REGISTRATION INFORMATION There are three ways to register for the event:

Online: www.hasc.org/2013PalliativeCareConference

Fax: (213) 629-4272

Mail:2013 Palliative Care Transitions Conference515 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1300Los Angeles, CA 90071-3300

Early registration in advised.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONPACKAGE

The registrationfee for eachattendeeincludes educa-tion sessionsand listedmeals. Wegratefullyacknowledge

our sponsors and their contributions, which make itpossible for our members to attend at a reduced rate.

CONFERENCE CANCELLATIONSConference cancellations received in writing prior toFebruary 12, 2013 will be subject to a $50 processingfee. Conference refunds cannot be issued after thisdate. Substitutions are accepted at any time.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSThe Hilton Pasadena is located at 168 South LosRobles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. A special rate of$149 (plus applicable taxes) per single or double occu-pancy per night has been arranged for this conference.Room reservations can be made directly with the

Hilton Pasadena bycalling (626) 577-1000or toll-free 1-800-HILTONS. In doing so,please request the grouprate for HospitalAssociation ofSouthern California.Reservations can alsobe made directly viathe Personalized OnLine Group Page. Thecut-off for the grouprate is Saturday,January 26, 2013.

Room rates are quotedexclusive of local taxesand fees, currently 15%. California State TourismTax is additional $0.10 per room, per night.

Checkout time is 12:00 noon. Based on the hotel’sprior night’s occupancy, check-in time falls betweenthe hours of 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIESACTIf you require any of the auxiliary aids or servicesidentified in the American with Disabilities Act,please call Leticia Salcido, (213) 538-0737.

2013 HASC Palliative Care Transitions Conference • Growing Continuum Conversations

ABOUT THE PROGRAMSign up for the latest on how continuumproviders are linkingwith supportive care models in California and across the nation.

• Hear from physicians about their personaltransformations and how better listening hasimproved the quality of their practice

• Learn about productive physician-to-physicianconversations in patient management

• Understand the critical tipping point of choosing between “comfort care” and general inpatient care

• Recognize how the term “supportive care” is more helpful in obtaining advance care planning goals

Plus panel presentations and group networkingopportunities will present best practices and concrete strategies from your peers highlighting:

• The pharmacist’s contribution

• How a home health provider achieved a 4% hospital readmission rate

• The patient/family advocate role

• Re-energizing your team

• Obtaining executive buy-in

ABOUT THE FEATURED SPEAKERSThe speakers and tentative presentation topics forthis year’s event include:

ROBERT BEAR, MDHow a Nephrologist Became aPalliative Care Medicine Championthrough Personal Epiphany andChange LeadershipDr. Bear, a nephrologist for over 30 years,

has held several senior management positions in healthcare organizations like Capital Health Authority inAlberta, as well as numerous academic positions at universities across Canada. Since 2005, Dr. Bear has beendevoted to health care consulting through his company,Fresnel Management Ltd., participating in a wide range of projects in academic, community and rural/remoteenvironments. He is the author of a work of medical fiction, “Sorrow’s Reward.”

RICHARD BRUMLEY, MDChief Medical Officer, GeriNetConversations with Physicians and Families, and Persuading theReluctant PhysicianDr. Brumley has worked on numerous grants

and projects to further the specialty of palliative care. Hewas the head of the Hospice and Palliative Care teams atKaiser Permanente before joining HealthEssentials as chiefmedical officer. HealthEssentials serves the frail elderlythrough the GeriNet Medical Group, home health, andhospices. He has written numerous published articles onpalliative care and end-of-life care.

PAT FORMAN, MPH, MAConsultant, The Schwartz Center forCompassionate HealthcareSchwartz RoundsMs. Forman has worked in health care forover 30 years, serving as a consultant and

senior manager to dozens of health care organizationsacross the country. Her areas of expertise include end-of-life and hospice care, cultural sensitivity, training andfacilitation, program planning and implementation, andhealth care administration.

MARK LIVINGSTON, PHARMDDirector of Clinical Services, CareRxThe Optimizing Role of the PharmacistDr. Livingston is a clinical pharmacist withan extensive background in clinical and

consulting pharmacy, including hospital pharmacy man-agement, long-term care consulting, and clinical advisoryservices to health care professionals. He is responsible forCareRx operations involving clinical advisory service andfor consulting with clients regarding compliance with federaland state regulations.

MARK LEENAY, MS, MDNational Medical Director & Senior Vice President, OptumHealthPost-Acute Transitions in Patientswith Complex and Chronic ConditionsDr. Leenay is responsible for clinical policy

in wellness, case management, disease management andspecialty networks. Board certified in family medicine,geriatrics, and hospice and palliative care, he previouslyserved as director of palliative care for a large system andserved 10 years in family practice.

PARAG BHARADWAJ, MDMedical Director, Cedars-SinaiMedical CenterComfort Care vs. General InpatientCare (GIP) … Who’s Getting G.I.P.’d?Dr. Bharadwaj is board certified in internal

medicine, geriatrics and hospice and palliative care. Anaward-winning doctor, he has also published papers inprestigious peer-reviewed journals and is involved in international hospice projects.

PANEL SPEAKERS • Pat Blaisdell, Vice President, Post-Acute Care, California

Hospital Association • Dr. Richard Brumley • Dr. Robert Bear • Dr. Louis DiBernardo, CareMore• Libby Hoy, CEO, Patient Family Centered Care Partners• Steve Nahm, Senior Vice President, Companion

Management Group

Start the conversation with

a new partner in the care continuum at the

5th Annual Palliative Care Transitions

Conference. The conference strives to

break down barriers inhibiting optimal care

delivery at all points in the care continuum.

Attendees gain information about pioneering

efforts at expanding physician-to-physician

conversations as well as health plan

perspectives on achieving “triple-aim”

payer-provider reimbursement alignment.

Enhance your knowledge and share

your team skills with others guiding the

development of new service delivery

models in supportive care.

7 A.M. - 8 A.M. Registration and Check-in; Continental Breakfast

8 A.M. - 4 P.M. Program with Breakouts & Networking Lunch

AGENDA

2013 HASC Palliative Care Transitions Conference • Growing Continuum Conversations February 26, 2013 • Hilton Pasadena

ABOUT THE PROGRAMSign up for the latest on how continuumproviders are linkingwith supportive care models in California and across the nation.

• Hear from physicians about their personaltransformations and how better listening hasimproved the quality of their practice

• Learn about productive physician-to-physicianconversations in patient management

• Understand the critical tipping point of choosing between “comfort care” and general inpatient care

• Recognize how the term “supportive care” is more helpful in obtaining advance care planning goals

Plus panel presentations and group networkingopportunities will present best practices and concrete strategies from your peers highlighting:

• The pharmacist’s contribution

• How a home health provider achieved a 4% hospital readmission rate

• The patient/family advocate role

• Re-energizing your team

• Obtaining executive buy-in

ABOUT THE FEATURED SPEAKERSThe speakers and tentative presentation topics forthis year’s event include:

ROBERT BEAR, MDHow a Nephrologist Became aPalliative Care Medicine Championthrough Personal Epiphany andChange LeadershipDr. Bear, a nephrologist for over 30 years,

has held several senior management positions in healthcare organizations like Capital Health Authority inAlberta, as well as numerous academic positions at universities across Canada. Since 2005, Dr. Bear has beendevoted to health care consulting through his company,Fresnel Management Ltd., participating in a wide range of projects in academic, community and rural/remoteenvironments. He is the author of a work of medical fiction, “Sorrow’s Reward.”

RICHARD BRUMLEY, MDChief Medical Officer, GeriNetConversations with Physicians and Families, and Persuading theReluctant PhysicianDr. Brumley has worked on numerous grants

and projects to further the specialty of palliative care. Hewas the head of the Hospice and Palliative Care teams atKaiser Permanente before joining HealthEssentials as chiefmedical officer. HealthEssentials serves the frail elderlythrough the GeriNet Medical Group, home health, andhospices. He has written numerous published articles onpalliative care and end-of-life care.

PAT FORMAN, MPH, MAConsultant, The Schwartz Center forCompassionate HealthcareSchwartz RoundsMs. Forman has worked in health care forover 30 years, serving as a consultant and

senior manager to dozens of health care organizationsacross the country. Her areas of expertise include end-of-life and hospice care, cultural sensitivity, training andfacilitation, program planning and implementation, andhealth care administration.

MARK LIVINGSTON, PHARMDDirector of Clinical Services, CareRxThe Optimizing Role of the PharmacistDr. Livingston is a clinical pharmacist withan extensive background in clinical and

consulting pharmacy, including hospital pharmacy man-agement, long-term care consulting, and clinical advisoryservices to health care professionals. He is responsible forCareRx operations involving clinical advisory service andfor consulting with clients regarding compliance with federaland state regulations.

MARK LEENAY, MS, MDNational Medical Director & Senior Vice President, OptumHealthPost-Acute Transitions in Patientswith Complex and Chronic ConditionsDr. Leenay is responsible for clinical policy

in wellness, case management, disease management andspecialty networks. Board certified in family medicine,geriatrics, and hospice and palliative care, he previouslyserved as director of palliative care for a large system andserved 10 years in family practice.

PARAG BHARADWAJ, MDMedical Director, Cedars-SinaiMedical CenterComfort Care vs. General InpatientCare (GIP) … Who’s Getting G.I.P.’d?Dr. Bharadwaj is board certified in internal

medicine, geriatrics and hospice and palliative care. Anaward-winning doctor, he has also published papers inprestigious peer-reviewed journals and is involved in international hospice projects.

PANEL SPEAKERS • Pat Blaisdell, Vice President, Post-Acute Care, California

Hospital Association • Dr. Richard Brumley • Dr. Robert Bear • Dr. Louis DiBernardo, CareMore• Libby Hoy, CEO, Patient Family Centered Care Partners• Steve Nahm, Senior Vice President, Companion

Management Group

Start the conversation with

a new partner in the care continuum at the

5th Annual Palliative Care Transitions

Conference. The conference strives to

break down barriers inhibiting optimal care

delivery at all points in the care continuum.

Attendees gain information about pioneering

efforts at expanding physician-to-physician

conversations as well as health plan

perspectives on achieving “triple-aim”

payer-provider reimbursement alignment.

Enhance your knowledge and share

your team skills with others guiding the

development of new service delivery

models in supportive care.

7 A.M. - 8 A.M. Registration and Check-in; Continental Breakfast

8 A.M. - 4 P.M. Program with Breakouts & Networking Lunch

AGENDA

2013 HASC Palliative Care Transitions Conference • Growing Continuum Conversations February 26, 2013 • Hilton Pasadena

REGISTRATION INFORMATION There are three ways to register for the event:

Online: www.hasc.org/2013PalliativeCareConference

Fax: (213) 629-4272

Mail:2013 Palliative Care Transitions Conference515 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1300Los Angeles, CA 90071-3300

Early registration in advised.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONPACKAGE

The registrationfee for eachattendeeincludes educa-tion sessionsand listedmeals. Wegratefullyacknowledge

our sponsors and their contributions, which make itpossible for our members to attend at a reduced rate.

CONFERENCE CANCELLATIONSConference cancellations received in writing prior toFebruary 12, 2013 will be subject to a $50 processingfee. Conference refunds cannot be issued after thisdate. Substitutions are accepted at any time.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSThe Hilton Pasadena is located at 168 South LosRobles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. A special rate of$149 (plus applicable taxes) per single or double occu-pancy per night has been arranged for this conference.Room reservations can be made directly with the

Hilton Pasadena bycalling (626) 577-1000or toll-free 1-800-HILTONS. In doing so,please request the grouprate for HospitalAssociation ofSouthern California.Reservations can alsobe made directly viathe Personalized OnLine Group Page. Thecut-off for the grouprate is Saturday,January 26, 2013.

Room rates are quotedexclusive of local taxesand fees, currently 15%. California State TourismTax is additional $0.10 per room, per night.

Checkout time is 12:00 noon. Based on the hotel’sprior night’s occupancy, check-in time falls betweenthe hours of 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIESACTIf you require any of the auxiliary aids or servicesidentified in the American with Disabilities Act,please call Leticia Salcido, (213) 538-0737.

2013 HASC Palliative Care Transitions Conference • Growing Continuum Conversations