I N T E G R A T I O N Medicare and Medicaid Eligible Services: How will Ohio respond?

o4a Spring Advocacy Conference

April 24-25, 2012 Sheraton on Capitol Square | Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a) || 88 E. Broad Street, Suite 870, Columbus, Ohio 43215 || 614-481-3511 || www.ohioaging.org || o4a@ohioaging.org

2012Registration Brochure

We invite you to join us for this timely conference on April 24 and April 25, 2012! Changes are in store for our seniors all over the state. The Medicare and Medicaid Eligible Services (MMEs) integration proposal recently released has many in the aging network very concerned. For years, AAAs have successfully served the oldest, frailest, and neediest citizens - but the current proposal changes the PASSPORT program. This conference will be an opportunity to form a collective response and unified front to ensure the final MME integration plan submitted is in the best interest for seniors in Ohio. Attendees will hear from Director John McCarthy as well as Dr. Robert Applebaum who will bring a researcher’s perspective on the integration of MMEs. Additionally, o4a Board President, Suzanne Burke will put forth our policy platform followed by a Legislative Reception in the Governors Ballroom at the Sheraton on Capitol Square. Presentations by two national experts, Director Kenneth Munson and Research Scholar Laura Summer, will describe the driving forces on the state and national fronts that will affect how older people receive their health care and MME integration.

TUESDAY, April 24

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Registration

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Presentations

4:00 - 4:30 p.m. BREAK

4:30 p.m. Participants report to Legislative Reception

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Legislative Reception

WEDNESDAY, April 25

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast buffet

9:00 - 12:00 p.m. Presentations

12:00 -1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Presentations

H o w w i l l O h i o r e s p o n d ? The 2012 o4a Advocacy Conference offers

answers and a collaborative approach during this transformational

time for the aging network and Ohio seniors.

Schedule of Events

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Registration begins at 12:00 p.m. Program begins at 1: 00 p.m.

Integrating Medicare and Medicaid Eligible services: How will Ohio respond?

Ohio Health Plans Director McCarthy will share priorities of the Administration in the coming year and specifically focus on the Integrated Care Delivery System (ICDS) plan. John McCarthy, Director of Ohio Health Plans, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services Scripps Gerontology: A researcher’s perspective Dr. Applebaum will cover various possible outcomes and scenarios brought about by the single waiver proposed by the Administration. Bob Applebaum, Ph. D., Director of the Ohio Long-Term Care Research Project, Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University Ohio Department of Aging Director Kantor-Burman will share priorities of the Ohio Department of Aging in the immediate future and coming year. Bonnie Kantor-Burman, Sc.D., Director of Ohio Department of Aging o4a Advocacy Agenda o4a will release the updated advocacy message and strategy to most effectively advocate for aging Ohioans during this time of change. o4a President Suzanne Burke will share techniques to ensure our message is heard. Suzanne Burke, CEO, Council on Aging of SW Ohio 5:00 PM Legislative Reception - Governors Ballroom Sheraton on Capitol Square Attendees report to reception at 4:30pm

TUESDAY | April 24, 2012

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Breakfast buffet begins at 8:00 a.m. and Program begins at 9:00 a.m.

Integrating MMEs: A Federal Perspective

Director Munson will present a federal perspective on Medicare Medicaid Eligibles (MMEs) integration and what

the effect will be at the regional level.

Kenneth Munson, Regional Director, Region V, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Integrating MMEs: A Stakeholder Perspective

This panel will answer tough questions that all stakeholders involved in the MME Integration have. The diverse

panel includes aging network partners, providers, and consumer advocates.

Stakeholder panel: Bill Sundermeyer, Associate State Director, AARP Ohio (moderator)

Pete Van Runkle, President and CEO, Ohio Health Care Association

Malinda Deacon, Education Director, Ohio Assisted Living Association

Erica Drewry, Executive Director, Heritage Day Health Centers

Shon Gress, Executive Director, Guernsey County Senior Center

Integration: An AAA Experience

For years AAA10B has worked closely with local hospitals and acute care systems to ensure the best and most

efficient care of Ohio’s sickest elderly. Joe Ruby and Gary Cook will share insights on their success with MME in-

tegration in their community.

Joe Ruby, CEO, Area Agency on Aging 10B

Gary Cook, COO, Area Agency on Aging 10B

Integrating MMEs: A Managed Care Perspective

Hear from a panel of managed care stakeholders on their take on the MME Integration plan. Hear concerns,

plans, and what changes mean for their companies.

Janet Grant, Executive VP of External Affairs and Corporate Compliance Officer, CareSource

Tracy Davidson, President of the Ohio Health Plan, United Health Care

Jan Stallmeyer, Market Lead Medicaid, AETNA

What should consumers expect from the national movement toward MME Integration Projects?

Ms. Markus Hodin will discuss key components of ensuring that Ohio’s MME integration plan is consumer cen-

tered.

Renée Markus Hodin, Program Director, Integrated Care Advocacy Project, Community Catalyst

Integrating MMEs: A National Perspective

Senior Research Scholar Laura Summer will discuss a macro view of the MME Integration plans and offer insight

into possible outcomes related to the mass changes.

Laura Summer, MPH, Senior Research Scholar, Health Policy Institute, Georgetown University

4:00 PM Wrap up

WEDNESDAY | April 25, 2012

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Additional Event Information

This conference is co-sponsored by Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.

CEUs Approved: Approval for 7.5 continuing education credits for this program has been granted for social workers (RSX020503) through Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. Participants must attend the entire program and complete an evaluation to receive contact hours. RNs/LPNs: The Ohio Board of Nursing will accept sessions approved for social workers for continuing nurse education. Registration CLOSES April 15, 2012 Return a copy of your confirmation form with a check payable to o4a within two weeks of registering. If you have questions please call 614-481-3511. Mail payment to: Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging, 88 E. Broad Street, Suite 870, Columbus, OH 43215 Hotel Information Sheraton on Capitol Square (formerly Hyatt on Capitol Square), 75 E. State Street, Columbus, OH 43215 || Reservation Line 614-365-4500 or book online here o4a has reserved a room block. Please reserve your hotel room by April 3, 2012, to take advantage of the special room rate of $143. Mention Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a) when making your reservation to get the special rate. Parking Valet parking is available at the hotel. For additional parking information and hotel directions, please visit www.ohioaging.org.

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Don’t forget we are going green - there will NOT be handouts - all information will be on a USB drive and on the o4a website