Arming Your Agency with Quality, Data, Operational Efficiencies to Prepare for Managed Care
Lyneka Judkins, PMP, President & CEO, Forward Solutions, LLC
This session will provide a focus on establishing a sound quality improvement program, how to collect and use data, office operations and the organization of administrative tasks, improvement of efficiency on these processes and finally creating a culture that retains its employees to build a strong foundation for providers to operate in a managed care world. This session will address what skills are needed to take your agency to the next level in order to survive the coming changes facing Medicaid providers.

Mid-Session NC Legislative Update
Tracy Colvard, VP of Government Relations & Public Policy, AHHC
Julia Adams-Scheurich, Owner, Oak City Government Relations
AHHC’s Tracy Colvard and contract lobbyist Julia Adams-Scheurich will provide a mid-session legislative update. Key legislation impacting Medicaid home care programs, AHHC’s legislative agenda, and the upcoming Home Care & Hospice Legislative Day will be discussed.

Medicaid LTSS Updates
Cassandra McFadden, Program Operations Manager, NC Medicaid, Division of Health Benefits
Sabrena Lea, Associate Director, Long-term Services and Supports, NC Division of Health Benefits
Medicaid beneficiaries who use long-term services and supports (LTSS) are among North Carolina’s most vulnerable residents. As the Department begins the Phase 1 transition into Medicaid Managed Care, work continues in the Fee for Service realm to ensure high quality, accessible services. NC Medicaid staff will provide updates related to the following programs and project initiatives of LTSS:

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