Advancing Leaders. Advancing Practices.™

Does today’s health care environment sometimes seem like a raging current? Are we simply riding the waves to see where they take us? Or would we rather be proactive, “Managing the Current” in order to guide our destiny? At this year’s MMGMA Winter Conference at the St. Paul RiverCentre, we have a great line-up of speakers to help us navigate any choppy waters ahead.

To get our conference off to an excellent start, please join us for a “Morning at the Capitol” on March 1. This will give you an opportunity to learn about current legislation while sharing your insights and your concerns with some of the most

influential politicians in our state. Later that day, we will be talking about the topics of fraud, integrated health partnerships and the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Wednesday’s topics are just as important. We’ll address data analytics, physician and administrative health, apologies and conflict, and the sharing of health information.

Don’t worry. There still will be plenty of time for networking and access to exhibitor information throughout the conference.

Please plan to join us March 1-2 for our 2016 Winter Conference at the St. Paul RiverCentre. I promise you will come away with new tools to help you as you are “Managing the Current.”

I look forward to seeing you in March!

Darla Morris-Preble, RN, MBA MMGMA President 2015-2016

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Conference Agenda

7:30am - 5:30pm Registration Desk Open 8:00am - 10:30am “Morning at the Capitol” at the RiverCentre

• 8:00Am-8:30Am: Check-in and light breakfast• 8:30Am-10:30Am: Meeting with legislators

11:30am - 12:15pm Networking Lunch12:15pm - 1:00pm Break with Exhibitors in the Resource Center1:00pm - 1:15pm Opening Announcements by MMGMA President 1:15pm - 2:15pm OPENINGKEYNOTE

AnatomyofaFraud-“ManagedCare”-Factvs.MythDavidFeinwachs,JD,PhDThe session will provide insight as to what managed care organizations do and don’t do as well as explore what can be done to stop the current victimization of patients, providers and taxpayers.

2:15pm - 3:00pm Break with Exhibitors in the Resource Center 3:00pm - 4:00pm BREAKOUTSESSIONS IntegratedHealthPartnerships–Minnesota’sMedicaidACO MatSpann,MPA,MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices

This presentation will provide an overview of Minnesota’s Integrated Health Partnerships (IHP) demonstration. The goal of this innovative Medicaid alternate payment arrangement is to reduce the total cost of care for Medicaid patients while maintaining or improving the quality of care. In its first two years, this demonstration has saved the state of Minnesota more than $75 million dollars, with significant growth across participating providers and covered individuals. This session will explore the IHP model, successes to date, and what its future may look like.

UnderstandingMACRA:PreparingforMedicare’sNewValue-BasedPhysician Payment JanetSilversmith,DirectorofHealthPolicyandMemberServices,MinnesotaMedical Association This session will highlight the key provisions of MACRA, the Medicare Access and CHIP

Reauthorization Act of 2015. Included in the presentation will be ways that physician practices can begin to prepare, key questions to consider, and a broader context for the Medicare changes.

4:00pm - 4:30pm Break with Exhibitors in the Resource Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm LegislativeUpdatewithGovernmentAffairsCommittee&Messerli&Kramer5:30pm - 7:00pm Reception

Tuesday, March 1

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Wednesday, March 27:30am - 1:00pm Registration Desk Open7:30am - 8:15am New Member Breakfast7:30am - 8:15am Attendee Breakfast8:30am - 8:40am MMGMA President’s Announcements 8:40am - 8:45am ACMPE-AnnouncementofCertifiedandFellowMembers8:45am - 9:45am GENERALSESSION

Real-TimeDataAnalytics:Howorganizationsareusingtechnologytogenerate usefulmetrics,empowerstaff,andaddtothebottomline

BrettA.Chambers,Director,StrategicInitiatives,MedNetwoRxandCandaceSimerson,President/ChiefOperatingOfficer,MinnesotaEyeConsultants,P.A. As the healthcare market continues to consolidate along with plenty of big data being collected on multiple fronts, clinics and hospitals need the ability to extract their own meaningful, actionable metrics for comparison. These metrics are also necessary to sustain continuous improvement in the overall business operations and the patient experience. Learn how real-time locating systems can help meet your business goals.

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9:45am - 10:30am Break with Exhibitors in the Resource Center 10:30am - 11:30am KEYNOTESESSIONS BeHereNow:Toolsformaintainingphysicianandorganizationalhealthduring changingtimes GregoryAlch,Ed.D.,LicensedPsychologist,M.A.,FounderandPresident,Method44

In the ever-changing landscape that is healthcare today, physicians and their organizations are under increased pressure to do more with less. Diminished reimbursement, long hours, and mounds of paperwork (ICD-10 anyone?) are just a few of the factors contributing to the growing problem of physician burn out and a stressed out staff. Delivering excellent healthcare doesn’t have to suffer - if you navigate a path that keeps people on the right track. This workshop illuminates just such a path.

11:30am - 12:30pm Lunch12:30pm - 1:00pm Break with Exhibitors in the Resource Center1:00pm - 1:45pm BREAKOUTSESSIONS Apology&Communication ShellyDavis,BSN,JD,SeniorClaimConsultant,MMIC

It is okay to say “I’m sorry!” Learn what and how to better communicate after an adverse event. Learn how to communicate with the patient and the patient’s family, as well as with the other involved providers following an adverse event. Learn what to document, and what not to document, in the patient’s chart.

RingofFire JoanneStadnik,ExecutiveDirector,NorthClinic

Conflict is part of human nature—and consequently plays a big role in the professional world, particularly in industries like healthcare that are in the process of rapidly evolving. But conflict doesn’t always have to be negative—and can actually be a catalyst for idea generation, innovation, and positive change. One thing for certain: conflict doesn’t need to damage relationships that we depend on in order to succeed.Within the organization, the ability to sense when executive level conflict is coming down the pike—and how to effectively manage it is essential for both everyone’s mental sanity and the practice’s bottom line. Honing an ability to embrace different opinions and behaviors, manage disagreements, ride the conflict wave and “dance through the ring of fire” is a priceless skill—and it can be mastered.

1:45pm - 2:00pm PrizeDrawings2:00pm - 3:00pm GENERALSESSION

Barriers to Sharing Health Information in Minnesota - State Initiatives to Manage ThemTimJohnson,Attorney,GrayPlantMooty As part of CMS’ State Innovation Model Initiative (SIM), the Minnesota Department of Health is working with Gray Plant Mooty to address barriers and issues involving the exchange of PHI among providers, payers, and patients. This session will address the state health information exchange initiatives that are currently underway as well as the many everyday privacy and security problems that Minnesota providers and payers face. Topics will include:

1. Inconsistencies between Minnesota law and HIPAA2. Consent issues3. Sharing information for non-treatment purposes such as for research and fundraising4. Business associate relationships5. Exchange of PHI with providers in different systems

As part of the discussion on the above PHI exchange barriers, attendees will be encouraged to share their insights on the barriers they face and what they think about the state of privacy in Minnesota today and where we should go in the future.

Wednesday, March 2

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Speaker B iographies

The Minnesota Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is the premier professional organization for healthcare financial management. HFMA’s mission is to help members and others improve the business performance of organizations operating in or serving the healthcare field particularly in the complex arena of healthcare finance. HFMA began partnering with the Minnesota Medical Group Management Association to provide both organizations’ members educational opportunities. Members of HFMA actively participate in the MMGMA conference committee to ensure that the conference provides networking and cutting edge professional development to support medical professionals. MMGMA appreciates its support and welcomes HFMA members to the 2016 Winter Conference.

Gregory Alch Gregory is a Licensed Psychologist and Organization Consultant in practice for more than 28 years. He is the founder and President of Method 44, an organization consulting group.He has worked extensively with organizations

providing executive coaching, leadership development, team building, training, and other change initiatives focused on bringing out the best in their employees in positive and productive ways. Gregory earned his B.I.S. degree at the University of Minnesota, his M.A. in Counseling Psychology at UCLA, and his Ed.D. in Organization Development at the University of St. Thomas (Mpls., Minn).

Brett Chambers Brett has been involved with information technology and operations for more than 15 years. He has served in both technical and leadership roles, in both the private sector, and Armed Forces. Brett holds an M.S. in

Information Technology and continues to be both directly and indirectly involved with progressive technology solutions within organizations.

Shelly Davis Shelly Davis is a senior claim consultant at MMIC. In this role, Shelly reviews and manages claims and oversees litigation brought against MMIC insureds. She is also a member of MMIC’s Patient Safety Solutions team. Shelly’s past practice was

as a lawyer in the area of insurance defense. Shelly worked as a registered nurse before obtaining her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 1992.

Dave Feinwachs Dave is a licensed nursing home administrator, an assistant professor of health law and policy and teacher in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. He holds Masters’ degrees in Hospital Administration and Medical

Sociology and a Ph.D. in healthcare management from the University of Minnesota, as well as a law degree from the William Mitchell College of Law. In 2005, Dave was named among Minnesota’s 25 most influential healthcare lawyers by Minnesota Physician Magazine.

Tim Johnson Tim’s practice includes the general and special representation of healthcare organizations, including national healthcare provider, health systems, hospitals, single- and multi-specialty physician groups, home health agencies, nursing

homes, local and national ancillary service providers, and other healthcare providers and suppliers. Tim is a Certified Public Accountant, and prior to becoming an attorney, he was also director of corporate finance for a major healthcare provider in the Chicago metropolitan area. He previously taught Health Law and Nonprofit Law at IIT Kent College of Law in Chicago, Illinois, and Saint Mary’s University in Minneapolis, Minn.

Janet Silversmith Janet is the director of health policy and member services for the Minnesota Medical Association. In this position, she is responsible for providing leadership to ensure strategic direction and operational alignment of MMA member services,

including advocacy, education, events, and communications. She leads MMA advocacy strategy development and implementation, and the analysis and development of MMA policy positions. She has more than 20 years of experience in health policy and holds a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

Candace Simerson Candace S. Simerson is President/Chief Operating Officer at Minnesota Eye Consultants, P.A. In addition to 25 years of experience in medical practice management, Candy is a Certified Ophthalmic Executive (COE), and a

Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE.) She also received a certificate in Advanced Health Care Management (CAHCM) from the University of St. Thomas. She has also lectured and published numerous articles regarding practice management trends.

Mat Spann Mat Spann, MPA, has worked with the state of Minnesota since 2008 in implementing and developing health policy and payment reform initiatives. Mat’s previous state projects have included the development of the state’s All-Payer Claims Database and overseeing the creation of a hospital and physician clinic cost and quality comparison tool. Mat earned his Master of Public Administration degree from the University of New Orleans.

Joanne Stadnik Joanne D. Stadnik, FACMPE, is a successful healthcare industry leader – with 30 years of hands-on experience driving profitable clinic operations, growth management, and patient experience strategies amid significant industry

change. Since 2004, Joanne has been the Executive Director of North Clinic – one of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area’s largest and most successful independent healthcare organizations.

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Thank You, Sponsors

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and/or exhibitor, please contact the MMGMA office at (651) 366-6089 or info@mmgma.org. Sponsor and exhibitor information is located under the “Business Partners” tab at www.mmgma.org. If you are interested in 2016 corporate sponsorship opportunities, contact Blake Finger at (651) 288-3423 or blakef@mmgma.org.

THANK YOU to Ric Rowe, chair of our Conference and Education Committee, and to Tim Kratzke, chair of our Exhibitor and Sponsorship Committee. Their dedication, coupled with the efforts of their committees, has been vital to the success of the Winter Conference. Their hard work is appreciated. For a listing of all the MMGMA leadership positions, please go to www.mmgma.org/leadership.

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InteriorsNetgainSecure Bill PayComputer Integration Technologies, Inc. RJM ConstructionAPEX Revenue Technologies

BRONZEThe Affiliated GroupCollection ResourcesExperienced ResourcesHenry Schein MedicalJ & R Agency, Inc.Lockton CompaniesMinnesota Rural Health

CooperativeNorth Memorial Health CareOlsen, Thielen, & Co. Ltd.

American Accounts andAdvisors, Inc.

Davis Real Estate Services GroupLockton Companies

Mohagen Hansen ArchitecturalInteriors

MMICNetgainOutsource Receivables

PimaCare Direct Secure Bill PayTJ AssociatesTimco

APEX Revenue TechnologiesArchitects Rego + Youngquist,

Inc.BerganKDVCliftonLarsonAllen LLPComputer Integration

Technologies, Inc. (CIT)Cushman & Wakefield/NorthMarqDavis Real Estate Services GroupDS & B LtdElite Medical ScribesFRSecure, LLC

LabcorpMarshfield Clinic Information

ServicesMCIS, Inc.Midwest Benefits Solutions, LLCMinnesota Medical AssociationMMICMohagen Hansen Architecture |

InteriorsNetgainNorthland Business SystemsNorth Memorial Health Care

Olsen Thielen & Co. Ltd. Outsource Receivables, Inc.PrimaCare Direct ProAssuranceProfessional Recovery PersonnelQuatris HealthQuest DiagnosticsRJM ConstructionSecure Bill PaySjoquist Architects, Inc.TJ AssociatesWells Fargo

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“morning at the Capitol”

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8:00Am–8:30Am Check-in and Light Breakfast – RiverCentre – St. Paul Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Blvd St. Paul, MN 55103

8:30Am–10:30Am Meeting with LegislatorsCOST: FREE, Pre-registration is required.This is your opportunity to learn about and participate in MMGMA’s grassroots efforts. We all know the benefits of networking in our day-to-day professional lives. The same philosophy can be applied to our efforts advocating on behalf of our patients and practices at the legislature. Join your colleagues from around the state as we hear from our lobbyists and from a number of state legislators.

MEETINGWITHLEGISLATORS:The 2016 Legislative Session begins Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Due to the later session, there will not be one-on-one meetings with legislators during the Conference. If you are interested in scheduling a one-on-one meeting with your legislator, please contact a member of the Government Affairs Committee.Registeronlineatwww.mmgma.org.Attendanceislimitedto60peopleandpre-registrationisrequired.

Legislators want to know how their decisions will affect their local communities and this is your opportunity to get involved in the political process. Members with little political experience are especially encouraged to join us! We look forward to your participation in this exciting activity.

DURINGTHISTIMEYOUWILL:• Gather with your colleagues to learn how you can

make a difference and how the Capitol works from our lobbyists from Messerli & Kramer.

• Receive tips for communicating with legislators.• As a group, interact with key legislative policy

makers and hear expectations for the 2016 session.• Receive and discuss talking points related to

MMGMA legislative priorities that you can use in future meetings with your legislative representatives.

• Enjoy the camaraderie of your colleagues.

TRANSPORTATIONINFORMATIONTransportationwillbeonyourown. Please allow ample time for commuting and parking. There will be parking available in the RiverCentre ramp, located across the street from the venue.

MMGMA MEMBERS On or before Feb. 3, 2016 $275After Feb. 3, 2016 $325

HFMA, HHRAM AND MMA MEMBERS On or before Feb. 3, 2016 $275After Feb. 3, 2016 $325

NONMEMBEROn or before Feb. 3, 2016 $400After Feb. 3, 2016 $450

MMGMA STUDENT MEMBERFull time student discount FREE Verification of full-time student status is required

“MORNING AT THE CAPITOL”*Tuesday, March 1 FREE 8:00 – 10:30am *Pre-registration is required for this event

TUESDAY EVENING RECEPTIONReception is included in registered attendee fees. Add a guest $30

REGISTRATION PRICESDATETuesday, March 1 - Wednesday, March 2

LOCATIONSaint Paul RiverCentre175 West Kellogg BoulevardSt. Paul, MN 55102

THREE WAYS TO REGISTER1. Visit www.mmgma.org to fill out conference

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credit card information. Fill out and mail this form to 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252 St. Paul, MN 55114

3. By Fax: Be sure to include your credit card information. Fill out and fax this form to 651-290-2266

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2016MMGMAWinterConference Saint Paul RiverCentre, Saint Paul, MN March 1-2, 2016

Any person who attends the MMGMA Conference grants permission to MMGMA to record his or her visual/audio images, including but not limited to photographs, digital images, voices, sound or video recordings, audio clips, or accompanying written descriptions, and for MMGMA to use his or her name and such recorded material without notification for any purpose, including advertisements for future programs and events.All cancellations received by February 3, 2016, will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received after February 3, 2016, will not receive a refund. If you must cancel after February 3, another person from your organization may take your place at no additional cost.

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PARKING PASSESAll MMGMA 2016 Winter Conference pre-registered attendees will receive single-day parking passes on-site for the RiverCentre parking lot for each day of the conference. RiverCentre parking lot is located at 150 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102.

CEU CREDITCertificate of attendance can be provided upon request of attendees. All CEU credits need to be coordinated independently by registered attendees.

HOTEL INFORMATIONMMGMA has secured discounted room rates at the Saint Paul Hotel in St. Paul, Minn. Please contact the Saint Paul Hotel at 1-800-292-9292 or 651-292-9292 and ask for the MMGMA Block to get the group rate of $189 for their Deluxe Guestroom. A limited number of rooms are available at the reduced rate so call now to secure your room. Rates for the MMGMA room block expire Tuesday, February 9, 2016.

CANCELLATION POLICYAll cancellations received by February 3, 2016, will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received after February 3, 2016, will not receive a refund. If someone has to cancel after February 3, someone from the same organization may take their place.

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