THE 2009 TIHCA CONFERENCE!
December 9- 11,
2009
1900
University Avenue
Austin, Texas 78705 USA
Phone: 1-512-404-1900
Fax: 1-512-404-1800
Overview
TIHCA held
its fifth annual
conference at the beautiful At&T Executive Education and Conference
Center in Austin on December 9
through 11, 2009.
Sponsors
|
Boon-Chapman |
|
Cardon Healthcare Network, Inc. |
|
HEB Pharmacy |
|
Hudson & O'Leary L.L.P. |
|
Indigent Healthcare Solutions |
|
Web TPA |
|
Network Sciences, Inc |
|
TMF Health Quality Institute |
|
US Script, Inc. |
|
|
|
|
Sessions:
Lone Start
Jay Seifert presented the LoneStart Strategy for being
responsible for our personal health and wellness. He addressed our current
situation and projected trends of wellness options that are easy to implement
and that maximize resources.
Mental
Health-Yours and Theirs
Ms.
Annie Burwell, LBSW, Director of Williamson County Mobile Outreach
Center
This session focused on tips on handling stress, depression,
anxiety, and/or mentally ill clients.
Eligibility Intensives
Ms.Lesa
Gilbert, Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Ms. Anita Dunlap, Sterling
County; and Mr. Eddie Olivarez, Hidalgo County
This session
focused on interactive sessions on advanced eligibility issues.
Indigent Healthcare Law and
Local Responsibilities
This presentation provided basic training for, county,
hospital, and hospital district officials.
Bill Payment Intensives
Ms.
Karen Gray, Department of State Health Services; and Ms. Rene Kennedy,
Department of State Health Services
An
interactive session on issues in bill payment and SSI reimbursement.
Handling Appeals
Ms. Rita Kelley, Bell County and Ms. Eva Cruz, McLennan
County
An
educational session on conducting an appeal hearing.
Your Role in Emergency
Management
A panel discussion
dealing with emergencies such as wildfire, drought, H1N1, and hurricanes.
Featured Speaker: Dr. James Rohack,
President American Medical Association