• 5/9/2012: HCAHPS Learning Network: Member Stories of HCAHPS Success - Webinar

  During this webinar, Carrie Brady first described how best to review HCAHPS data in order to find the best place to start working. Then, Jane Hooker interviewed NAPH members about the interventions they use to improve scores.
  
  This webinar is a follow-up to the webinars below:
  
  March 28th Presentation:(Presentation Slides)| (Webcast Link)
  
  April 5th Presentation: (Presentation Slides)| (Webcast Link)
  
  Speakers:
  Carrie Brady, JD, MA, Principal, CBrady Consulting, Jacqueline Hebert, RN, MSN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, University Medical Center (UMC), Susan Montgomery, Director of Patient and Family Centered Care Services, Memorial Regional Hospital, Gilbert Salinas, BS, MPA, Director of Patient-Centered Care, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, David Schulke, Vice President, Research Programs, HRET, Jane Hooker, RN, NAPH
  
  Suggested Participants: Any NAPH member interested in improving the patient experience and HCAHPS scores.

• 4/11/2012: NAPH Quality Strategies - CEO Reports: Value-Based Purchasing - Webinar

  Attendees joined NAPH for an explanation of the most recent CEO report on Value-Based Purchasing. NAPH`s Jane Hooker and Katie Reid explained how the reports were developed and Dr. Bryan Alsip from University Health System described how he uses the reports from NAPH at his organization.
  
  Speakers:
  Bryan J. Alsip, MD, MPH, FACPM
  Executive Vice President/
  Chief Medical Officer,
  University Health System
  
  Jane Hooker, RN
  Assistant Vice President for Quality,
  NAPH
  
  Katie Reid
  Senior Research Associate,
  NAPH
  
  Suggested Participants: Member CEO's, CFO's, CMO's, CNO's, and Chief Quality Officers
  
  Webinar Evaluation

• 3/28/2012: HCAHPS Learning Network: Strategies for Improving Your Scores - Webinar

  Participants heard a special discussion on NAPH`s analysis of HCAHPS in our membership. Jane and Katie shared data on high performers and our most improved members. At the end of the call, participants were presented with a unique opportunity to partnership in improving their HCAHPS with other members in a six-month program.
  
  Speakers:
  Jane Hooker, RN, MN, CPHQ
  Assistant Vice President Quality,
  NAPH
  
  Katie Reid, MPH, CPHQ
  Senior Research Associate,
  NAPH
  
  Suggested Participants: All Members
  
  Webinar Evaluation

• 3/27/2012: Meaningful Use Stage 2 Proposed Rule - Webinar

  This webinar discussed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed Stage 2 Meaningful Use Requirements for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs for hospitals and eligible professionals. Key aspects of the proposed rule include changes to Meaningful Use Stage 1 criteria for hospitals, the definition of Meaningful Use Stage 2 core and menu set criteria for hospitals, and changes to the clinical quality measure reporting requirement for hospitals. In addition, the proposed rule outlines the EHR Incentive Program timeline, defines the Medicare payment reduction process/timeline, and makes modifications to the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program.
  
  NAPH staff Xiaoyi Huang and Kevin Van Dyke outlined these proposed changes, answered questions, and solicited member feedback for NAPH's comment letter to CMS about the proposed rule and its impact on safety net hospitals.
  
  Participants were asked to review NAPH’s detailed summary and/or high-level summary of the proposed rule in advance of the presentation.
  
  Speakers:
  Xiaoyi Huang, JD
  Assistant Vice President for Policy,
  NAPH
  
  Kevin Van Dyke, MPP
  Policy Manager,
  NAPH
  
  Suggested Participants:
  All Members are welcome to attend, but this webinar is specifically be geared toward: Informatics, Medical Informatics, Quality, Finance, and Government Relations Staff
  
  Webinar Evaluation

• 2/22/2012: Safety Net Financing Under Health Reform - Webinar

  This webinar built on the concepts discussed in previous safety net financing presentations to engage in a discussion of current financing and payment issues facing NAPH members under health reform. NAPH hospitals and health systems are confronting exponentially increasing demands at a time of decreasing availability of funding. Members must contend with new payment systems under Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial plans, including the new exchanges; ongoing downward pressure on public program reimbursement; the likelihood that expanded coverage will come with inadequate reimbursement rates; and, increasing levels of accountability across all payers. NAPH counsel Barbara Eyman and Sarah Mutinsky explored the impact of these challenges on safety net hospital and health system financing as well as strategies that members can and are using to support their transition to reformed payment and delivery systems and mitigate reimbursement cuts.
  
  We encouraged participants to review the Safety Net Financing 101 slides in advance of the presentation for a refresher on the fundamentals of financing tools used by public hospital systems.
  
  Speakers:
  Xiaoyi Huang
  Assistant Vice President for Policy,
  NAPH
  
  Barbara Eyman
  Partner,
  Eyman Associates, PC
  
  Sarah Mutinsky
  Deputy General Counsel,
  Eyman Associates, PC
  
  Suggested Participants:
  All Members
  
  Webinar Evaluation

• 2/15/2012: Quality is Critical - Become a Partner with NAPH! - Webinar

  Participants learned about the many ways NAPH can help highlight quality and safety achievements, improve performance at their organization, or participate in national quality initiatives that will influence health reform. NAPH identified strategic partnerships, high-performing members and opportunities to showcase members' quality work. As the pressure has increased for transparency and payment reform, NAPH has increased activities in quality and safety based on member feedback. NAPH shared information about their activities and asked for feedback in future planning.
  
  In addition to a great discussion, participants also had opportunities to:
  
  • partake in interactive polling questions;
  • receive a tour of the NAPH website;
  • explore our online member community, Within 3;
  • tell NAPH what you'd like to see more of in 2012!
  
  Additional Resources:
  
  NAPH Membership List
  NAPH Strategic Plan
  December 2011 Research Brief: Readmissions in Safety Net Hospitals & Health Systems
  June 2011 Data Brief: NAPH Members Focus on Reducing Readmissions
  
  Speakers:
  
  Jane Hooker, Assistant Vice President for Quality, NAPH
  
  Katie Reid,Senior Research Associate, NAPH
  
  Maya Linson, Web Communciations Manager, NAPH
  
  Suggested Participants:Leadership and operational staff at NAPH member hospitals who are actively engaged or responsible for quality,

• 1/17/2012: The World of Private Grants: Finding Funders And Putting Your Proposal Together - Webinar

  NAPH members can tap private funders by putting together winning proposals. This webinar introduced the key components of preparing proposals to submit to foundations or corporations. Topics covered included: gathering information to help you prepare the proposal; tips for writing and structuring proposals; and, communicating with the funder after a decision is made. How to access online resources available from the Foundation Center was also covered.
  
  **NOTE:
  This call was a follow-up to our NAPH webinar hosted on November 9, 2011. The initial webinar, entitled, "Strategies for Successfully Winning Foundation and Government Grants," featured Boston Medical Center's Kirsten Hinsdale and Norman Stein.
  
  Speaker:
  Caroline Herbert
  Manager of Multimedia
  and On-Demand Training,
  The Foundation Center
  
  Suggested Participants: All Members

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