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April 16-17, 2024
We’re excited to present the 2024 Spring Conference at the majestic French Lick Springs Resort in French Lick, Indiana. More than 300 long-term and post-acute care professionals from across the state will come together to get inspired by our speakers, participate in high-quality education sessions, and network with peers and industry leaders. The 2024 Spring Conference theme is An Interdisciplinary Approach to Managed Care where we will discuss preparing for managed care and explore innovative solutions and best practices in health care management and delivery.
This conference is an IHCA/INCAL members-only event. Learn more about membership.
Online registration closes on April 7. Click on the AGENDA tab above for session information.
As of 3/18/24, the hotel room block at the French Lick Springs hotel and the West Baden hotel is sold out. Please check other hotel availability prior to conference registration. Click on the HOTEL tab above for hotel information.
Approved for Indiana licensed administrators, social workers & occupational therapists.
April 16: 5.25 CEUs
April 17: 3 CEUs
Total: 8.25 CEUs
IHCA/INCAL Member: $275
*This event is exclusive to IHCA/INCAL members
Griff Development LLC
Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker, Trainer
Bradley Associates
CPA
Indiana Health Care Association
President
IHCA/INCAL
Director of Reimbursement and Payor Relations
American Health Care Association
Sr Director, National Contracting
American Health Care Association
Clinical Care Manager
FORVIS
Senior Managing Consultant
Krieg DeVault LLP
Senior Associate
Krieg DeVault LLP
Associate
United Healthcare
Associate Director, Provider Services
Speaker/Entertainer
Anthem
Interim Director, LTSS Provider Relations-Indiana PathWays for Aging
Humana
Provider Engagement Manager
Humana
Senior Provider Engagement Professional
Humana
Market Development Advisor
FSSA
Director of Hoosier Care Connect & IN PathWays for Aging
American Health Care Association
Executive Director, Integrated Networks
Leading Well Through Difficult Times
Turnover. Staffing shortages. Mergers and acquisitions. COVID and flu outbreaks. Managed Care. As a result of these stressors, your teams are likely experiencing burn-out, anxiety, and/or mental and physical exhaustion. If not addressed, a downward spiral begins to impact staff, your residents, and your ability to lead well. In this session, you will learn:
Setting the Stage for the Changes
During this session, attendees will hear from IHCA/INCAL President, Paul Peaper, Elizabeth Eichhorn, IHCA/INCAL’s Director of Reimbursement Policy & Payor Affairs, and Tracy Mitchell, Partner with Bradley & Associates as they discuss the operations and financial operations of the upcoming implementation of MLTSS for skilled nursing and assisted living providers.
The Current State of Managed Care in Post-Acute Care
This presentation provides an overview of the current managed care landscape, including value based care, risk mitigation strategies for working with managed care organizations, and a prescription for the future.
Learner Objectives:
Managing Your Quality Metrics
CMS and the state of Indiana continue to promote their goal of “quality over quantity” in nursing facilities. We continue to see changes in the programs they use to measure, monitor, reward or even financially penalize facilities for their performance measured by these programs and quality metrics. Come join us for a discussion of changes and updates to Quality Measures that have taken place since October 1, 2023, metrics in use for Indiana, how these changes can affect your facility and a review of best practices to optimize your outcomes.
Objectives:
Managed Care Audits and Appeal
In this session, attendees will gain knowledge to help them:
PathWays Update & Readiness: An FSSA panel
Join representatives from FSSA as they give an update on the implementation of the PathWays program.
MCE Panel: Updates & Frequently Asked Questions
In this session, representatives from the three MCEs will:
Don’t Just Accept Change, Embrace It!
Many people have a difficult time with it, but in its inevitable process are the seeds of great growth. You just have to stop resisting long enough to plant them. Steve
will show your group how to embrace one of the biggest challenges in both the workplace and in our personal lives…CHANGE. Discover the essential steps to surmounting change and achieving the success that lies on the other side.
In DON’T JUST ACCEPT CHANGE, EMBRACE IT!, you will learn the secrets of…
The Spring Conference is scheduled to take place at the French Lick Springs Hotel & Conference Center , 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, Indiana.
**As of 3/18/24, the hotel room block at the French Lick Springs hotel and the West Baden hotel is sold out. Please check other hotel availability below prior to conference registration.**
Book your overnight discounted room by March 18. $159 at French Lick Springs hotel and $229 at West Baden hotel. Book here.
Use the following information when booking online or via phone at 888-936-9360.
Group Code: 0424IHC
Password: 0424IHC
Additional hotels in French Lick, include Best Western (812) 936-0520, Big Splash Adventure (812) 936-3866, or Comfort Suites (812) 936-5300. Call the hotels directly for rates and availability. IHCA/INCAL does not have a room block at these hotels.
Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring? Please visit our sponsorships page for more information.
The Marketplace Meetup will be held in Hoosier C.
April 15:
Exhibitor check-in / setup: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
April 16 – Exhibit Times:
8:00am – 9:00am
10:15am – 10:30am
11:30am – 12:45pm (lunch on your own)
1:45pm – 2:00pm
3:00pm – 3:15pm
4:15pm – 5:30pm (Cocktails & Conversations Reception is held in the exhibit room)
April 17
Exhibitor teardown: 8:15am – 9:00am