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2009 Annual Provider Seminar
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The Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) and EDS invite Indiana Health
Coverage Programs (IHCP) providers to attend the 2009 IHCP Provider Seminar
October 20-22, 2009. There is no cost for the seminar.
Seminar sessions are offered at various times during the three-day event. EDS
provider field consultants and representatives from ADVANTAGE Health SolutionsSM,
insurers for the Healthy Indiana Plan, provider associations, other EDS departments,
and managed care organizations (MCOs) will be present.
The seminar will be at the following location:
Indianapolis Marriott East
7202 E. 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
1-800-228-9290 (for hotel reservations only)
(317) 352-1231 (for hotel information only)
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For session descriptions and times please see BT200930.
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Provider Education Opportunities
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The IHCP offers workshops free of charge. Sessions are offered at several locations
in Indiana. Table 1 lists the session times, topics, and descriptions. Table 2 lists
the workshop dates, registration deadlines, and locations (Consult a map or other
locator tool for specific directions to the exact location). The schedule allows for
a lunch period from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.; however, lunch is not provided.
Seating is limited in all locations and is limited to two registrants per provider
number. Registrations are processed in the order received and registration does not
guarantee a spot at the workshop. Confirmation letters are sent upon receipt of
registrations. If a confirmation letter is not received, the workshop seating capacity
has been reached.
All workshops begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. local time.
The Workshop Registration Tool is available.
Providers are encouraged to use the tool to register for the 2009 Third Quarter Medicaid
Provider Workshops.
A Workshop Registration Tool Quick Reference is available.
The quick reference includes instructions for creating a registrant profile, registering for a workshop, signing up for classes (sessions), and contact information.
Questions about the workshop can be directed to a field consultant at (317) 488-5072.
For comfort, business casual attire is recommended.
Consider bringing a sweater or jacket due to possible room temperature variations.
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Table 1 – 2009 Third Quarter Provider Workshop Times, Topics, and Descriptions
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Description |
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8-8:45am |
Hoosier Healthwise Open Enrollment, presented by EDS
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This session provides an overview of the new enrollment platform that allows members to remain with a single MCO for a one-year period. The session highlights an improvement to Hoosier Healthwise and is ideal for all providers. |
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8:50-10:20am
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Care Select, presented by EDS and the Care Select care management organizations
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This session thoroughly covers the Care Select program. Topics will include PMP rosters and how
they are used; referrals to specialist and ancillary providers; identifying primary medical
providers and care management organizations on Web interChange; prior authorization; the
Restricted Card Program; how care coordination conferences work; billing; and more! Providers
will leave with a complete understanding of the Care Select program. This session is ideal for
all providers.
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10:30-11:30am
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Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT), presented by EDS and the managed care organizations
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This session familiarizes primary care providers with the EPSDT program, its higher reimbursement structure,
program-specific billing requirements, and program goals for targeted children. The focus is on a program overview,
covered services and specialties, outreach strategies and current trends. Information about the Vaccines for Children
Program and immunization registry will complete this session. This session is ideal for primary care, dental, vision,
behavioral health, and hearing specialist providers.
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11:30am-12:30pm
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Lunch
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12:30-1:15pm
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Roundtable: Managed Care and Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), presented by representatives from the three managed care organizations and two HIP plans
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The contractors for managed care and HIP provide program updates and answer questions during this roundtable session.
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1:30-2:30pm
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Blood Lead Testing: How Are We Doing? Presented by the Indiana State Department of Health
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While all Medicaid-eligible children are required to receive a blood lead test at
12 and 24 months, less than one-third receive the test. This session provides an
overview of the blood lead-testing requirements set forth in the EPSDT Program,
the barriers to testing, resources for testing, and reporting requirements. The
session also briefly highlights the prevalence of lead hazards in the environment
and the medical case management that local health departments must provide if an
elevated blood lead level is identified.
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2:40-4:45pm
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Presumptive Eligibility/ Notification of Pregnancy, presented by EDS
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This session introduces a strategic new program that benefits uninsured
pregnant women. Providers will learn how to participate in the new program
and how to use Web interChange to help pregnant women apply for Hoosier
Healthwise. The session is a must for those who treat pregnant women.
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Table 2 – 2009 Third Quarter Workshop Dates, Registration Deadlines, and Locations
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August 4, 2009
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July 21, 2009
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Elkhart General Hospital, Auditorium B
600 East Blvd.
Elkhart, IN 46514
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August 10, 2009
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July 27, 2009
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Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Classroom D
720 N. Lincoln Street
Greensburg, IN 47240
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August 12, 2009
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July 29, 2009
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St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center
Conference Room 4, 8th Floor
5454 Hohman Ave.
Hammond, IN 46320
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August 14, 2009
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July 31, 2009
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Ball Memorial Hospital
Outpatient Medical Pavilion, Lower Level
2401 W. University Ave.
Muncie, IN 47303
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August 18, 2009
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August 4, 2009
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Lutheran Hospital
Kachmann Auditorium
7950 E. Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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August 20, 2009
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August 6, 2009
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Deaconess Hospital
Auditorium
600 Mary Street
Evansville, IN 47747
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August 26, 2009
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August 12, 2009
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Wishard Hospital
Myers Auditorium
1001 W. 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46237
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September 1, 2009
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August 18, 2009
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Purdue Research Park
Innovation Center Training Room
3400 Kent Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47906
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September 3, 2009
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August 20, 2009
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Union Hospital
Landsbaum Center Auditorium
1433 6 ½ Street
Terre Haute, IN 47804
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Federally Qualified Health Center and Rural Health Clinic Workshop, July 29, 2009
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Workshops will be presented Tuesday, July 29. Details are below:
Workshop location and time:
Union Hospital
Landsbaum Center, Classroom 3
1433 6½ Street
Terre Haute, IN 47804
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
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