workshops and product overviews

breakout sessions

keynote speakers

activities and networking events

area attractions

continuing education

commercial support

trainer certification exam


 

Workshops

  Denotes session that qualifies for CNE credits.

 Basic Training Workshop

Mindy Lazor, RN, BSN, CCM, RN-BC, CCP, Julie Arotin, MS, RN, CCP, and Sandy Silberman, RN, CCM, CCP, Milliman Care Guidelines

This workshop is designed to provide maximum 'hands on' learning. Through the use of clinical cases, participants will learn to effectively and efficiently apply the guidelines to inpatient case management, concurrent review, discharge planning, outpatient case management, and pre-certification. New and experienced users alike will develop a solid working knowledge of the guideline products. Come learn new skills or sharpen the skills you already have. Start this year's Client Forum off right by spending an afternoon with the Milliman Care Guidelines Clinical Training Team! Bring your challenging cases and situations for real time problem-solving and working the guidelines demonstrations.

Milliman Care Guidelines Product Overview

Louise Bower, BS, RN, Milliman Care Guidelines

Get an introduction and overview of each product in the Milliman Care Guidelines, which are used in the care of more than one in three Americans. Product Consultant Louise Bower, RN, demonstrates the key features and appropriate application of the Care Guidelines, and focuses on the unique aspects and important sections of each product. She will also demonstrate the easy-to-use Care Guidelines interactive software, CareWebQI®.

Medical Director Training Workshop

Alan Greenfield, MD, MBA, Debbie Jepson, RN, CCP and Jim Schibanoff, MD Milliman Care Guidelines; John Semmens, MD, Milliman, Inc.

Learn how today's healthcare industry leaders are applying evidence-based medicine to increase patient safety, improve organizational efficiency, and provide better quality care.

TimePresenterTopicDetails
2:00-2:05 Debbie Jepson, RN CCP
Clinical Trainer, Instructional Design
Introduction
Review of Learning Objectives and CME Eligibility Criteria
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Describe the key components of the Care Guidelines
  • Define the role of the evidence base in medical and care management decision-making
  • Identify best practices for searching for and navigating 13th Edition guideline content
  • Describe how to apply the Care Guidelines to a variety of clinical cases
2:05-2:10 James Schibanoff, MD
Editor-in-Chief
Welcome  
2:10-2:30 James Schibanoff, MD
Editor-in-Chief
Key Features of Milliman Care Guidelines for Medical Directors The use of clinical evidence in the development of Milliman Care Guidelines
2:30-3:00 Alan Greenfield, MD
Editor
Evidence-based Decision Making A practical approach to the use of Milliman Care Guidelines
3:00-3:30 Debbie Jepson, RN CCP
Clinical Trainer, Instructional Design
Search and Navigation in the 13th Edition Demonstration of new features and content in the 13th Edition
3:30-3:45 Break   
3:45-5:15 John Semmens, MD
Healthcare Consultant
Milliman, Inc
Case Studies Using the 13th Edition Using Care Guidelines to manage specific medical conditions or surgical procedures
5:15-5:45 Alan Greenfield, MD
Editor
Continuum of Care Case Study Using Care Guidelines to manage a patient through the continuum of care
5:45-6:00 Debbie Jepson, RN CCP
Clinical Trainer, Instructional Design
Training Evaluations  
 Alan Greenfield, MD
Editor
Monthly Medical Director Symposia  
 John Semmens, MD
Healthcare Consultant
Break-Out Session: Difficult Cases  
  Adjourn