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The Remington Report’s 4th Annual
Pay for Performance, Disease Management & Technology Conference
Changing the Future Healthcare Delivery System - 2008 and Beyond
August 13-14, 2008
Marriott Downtown Chicago (Magnificent Mile)
Chicago, Illinois

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the brochure
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Prepare for changes taking place right now with pay for performance strategies, new disease management models and integration of technology. Models of disease management are changing as a result of new players entering into healthcare. In this summit, we will focus on the changes, impact and strategies to make sure home care is a major player.
Early Bird Registration
Ends June 23, 2008
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Hot Topics Pay For Performance Demo Begins For Home Health The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) announced plans
for a home health pay-for-performance demonstration, a new step become
a more effective purchaser of quality healthcare.
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Physicians New 74 Quality Measures
CMS unveiled 74 detailed specifications for the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, setting-up a financial incentive for physicians to participate in a voluntary reporting program.
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Hospital Payment Reform In 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule for the Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) payment for hospitals in the Federal Register on August 22, 2007, effective October 1, 2007.
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Post Acute Demonstration Study Impacts Home Health
The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 mandates a post-acute care payment reform demonstration to be in place by next January 1, 2008. CMS sponsored a special open door forum on December 21, 2007 to consult with stakeholders on one step in the development of this demonstration, i.e., a comprehensive assessment instrument to be used at hospital discharge to determine the most optimum post-acute setting, based on patient clinical needs and characteristics.
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Iowa First State To Add Home Health To Medicaid
PLANSIowa has become the first state to get Federal approval to add home care and community-based services to its Medicaid plan. Iowa’s benefit will provide case management services and “habilitation services” at home or in day-treatment programs.
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2008 Predictions
2008 MegaTRENDS
Predictions and Forecasts Across
The Healthcare Delivery System
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Articles Most Requested
PPS The Final Rule –
What You Need To Know For Planning
By: Pat Laff and Lynda Laff
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PPS:
Reimbursement And Therapy Visits
By: Cindy Krafft, MS, PT, COS-C
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Patient Satisfaction:
The Value Proposition
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Remington’s Business Health Strategy Reports
Powerful tools for partnering, growing your business and positioning for the future.
Topics:
- Disease Management Strategies
- Collaboration And Partnering Strategies
- Technology Strategies
- Business/Service Line Growth
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