Upcoming & Past Events

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Webinar on June 11: Cohorting – Effective Management of Residents and Staff

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Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 4:00–5:00 PM ET On June 11, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Quality Improvement Organization Program will provide an overview of cohorting guidelines and strategies that can be used as part of a facility’s infection control and prevention program. This training will cover a multi-disciplinary approach to cohorting, …

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CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – Week of 6/8/2020

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CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions of CMS and other subject matter experts. Call details …

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COVID-19 Workshop on June 4: Current Best Practices for COVID-19 Management in Skilled Nursing Facilities

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Thursday, June 4, 2020, 10:30-11:00 AM EDT Our COVID-19 Workshop Series continues on Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 am. Join us for our next COVID-19 Workshop on June 4: Current best practices for COVID-19 management in skilled nursing facilities Materials Recording Presentation – Resources shared during the webinar are included at the end of the presentation. …

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CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – Week of 6/1/20

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CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions of CMS and other subject matter experts.  Call details …

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Updated: COVID-19 Workshop on May 28: Caring for Older Adults with Diabetes in Long-Term Care

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Thursday, May 28, 2020, 10:30-11am Our COVID-19 Workshop Series continues on Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 am. Our May 28 workshop will feature Dr. Sarah Sy, Geriatric Diabetes Fellow in Boston, MA, who will provide insights about caring for older adults with diabetes living in long-term care facilities. Join us to improve your knowledge in: Recognizing …

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COVID-19 Workshop on May 21: Using the NHSN COVID-19 LTC Module: Data Entry for Enrolled Organizations

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Thursday, May 21, 2020, 10:30-11am Our COVID-19 Workshop Series continues on Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 am. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a module within the web-based National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting system for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) to enter COVID-19 data. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) mandates …

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Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Billing and Claims Webinar

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May 21, 2020 @ 1pm EDT This webinar will provide an overview on the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Billing and Claims process. During this webinar, participants will become familiar with the key terms and entities involved in the billing and claims process, understand the MDPP payment structure and how it applies to billing, and …

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CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – Week of 5/18/20

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CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions of CMS and other subject matter experts. Call details …

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COVID-19 Workshop on May 14: NHSN COVID-19 Module for Long-Term Care Facilities

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Thursday, May 14, 2020, 10:30-11am Our COVID-19 Workshop Series continues on Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 am. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a module within the web-based National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting system for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) to enter COVID-19 data. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) mandates …

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Join Us For An Enrollment Tutorial Webinar

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Want to help people with Medicare stay healthy and prevent diabetes? Become a Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) supplier. As a supplier, you’ll help people with Medicare make lasting behavior changes through group-based training & individual support. There have been some changes to the MDPP enrollment process due to COVID-19. Specifically, the emergency declaration waives the PECOS …

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May 12 Webinar: Rural Health and COVID-19

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Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 4-5:00pm EST Delivering healthcare in rural communities presents unique challenges that have always required coordination and innovation. Now, more than ever, it is essential that rural communities and healthcare providers have access to the resources they need to combat COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …

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May 11-15: CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls

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CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions of CMS and other subject matter experts. Call details …

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COVID-19 Workshop Series on May 7: Crucial Elements of End-of-life Conversations

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Thursday, May 7, 10:30-11:00am Based on the success of the IPRO QIN-QIO April 30 webinar, we’re pleased to announce that we will be hosting a series of 30-minute webinars on Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 am, beginning on Thursday, May 7. Learn more. We’re committed to helping you provide the best care for your residents, a …

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Register Now: CDC is Hosting 4 Live Q&A Sesions on the NHSN COVID-19 Module

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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – SPACE IS LIMITED The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting four live Q&A sessions on the NHSN COVID-19 Module. Sessions: If you plan to attend more than one session, you must register for each individually. May 6, 1:00pm ET: LTCFs COVID-19 Live Q&A Session Pt. 1: Module and …

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CMS COVID-19 Calls: May 5-8, 2020

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CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions of CMS and other subject matter experts. Call details …

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CDC’s NHSN LTCF COVID-19 Module: CDC Holds Additional NHSN Trainings

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CDC is holding additional NHSN trainings on the COVID-19 Module for Long-term Care Facilities (LTCF). Please check the NHSN website before each training session to make sure that the information has not changed. COVID-19 Module for Long-term Care Facilities Enrollment Guidance When: May 4, 2020 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) …

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COVID-19 Rapid Response Network for Nursing Homes from IHI & John A. Hartford Foundation

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On Monday, May 4, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation, is launching the COVID-19 Rapid Response Network for Nursing Homes. The network is designed to support nursing home leadership, staff, residents and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Rapid Response Network will feature a daily 20-minute National …

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Lessons from the Front Lines: COVID-19 (Fridays at 12:30 – 2:00 PM Eastern)

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Lessons from the Front Lines calls are a joint effort between CMS Administrator Seema Verma, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Physicians and other clinicians are invited to share their experience, ideas, strategies, and insights with one another related to their COVID-19 response. There is an opportunity to ask …

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COVID-19 Workshop: Staff Trauma, Resilience, & COVID-19

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Thursday, April 30, 10:30-11:00am We know you’re committed to providing the best care for your residents, a task made even more challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic—which has everyone in a state of alert.  Nursing home staff members are feeling this acutely–worrying about their jobs, families, residents, and what happens if they get sick. The …

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Updated: CDC’s COVID-19 NHSN Module for Long Term Care Facilities

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CDC’s NHSN provides healthcare facilities, such as long term care facilities (LTCF) with a customized system to track infections and prevention process measures in a systematic way. Tracking this information allows facilities to identify problems, improve care, and determine progress toward facility and national healthcare-associated infection goals. The NHSN Long-term Care Facility Component is supporting …

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CMS COVID-19 Calls and Webinars

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CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – Week of 4/27/20 CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions …

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Weekly COVID-19 Care Site-Specific Calls

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CMS hosts weekly calls for certain types of organizations to provide targeted updates on the agency’s latest COVID-19 guidance. One to two leaders in the field also share best practices with their peers. There is an opportunity to ask questions of presenters if time allows. Home Health and Hospice (Tuesdays at 3:00 PM Eastern) Tuesday, …

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Lessons from the Front Lines: COVID-19 (Fridays at 12:30 – 2:00 PM Eastern)

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Lessons from the Front Lines calls are a joint effort between CMS Administrator Seema Verma, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Physicians and other clinicians are invited to share their experience, ideas, strategies, and insights with one another related to their COVID-19 response. There is an opportunity to ask …

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CMS Lessons from the Front Lines: COVID-19

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On behalf of CMS Administrator Seema Verma, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force, we invite you to join CMS Lessons from the Front Lines: COVID-19 on Friday, April 17th from 12:30 – 2 PM EST. This call series is an opportunity to hear physicians and other clinical leaders share …

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COVID Stakeholder Engagement Call for Thursday – Office Hours

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You are invited to CMS “Office Hours” on COVID-19, Thursday, April 16th from 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern, the next in a series of opportunities for hospitals, health systems, and providers to ask questions of agency officials regarding CMS’s temporary actions that empower local hospitals and healthcare systems to: * Increase Hospital Capacity – CMS …

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Today! Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Enrollment Tutorial

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Join the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) for an Enrollment Tutorial Webinar Join CMMI on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 1pm Eastern time for an Enrollment Tutorial Webinar. The CMMI team will be on hand to answer your questions related to the Enrollment Process.  Webinar Details Access the webinar: At the time of the event, click …

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Webinar: Primary Care’s Role in Responding to COVID-19

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When: Wed, Apr 15, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT Learn more about the coronavirus outbreak, its impact on practices and patients, and how primary care is responding. This discussion with primary care leaders will address issues spanning primary care capacity, virtual visits, and community-based approaches to care in the midst of COVID-19. Attendees …

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CMS Office Hours on COVID-19 – April 14

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CMS is hosting “Office Hours” on COVID-19, Tuesday, April 14th from 5:00 – 6:00 PM EST, the next in a series of opportunities for hospitals, health systems, and providers to ask questions of agency officials regarding CMS’s temporary actions that empower local hospitals and healthcare systems to: * Increase Hospital Capacity – CMS Hospitals Without …

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CMS Conference Call @ 3:00, Tuesday, April 14

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Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for a call on COVID-19 with Home Health and Hospice Organizations today,, Tuesday, April 14th at 3:00 PM EST. CMS leadership will provide updates on the agency’s latest guidance and we will be joined by leaders in the field interested in sharing best practices with …

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CMS Hospital Without Walls during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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CMS invites you to a Special Open Door Forum: CMS Hospital Without Walls during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.   This Special Open Door Forum is open to everyone, if you are a member of the Press, you may listen in but please refrain from asking questions during the Q & A portion of the call. …

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CMS Office Hours on COVID-19: April 9th

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You are invited to CMS “Office Hours” on COVID-19, Thursday, April 9th from 5:00 – 6:00 PM EST, the next in a series of opportunities for hospitals, health systems, and providers to ask questions of agency officials regarding CMS’s temporary actions that empower local hospitals and healthcare systems to: Increase Hospital Capacity – CMS Hospitals …

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CMS COVID-19 Office Hours Today

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“You are invited to CMS “Office Hours” on COVID-19, Tuesday, April 7th from 5:00 – 6:00 PM EST, the first in a series of opportunities for hospitals, health systems, and providers to ask questions of agency officials regarding CMS’s temporary actions that empower local hospitals and healthcare systems to: Increase Hospital Capacity – CMS Hospitals …

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COVID-19 Update Call Today

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Please join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a Medicare Learning Network event to hear about updates on recent CMS actions taken to address the COVID-19 public health emergency. When: Today, Tuesday, April 7 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT Registration: Closes at 12:00 pm EDT. Register here Target Audience: All Medicare fee-for-service …

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Register for Free Training on Coronavirus Testing in Nursing Homes

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ECHO National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network presents a conversation with national experts on coronavirus testing in nursing homes. Coronavirus Testing in Nursing Homes October 1, 2020, 1:30 – 3:00 EDT Looking for more learning opportunities? Join an interactive community of practice to advance improvements in COVID-19 preparedness, safety, and infection control in nursing homes. …

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Telehealth Webinar on November 3: Preparing for the New Normal

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Tuesday, November 3, 1-2PM EDT Part of the Telehealth Practice Innovations During the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar Series Join Kathy Wibberly, Director of the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center, for a journey into past, present, and future of telehealth. Together, we will: Review best practices and lessons learned Examine what transpired over the past 6 months as …

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