(Recorded Webinar) Telehealth Sustainability: Financial Considerations for Centers

Originally recorded in January - March 2019, these webinars were a collaboration between Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell (FTLF); the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS); Finger Lakes Community Health; and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).

SESSION DESCRIPTION

This webinar will provide participants with a framework for engaging a team of key staff to contribute to the assessment, planning, and implementation of a Health Center telehealth program. Presenters will brief discuss the impact of state laws and share a sample work plan developed for ongoing telehealth operation at their health center.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Telehealth is emerging as a critical component for increasing access to care, promoting cost effective service delivery, and establishing connections with specialty or limited providers. As leaders in providing high-quality, accessible primary care , health centers are exploring the use of telehealth to meet the challenges of serving diverse patient populations with complex needs.

Hosted by the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS), this 5-part webinar series will provide the latest information and insights on key telehealth topics including: Telehealth 101, Needs Assessment, Equipment, Operational and Financial Considerations.

Over the course of the series, you’ll hear the legal, political, and operational perspectives from:

  • Attorneys at Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell;
  • Finger Lakes Community Health, an innovator in implementing telehealth in the health center setting; and
  • The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Policy Team.

Target Audience

  • CEOs/ Executive Staff
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Information Technology
  • Fiscal Staff
  • Quality/Risk Management Staff

Learning Objectives

There are no continuing education credits offered for this course.

Certificates of Attendance are available for all webinars (both live and recorded) for the registered attendee upon completion of the webinar.

A blank Certificate of Attendance will be available for organizations to issue to attendees that viewed the webinar (either live or on-demand). Due to the online nature of the training course, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP does not certify that the attendee actually viewed the course. A supervisor at the organization should sign the certificate, and therefore, certifies that the attendee viewed the course.

Attendance record forms are available for all webinars (live and on-demand) and can be utilized to record the attendance of numerous staff members for internal purposes.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
01/08/2019
Course expires: 
07/01/2021
Cost:
$150.00
Part of: 
Telehealth for Health Centers Series (Recorded)

CARRIE BILL RILEY (FTLF)

Carrie Bill Riley is a Partner in the health law, non-profit and corporate law, and federal grants law practice groups. She counsels a wide variety of health care clients, including Federally Qualified Health Centers and other private and public health care providers, on contracting, regulatory compliance, fraud and abuse, and reimbursement matters. Carrie also provides counsel on  transactional matters, including formation and agreements for multi-provider affiliations/joint ventures, general contracting, and residency training arrangements. [Full Bio]

Mary Zelazny (Finger Lakes Community Health)

Mary Zelazny began her career in 1989 at Finger Lakes Community Health as a Community Health Worker, expanding into several roles within the organization, including work in program development, finance and administration. Appointed as CEO in 2006, Mary continued to seek opportunities to build on the successes of this growing FQHC. During Mary’s tenure, Finger Lakes Community Health has opened 7 additional health center sites, as well as expanding FLCH’s Migrant Voucher Program into 42 counties of NYS. As the leader of an organization with PCMH Level III 2014 recognition, Mary has promoted the incorporation of a high level of cultural competency of staff, as well as integrating care coordination and technology into primary care that has created new collaborative relationships. This effort has resulted in expanded access and better health outcomes for patients by addressing the many barriers to care that are inherent in rural communities of New York State.

Sirene Garcia (Finger Lakes Community Health)

Sirene Garcia earned her Masters of Science Management degree from Keuka College. Sirene has been working in Telehealth since 2010. Sirene played a pivotal role in helping to bring on new partners and to work with a variety of individuals and agencies that were interested in using technology to expand services. Her work continues today as the Director of Special Programs for Finger Lakes Community Health.

Susan Sumrell (NACHC)

Susan Sumrell is the Deputy Director of State Affairs at the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). Susan’s responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing federal and state regulations and policies affecting health centers, and advising health centers, primary care associations, and NACHC staff on these issues. Her main focus area is health center reimbursement policies, specifically Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. Prior to joining NACHC, Susan worked on Capitol Hill.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance

Price

Cost:
$150.00
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ACCESS PERIOD

Recorded webinars are available for 180 days after the date of purchase or date of the webinar. Once posted to your account, you can view this webinar anytime on-demand during the access period identified in your purchase confirmation. For additional information on viewing and accessing webinars, view our full terms and conditions here.

PAYMENT POLICY

If you pay by credit card or PayPal, you will be able to access the recorded webinar immediately (unless the live webinar has not yet occurred). If you pay by check, we will grant access to the recording when we receive your check. You will receive a confirmation email once access is granted. FTLF reserves the right to suspend access to the webinar if payment is not received within 30 days. For more information on payments and registration, please visit our FAQ page.

CANCELLATION POLICY

No refunds will be provided for recorded webinars. FTLF can transfer a registration to someone else within your organization or, provided you have not already viewed the webinar, transfer the registration to another on-demand program. Where the registration fee for the new webinar is higher, you must also pay the difference between the original course and the new course registration fee at the time of transfer. Administrative fees may also apply. If your organization purchased a webinar under the account of a staff member who no longer works for your organization, please Contact Us. View our full policy on refunds and cancellations here.

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