HomeCare Association of Louisiana Blog

2013 Membership Packets Mailed!!!

The homecare community looks to 2013 with great anticipation. Among many variables we will tackle this coming year are the burdens of continued program integrity initiatives, a plethora of changes as a result of the Affordable Care Act, new models of care in the post-acute bundling era, and a more aggressive approach from Managed Care Organizations. Current information will be critical, educational offerings will continue to give attendees an edge over their competition, and advocacy in our new era of contractor and subcontractor vs. provider will be ever more important.  Yes, budgets are tighter than ever. For that reason a strong unified voice needs to be making the case for an ever more important base of providers for care at home.  We ask that you make HCLA dues an indispensable part of your budget as we tackle another important year of healthcare battles in 2013.

Don’t forget provider members that join before January 15, 2013 get a 10% discount!!

2013 Provider Membership Packet

2013 Associate Membership Packet

HCLA/LALA Annual Conference
November 8 & 9, 2012
Crowne Plaza – Baton Rouge, LA
Go to www.hclanet.org for more details!

2012 HCLA/LALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
November 8-9, 2012
Crowne Plaza – Baton Rouge, LA

The 2012 HCLA/LALA Annual Conference & Trade Show will provide you with an opportunity to LEARN about the latest developments in home care, CONNECT with other home care professionals, and DISCOVER new products and services to enhance your services and improve your operating performance. We hope to see you there!

Conference Agenda:

Keynote/Session A – The Freak Factory: Making People Better by Helping Them Get Worse, Presented by David Rendall
Session B – Ingenuity in Patient Education Preventing Rehospitalization Through Patient Literacy, Presented by Melissa Stewart
Session C – Federal Health Care Fraud and the Medicare Fraud Strikeforce, Presented by Richard Bourgeois
Session D – The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness, Presented by David Rendall
Session E – ZPIC Audits: Your Proactive and Reactive Plans, Presented by Mary Ellen Conway
Session F – Preparing for Your Hospital’s Vetting Post-Acute Homecare Partner, Presented by Arnie Cisneros and Linda Alexander
Session G – Your Soon-To-Be Mandatory Compliance Plan, Presented by Mary Ellen Conway
Session H – Accountable Care Organizations and the Role of Home Health in Post-Acute Bundling Models, Presented by Arnie Cisneros and Linda Alexander
Session I – Future for Healthcare in Louisiana – Presented by Panel
Session J – LaPost End of Life Care, Presented by Susan Nelson
Session K – Home Health and the Nursing Workforce, Presented by Cynthia Bienemy
Session L – Survey and Certification, OASIS State Issues/A New Waiver Opportunities for Care at Home, Presented by Marian Tate, Allison Vuljoin, and Robin Wagner
Session M – Safety for Visiting Homecare Staff – National Survey Results and the Way Forward, Presented by Pam Albers
Closing/Session N – 2013 Rule for Home Health PPS-Sanctions and More, Presented by Richard MacMillan

For more details go to www.hclanet.org