April 16-17, 2024 |  Washington, DC.

Hospital @ Home Regulatory and Policy Summit

April 16-17, 2024 |  Washington, DC.

Navigating the Future of Hospital at Home

Gain Insights and a Strategic Roadmap for this Evolving Regulatory and Policy Landscape

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Hospital @ Home Regulatory and Policy Summit

Shape future policies and ensure funding sustainability. Ideal for healthcare providers, policymakers, payers, innovators, and patient advocates.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend

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Explore the latest regulatory and policy developments impacting hospital-at-home programs
2
Hear from experts representing diverse perspectives, including state and federal policy makers, advocates, clinicians, and industry leaders
3
Engage in critical discussions to shape the future of this transformative healthcare model
4
Analyze best practices for implementing and scaling successful hospital-at-home models
5
Network with key stakeholders and forge collaborations to advance the future of Hospital at Home

Agenda

April 16, 2024
April 17, 2024
8:20 – 9:00 am
Optimizing Payment Models for Hospital at Home: Parity, Discounts, or Beyond? (PANEL)

PANELISTS: PETER CHANG, MD, SVP, Chief Transformation Officer, Tampa General Hospital; JATIN DAVE, MD, Chief Medical Officer, MassHealth and Director of Clinical Affairs, UMass Chan Med School; VIRGINIA WHITMAN, MS, Senior Manager, Public Policy, Alliance of Community Health Plans

This panel will explore strategies for optimizing payment models in an ever-evolving landscape of hospital-at-home care. Industry experts will delve into the intricacies of payment methodologies and explore the advantages and disadvantages of various approaches, including parity with DRG payment, parity with brick-and-mortar facilities, discounts to brick-and-mortar payment, and alternative payment models. This session will also explore how they compare to traditional brick-and-mortar facilities. We’ll also look at the parity with the DRG payment system, shedding light on its potential to ensure equitable reimbursement. Additionally, share their perspectives into the benefits and challenges of parity with brick-and-mortar facilities, examining how this approach can contribute to a fair and sustainable payment model. This discussion will weigh the pros and cons of each approach, explore emerging trends, and brainstorm future-proof solutions to ensure hospital at home’s continued success in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care.

  • Compare hospital-at-home payment models (parity, discounts, alternatives) and their impact on providers, patients, and costs
  • Analyze how payment parity with DRGs and brick-and-mortar systems affects fairness and sustainability
  • Spot trends and brainstorm solutions for the future of HaH payment models to ensure quality and affordability

9:00 – 9:45 am
Forging the Path to Sustainable Hospital at Home Success: Designing an Optimal Legislative Extension (PANEL)

JATIN DAVE, MD, Chief Medical Officer, MassHealth and Director of Clinical Affairs, UMass Chan Med School; LINDA DECHERRIE, MD, Vice President, Clinical Strategy and Implementation, Medically Home; MATTHEW HITTLE, Medicare Policy, United States House Committee on Ways & Means; and KRIPA SREEPADA, Health Policy Advisor, United States Senate Finance Committee

Join industry experts in a panel discussion exploring the future of Hospital at Home and the Acute Care at Home Waiver extension, nearing an end later this year. This session will share various perspectives in crafting an ideal extension, exploring crucial questions like the duration of an extension, potential improvements (direct admit expansion, system-level operation, broader case use inclusion), and achieving CBO score budget neutrality. What can we accomplish in the new legislation from a federal, state, and CMS perspective? Join a panel of policymakers, healthcare executives, and economists as they dissect various options and pave the way for a second hospital at home chapter that maximizes value and secures its long-term viability.

• Explore options for an optimal extension duration, balancing immediate needs with long-term stability
• Discuss maintaining or evolving the existing model, evaluating the effectiveness of direct admit, system-level operation, and hospital type inclusion
• Learn more about how organizations are achieving CBO score budget neutrality, balancing value and financial sustainability.

9:45 – 10:30 am
Beyond the AHCAH Waiver: Other Federal Government Efforts Related to H@H (PANEL)

PANELISTS: DORA HUGHES, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, CMS Innovation Center, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (invited)

The CMS Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver has been an engine for growing hospital at home programs across the country. However, there are many other ways the federal government is enabling H@H. This panel of Administration officials will share the work they are doing to support caregivers, enable data exchange, and provide funding for H@H innovations in rural areas. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of caregivers as a major participant in H@H, as well as new policies to support them. Participants will learn how HHS is ensuring patient data is securely available to providers at the bedside. Participants will also hear about the new PARADIGM program from the innovative new government department, ARPA-H, is accelerating H@H.

10:30 – 10:40 am
10:40 – 11:20 am
Bridging the Health Equity Divide: Expanding Medicaid and Rural Access for Hospital at Home in Underserved Communities (PANEL)

PANELISTS: SUSIE AHN, JD, Director, Federal Policy and Engagement, Mayo Foundation; JATIN DAVE, MD, Chief Medical Officer, MassHealth and Director of Clinical Affairs, UMass Chan Med School; and COLLEEN HOLE, BSN, MHA, FACHE, Vice President, Clinical Integration, Chief Nurse Executive, Atrium Health Medical Group

Medicaid coverage for hospital-at-home services is a key aspect within the healthcare industry. This session will provide an overview of the current state of Medicaid coverage for Hospital at Home, highlighting advocacy opportunities and sharing data on hospital-at-home and Medicaid patients. The panel will delve into the state of Medicaid coverage, shedding light on the latest developments and advocating for future opportunities. Attendees will also discover the power of data as we explore the intricate relationship between hospital-at-home services and Medicaid patients. Additionally, the panel will explore the unique challenges and opportunities in delivering acute-care-at-home services in rural areas. Join us to gain invaluable insights and innovative strategies to leverage Medicaid for improved access and care.

  • Provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of Medicaid coverage and explore advocacy opportunities
  • Examine the unique challenges and opportunities faced in delivering hospital-at-home services in rural areas and discuss strategies to overcome barriers
  • Empower healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates with the knowledge and insights needed to serve as catalysts for change

11:20 – 12:00 pm
CMS and the Regulatory Landscape: Building a Framework for Hospital at Home (PANEL)

PANELISTS: LINDA DECHERRIE, Vice President, Clinical Strategy and Implementation; CAROLINE ROGERS, RN, MBA, Vice President, Quality and Patient Safety, Contessa; KIMBERLY SMOAK, MSH, QIDP, Deputy Secretary, Division of Health Care Policy and Oversight State Survey Agency Director, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration; MEREDITH STEWART TWEEDIE, JD, Vice President of Government Affairs, Policy & Regulatory Strategy, Christina Care

As hospital at home rapidly evolves, the need for a robust regulatory framework has become increasingly critical. This panel of experts will explore the challenges and opportunities of adapting traditional regulations to the unique circumstances of hospital at home. Discover the current regulatory landscape, gain practical insights, and learn how to shape a future-proof framework. This session is tailored for healthcare professionals, administrators, policymakers, and innovators seeking to navigate the regulatory frontier. Join us to stay ahead in the ever-evolving healthcare industry, connect with thought leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of hospital at home. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the current regulatory challenges and opportunities for hospital at home. Attendees will also be equipped with insights and practical considerations for shaping a future-proof regulatory framework that fosters the safe and sustainable growth of this transformative healthcare delivery model.

  • Analyze the strengths and limitations of applying traditional Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) as a baseline to the hospital-at-home model
  • Explore the challenges and opportunities associated with developing a new set of regulations specifically tailored to the unique circumstances of hospital at home.
  • Define patient safety and quality of care standards for clinical competence, infection control, and emergency preparedness within the home environment
  • Establish guidelines for ensuring the reliable and secure use of in-home medical technologies and communication systems and data privacy

12:00 – 1:00 pm
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Health Technology Policy’s Impact on Hospital at Home (PANEL)

PANELISTS: HELEN HUGHES, Medical Director, Office of Telemedicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine; MAULIK MAJMUDAR, Chief Medical Officer & Cofounder, Biofourmis; and REGIS ZAMUDIO, Vice President of ElaraConnect, Elara Caring

Hospital-at-home models rely on a variety of technology solutions to deliver care, including integrated electronic health records, remote patient monitoring, telehealth, analytics, and administrative systems. Under these models, patients are receiving inpatient level care at home, which requires investments in equipment and technology, and in people who can maintain and use the technology and systems. This means that technology systems traditionally used in inpatient and outpatient settings must be able to share information and deliver insights at the point of care, which is the patient’s home. To truly be a sustainable, broad-based and embedded in our system as an option for patients, we must have stability in reimbursement and regulation for enabling technologies like remote patient monitoring, telehealth, software as a device (FDA), clinical decision support and sensors. This panel will explore the policy debates around the technologies making Hospital at Home possible.

1:30 – 2:00 pm
2:00 – 2:45 pm
State Regulators’ Perspectives: Navigating Challenges to Unlock the Potential of Hospital at Home (PANEL)

PANELISTS: SALLY ANNE BROWN, Associate Chief Legal Officer and Chair, Advanced Care at Home, Mayo Clinic; MARY MAYHEW, President and CEO, Florida Hospital Association; SCOTT WILLITS, Board Member, Chair of Government Affairs Committee, National Association of Mobile Integrated Health Providers (MIH) and Paramedic Network Global Advisory Council; and OTIS WOODS, MBA, Administrator, Division of Quality Assurance, Department of Health Services, State of Wisconsin

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion as industry experts engage in a point/counterpoint conversation on the state regulators’ perspectives on hospital-at-home care. Attendees will gain insights into the complexities of state regulatory frameworks and discover strategies to streamline and simplify these regulations to enhance patient care coordination. Explore the concept of aligning under physician/hospital delegation for regulatory simplicity and improved patient outcomes. Additionally, the session will delve into the evolving landscape of regulatory oversight for Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) paramedics, and how it can contribute to enhanced patient care without compromising quality. Don’t miss this opportunity to navigate the landscape of state regulations and advance your understanding of how you can engage with regulators to gain greater support.

  • Understand the perspectives of state regulators and recognize the challenges posed by state regulatory frameworks
  • Explore strategies to simplify and streamline state regulations for care, enabling improved patient care coordination and enhanced outcomes
  • Gain insights into the evolving landscape of regulatory oversight for Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) paramedics and its potential impact on patient care, while ensuring regulatory compliance

2:45 - 2:55 pm
2:55 – 3:35 pm
How Health Systems Can Engage with Their Regulators to Build Support

PANELISTS: SUSIE AHN, JD, Director, Federal Policy and Engagement, Mayo Foundation; CORT ADELMAN, Vice President, Government Relations, Virtua Health; KIMBERLY SMOAK, MSH, QIDP, Deputy Secretary, Division of Health Care Policy and Oversight State Survey Agency Director, Agency for Health Care Administration; and M. NATHAN STARR, DO, Medical Director, Home Services, Castell Intermountain Healthcare

In this session, attendees will learn how health systems can effectively engage with regulators to build support for hospital at home programs. Discover regulator roles, engagement strategies, and successful collaborations. Gain insights on leveraging support and best practices for effective communication.

  • Learn how to engage with regulators effectively to build relationships and gain regulatory support
  • Gain insights into how to communicate their goals, challenges, and achievements in a compelling and persuasive manner to better foster understanding and support from regulators.

3:35 – 4:15 pm
Creating a Uniform Voice for a More Sustainable Future for Hospital at Home in Healthcare (PANEL)

PANELISTS: KRISTA DROBAC, Founder, Moving Health Home and Partner, Sirona Strategies; AMY JENSEN, Advanced Care at Home Coalition and Partner and Principal, Split Oak Strategies; DAVID LEVINE, MD, MPH, MA, Clinical Director for Research & Development, Healthcare at Home, Mass General Brigham and Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Hospital at Home Users Group; and MARY MAYHEW, President and CEO, Florida Hospital Association

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in a transformative closing discussion that will shape the future of hospital-at-home healthcare. Join us as we bring together distinguished industry leaders, policymakers, and impassioned advocates in a collective effort to forge a secure and sustainable path forward. Together, let’s pave the way for a brighter future, ensuring unparalleled care for patients and caregivers in the dynamic and evolving hospital-at-home ecosystem.

Speakers

Susie Ahn, JD

Director, Federal Policy and Engagement

Mayo Foundation

Ahn

Scott Willits, BS, CPC

Board Member

National Association of Mobile Integrated Health Providers (MIH) and Paramedic Network Global Advisory Council

Willits

Nathan Starr, DO

Medical Director Castell Home Services

Intermountain Health

Starr

Sally Anne Brown, J.D.

Associate Chief Legal Officer and Chair, Advanced Care at Home

Mayo Clinic

Brown

Caroline Rogers, RN, MBA

Vice President, Quality and Patient Safety

Contessa

Rogers

Peter Chang, MD, SVP

Chief Transformation Officer

Tampa General Hospital

Chang, MD, SVP

Kripa Sreepada

Health Policy Advisor

United States Senate Finance Committee

Sreepada

Matthew Hittle

Medicare Policy

United States House Committee on Ways & Means

Hittle

Meredith Stewart Tweedie

Vice President of Government Affairs, Policy & Regulatory Strategy

Christina Care

Stewart Tweedie

Amy Jensen

Partner and Principal

SplitOak Strategies LLC

Jensen

Shira Hollander

Director of Federal and State Strategy

Medically Home

Hollander

Regis Zamudio

Vice President of ElaraConnect

Elara Caring

Zamudio

Helen Hughes

Medical Director, Office of Telemedicine

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Hughes

Maulik Majmudar

Chief Medical Officer & Cofounder

Biofourmis

Majmudar

Leliveld Emeni, PMP, CPHIMS, PCMH CCE

Health IT Programs Analyst

HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)

Emeni

Jennifer Roberts, PhD

Director, Resilient Systems

The federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

Roberts

Clare Pierce-Wrobel

Director, Delivery System Reform

White House Domestic Policy Council

Pierce-Wrobel

Virginia Whitman, MS

Senior Manager, Public Policy

Alliance of Community Health Plans

Whitman

Kimberly Smoak, MSH, QIDP

Deputy Secretary, Division of Health Care Policy and Oversight

Agency for Health Care Administration, State of Florida

Smoak

Lisa Tripp, JD

Partner

Tripp Hollander Advisors

Tripp

Colleen Hole, BSN, MHA, FACHE

Innovation Strategic Advisor, Innovation and New Ventures

Advocate Health

Hole

Bruce Leff, MD

Professor of Medicine, Director, Center for Transformative Geriatric Research, Division of Geriatric Medicine

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Leff

David Levine, MD, MPH, MA

Clinical Director of Research & Development, Healthcare at Home; Associate Professor of Medicine

Mass General Brigham; Harvard Medical School

Levine

Ila Mapp, DNP, RN, CENP, CCRN

Director, Advanced Care at Home

UNC Health

Mapp

Constantinos (Taki) Michealidis, MD, MBA, MS

Medical Director, Hospital at Home; Assistant Professor

UMass Memorial Health; UMass Chan Medical School

Michealidis

Vivian Reyes, MD

National Physician Lead for Kaiser Permanente Care at Home

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

Reyes

Tuyet-Trinh (Trini) Truong, MD, FACP

Chief Medical Officer, Mount Sinai at Home; Associate Professor of Medicine

Mount Sinai Health System; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Truong

Michael Maniaci, MD

Medical Director, Advanced Care at Home

Mayo Clinic

Maniaci

Jatin Dave, MBBS, MPH, FACP

Chief Medical Officer, MassHealth; Director, Office of Clinical Affairs, For Health Consulting at U Mass Chan Medical School

U Mass Chan Medical School

Dave

Ray Quintero

Managing Partner

Healthsperien

Quintero

Krista Drobac

Partner

Moving Health Home

Drobac

Mary Mayhew

President

Florida Hospital Association

Mayhew

Otis Woods, MBA

Administrator, Division of Quality Assurance Department of Health Services

State of Wisconsin

Woods

Cort Adelman

Vice President, Government Relations

Virtua Health

Adelman

Linda DeCherrie, MD

Vice President, Clinical Strategy and Implementation

Medically Home

DeCherrie

Venue & Travel

We’ve Secured Exclusive Rates With Our Host Hotel for Your Stay.

Stay in the heart of DC. The Westin offers premium rooms, modern amenities, and luxurious onsite dining and wellness opportunities. Above all, enjoy easy access to the city’s most iconic attractions. You’re a short drive or walk away from top destinations like the White House, Washington Monument, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and much more. Come early or stay later — have a little fun while you’re here.

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center

1400 M St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
(202) 429-1700

Deadline: March 25, 2024

Group Rate: $329 Per Night

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Cancellation Policy

Should you be unable to attend for any reason, please inform us IN WRITING, before March 8, 2024, and a full refund will be provided. After March 8, 2024, a credit voucher for the full amount will be issued. No credit vouchers will be given for cancellations received on or after April 1, 2024. Substitutions of enrolled delegates may be made at any time. Program content and speakers are subject to change without notice.

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