Primary News for Primary Care, May 2018

Opioids, Addiction and the Treatment of Pain
May 29-30, 2018 | Yavapai County
Yavapai County Community Health Services is offering several Opioid Prescribing focused events with Dr. Teater on May 29 and 30 in the Verde Valley and in the Quad-Cities.
Dr. Teater is a board certified Family Practitioner from western North Carolina. He has worked with individuals and communities to prevent and treat opioid dependence since 2004. His work includes acting as the Medical Provider for the National Safety Council, developer for the CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, and participant in the World Health Organization’s Second Technical Consultation on Drug Use and Road Safety. He is also the co-author of the book “Treating Chronic Pain – Pill Free Approaches to Move People from Hurt to Hope”.

Through Teater Health Solutions, Dr. Teater has concentrated on educating prescribers, and others on the science of opioids and how that should influence treatment and policy decisions. Currently he contracts with the Center for Disease Control on the academic detailing of prescribers to educate them on the appropriate use of opioids for the treatment of pain. He continues to work one day per week treating those afflicted by the disease of addiction at Meridian Behavioral Health Services in western North Carolina.

Click here for more details and for a listing of event times and locations.

Developing a Community Health Center Capital Project Plan and Budget - Part One
May 30, 2018 | Webinar
Before developing a complete capital project budget, health centers need to create a plan that accounts for all aspects of the project and attempts to eliminate unwelcome surprises. This session, the first of a two-part webinar series, will take a broad look at capital project planning activities that allow you to accurately determine the cost of a project so your health center knows how much funding you need to secure. We will discuss how to estimate service area demand, workforce needs, and space requirements so you can build a realistic budget. We will also describe how to calculate your debt capacity and measure financial feasibility. Click here to register.

Starting With Success: Building and Enhancing Your Health Center (SWS)
May 30-31, 2018 | Alexandria, VA
Starting With Success: Building and Enhancing Your Health Center, is a 2-day, intensive training that will teach participants the fundamentals of running a high-performing federally qualified health center. To accomplish this goal, the training will provide an in-depth look into the health center program requirements and highlight promising practices in the areas of health center finances, operations, governance, and clinical delivery systems. This training will feature national experts from the Bureau of Primary Health Care, health center leaders, and staff from the National Association of Community Health Centers. Early bird registration ends May 15. Click here to register and for complete details.

The Impact of EHR Use on Health Center Staffing and Productivity
May 31, 2018 | Webinar
With the evolution of technology and the growth of Health Center Programs in the United States, the use of Electronic Health Record (HER) technology to improve the provision of patient care in a Health Center setting has grown tremendously in recent years. However, At least 70% of physicians using EHRs continue to attribute their administrative burdens to their EHR use. A recent research Report from GWU Health Workforce Research Center shows how the introduction of new technology influences staffing models, staff roles and workflow, and how these changes in turn influence productivity, coordination between providers and quality of care. This webinar will present the recent study conducted by GWU and its findings, and will provide the perceptions of EHRs effects on staffing and productivity from a Public Housing Primary Care Program Perspective. Click here for more information and to register.

Changing the Conversation: A Prescriber's Symposium
June 2, 2018 | Tempe, AZ
Join Mercy Care Plan and Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care and start Changing the Conversation at this exciting event. Participate in case scenario discussions with a multi-disciplinary panel of experts and the rest of the audience. Learn from experts in dentistry, surgery, emergency medicine, pain management, psychotherapy, medication-assisted treatment, billing and peer support specialists who have lived the experience of opioid addiction. Meet keynote speaker Jennifer Bolen, J.D., the founder of The Legal Side of Pain. She'll show you how to mitigate your risk. Take away practical materials to use in your practice and real knowledge to get help and answers to your questions. No cost to attend. Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. Click here for full details and to register.

The West Coast Payer and Provider Summit to Address Social Determinants of Health for Complex Populations
June 4-5, 2018 | Scottsdale, AZ
The West Coast Payer and Provider Summit to Address Social Determinants of Health for Complex Populations convenes health care leaders across public and private industries to learn about cross-sector initiatives aimed at removing social, economic, and behavioral barriers to care that drive unnecessary utilization and costs in complex populations and underserved communities. Attendees gain strategies on ways to identify and engage patients, align partners, and establish community-wide networks that help build capacity and meet the basic needs of high-risk individuals. Click here to register and for full details.

Health Care Strategies for the Justice-Involved Population
June 7, 2018 | Webinar
Hosted by HRSA
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Join the webinar the day of the session
Call-in: 844-616-0064
Passcode: 306975

Let's Get Better Together Conference
June 7-8, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ
Please join the LGBTQ Behavioral Health Coalition of Southern Arizona and the LGBTQ Consortium for the 7th annual statewide LGBTQ Healthcare Conference: Let’s Get Better Together: A Quality Look at Healthcare in Arizona! Click here for more information and to register.

Developing a Community Health Center Capital Project Plan and Budget - Part Two
June 20, 2018 | Webinar
Once your health center has developed a capital project plan, you are better able to plan how you are going to pay for your facility expansion or renovation. The second part of a two-part webinar series will dive deeper into how to determine your sources and uses of funds, the elements of a business plan, and an overview of the variety of capital project financing sources available to health centers, including New Markets Tax Credits. This session will also discuss how health centers can use scenario modeling to strategically manage their capital projects in a changing environment. Click here to register.

15th Annual AzCHOW Conference
June 21-22, 2018 | Tucson, AZ
The 15th annual AzCHOW conference "Community Health Workers: Uniting Our Voice to Advance Health Equity" is the signature event for the Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce in Arizona. Community Health Workers are a vital workforce in today's healthcare system: we connect patients to care, improve health service delivery, and advocate for vulnerable populations in our state. The annual AzCHOW conference strengthens the CHW workforce by providing training, building professional capacity and sharing knowledge about the pressing health issues facing Arizona's communities. Click here for more information and to register.

2018 Population Health Management Summit for Payers & Providers
July 23-24, 2018 | San Diego, CA
We have created an exciting, high-level forum featuring knowledgeable leaders and executives from the nation's leading Health Plans, Hospitals and Health Systems who will share their perspectives, valuable insights and expertise on how to be best equipped for the rapidly evolving landscape of Population Health Management. Click here for more information and to register.

45th Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference
July 26-27, 2018 | Flagstaff, AZ
Save the dates! The 45th Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference at the High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff, Arizona. The conference engages a statewide audience and allows for building and strengthening partnerships, discussing ideas and solutions, networking and disseminating information. Full details here.

Medication Assisted Treatment Training for Opioid Use Disorders
July 28, 2018 | Flagstaff, AZ
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) of Opioid Use Disorders (OUD) involves a combination of medications that targets the brain, and psychosocial interventions (e.g., counseling, skills development) aimed at improving treatment outcomes. Research shows that medications and therapy together may be more successful than either treatment method alone. The training is being offered to MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs and others statewide. Click here for more information and to register.

2018 Rural Health Data Summit
July 31- August 2, 2018 | Santa Fe, NM
This year the Summit is 3 days long and we’ve invited an expert speaker, Ann K. Emery, to provide a half-day master class on data visualization in Excel. We’re back in beautiful Santa Fe, just off the historic Plaza with live music each night and plenty of delicious food a short walk away. The Summit begins Monday night, July 30th, with three full days of content (July 31-Aug 2). We recommend departing Friday the 3rd of August. Click here to register and for more details.

2018 STD Prevention Conference
August 27-30, 2018 | Washington D.C.
Save the Date! More details coming soon.

Health Justice: Empowering Public Health and Advancing Health Equity
October 4-6, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ
Join more than 600 practitioners, policymakers, lawyers, advocates and researchers in public health and other sectors at the 2018 Public Health Law Conference to learn about, and connect on the critical issues that impact the health of our communities. Click here for full details and to register.

Telemedicine & Telehealth Service Provide Summit (SPS)
October 8-9, 2018 | Glendale, AZ
SPS is a national conference focusing on linking telemedicine and telehealth service provider companies with hospitals,healthcare systems, clinics and others who need their services. SPS is about bringing better healthcare to patients, communities, and populations; improving outcomes; and reducing costs. It is about helping hospitals and healthcare systems to thrive through partnerships with telemedicine providers. Click here for details and to register.

2019 Medical-Legal Partnership Summit
September 19-20, 2019 | National Harbor, MD
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