Overview
MPCA is pleased to host our 2024 Spring In-Person Network Meeting taking place on Friday, May 17, at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. Each network will have their own all day session and then everyone with come together at lunchtime and enjoy some networking time. The Migrant Farmworker Health Network will meet 1/2 day only.
Networks
340B Pharmacy Network
The MPCA Pharmacy Network meeting provides a valuable forum for engaging with fellow professionals from Michigan health centers to connect, exchange ideas, and establish meaningful collaborations. MPCA will offer insights into the latest updates, regulations, and compliance requirements pertinent to the 340B program and pharmacy operations. MPCA will showcase successful strategies, innovative approaches, and effective utilization of 340B savings to optimize pharmacy services and improve patient outcomes. MPCA will also identify and discuss prevalent challenges health centers face in managing their pharmacy programs. Those who should attend are any health center staff that has responsibilities pertaining to Pharmacy Operations or 340B program. To view the 340B Pharmacy Network Meeting agenda, CLICK HERE.
Finance and Revenue Cycle Network
Join us as we gather revenue cycle and finance team members from health centers across the state for an in-person networking meeting. We will take this opportunity to connect, share amongst peers and provide updates. MPCA is excited to host the Hospital and Clinic Reimbursement Division from MDHHS for part of our time together. To view the agenda for the Finance and Revenue Cycle Network Meeting, CLICK HERE.
Emergency Preparedness Network
The MPCA Emergency Preparedness Network training this year will focus on networking, both internally and with external partners. Our guest speaker, Dr. Tory Jennison PhD, RN will present on the science of networks, network as resilience and building a community of practice. We will have breakout sessions scheduled to go over CMS requirements for health centers, and to review any new additions to the CMS EP Rule, as well as more from our speaker on tools and job aids designed to make your networks function smoothly. We’ll end the day with a work session to develop an exercise template that draws on the networking lessons learned, and implementing some of the tools and aids we’ve handed out, including some discussion on out of the box exercise design thinking on financial exercises from Alan Malesky – Great Lakes Bay Health Center. . We have also put aside some dedicated time for our attendees to network and meet each other. We look forward to seeing you there! To view the agenda of the Emergency Preparedness Network Meeting, CLICK HERE.
Migrant Farmworker Health Network | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
This in-person, half-day meeting brings together the Migrant Farmworker Health Network for a day of learning, sharing, and dialogue with health center peers. This working meeting looks to prepare health centers for the 2024 agricultural season and leverage health center expertise and program experience to enrich engagement with migrant and seasonal farmworker communities. Health centers are asked to bring information on staffing models, mobile clinic workflows, and program approaches. To view the Migrant Farmworker Health Network Meeting agenda, CLICK HERE.
MPCA In-Person Event Health and Safety Policy
Please take time to read the safety guidelines and guidance for attending this in-person meeting.
Location and Hotel Accommodations | Discounted rate is available until April 23
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
1275 S Huron St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Ph: 734-487-2000
~ Discounted Rate: $156, plus tax
~ Check-in: 4:00 pm | Check-out: 11 a.m.
~ Complimentary wireless internet in all rooms
Parking:
~ Valet Parking for Overnight Guests – $35 per day
~ Discounted Self-Parking for Overnight Guests – $15 per day (Standard is $30)
~ Valet for day guests – $17 per day
~ Discounted Self-Parking for day guests – $5 per day (Standard $10)
Phone Reservations:
Hotel reservations can be made by calling 734-487-2000 and ask for the Michigan Primary Care Association group. To receive the discounted rate, reservations should be made no later than April 23, 2024. After this date, any rooms left in our block will be released to the general public and subject to a higher rate.
Online Reservations:
Reservations for the 2024 MPCA’s Spring In-Person Network Meetings can be made by clicking here.
Registration – Check which network you plan to attend.
- $139 – 340B Pharmacy, Billing/Finance and Emergency Preparedness Networks
- $ 75 – Migrant Farmworker Health Network
The cost includes breakfast, lunch, and all day refreshments.
Questions?
Contact Amber Desgranges, Key Partnerships and Initiatives Officer at [email protected].