Texas Conference of Urban Counties
500 West 13th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512/476-6174

 

 

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

Mr. Jay Seifert

Part 1: Taking Care of Yourself

Part 2: 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

Ms. Camille Miller, Texas Health Institute; Mr. Dale Rye, Assistant County Attorney, Williamson County; Ms. Jan Maberry, Department of State Health Services; and Mr. Greg Hudson, Hudson and O’Leary, L.L.P

IHC Law and Legal Responsibilities Panel: Mr. Hudson

IHC Law and Legal Responisbilities Panel: Ms.Maberry

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

Dr. David Lakey, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services; Mr. Jack Colley, Chief of Texas’ Emergency Management; and Mr. Allen Johnson, CEO, Montgomery County Hospital District

Emergency Management Panel: Mr. Colley

Emergency Management Panel: Mr. Johnson

Emergency Management Panel: Dr. Lakey

A panel discussion dealing with emergencies such as wildfire, drought, H1N1, and hurricanes.

Featured Speaker: Dr. James Rohack, President American Medical Association

Dr. James Rohack