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This forum organized by Dr. Josh D. Luke (www.DrJoshLuke.com) was thoughtful, open and poignant as it brought together practitioners on the front lines. They shared their real world, the good bad and the ugly. And of course, we in order to share what we believe are real world, will address the barriers and obstacles that… Continue reading C-Suite Invitational: Transformation HealthCare: Executive Health Education and Innovation Forum

The  national conference is a premier gathering of federal, state and local policymakers, vendors, advocacy groups that come together to learn about innovative programs, seek partnerships and learn best practices in Community and Home-Based Services.  The description of this conference is on the surface level only, because being there, one quickly realizes that the 1500… Continue reading HCBS Conference

The critical importance of aligning the Social Determinants of Health with medical needs is finally becoming recognized by CMA as well as the Managed Care Community, payers and providers.The association members have been addressing these needs in their communities for over 30 years. But now is necessary to have an integrated approach. An approach that… Continue reading National Association of Areas on Aging N4A 43rd Annual Conference-Chicago

Root Causes of Post Acute Care (PAC) Operator Insomnia! AKA “What keeps PAC operators up a night?” Root Causes of insomnia As the old saw goes “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” The presentation about the causes of worry for Post Acute Operators was about problems seen before but with new… Continue reading Leading Age Illinois Conference

The recent summit sponsored by www.risehealth.org addressed lessons learned as well as provider and payer experiences in addressing the most immediate needs for this high cost population.What to expect when you focus on identifying and addressing social, environmental and behavioral health barriers. The dual eligible population which is , as of January 2017 over 2.2… Continue reading Dual Eligibles Best Practices Summitt

N4A Annual Conference Savannah, GA July 29 Area Agencies on Aging-local leaders in Aging and Community Living are essential in their mission to help older adults and people with disabilities  to live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible. As we have shared in previous blogs-by 2030 1… Continue reading N4A National Meeting-Savannah Meeting

They call themselves Patient Advocates, Healthcare Liaisons, Patient Navigators, Patient Advocacy-Ombudsmen and Care Managers.  Many titles but the singular objective of Advocating for Patients, their families, and their loved ones.  The symposium brought together an array of professionals to address the current patient care and healthcare advocacy environments. The agenda, which included topics of Patient… Continue reading The Chicago Patient Advocacy Symposium

The recent Post Acute Link Care Continuum Conference held in Chicago coordinated by the Lincoln Group assembled a group of national experts that looked at the changes and positioning of Acute Care, SNF’,s  Life Plan Communities, Home Health and Home Care. Transcending the bricks and mortar structures is technology and other enhancements to better manage… Continue reading Market Trends and Strategies-Post Acute Link Conference

How to Impact 54.7 million Medicare Beneficiaries The Leading Age Conference recently held in Chicago was focused on Post Acute Care Management interventions. The blend with Better Care, Better Health and Reducing Cost are essential legs to the PAC stool. Better Care- by improving and maintaining quality and patient outcomes as well as eliminating or… Continue reading Value Based Health Care

  There is no current policy on Aging and the concomitant needs for caregivers as well as those of us who are aging. Being at so many conferences where we talk about “ them” has now become “ us! With over 10,000 baby boomers reaching the magic age of 65 there are stringent demands on… Continue reading American Society on Aging Conference –Chicago March 20-24