Margaret Terry, PhD, RN | VNAA Meg Doherty, MSN. ANP, MBA | Norwell VNA and HospiceFinance A Deep Dive into the Data Behind Hospital Readmissions: Helping Agencies Reduce Rates Further Christopher Attaya, Barbara RosenblumInnovation and Partnerships Advancing Organizational Culture While Capitalizing on Technology Faith Scott, Lisa Salamone, Brian DwyerHospice Preserving Patients’ Legacies through Creative Collaborations Nicole DePace, MS, APRN, GNP-BC, ACHPN | NVNA and Hospice Judith Labossiere, RN, BSN, MBA, ACHCE | NVNA and Hospice |
| 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Breakout Session SixClinical Operations The IMPACT Act of 2014: Preparing for Change Barbara Gage PhD, MPA | The Brookings InstitutionFinance VNAA Care Outcomes Research Database Jeanette May, Christy LangInnovation and Partnerships Engaging Strategic Partners in New Models of Care Patty UphamHospice Using Hospice Houses to Improve Care of Chronic Conditions and Fewer Hospitalizations Mary Ann Monaghan, MBA, RN, CPHQ, LHRM |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | VNAA National Awards ProgramClosing KeynoteInsights for Managed Care Partnerships Michael Monson | Centene Corporation Jeff Myers | Medicaid Health Plans of America |
| 12:45 – 1:15 p.m. | Business Meeting |
| 1:15 – 2:00 p.m. | Joint Council Meeting |
| 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Interest Group Meetings |
Pricing
| Member Type | Until 3/6/2015 | After 3/6/2015 |
|---|---|---|
| VNAA Member | $700 | $800 |
| Non-member | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Additional Registration Options | |
|---|---|
| One Day Pass | $550 |
| Preconferences | $120/each (two options) |