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CHA has developed a seminar to help participating hospitals and their staff understand the clinical and financial risks associated with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) program. Implementing CJR —Strategies for Success will be held on Oct. 25 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Los Angeles.
The nationwide mandatory episode payment model, which took effect April 1, impacts 135 California hospitals in three metropolitan service areas. The Implementing CJR—Strategies for Success seminar will provide participants with the knowledge needed to manage patient care, foster physician alignment and develop effective partnerships with post-acute care providers. The program features state and national faculty, each with an area of expertise in episode care payment models. Session topics include: CJR program overview; using data to identify opportunities and risks; creating or strengthening your post-acute care strategy; legal considerations including collaborator agreements, gainsharing and program waivers; and planning for CJR implementation in your facility.
CMS proposes episode payment models for other services
While this seminar focuses on the CJR demonstration program, CMS proposes expanding episode payment models to include acute myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass graft, and expands the CJR to incorporate surgical hip/femur fracture treatment. Hospitals that currently treat patients for these conditions would also benefit from this training.
Who should attend
Health care providers are encouraged to send all team members responsible for clinical care or financial aspects of CJR or episode-of-care planning. Tuition is discounted for multiple registrants from the same facility.
Discount deadline is near for accommodations
Participants needing sleeping rooms should make reservations by Monday, Sept. 26 to take advantage of discounted room rates of $159, single or double occupancy. Call (800) 228-9290 and mention the California Hospital Association to receive the discounted rate.
For more information or to register, visit www.calhospital.org/implementing-cjr.
