State & National Events

The events listed below are hosted by organizations outside of Michigan Primary Care Association that may be of interest to Community Health Center staff and supporters.  

Click here for a complete list of NACHC conferences, events, and trainings.

2/8/2012
8:00 AM

Maximizing Revenue and Third Party Reimbursement in Health Centers

Meeting the requirements of the new health reform laws can be a challenge for Community Health Centers. NACHC's Maximizing Revenue Training can help you find the key to sustainability.

2/9/2012
2:00 PM

Billing 101 Webinar Series: Payment Posting

Session six of NACHC's Billing 101 Webinar series will cover Payment Posting. Payment Posting is not only an integral part of the billing process; it is one where significant amounts of information are available. Participants of this session will understand the differences between legitimate adjustments vs. true denial codes, and delineate payer of last resort and differences between encounter rate and fee for service items. The deadline to register is February 7.

2/11/2012
8:00 AM

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs 2012 Annual Conference

The conference theme is Improving Maternal and Child Health Across the Life Span: Acting Today for Healthy Tomorrows.

2/15/2012
2:00 PM

Keep it Moving: Strategies to Advance Your Capital Project Before Hearing from the Feds

During this webinar Capital Link will review the capital development process and suggest a variety of action steps for Health Centers to complete even before they hear about Federal awards.

2/16/2012
2:00 PM

Billing 101 Webinar Series: Unpaid Claims Management

This is session seven of NACHC's Billing 101 Webinar series. Unpaid Claims Management is one of the most underused tools in the CHC billing process. It should be viewed as an important part of the billing process and one with the greatest return on investment in most cases. Participants of this session will gain an understanding of the unpaid claims management process, recognize methods used to complete the task (on line or telephonically), and learn how to measure success easily. The deadline to register is February 14.

2/22/2012
2:00 PM

Designing and Recruiting an Effective Governing Board

This is the second webinar in a series for planning grantees hosted by NACHC. A highly functional Health Center board is essential to the success of a Health Center. Understanding the board requirements is the first step in achieving a high functioning board followed by effective recruiting. This webinar will take you through the roles and responsibilities of the board and recruitment techniques. The deadline to register for the webinar is February 20, 2012.

2/23/2012
8:00 AM

Primary Behavioral Health Integrated Care Training Academy

This conference hosted by Cherokee Health Systems will focus on the clinical, operational, administrative, financial, and collaborative components of an integrated care practice, as well as its role in a Patient-Centered Medical Home model. Cherokee Health Systems is both an FQHC and a CMHC that has practiced an integrated model for over 30 years.

2/23/2012
2:00 PM

Billing 101 Webinar Series: ICD-10, an Introduction

This is session eight of NACHC's Billing 101 Webinar series. Transitioning to ICD-10 has been one of the most significant changes to Community Health Center coding in the last 20+ years. This transition has affected not only providers but billing and EMR systems, contract negotiations and front line staff as well! Participants of this session will understand the transition, common planning tools, and cost estimates. The deadline to register is February 21.

2/23/2012
5:00 PM

Efficient Vaccine Ordering

This webinar is part of an immunization webinar series hosted by the American College of Physicians. Learn how to optimize ordering with manufacturer discounts/bulk ordering, returning unused vaccine, and other money-saving options.

2/29/2012
8:00 AM

Health Center Practice Operations Management Level I Seminar

Find the answers to all of your questions about Health Center operations and customer service at this seminar hosted by NACHC. Earlybird registration ends February 7. Online registration ends February 24.

3/1/2012
2:00 PM

Medicare Cost Reporting Webinar Series

This four-part webinar series hosted by NACHC is designed to provide Community Health Centers with a multi-faceted approach to strategies that can help them properly prepare and file their Medicare FQHC Cost Reports. The four webinars will be held March 1, 8, 15, 29, 2012.

3/13/2012
3:00 PM

Applying Quality Improvement Principles to Immunization

This webinar is part of an immunization webinar series hosted by the American College of Physicians. Quality improvement is not a one-time, special activity that takes away physicians away from their patients. When applied consistently, quality improvement can be seamlessly integrated into your day-to-day practice, enhancing coordination among all staff. Learn how quality improvement principles can reduce physician burden and ultimately enrich the care experience for patients.

3/21/2012
8:00 AM

2012 Policy & Issues Forum

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, DC

The Policy & Issues Forum (P&I) is THE largest gathering of health center clinicians, executive directors, State and Regional Primary Care partners, board members and advocates on record. This event focuses on the latest in state and federal government policies effecting Community Health Centers and health care for millions of Americans.

3/26/2012
8:00 AM

1st National Immunization Conference Online

The 1st National Immunization Conference Online (NICO), a virtual conference hosted by the CDC, will take place in the spring of 2012. The conference will be entirely online. No travel is required for presenters or attendees. There is no cost to participate in the conference. Pre-registration is not required. Attendance at live workshops is limited to the first 1000 people to log in at the start of each session. Abstracts will be accepted for online poster presentation. Abstracts are due February 3, 2012.

4/12/2012
8:00 AM

15th Annual Michigan Rural Health Conference

Save the Date: "Pulling Together During Tough Times of Shrinking Resources".

5/9/2012
8:00 AM

2012 National Farmworker Health Conference

Westin Tabor Center
Denver, CO

Honoring Our History...Looking to Our Future...with Heart and Soul!

6/7/2012
8:00 AM

2012 Michigan Oral Health Conference

Registration information coming soon.

7/18/2012
12:00 PM

Communicating Risk-Benefit of Vaccination to Patients

This webinar is part of an immunization webinar series hosted by the American College of Physicians. Learn how you and your staff can become advocates in helping patients navigate the relationship between the goals of public health and individual benefit and risk. Receive practical guidance on how and why vaccines are important in your patients? day-to-day lives.

8/5/2012
12:00 AM

2012 National Health Center Week

The second week of August each year is dedicated to recognizing the service and contributions of Community, Migrant, Homeless and Public Housing Health Centers in providing access to affordable, high quality, cost-effective health care to medically vulnerable and underserved people in the U.S.

9/7/2012
8:00 AM

2012 Community Health Institute (CHI) & Expo

The Peabody Orlando
Orlando, FL

The National Association pf Community Health Centers? (NACHC) Community Health Institute (CHI) & EXPO is the largest and most important annual conference of Community Health Center professionals. Mark your calendar and join us for the 2012 Community Health Institute & Expo where NACHC and community health centers continue to lead the way in defining the future of primary care.



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