Parity and Healthcare Reform Training Available at Annual Conference

Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association Get the Latest in Parity and Healthcare Reform!  Register Now for the IADDA Conference! Quick Links    IADDA Conference Registration    IADDA Conference-at-a-Glance   Sponsorship Form   Exhibitor Form    Ticket Information for Recovery Month Game   August 11, 2010 Dear Fred,     Did you miss the first IADDA-sponsored parity training in February of this year?   Did you have the opportunity to attend the parity training but are looking for a refresher on the basics of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)?   Are you looking for the latest updates on healthcare reform, health information technology, electronic health records, the National Quality Forum, and systems transformation in the new healthcare environment?   If you answered YES to any of these questions, then register today for the 43rd Annual IADDA conference September 15-17, 2010 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville.   The 2010 conference offers many workshops and plenary sessions for providers to get the latest information on healthcare reform, parity, and systems transformation.    DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PREPARE FOR THE CHANGES IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY!! REGISTER NOW! Pre-conference workshop: Parity 101  Parity 101 will be offered as a pre-conference workshop from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. on September 15, 2010, day 1 of the IADDA conference. During this workshop, leading parity and healthcare reform expert, Patrick Gauthier of Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) will explore how the MHPAEA relates to addiction treatment providers and the opportunities the act provides to bill third party payers and enhance revenue streams by expanding business in a commercial managed care marketplace.   This workshop is a condensed presentation of the workshop IADDA sponsored in February and is designed for first-time participants and as a refresher for those who attended the February workshop.   Register for the entire conference and take part in Parity 201, part II in the parity workshop series. Conference Plenary on Healthcare Reform, Parity and Systems Transformation The opening plenary will set the stage for the healthcare reform conversation that will take place throughout the conference. Information important to anyone providing addiction prevention, treatment or recovery services will be presented by an expert panel that includes: Victor Capoccia, Senior Scientist at NIATx,   Gabrielle de la Guéronnière, Deputy Director of National Policy at the Legal Action Center in Washington, DC,   Art Schut, Deputy Director of Arapaho House in Denver, Colorado and   Becky Vaughn, Executive Director of State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS) in Washington, DC.   Panelists will describe the current environment of healthcare reform and what is happening around the country to prepare organizations for the important systems transformation efforts that need to occur to continue doing business successfully in the coming years.   Don't miss out on this important conversation! Workshop Discussions to Prepare Providers for Success in the New World of Healthcare Reform, Parity, and Technology  The workshop lineup at the 2010 conference is designed to provide you with the information and skills necessary to begin the important systems transformation efforts that will help your organization stay on top in the changing environment ahead. Presenters will discuss a variety of timely topics, including:   ~ National drug policy at the federal level and how it effects local prevention, treatment and recovery providers;   ~ The intersection of the MHPAEA and healthcare reform, and where accountable care organizations (ACO), patient-centered medical homes, and person-centered healthcare homes fit in the broader picture of reform;   ~ Health information technology (HIT) and where providers fit in the new technology landscape;   ~ Electronic health records (EHR) and how providers can best work within the EHR environment;   ~ The importance of integration with primary care entities, including clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities.    All of these topics and many more will be covered, so register now!!   IADDA recognizes the need to provide agencies with the most current information on the issues of the day - and today's issues are parity, healthcare reform, and information technology. The 2010 conference brings you the information you need to succeed! We know you will find the presenters knowledgeable and the information applicable to your success.   Click here for more information or download a copy of the conference agenda-at-a-glance.   Join us at the 2010 IADDA Annual conference! Register Today!   Sincerely,   Sara M. Howe  Chief Executive Officer Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association   FOLLOW US ON          Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association | 937 South Second Street | Springfield | IL | 62704