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The preliminary agenda has been published as follows. Early bird registration savings is available through January 8. Register through NRHA’s website at: http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/ NRHA RURAL POLICY INSTITUTE DRAFT AGENDA Sunday, January 24 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Advocacy 101 pre-conference workshop Room: South American 1 One person can make a difference. Discover how to be a successful advocate for the change rural health needs. Join the NRHA in a hands-on workshop where you will be trained on how to be successful in rural health care. Learn invaluable tips for communicating with your elected representatives and become skilled in advancing your legislative goals in Congress. There is a separate charge for this workshop. Monday, January 25 8 - 9 a.m. Opening session Presidential Ballroom This session will provide an overview of the 21st Annual Rural Health Policy Institute, including an overview of the conference agenda, conference goals and an introduction of the members of the Policy Partnership. 9 - 9:45 a.m. The Administration’s Proposal for Rural Health With officials from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Presidential Ballroom This must-attend session will detail the efforts within the Health Resources and Services Administration to strengthen the future of rural health. HRSA administers many of the programs crucial to the health of rural America and will play a major role in the implementation of health reform this year. 9:45 - 10 a.m. Networking break 10 - 10:45 a.m. The Administration’s Proposal for Rural Health With officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Presidential Ballroom Health reform legislation will result in significant changes in the administration of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This session will outline what changes are underway for providers and patients, what rural Americans can expect in the coming year from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and the future initiatives of the new Administration. 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Congress’s Proposals for Rural Health 21st Annual Rural Health Policy Institute –Draft – 11/17/09 Page 2 With Congressional staffers from key Congressional Committees with health care jurisdictions Presidential Ballroom Learn how health reform legislation will impact your community directly from the people that wrote the bills. 11:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. Networking break 12 - 1:30 p.m. Tribute to Rural Veterans Luncheon With the Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of the Veterans Administration Room: XXXX Since the founding of our country, rural Americans have always responded when our nation has gone to war. The NRHA and the Veterans Administration have made it a top priority to care for the veterans when they return home. Join NRHA and the VA to honor those rural Americans who have answered the call to service. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Health Information Technology session With David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology - invited Presidential Ballroom Both the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and health reform legislation made investments in HIT and changes to the way HIT programs are administered. Hear directly from the nation’s leader in HIT about his efforts to implement a nationwide, interoperable, privacyprotected health information technology infrastructure. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 2010 Congressional rural health agenda With Members of Congress Presidential Ballroom Members of the House Rural Health Care Coalition and Senate Rural Health Caucus have long been the leading voices for rural health in Congress. Join NRHA and your elected representatives to hear about their legislative priorities for the coming year. 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Networking break 3:45 - 5 p.m. Concurrent breakout sessions (Choose from A, B or C) A. Health Information Technology sponsored by AT&T With national health information technology experts Room: XXX Health information technology and technologies, such as electronic medical records, have been touted as potential drivers of health reform, quality improvers and cost savings. 21st Annual Rural Health Policy Institute –Draft – 11/17/09 Page 3 However, rural facilities often have difficulties affording such improvements and accessing the high speed grids that are necessary for these technologies to work. A panel of national technology experts will explain some of the policy challenges that are in the way of efforts to further use technology in the rural health system. B. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services listening session With officials from CMS Room: XXX Join in a discussion with CMS officials about your rural Medicare and Medicaid concerns from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and health reform legislation and expectations for the coming year. C. TBA Room: XXX TBA Tuesday, January 27 8 - 8:15 a.m. Morning introduction Presidential Ballroom 8:15 - 9 a.m. Hill visit preparation Presidential Ballroom NRHA staff will recap the 2010 Policy Institute message to take to the Hill. In addition, state delegations will have time to meet and organize before visits begin. 9 - 10 a.m. 2010 Congressional rural health agenda With Members of Congress Presidential Ballroom Members of the House Rural Health Care Coalition and Senate Rural Health Caucus have long been the leading voices for rural health in Congress. Join NRHA and your elected representatives to hear about their legislative priorities for the coming year. 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Capitol Hill visits Individuals from your state will be coordinating visits with your Congressional offices. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Capitol Hill Reception honoring the co-chairs of the House Rural Health Care Coalition, the Senate Rural Health Caucus Location XXXX NRHA members will gather to honor our rural health champions on Capitol Hill. Wednesday, January 28 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Networking Continental Breakfast 21st Annual Rural Health Policy Institute –Draft – 11/17/09 Page 4 9:30 – 11 a.m. Looking to the Future: Rural Health and Rural Community Development With the Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture – invited – and rural community development experts Presidential Ballroom What will the future of rural health look like? Join us for a conversation with national experts on rural community development and learn about the role health care plays in rural communities. Adjournment 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Rural Health Open Door Forum Federal A CMS will be hosting their monthly rural health conference call from the Policy Institute. Join live in this discussion of Rural Health Clinic (RHC), Community Access Hospital (CAH) and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) issues, as well as other questions and concerns that occur in clinical practice pertaining to other CMS payment systems that also extend into these settings.
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