2016 SPRING POLICY FORUM

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1 2016 SPRING POLICY FORUM April 4 5, 2016 Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington, DC

2 Focus of the 2016 Forum From the recent enactment of the PACE Innovation Act by Congress, which set the stage for PACE pilots to serve new populations, to a much anticipated proposed revision of the PACE Regulation, 2016 promises to bring significant national policy changes to PACE. These changes are developing in the context of a tumultuous election year that will usher in a new administration and could reshape Congress. At the state level, policies promoting continued expansion of Medicaid managed care present both challenges and opportunities for PACE programs. For insights into how federal and state policies will impact your PACE organization, the 2016 Spring Policy Forum held by the National PACE Association (NPA) is the place to be. Hear from key congressional staff, leaders at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), PACE peers, and others about what is happening now, what lies ahead, and what it means for your PACE organization. This year s forum will consist of one-and-a-half days of programming in addition to Capitol Hill visits, where attendees will have the opportunity to visit with their congressional representatives to advocate for PACE and discuss federal and state issues affecting PACE organizations. Capitol Hill Visits for NPA Members On April 6 PACE organization leaders will travel to Capitol Hill to meet with their members of Congress and congressional staff to build support for NPA federal policy initiatives. Conference attendees will receive information about conducting Capitol Hill visits and communicating PACE policy priorities. To assist in reaching out to elected officials, NPA provides members with access to resources on the NPA website. In addition, members of the NPA Policy team are available to help you schedule your meetings. For more information, contact Peter Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President of Policy and Strategy. Capitol Steps NPA is pleased to announce that the Capitol Steps will perform an exclusive show from 8-9 p.m. on Monday, April 4 in the spirit of the 2016 Presidential Election. Known for their witty inside-the-beltway humor and parodies of political events and people, the Capitol Steps are sure to make for a light and fun-filled evening. 2

3 FORUM SCHEDULE Monday, April 4 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Joan Kwiatkowski, Chair, NPA Board of Directors 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Delivery and Payment System Reforms Shaping the Future Andy Slavitt, Acting Administrator, CMS (invited) 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. CMS Update: Regulations, Guidance, Applications (New SAEs), Performance Measures, Audits and Payment (Medicare, Medicaid) Martha Hennessy, Deputy Director, Division of Medicare Advantage Operations, Medicare Drug & Health Plan Contract Administration Group, CMS Carrie Smith, Division Director, Division of Health Homes, PACE, COB/TPL (DHPC), Disabled and Elderly Health Programs Group, CMS Caroline Zeman, Health Insurance Specialist, Division of Analysis, Policy, and Strategy, Medicare Oversight & Enforcement Group, CMS 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Managed LTSS: What Do We Know, What s Next? Renee Markus Hodin, Deputy Director, Center for Community Engagement in Health Innovation, Community Catalyst (invited) Cindi Jones, Director, VA Department of Medical Assistance Services (invited) 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Policies for Aligning PACE with MLTSS: PACE Experience at the State Level Joan Bradbury, Executive Director, PALPA Therese Edelstein, VP, Post-Acute Care and Special Initiatives, New Jersey Hospital Association Josh McGilliard, VP of Business Development, Kissito Health 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Awards Luncheon Sponsored by Mediture 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. Medicaid Rate Setting Peter Hansel, CEO, CalPACE Gabe Smith, Senior Associate, Mercer 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Performance Measurement & Quality Improvement Helen Burnstein, MD, MPH, Chief Scientific Officer, National Quality Forum Tara McMullen, PhD, MPH, Senior Analyst, Quality Measures & Health Assessment Group, Center for Clinical Standards & Quality, CMS (invited) 4:45-5:30 p.m. NPA Town Hall Meeting (NPA Members Only) 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Capitol Steps Performance Tuesday, April 5 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Welcome 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Political Update Dean Rosen, Partner, Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen Binge!& Thomas Inc.; President & CEO, Breakaway Policy Strategies David Thomas, Partner, Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen Bingel & Thomas Inc.. 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. View from Capitol Hill Melanie Egorin, Senior Legislative Advisor, Democratic House Ways and Means Committee Brad Grantz, Legislative Advisor for Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA) (invited) Rachel Pryor, Senior Policy Advisor, Majority Staff (D), Senate Special Committee on Aging Lynn Sha, Senior Health Policy Advisor for Senator Thomas Carper (D-DE) (invited) Nicholas Uehlecke, Professional Staff Member (R), House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. CMS Integrated Care Initiatives and PACE Pilots Tim Engelhardt, Director, CMS Medicare- Medicaid Coordination Office 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. PACE Public Policy: Opportunities and Advocacy Shawn Bloom, President & CEO, NPA Peter Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President of Policy & Strategy, NPA 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. Hill Visit Packet Distribution and Q&A 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. State Representatives and CMS Meeting (State and CMS Staff only) 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Public Policy Committee Meeting Please visit the National PACE Association s website at for up-to-date information on the 2016 Spring Policy Forum Schedule Wednesday, April 6 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Capitol Hill Visits (Offsite) 3

4 TWO WAYS TO REGISTER Mail: Mail registration form and payment to: National PACE Association Spring Policy Forum 675 N. Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA Fax: For payment by credit card only, fax registration form to (703) (available 24 hours per day) For questions regarding registration, please contact Rhonda Rose. Registration Deadlines 1. Early Bird Registration is available if registration and payment are received by March 25, Any registration received after March 25, 2016 will be subject to the regular registration rates. 3. Registrations will not be processed without payment. Registration Rates Registration fees include two continental breakfasts, three breaks, a reception and a performance by the Capitol Steps Early Bird Registration (by March 25) Regular Registration (after March 25) NPA Members $695 per attendee $745 per attendee Nonmembers $825 per attendee $875 per attendee Government Employees $0 per attendee $0 per attendee Registration at the NPA Member rate is available to employees and board members of an NPA member organization or its corporate sponsor (Please indicate the NPA Member Organization on your registration form). Contact Rhonda Rose to verify membership status. Cancellations Refunds, less a $50 service fee, will be given for the 2016 Spring Policy Forum if written cancellation is received by March 25, 2016, by fax at or via to Rhonda Rose. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER March 25, Substitutes may take the place of registrants, but NPA must receive notification no later 1:00 pm ET on Friday, April 1, 2016 with the name of the person who will be attending the forum. HOTEL INFORMATION Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.) Washington, DC Phone: (202) Rate: $310 single/double occupancy plus applicable taxes Online: Please contact the Omni Shoreham Hotel directly to make hotel arrangements. Remember to reference PACE to receive the special contracted rate. Hotel reservations must be made no later than March 12 and are subject to availability. Omni Hotels offer guests the benefit of joining Select Guest, a complimentary loyalty program that includes WiFi, free morning beverage delivery, pressings, shoe shines and more. Guests may join at omnihotels.com/loyalty. This four-diamond luxury hotel offers a resort atmosphere and is located on 11 acres along the picturesque Rock Creek Parkway. With its stately elegance, the hotel has played host to inaugural balls, dignitaries, presidents and world travelers since The hotel is located in the trendy Woodley Park neighborhood, featuring a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues, including the National Zoo. The hotel is located only eight miles from Ronald Regan National Airport. It is accessible to the Metro, with the closest stop, Woodley Park, just one block away. 4

5 NPA 2016 SPRING POLICY FORUM REGISTRATION FORM Registrant s Full Name First Name (for badge) Position Title Organization Mailing Address City State Zip Phone Cell Phone (for onsite contact) Fax Emergency Contact Name Phone o I will attend the Awards Luncheon on Monday, April 4. o I will attend the welcome reception on Monday, April 4. o I will attend the State/CMS Meeting on Tuesday, April 5 (State/CMS staff only) o I do not wish to receive exhibitor/sponsor mailings or s. o This is my first Spring Policy Forum. o I would like assistance scheduling meetings with my Representatives and Senators. HOTEL INFORMATION In order to plan accordingly for future conferences, NPA collects data on hotel availability. o I was unable to secure a room at the Omni, NPA s contracted hotel. I am staying at the following hotel for number of nights. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE NPA is committed to making meetings accessible to all participants. o Check here if you need special considerations and would like NPA to contact you for details. SPECIAL MEAL REQUESTS Please indicate if you require any of the special meals below: o Kosher o Vegetarian o Gluten Free o Food Allergy o Other Should you experience an allergic reaction, what is your plan of action? REGISTRATION FEES Total Amount Enclosed $ (see fee schedule on previous page) Payment MUST accompany all registrations. Early Bird Registrations must be received by March 25. Cancellations must be received in writing by March 25. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER March 25. METHOD OF PAYMENT o Check/Money Order (Payable to NPA) o Visa o MasterCard Note: We do not accept American Express or Discover cards. Card Number Expiration Date Name of Cardholder I authorize NPA to use the above credit card to charge applicable fees. Authorized Signature Date If you have any questions regarding the NPA Spring Policy Forum, please contact Venise Lewis at or VeniseL@npaonline.org SEND THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: National PACE Association Spring Policy Forum 675 N. Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA Fax (for credit card payments only) 5