Registration Now Open for EMS World's Mobile Integrated Healthcare Summit

FEB 11, 2015

February 3, 2015, Ft. Atkinson, WI—Registration is now open for EMS World's Mobile Integrated Healthcare Summit.

The rapid evolution into community paramedicine and mobile integrated healthcare has been one of the most discussed issues in the EMS arena. Attend this exclusive event to gain a deeper understanding of how MIH-CP should evolve and how to prove the value of these programs through effective integration and collaboration.

The 5-hour program, scheduled for April 28 at the Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport, Arlington, VA, includes lunch, individual and panel presentations, panel discussions and a facilitated town hall Q&A session. CE credit will be available. The event will be held immediately before the briefing for EMS On The Hill Day hosted by NAEMT.

Register now at www.naemt.org/advocacy/emsonthehillday/EMSontheHillDay/ems-on-the-hill-day-registration. MIH Summit registration is $75 on or before April 10/$85 after April 10.

The complete agenda is below:

9:55 a.m.

Welcome & Lunch

Scott Cravens, Group Publisher, EMS World
Chuck Kearns, NAEMT President

10 a.m–10:30 a.m.

Why We Need Reimbursement Reform

The current financial reimbursement model used by our federal government and other payers is based on the 1960s model of ambulance transportation rather than today’s EMS model of delivering patient care. Using an old model for reimbursement inhibits the evolution of EMS into a mobile integrated healthcare system that supports improved patient outcomes and lower costs. Community-based paramedics, participating in CMS-funded innovation grant programs, are making a difference in their communities by treating patients and ensuring they are directed to the most appropriate healthcare facility. These innovations can be extended nationwide with the support of an appropriate reimbursement model. Learn why we should develop a reimbursement strategy that reimburses for patient care and quality service delivery and promotes the mission of “right patient care at the right time and in the right setting." Plus hear about a recent $225,000 federal grant that will foster innovative healthcare delivery models in EMS.

Asbel Montes, Vice President of Governmental Relations & Reimbursements, Acadian Ambulance Service, Lafayette, LA

Kevin Munjal, MD, MPH, Founder, New York Mobile Integrated Healthcare Association (NYMIHA)

10:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Show Me the Money! Economic Sustainability for MIH-CP Programs

Before major payment policy changes are enacted across the country, EMS agencies operating or looking to develop MIH-CP programs face significant hurdles to implement an economic model that facilitates sustainability for this service delivery. Learn the acumen you need to develop economic partnerships that work and hear about the various ways EMS-based MIH-CP services have cleared hurdles to sustainability.

Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT, Director of Public Affairs, MedStar Mobile Healthcare, Ft. Worth, TX

11 a.m–11:45 a.m.

Panel Discussion: How to Develop an MIH-CP Program

What does it really take to investigate, develop, implement and sustain an EMS-based MIH-CP program? This panel discussion highlights the steps taken by industry leaders to develop successfully implemented MIH-CP programs across a number of geographically diverse private, public and fire-based EMS agencies.

Mike Hall, President/CEO, Nature Coast Emergency Medical Services, FL

Brian LaCroix, President, Allina Health-Emergency Medical Services, St. Paul, MN

Asbel Montes, Vice President of Governmental Relations & Reimbursements, Acadian Ambulance Service, Lafayette, LA

Brent Myers, MD, MPH, FACEP, Medical Director, Wake County EMS System, NC

Norman Seals, Assistant Chief, Emergency Medical Service Bureau, Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, TX

11:45–Noon

Break

Noon–12:45 p.m.

Panel Discussion: The Role of Data Metrics and Outcome Measures

What can we prove so far about MIH-CP programs? Do they save lives? Do they improve population health? A small group of MIH providers and thought leaders have developed a comprehensive set of outcome measures for EMS-based MIH programs. These measures will help the profession demonstrate the value of MIH programs to the patient, payer and healthcare system stakeholders. This session will detail the reason for the measures, why they are important and how to calculate the outcomes in a uniform way.

Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT, Director of Public Affairs, MedStar Mobile Healthcare, Ft. Worth, TX

Brent Myers, MD, MPH, FACEP, Medical Director, Wake County EMS System, NC

12:45 p.m.–2:15 p.m.

MIH-CP Case Studies: Programs in Action

In this series of case studies, hear firsthand from your peers who are operating clinically and financially sustainable MIH-CP programs. These reviews will identify the commonalities among various program types and the basic things agencies need to do before implementing similar programs in their communities.

Moderated by Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT, Director of Public Affairs, MedStar Mobile Healthcare, Ft. Worth, TX

Acadian Ambulance, LA

Asbel Montes, Vice President of Governmental Relations & Reimbursements, Acadian Ambulance Services, Lafayette, LA

Dallas Fire-Rescue Department

Norman Seals, Assistant Chief, Emergency Medical Service Bureau, Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, TX

Nature Coast EMS, FL

Mike Hall, President/CEO, Nature Coast Emergency Medical Services, FL

2:15p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 p.m–3 p.m.

How to Build Winning Relationships

No MIH-CP program is an island. One of the keys to success is building relationships outside of the traditional EMS arena. But how do you make friends and influence people you've never worked with before? This session will provide top tips on how to identify key players in your local healthcare environment, initiate contact and open a dialogue regarding mutually beneficial partnerships. Learn from those providers who have navigated previously uncharted waters.

Brian LaCroix, President, Allina Health-Emergency Medical Services, St. Paul, MN

Kevin Munjal, MD, MPH, Founder, New York Mobile Integrated Healthcare Association (NYMIHA)

Brent Myers, MD, MPH, FACEP, Medical Director, Wake County EMS System, NC

3 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Summation & Q&A