The Full Schedule
Monday, October 27
Registration Open
10 am – 5 pm
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Speakers:
Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH, Outgoing President and CEO, America’s Essential Hospitals
Jennifer DeCubellis, President and CEO, America’s Essential Hospitals
Robert Barish, MD, MBA, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
1 – 1:30 pm
Medicaid Landscape and Current Trends
Explore national and state-specific trends in Medicaid payment policy, program changes from the new administration, and their implications for essential hospitals.
Speakers:
Eva Johnson, JD, Principal, Eyman Partners
Sarah Mutinsky, JD, MPH, Principal, Eyman Partners
1:30 – 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 – 3 pm
H.R. 1 Medicaid Eligibility Policy Changes
Hear the latest on work requirements and other Medicaid policy changes, and gain best practices on partnering with your state to implement them.
Speakers:
Sandra George, Senior Advisor, Eyman Partners
Nicole Harper, PhD, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Revenue Cycle Services, Eskenazi Health
Ryan Loke, MHA, Chief Health Policy Officer, Grady Health System
3 – 4 pm
H.R. 1 Payment and Financing Changes
Experts will review the latest administrative action to implement H.R. 1 and the effects on essential hospitals, with a particular focus on changes to state directed payments and Medicaid provider taxes.
Speakers:
Eva Johnson, JD, Principal, Eyman Partners
Sarah Mutinsky, JD, MPH, Principal, Eyman Partners
4 – 5 pm
Networking Reception
5 – 7 pm
Tuesday, October 28
Registration Open
7 am – noon
Networking Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30 am
Opening Remarks
Speaker:
Verlon Johnson, MPA, Chief Strategy Officer, Acentra Health
8:30 – 8:45 am
Concurrent Session – Expert Panel: State Designation Strategies to Mitigate Cuts and Target Resources to Essential Hospitals
In a challenging fiscal environment, state designations can be a tool to defend against cuts and target limited resources to essential hospitals. Hear experts from other association members share their strategies to secure and use state designation for their hospitals.
Speakers:
Mara Ruff, JD, Vice President, Government Affairs, Sinai Chicago
Kamera Meaney, MBA, Chief Health Policy and Government Relations Officer, University Health
Joan Boyce, Senior Director, Jefferson Health
8:50 – 9:50 am
Concurrent Session – Untangling the Links between Medicaid and 340B
Learn how Medicaid initially shaped and continues its interplay with the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Hear how changes in Medicaid policy—including recent federal actions—can have far-reaching impacts for participating hospitals.
Speaker:
Sarah Mutinsky, JD, MPH, Principal, Eyman Partners
8:50 – 9:50 am
Break
9:50 – 10 am
The Evolving Role of Hospitals in Promoting Continuity of Coverage
As H.R. 1 is implemented, Medicaid redeterminations may lead many to lose health care coverage. Hospitals can counter the risk of coverage loss through wrapping services and supports. In this session, we will discuss the importance of supporting these patients and helping them maintain Medicaid coverage through partnerships with health plans and community-based organizations.
Speakers:
Suzanne Bierman, Managing Director, Sellers Dorsey
Anita Colón, MHS, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Operations, Temple University Health System
Quinn Glenzinski, Chief Administrative Officer, UNM Care Health Plan, UNM Hospital
Joe Rafferty (Moderator), Managing Director, Sellers Dorsey
10 – 11 am
Roundtable Discussions
Choose one of four Medicaid topics to discuss with colleagues from across the country. Through open conversations and collaboration, share insights, experiences, and ideas to tackle the latest Medicaid challenges.
11 am – noon
Closing Remarks
Speaker:
Jennifer DeCubellis, President and CEO, America’s Essential Hospitals
Noon