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In conjunction with the California Dialysis Council
Who Should Attend
- New Administrators
- Nurse Managers
- Staff new to dialysis
Joint Meeting Format with CDC | Exhibitor Information | Schedule of Events | Program Highlights | Registration | Hotel Information | Palm Springs Information
Joint Meeting Format
This year's meeting will be in conjunction with the California Dialysis Council (CDC), a State Association established in 1982 to represent the California Dialysis Community. This arrangement provides the opportunity to attend two meetings in the same location and an excellent opportunity for networking. In addition to the CDC networking, vendors representing the industry display their goods in the Exhibit Hall. NOTE: Information about the CDC can be found on their web site at: www.caldialysis.org
Exhibitor Information:
While there will be no exhibits during the day of the NRAA Spring Meeting, in the evening there will be a joint NRAA/CDC welcome reception in the CDC exhibit area. More information regarding the CDC Annual Meeting and exhibiting can be found on their web site at: http://www.caldialysis.org/08_annual_meeting.htm
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration opens for NRAA Spring Meeting
Thursday, April 24, 2008
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Optimizing Billing Practices with Tony Messana, St Joseph’s Hospital, Orange, CA
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Expense Management with Dan Nye, Community Dialysis Units, LLC.
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Conditions for Coverage - What Keeps Me Up at Night? with Katrina Russell, Dialysis Consulting Group, Seattle, WA
In summary, Dan Nye is cutting his presentation by 15 minutes. This will move the break up by 15 minutes and then give a full hour to Katrina’s Conditions of Coverage presentation.
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
AAMI RD52 and Its Impact on Hemodialysis Practice with Danilo Concepcion, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Orange, CA
12:00 Noon
Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Legislative Update with Jerry Klepner, BKSH & Associates, Washington DC
2:30 p.m.
Break
3:00 p.m.
Hot Topics Bundling/Changes to Medicare Bill 2008/SNP's/Conditions of Participation Overview of Changes with Marc Chow (Satellite Healthcare, Mountain View, CA), Keith Mentz (Nephrology, Inc, Mishawaka, IN), and Sue Rottura (American Renal Associates, Boca Raton, FL)
4:30
End of Day
Evening: Joint Reception with California Dialysis Council
Program Highlights
Optimizing Billing Practices with Tony Messana, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Orange, CA
Follow the dollar from treatment to reimbursement. Look for weaknesses in charge capturing through insuring the proper reimbursement. Bring your questions for a group discussion on how others achieve optimized revenue streams.
Expense Management with Dan Nye, Community Dialysis Units, LLC
This presentation will focus on identifying and managing expenses such as labor, supplies, overhead, routine and non-routine laboratories and pharmacy. Cost per treatment of in-center, nocturnal and home dialysis will also be covered.
Conditions for Coverage - What Keeps Me Up at Night? With Katrina Russell, Dialysis Consulting Group, Seattle, WA
This presentation will identify changes that will impact the day to day operations of your dialysis facility when the Conditions for Participation are released. What are the changes that you and your staff will have to make to maintain compliance with the new regulations. Please join us as we help you put the puzzle pieces together for the new Conditions of Participation.
AAMI RD52 and Its Impact on Hemodialysis Practice with Danillo Concepcion, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Orange, CA
The current CMS Condition for Coverage references ANSI/AAMI RD5:1992: Hemodialysis Systems for the technological standards for the dialysis community. In 1996, during the five-year review or RD5, the AAMI Renal Disease and Detoxification Committee determined that the hemodialysis community would be better served by this standard if it were divided into three parts (1) hemodialysis systems, (2) water, and (3) equipment. Since then, technological changes and advancements have resulted in five standards and recommended practices. In this session you will learn about those five recommendations ~ RD62:2000: Concentrates for hemodialysis, RD47:2002:Reuse of hemodialyzer, RD5:2003: Hemodialysis systems, RD52:2004: Dial sate for hemodialysis, RD62:2006:Water treatment equipment for hemodialysis applications. RD52: Dialysate for hemodialysis was developed based on the critical role of dialysate quality in providing safe and effective hemodialysis, and the recognition that day-to-day dialysate quality is under the control of the health care professionals who deliver dialysis therapy. RD52 includes significant changes from RD5:1992 and is the proposed reference for the new CMS rules.
Legislative Update with Jerry Klepner and Andie King, BKSH & Associates, Washington, DC
The legislative and regulatory sectors in Washington, D.C. have a big impact on our industry. Jerry Klepner of BKSH & Associates, will present updates on recent developments in our nation’s capital that will definitely continue to challenge managers and administrators of ESRD facilities. They will discuss how each of us can get involved with NRAA and our grassroots efforts and help make a difference for the ESRD industry, ourselves, and the patients we serve.
Hot Topics - Bundling/Changes to Medicare Bill 2008/SNP's/Conditions of Participation Overview of Changes with Marc Chow (Satellite Healthcare, Mountain View, CA), Keith Mentz (Nephrology, Inc, Mishawaka, IN), and Sue Rottura American Renal Associates, Boca Raton, FL)
NRAA wants you to have the most up to the minute information, so we are providing this Hot Topics session. What does the NRAA see as potential uses with Medicare, Bundling? SNP's? What are the major changes that will impact you when the Conditions of Participation come out? Have questions on something occurring with your Fiscal Intermediary, or your state survey office? Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with a panel of industry experts to have questions answered, and gain insights into what may be coming down the pipeline that will affect you. It also provides a great opportunity to share your challenges with others from across the nation who value your opinion.
Registration
Remember, registration for the two events (NRAA Spring Meeting and CDC Annual Meeting) requires two separate registrations. This website includes a registration form for the NRAA Spring Meeting only. Registration for the NRAA Spring Meeting includes the full day NRAA program on April 24 plus the joint reception on Thursday evening.
| Registration fees |
Pre-registration by April 14, 2008
NRAA Member - $195
CDC Member - $195
Non-Member - $250 |
On or after April 14, 2008
NRAA Member - $225
CDC Member - $225
Non-Member - $275 |
Click here to download and print an NRAA registration form
Register Online!
Click Here to See Who is Registered
To register for the CDC Meeting: The CDC 2008 Annual Meeting program and registration information is available at www.cadialysis.org.
Contact Hours: NRAA Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider #10584, for 6.0 contact hours
Hotel information
Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel
888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
Phone: 760-322-6000
- Hotel reservation deadline: March 23, 2008
- NRAA rate: $179 s/d
- Call: 1-800-996-3426 and mention that you are with NRAA.
The glamorous desert community of Palm Springs is the perfect getaway for business or pleasure. Located just three blocks from fashionable Palm Canyon Drive and directly linked to the Palm Springs Convention Center, the newly renovated Wyndham Palm Springs is a perfect retreat.
Make yourself at home in a warmly appointed room with a panoramic view of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains. You'll enjoy the comfort and convenience of thoughtful business amenities like an oversized desk and Internet access that make it easy to get work done.
When it's time for a break, savor delicious contemporary cuisine at our renowned Café Terraza or take a refreshing dip in our delightful oasis pool. Leisure activities are at your fingertips - from spa services to nearby golf, tennis and world-class shopping. If you love the outdoors, skiing, hiking and trail riding are as close as the nearby mountains. Or take in breathtaking views with an exhilarating hot-air balloon ride over the serene desert. Also, we offer complimentary transportation to the conveniently located Palm Springs Airport.
NRAA has reserved a block of rooms at the Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel. Make your reservation by Friday March 21, 2008, by calling (800) 996-3426 and be sure to mention that you are with NRAA to receive the special meeting rate. Reservation requests received after March 21, 2008 will be confirmed on a space available basis at published rates. The room rate is $179 for a single or a double standard room. More information about the Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel can be found at: http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/PSPPS/main.wnt.
Palm Springs Information
Transportation from Palm Springs International Airport to Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel: The Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel is 1.5 miles from Palm Springs International Airport. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle which departs from the airport every thirty minutes from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. Taxi cabs are available and the cost is usually $10.00 - $12.00 per trip. Please visit Palm Springs International Airport’s website for a full list of rental car companies with offices in the airport: www.palmspringsairport.com. The Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel offers complimentary parking.
Local Attractions: For current events and attractions in the Palm Springs area, visit the Palm Springs Visitor Bureau’s web site at: http://www.palm-springs.org/
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