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Subject: Indiana Council 2020 Fall Quarterly Meeting
Indiana Council 2020 Fall Quarterly Meeting
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Understanding the Impact of COVID on the Healthcare Industry
October 8, 2020
The Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers is pleased to
offer an important virtual Quarterly Meeting focused on understanding
the impact of COVID on the healthcare industry and opportunities for
improved access to care in a post-COVID healthcare environment. At
the Quarterly Meeting we will focus on ensuring accountability and
transparency in the use of federal COVID funds. You will hear from
State Agency leaders on the impact of COVID on governmental services and
opportunities to develop best practices based on lessons learned. You
will also hear directly from the Managed Care Entities (MCEs) leadership
on the impact of COVID on managed care and how the shift to telehealth
services may impact the delivery of services in the future. We have
also scheduled an update from statewide health leaders on the impact of
COVID on hospitals and Medicaid enrollment.
The meeting is being held virtually to ensure the safety of all
participants. Nevertheless, it will be an interactive meeting, with
lots of opportunity for presenter input and feedback. Given the remote
nature of the meeting, the Indiana Council costs are lower, resulting in
reduced registration and greater opportunity for employee registration
and engagement as well as giving the Indiana Council the opportunity to
offer special pricing for this event. This "high-level" briefing
on the impact of COVID on the healthcare industry will provide community
mental health center executives and staff a better understanding of how
shifts may occur in the delivery of healthcare services in a post-COVID
environment. Please plan to attend and stay engaged through the entire
day of sessions. We will also be offering a special "Virtual
Retirement Reception" for Paul Kuczora, who is retiring after many
years of dedicated service to the community mental health center
system.
A Message from the President & CEO
"I couldn't be prouder of the way the community mental health center
system has responded to the COVID pandemic. From the start of COVID,
CMHCs have been at the forefront of the crisis, ensuring individuals
with behavioral and addiction challenges have access to services. This
conference is designed to understand how health systems responded to the
crisis, what lessons were learned along the way, and what the future
holds for the future of behavioral health in a post-COVID healthcare
environment. We have scheduled many statewide leaders in healthcare to
assist in your understanding of the complexities in managing this
unprecedented time in our history. We look forward to sharing
important and timely information with you."
Wednesday, October 7
Indiana Council Board of Director's Meeting
Invited Guests Only
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 8
Session Descriptions
Welcome, Introductions, & Meeting Management
10:00 a.m.
COVID Funding Accountability
Dave Jose, Partner
SmithAmundsen
Tim Kennedy, Attorney
Hall Render
Jeff Reed, Director
Blue & Company
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Ensuring the accountability for federal COVID funds for community mental
health centers is vitally important. This session is designed to
provide important information on the methods and importance of
accounting for federal COVID, requirements around their use, and an
understanding of potential audit considerations in the management of
funds. Given the lack of clarity around the release of federal COVID
relief funding, it is incumbent upon community mental health centers to
take the initiative to account for all funding and efforts to
demonstrate their effective use.
The Impact of COVID on Indiana's Hospitals
Brian Tabor, President
Indiana Hospital Association
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
The Indiana Hospital system has been uniquely challenged during COVID in
order to ensure the health and safety of Indiana's citizen through
access to care. As such, hospitals had to ensure services were being
carried out while hospital workers were at uncertain risk, and financial
reimbursement considerations were unknown. Clearly, Indiana's
hospitals deserve incredible kudos for the manner in which they have
responded to the pandemic. Hear directly from the leader of the
Indiana Hospital Association as he describes first-hand the issues and
challenges facing Indiana's hospital system through the pandemic and
opportunities for improved healthcare delivery in a post-COVID
environment.
Lunch Break -
Sponsored Event
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hear from Indiana Council Meeting sponsors over lunch.
Understanding the Impact of COVID on State Medicaid
Allison Taylor, Director
Office of Medicaid Planning and Policy
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Hear from the leader of Indiana Medicaid as she describes how her agency
has responded to the COVID pandemic. Indiana Medicaid deserves our
sincere thanks for the manner and speed with which they applied for and
received a federal Medicaid waiver for services during COVID. Through
this waiver, Indiana's community mental health providers are able to
carry out critical telehealth services while ensuring our consumers
continue to receive access to care. Given the success of telehealth
services, it is expected the future healthcare environment will continue
utilizing this approach to treatment as one tool in the toolbox in the
delivery of services for behavioral health providers. Attend this
session to get a better understanding of the impact COVID has on
Medicaid and expectations for the future.
The Future of Behavioral Health under a COVID Environment
Jay Chaudhary, Director
Division of Mental Health and Addiction
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
The Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) has worked tirelessly
through COVID to ensure consumer's receiving services through the
community mental health center system and beyond continue without
interruption. DMHA has consistently worked with community mental
health during COVID to ensure information is being shared effectively
and grants programs in support of COVID related activities are enhancing
consumer access to treatment. Hear from the leader of DMHA as he
describes his agency's effort under COVID and the challenges and
opportunities it has created for the future.
Break-
Sponsored Event
2:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Hear from an Indiana Council Meeting sponsor.
Managed Care under COVID
Kimberly Roop, President
Anthem Indiana Medicaid
Steve Smitherman, President
CareSource-Indiana
Kevin O'Toole, President
MHS Indiana
Jessica Cromer, President & CEO
MDwise Indiana
2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Managed Care Entities (MCEs) have worked effectively during COVID to
ensure a continuity of reimbursement and consumer engagement. COVID
created unique challenges for MCEs in managing individual care while
access to services was limited during the initial viral outbreak. MCEs
were further challenged with system and administrative changes as a
result of COVID. Hear from the leaders of Indiana's four MCEs who will
describe how COVID impacted their specific organizations and how the
changes in healthcare delivery will influence behavioral health
providers into the future.
Medicaid Enrollment under COVID
Mark Fairchild, Legislative Director
Covering Kids and Families
3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
Happy Hour Virtual Reception
Honoring the Retirement of Paul Kuczora
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Medicaid enrollment is a critical factor in the ability of community
mental health centers to provide effective treatment. COVID has
created unique challenges in Medicaid enrollment, as more unemployed
individuals are seeking publicly funded healthcare services. Hear from
a statewide leader on Medicaid enrollment, who will provide an overview
on the latest Medicaid enrollment trends under COVID and how these
trends may impact the ability of individuals to receive behavioral
health treatment.
Please join us for a special Indiana Council virtual reception event,
honoring the retirement of Paul Kuczora. Paul has worked in community
mental health throughout his professional career and his tireless
dedication has been focused on serving consumers suffering with
behavioral health challenges. Paul has been an active voice on policy
matters impacting the community mental health center system and has made
important contributions to the system in place today. Please plan to
attend this session, grab your favorite beverage after a day full of
meetings, and toast one the greats in the history of the community
mental health center system in Indiana, Paul Kuczora!
Friday, October 9
Indiana Council Business Meeting
Indiana Council Members Only
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Please direct any questions to Denise Wade, dwade@indianacouncil.org
or (317)684-3684
The Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers, Inc.
101 W. Ohio St.
Suite 610
Indianapolis, IN
46204
(317)684-3684
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