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Burdens and Benefits – Hot Employment Issues for 2012 and Beyond
This session will address trends in labor and employment law and benefits, with a focus on practical tips for reducing an
employer’s potential liability.

FLSA Update: Are You Ready for the Collective Action Craze?
This session will provide an overview of current litigation trends of wage and hour claims, including the spike in collective
actions, and will discuss strategies for reducing potential liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

ADAAA Update: “Reasonable” Accommodations in an Unreasonable Legal Environment
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the significant changes to disability law resulting from the recent
ADAAA regulations and the current EEOC enforcement initiatives targeting leave of absence and no-fault attendance policies.

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Recent Legal Developments in Research

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Electronic Data Issues in E-Discovery and Data Security Breaches

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Session 4F: Who Can Act for Your Resident?  What are They Required to Do? Guardianships and Other Fun Topics
Often residents and individuals are no longer able to capably handle their own financial and health care decisions.  This impacts their welfare and well-being, including their financial well-being.  Long-term care facilities are frequently placed in the middle of identifying who can act and assessing what powers certain legal documents grant and fail to grant to family members.  These events impact care issues and financial issues for the long-term care facility. This presentation is devoted to understanding who can act, what they are required to do and what long-term care facilities can do when they are nonresponsive or acting outside of the resident's interests.  The presentation will include discussion of powers of attorneys and guardianships.

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How to Reasonably and Effectively Implement Compliance Programs for Small Group Physician Practices

• Understanding the framework for an effective compliance program
• Identifying risks common to physician practices and benefits of a compliance plan
• Utilizing limited resoures to identify and focus resources on high-risk areas

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This seminar will include an overview of the 2012 Indiana state legislative session. The speaker will touch on hot issues facing the legislature and will provide her thoughts on the topics.

This program will impart important information that attorneys need in order to prepare clients for the legislative changes ahead.

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Health Care Legislative Update

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This presentation assists health care providers in understanding the recently published proposed rule addressing the requirement that providers repay overpayments within 60 days of identifying the overpayments. The presentation addresses areas where the proposed rule places additional burdens and responsibilities on health care providers. Special emphasis is placed on continued areas of uncertainty particularly with respect to when the 60-day “clock” starts ticking.

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Litigation: Trends, Trials and Takeaways

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This presentation will review the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute as applied to real estate transactions. After a review of the applicable law, the panelists will review a series of hypothetical transactions that highlight common regulatory issues in real estate transactions.

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Steve Lyman will be making a presentation on FMLA and its provisions to HR Directors in the Jasper, IN area.

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Private Activity Bond Panel

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Legal Update
This favorite segment will provide participants with the latest in employee relations and labor law cases and information. 

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2012 Legislative Update

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The iPhone as a Medical Device
Anyone who claims doctors are the last to adopt new technology should take a closer look. Through the halls of today's hospitals and medical clinics, physicians can be seen at work equipped with iPhones, iPads and various other mobile devices. As more apps are developed for these devices, the FDA is seeking to regulate those apps and devices that are used to diagnose and treat diseases. Because "there's an app for that," health lawyers should understand FDA regulations for these mobile apps and devices and what they mean to a hospital's technology solutions.

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Speeches to licensed non-physician staff and medical staff regarding current risk issues

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Negotiating information technology (IT) contracts for the purchase of software, hardware, and services is a challenging task for attorneys. IT contracts are generally drafted by vendors and typically fail to give health care providers adequate protection and, often times, contain hidden costs and pitfalls. Accordingly, it is important that attorneys be familiar with the basic legal and business considerations necessary to negotiate a complete IT agreement that safeguards their client’s interests.

This program will be a two-part series that addresses the best practices for negotiating and drafting IT agreements.

Part I of the series will be a panel discussion on the basics of IT contracting, with an emphasis on issues specific to health care providers.

Part II of the series will involve a mock negotiation of an IT software contract followed by a discussion on negotiation strategies and key issues for health care providers and software vendors.

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IRS to Audit Based on Schedule K Disclosures

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RACs and ZPICs Are Here: What to Expect & How to Prepare - Elizabeth Elias, Hall Render, and Wayne van Halem, The van Halem Group

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Shady RATs, Topiaries, and Other Curious Creatures: A Lawyer's Look at InfoSec 2011

Information security moves with the speed of light; law does not. This session will explore the interface of information security and law, using the most significant cybersecurity events and noteworthy legal decisions of 2011.

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Mastering Stark Law: The New Regulations
Find out how the new Stark laws affect Medicaid and Medicare. Learn tactics to make sure your office is compliant and avoids those hefty fines.

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Education and Future Workforce "Mismatch" with David Burns, Director of Operations for STEM Learning Network

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Bullying and Workplace Harassment: Walking the Tightrope and Setting the Right Tone

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What Are Medical Records? - Kendra L. Conover

• Federal and State Requirements for Providers
• Medical Records Distinguished From Business and Peer Review Records
• Principles of Medical Records Documentation
• Documentation Policy Guidance From Nongovernmental Organizations (The Joint Commission and Others)

• Provider
• Patient
• Government Entities and Review Organizations
• Insurers
• Businesses and Others

• General Terms for Release
• Copying Charges
• Special Considerations for Outpatient Records, and for Minor and Deceased Patients

• Incident Reports
• Protection Under the Peer Review Act
• Retention and Destruction of Medical Records

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Affirmative Action: OFCCP Targets the Health Care Industry - Jonathan C. Bumgarner

Attorney Jonathan Bumgarner will clarify how the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is determining which health care providers are covered by federal affirmative action rules, what this means for your organization's human resources practices and what steps you should be taking to minimize risk.

Indiana Legislative Update - Timothy W. Kennedy and Allison L. Taylor

Attorneys Kennedy and Taylor, part of IHA's legislative team, will provide the Legal Forum's annual overview of the important and relevant laws that were passed during the 2011 legislative session, along with comments on some laws that were considered but did not pass.

Health Case Law Update - John F. Williams III

Attorney John F. Williams will provide an overview regarding Indiana, federal and other states' case law decisions that have had, or will have, an impact on health care providers.

Health Reform Update and Future Health Care Payment Implications - Brian C. Betner and Angela Smith

Attorneys Betner and Smith will give an overview of the current state of health reform and implementation of the Affordable Care Act, along with a review of the hospital value-based purchasing program regulations and implications regarding future payments to hospitals.

County Hospital Special Session - Brian C. Betner

Last year's "extra" session on current issues associated with Indiana county hospitals was so well-received that we're holding a special session again this year. Betner will review areas of interest unique to Indiana county hospitals and address any audience questions or issues.

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Recent Developments in Subject Data Privacy & Security

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Hot Topics in Employment Law: What Every CEO Should Know - Steve Lyman Antitrust 101: Implications and Insights for INARF and Its Members - Cliff Johnson

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Shady RATs, Topiaries, and Other Curious Creatures: A Lawyer's Look at InfoSec 2011

Information security moves with the speed of light; law does not. This session will explore the interface of information security and law, using the most significant cybersecurity events and noteworthy legal decisions of 2011.

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Pre-Conference Mock Deposition - Jennifer H. Gonzalez

Are You Ready for the FLSA Collective Action Craze - Bruce M. Bagdady

For Human Resources professionals to know how to install and maintain pay practices and procedures that will allow their employer to prevail in the event of an FLSA collective action lawsuit.

Conducting Successful Workplace Investigation - Larry R. Jensen

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HIPAA/HITECH Update

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The Use and Enforceability of Liquidated Damages Clauses

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Legal Issues in Health Information Exchange

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Accommodating the Disabled Worker - The ADA Interactive Process that Really Works
The definition of "disability" has recently been broadened by Congress. Employers can make mistakes when an employee asks for an accommodation and doesn't follow through in the right way. This presentation will describe the simple Four-Step interactive process, which is a strategy that really works. All the tools needed, including a two-page Reasonable Accommodation Work Sheet, will be offered so that attendees will end up doing the right thing for the employee and the organization.

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Personal Liability of State and Local Food Inspectors

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2012 Medicare Issues: New Developments and Old Issues - Dave Snow

This presentation will provide an update on new Medicare developments affecting rural and particularly critical access hospitals. It will also include a review of basic critical access hospital requirements, continuing issues and opportunities.

PRRB Appeals Process: Feeling Short Changed After the NPR? - Dan Miller

This presentation will discuss the Medicare cost report appeals process before the Provider Reimbursement Review Board, including jurisdictional and procedural requirements.

The 340B Program: New Developments and New Opportunities for CAHs and Others - Todd Nova

This presentation will address 340B Program participation requirements applicable to CAHs (including provider-based considerations). We will also discuss new developments such as the proposed rules addressing the orphan drug exclusion, manufacturer compliance with 340B Program discount mandates and dispute resolution processes related to complaints against manufacturers for failures to provide required 340B Program discounts.

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The ISBA Health Law Section is offering a FREE webinar showcasing legislative updates. To participate, call 877.629.5025 and enter passcode 3913487535.
Allison Taylor, of Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, will discuss all bills that passed out of the 2011 General Assembly that affect health care providers. She will also discuss her predictions of health care issues that will be addressed during the 2012 General Assembly.

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HIPAA/HITECH UPDATE - Top 10 Things to Do Now!
The new HITECH Act regulations make significant changes to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules impacting all health care organizations as covered entities and their business associates.

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Health Care Reform - Rene Savarise

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Won't You Come In and Stay Awhile: Hospital/Physician Alignment Strategies

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Labor Arbitration Forum: Ask the Arbitrators--Theft Cases

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OFCCP Is On the Move: Is Your Company Prepared for an Affirmative Action/Employment
Discrimination Audit? - Jonathan C. Bumgarner
Accommodating the Disabled Worker: The Interactive Process that Really Works - Stephen W. Lyman
Protected Concerted Activity: How Far Will the Board Go? - Travis P. Meek

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Health care providers are left to determine for themselves whether they have any federal contracts or subcontracts that would cause them to be covered by affirmative action rules. Without a firm understanding of this complex area of the law, health care providers are more likely to get caught unprepared for a compliance audit, which can be a costly mistake. This one hour webinar will help clarify how the governing agency, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), is determining which health care providers are covered, what this means for your organization's HR practices, and what steps you should be taking to minimize risk.
Learning Objectives:

• Greater understanding of administrative directive recently published by the OFCCP regarding which health care providers are federal contractors
• Practical information to help attendee determine whether or not their organization should be complying with affirmative action
• Insight into specific HR practices reviewed by the OFCCP during compliance audits, and how they can be improved at your organization

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HIPAA/HITECH Update: What to do in Case of a Data Breach and How to Respond to an OCR InvestigationThis presentation focuses on examples of real life security incidents and whether they trigger data breach notification under state and federal law. Discussion will include how to conduct a risk of harm assessment and how to respond to a data breach. It will also discuss recent regulatory activities and enforcement actions and what they mean to the industry.

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Health Care Reform

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The Impact of Health Care Reform on Infrastructure Development Projects

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Draft, implement, monitor, and update effective data security breach prevention plans.
Identify data breaches and properly notify key company officials and affected parties.

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Human Resources Legal Update

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Costing the Labor Agreement

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Preparing for Impairment: What You Need to Know About Impaired Providers - Robin M. Sheridan, Leia C. Olsen

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Maneuvering the Social Media Minefield: Compliance & Labor & Employment Implications on Health Care Provider Use of Social Media - Thomas M. Donohoe, Dana E. Stutzman
Health Care Legislative Update (federal and state updates) - Allison L. Taylor, Kristen L. Gentry
Compliance Considerations for Hospitals in an Environment of Heightened Government Enforcement - Matthew A. Jagger

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Health Care Reform: Top 10 Legal and Practical Issues for GME

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Current Issues in Establishing and Defending FMV Compensation

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Critical Access Hospital Regulatory Requirements and Survey Trends - David Snow, Katherine Kuchan

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Bill Thompson, president of Hall Render, will lead the program and he will discuss physician alignment strategies for community and county hospitals in this era of health reform including the creation of ACOs, co-management arrangements, clinical integration, and employment models.

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OFCCP Administrative Directive - Does it Affect Your Organization?
Despite ongoing litigation with health care providers and insurers, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently issued an extensive administrative directive to provide "comprehensive guidance for assessing when health care providers and insurers are federal contractors or subcontractors." This session will provide information about the directive and give participants practical information about what it means to their organization.

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After the Financing Closes - Participate in a review of the many activities required post-closing to best manage your debt outstanding.

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The presentation will discuss the issues landlords and tenants should consider in a lease of medical office space including: (1) use restrictions; (2) Stark and other regulatory issues; (3) tenant organization and structure; and (4) construction-related issues. The presentation will include a fifteen-minute question-and-answer session on the topics discussed.

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Health Care Reform and Employee Benefits - Tara L. Slone

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Last year's state and federal elections combined with the passing of federal health reform will bring a host of new challenges for hospital leaders in Indiana this year. IHA members will hear the latest updates on state and federal issues relevant to hospitals during Hospital Day at the Statehouse. IHA members are encouraged to book visits with their legislators. IHA's annual Hospital Day at the Statehouse is a great opportunity for members to make personal connections with their legislators and with each other.

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"The Future of Healthcare Financing"
presented by:
Jerimi Ullom, Chair HC Finance Practice Group,
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, Indianapolis, IN
Todd Hoffman, Director of Finance
Clark Memorial Hospital, Jeffersonville, IN
Jon Lowery, Vice President
Regions Bank, Indianapolis, IN

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Legislative Update - Allison L. Taylor

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ERISA is sometimes used to refer to the full body of laws regulating employee benefit plans, which are found mainly in the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA itself. Practice in this area is not for the fainthearted. There is a myriad of rules, regulations, and pitfalls for the unwary and unsuspecting practitioner. This seminar will be helpful to attorneys who work or are planning to work in the area of employee health, disability, and other types of benefit plans that are governed by the ERISA.

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Millions of Americans are using social media on a daily basis, and health care providers are seeking ways to capitalize on this modern means of communication. This CLE will explore the many advantages that health care providers may be afforded by participating in social media, but will also address the many unique legal challenges they face using social media, particularly in the area of employee use of social media.

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Be Prepared: Take Charge of the Survey Process Part II

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• Hot Topics in Employment and Labor Relations Law, Walking the Tightrope and Setting the Right Tone - Steve Lyman
• Social Media in the Workplace...It's a New World Out There - Dana Stutzman
• Health Care Reform for Employers...Staying on Top of the Changes - Tara Slone

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Reaching Excellence in Health Management and Policy will focus on high performing health care organizations and how they achieve results today and position themselves for the management and policy requirements of the future. The program will include a discussion of how policy decision makers and organizational leaders work together to achieve positive community health results. In addition, there will be presentations by and discussion with executive leaders from several organizations on how they deliver excellent health care and public health services in a changing policy landscape.

The day will be capped off by John R. Griffith, professor at the University of Michigan for more than 50 years and author of the #1 selling textbook in health management, The Well Managed Health Care Organization. This will be Professor Griffith's final lecture before his retirement from the University of Michigan.

This symposium will feature internationally recognized leaders in the health care field. The symposium is organized by the Griffith Leadership Center in Health Management and Policy and the Department of Health Management and Policy. We are expecting more than 300 executives from health systems, insurance companies, law firms, foundations, public health and government organizations as well as faculty, students and alumni from across the country to attend.

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Skilled Nursing Facilities and Swing Beds: Update
Brian Bauer, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman

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Social Networking: Navigating the Legal Minefield - Dana E. Stutzman

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Compliance Scenarios and What to Do: You Be The Judge
Overview of Applicable Laws

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Health Care Reform Speakers - Katherine A. Kuchan and Lori A. Wink

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In this seminar, you'll learn about what needs to be done NOW:

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This full-day seminar covers nine key topics that will take participants all the way through the employment relationship - from beginning to end.

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This program is designed to address the unique issues faced by in-house counsel. Breakout sessions will focus on practical, hands-on ways to function in these challenging day-to-day work roles and responsibilities of in-house counsel lawyers.

9:50-10:45 A.M. Health Information Technology - Myth Busters; Melissa L. Markey, Veronica A. Marsich

10:55-11:50 A.M. Financing Capital Needs and Confronting Loan Modifications in a Restricted Market; Emmet M. Kelly, David A. Lips

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In the private practice arena there are many things that fall to the responsibility of coders and practice managers. Among those are internal self audits recommended by the OIG. This program will examine the purpose of an audit and exactly how it should look. Not all errors are treated equal. With increased resources from the government to fight fraud and abuse we will look at focus areas, E/M utilization data to use as a tool for compliance and revenue capture. Additionally, with EMRs there is a regulatory climate surrounding the use and medical necessity versus documentation. This program will
not teach how to level an E/M service but will focus on the core principles of creating an audit, develop an audit with meaningful data and appropriate steps for corrective action to show due diligence.

1:30 - 2:30 PM Professional E/M Auditing & Monitoring; Joseph L. Rivet

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The presenter will provide a Medicare reimbursement and regulatory update, including information on the proposed IPPS rule, EHR incentive payments, physician supervision, medical education payments, and other recent trends and developments.

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This session will focus on recent Medicare billing, payment and reimbursement developments and trends that hospitals and health systems should be dealing with in 2010. The presentation will overview key legislative and regulatory changes as well as reimbursement strategies and related compliance considerations associated with industry trend.

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How the ARRA & Other Recent Developments Impact Health Information Exchange

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One of MCEP's finer meetings is the Annual Emergency Medicine Scientific Assembly, where physicians and other emergency medicine professionals gather for the purpose of exploration of new medical techniques and resources, legislative updates, management and reimbursement issues, and social interaction.

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Topic: A discussion of the new technology initiatives under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) including:

• Various health care technology provisions
• Additional funding
• Meaningful use of the EHR
• Implications for Michigan and Michigan providers