The Future of Funding: Managed Care

Friday October 20, 2006
Wintergreen Resort
Wisconsin Dells

Download the brochure and registration form or register online

Presenters include:

Helene Nelson, Secretary, DHFS
Monica Deignan, Section Chief, BLTS
Peter Tropman, Principal & Senior Consulting Partner, The Management Group (TMG)
John Keefe, Michael Edwin, Wipfli LLP

Event Sponsors:

Wipfli LLP
Klein Insurance Group of Madison, Inc.

Managed Care is Coming: Did you know that the Family Care model of managed care is expanding statewide? Are you aware that this will eliminate waiting lists within 5 years? You may have heard about Family Care in the five pilot counties, but movement is afoot to bring the concept of managed care and shared risk to your county, your facility, and your residents. Are you ready?

Join us as we present up-to-the-minute information about the statewide managed care expansion, review plans for the future of managed care and discuss how this will impact you.

Funding continues to be a top concern. Since the managed care model is being expanded statewide, you need to know: where it is, what is coming, and how to make it work more efficiently for you. You must start planning now for the immediate and long-term changes in both funding sources and internal operations.

Target Audience: Top managers, decision makers, and owners, including those who contract with the county for the facility, oversee strategic direction and development for their company, and want to plan for impending changes in funding.

Discount: Attendees from facilities north of Hwy 10 receive a 10% discount to help defray their travel costs. Please check the box on the registration form and reduce your payment by 10%.

Location: Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Details on reverse.

Schedule: Friday, October 20, 2006

Registration: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Session runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Agenda:

8:30 a.m. Opening/Introductions

8:45 a.m. Providing the Best Care - Governor Doyle (invited) will talk about the expansion of the initiative to provide care for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable citizens.

9:15 a.m. The History of Long Term Care - Helene Nelson, Secretary of the Department of Health and Family Services, will present the history of long term care and plans for the future.

10:25 a.m. Break

10:40 a.m. Implementing Statewide Reform - Monica Deignan, Managed Care Section Chief of the Bureau of Long-Term Care Support, will discuss how the statewide reform will impact assisted living.

12:00 p.m. Lunch - Meet and complete a networking assignment with those from your proposed county consortium at tables identified by region.

1:00 p.m. Assisted Living Meets Family Care-Three Critical Challenges - Peter Tropman, Principal & Senior Consulting Partner of The Management Group (TMG), will present:

2:40 p.m. Break

2:55 p.m. The Vipers in the Pit-Risks That Will Change the Way You Do Business - John Keefe and Michael Edwin of Wipfli will present this crucial session on risk management in assisted living.

3:30 p.m. Open Forum - Peter Tropman will facilitate this open dialogue about what was covered during the day, questions and reactions to what was presented.

4:30 p.m. Wrap Up

Wintergreen Resort:

60 Gasser Rd
Wisconsin Dells, WI

Phone: 800/648-4765

Directions:

From I-90/94, take Hwy 12 West (Exit # 92). Follow Hwy 12 West about one block to the first stoplight and take a left. The Wintergreen Resort is the white building with a green roof on your left .

Travel:

Please allow sufficient travel time for weather, parking and traffic. We will begin on time at 8:30 a.m.!

Accommodations:

You are responsible for your own reservations and costs. If you would like accommodations, please contact the Wintergreen Resort at 800/648-4765 and mention that you are with the WALA meeting.

 Fees: See registration form — includes breakfast, breaks, lunch, handouts and networking roster.

Refunds: No full refunds will be made after Oct 6, 2006. For cancellations after Oct 6, a voucher for future WALA educational events will be issued minus a $50 administration fee. Substitutions are encouraged.