Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act: What’s Next?presented by

Gateway Medical Society & Allegheny County Medical Society

A National, Regional and Local Perspective September 21, 2013 • Herberman Conference Center • UPMC Shadyside Hospital • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act: What’s Next?

presented by

Gateway Medical Society&

Allegheny County Medical SocietyA National, Regional and Local Perspective

Saturday, September 21, 2013 • 8:00 am to 1:30 pmHerberman Conference Center, UPMC Shadyside Hospital

In collaboration with

Gateway Medical Society

The University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineCenter for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Allegheny County Medical Society

1835 Centre AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15219

DISCLAIMER The views, opinions, and content of the Program do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of the Allegheny County Medical Society, Gateway Medical Society, The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences (CCEHS), presenters and sponsoring organizations.

BackgroundThe Gateway Medical Society and its member physicians are committed to the elimination of health disparities among minority populations. Our strategic goals include: • Providecontinuingeducationprogramsforhealthprofessionals• Facilitatethecommunication,collaborationandnetworkingamonghealthprofessionals• Provideforumsforthediscussionofissueswhichaidintheadvocacyforhealthreformand minority health issues• Increaseminorityrepresentationinthehealthcareworkforce

Objectives• UnderstandingHealthInsuranceExchanges• UnderstandingtheAffordableCareActanddisparitiesabatement• UnderstandingMedicareexpansion,HealthCareQualityandpaymentreform• UnderstandingtheevolutionofHealthInformationExchange(HIE)

Who Should AttendHealthcare professionals from hospitals, health systems, clinics, medical groups and policy makers; Also, anyone with an interest in eliminating health disparities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Continuing Education CreditsAccreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Gateway Medical Society. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit DesignationUniversityofPittsburghSchoolofMedicinedesignatesthisliveactivityforamaximum4.0AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with theextentoftheirparticipationintheactivity.

Otherhealthcareprofessionalsareawarded0.4continuingeducationunits(CEU’s)whichareequalto4.0contacthours.

Faculty Disclosure:Facultyforthisactivityhavebeenrequiredtodiscloseallrelationshipswithanyproprietaryentity producing health care goods or services.

Registration InformationRegistering online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space at CCEHS conferences.

There are Two Ways to Register:For those claiming Continuing Education Credits (Physicians, other health professionals):

•Visitouronlineregistrationsiteat: https://ccehs.upmc.com/liveFormalCourses.jsf Course#4482

•ClicktheRegistrationbuttonandenteralltherequestedinformation(includinganemailaddress)and follow the prompts to submit your registration after entering your payment information.

•Printtheautomaticelectronicregistrationconfirmationemailsenttotheemailaddressyouprovideduswhenyouregistered.Ifyoudonotreceivethisconfirmation,pleasecontactusat(412)647-8232.

For all others wanting to attend:

Registeratwww.gatewaymedicalsociety.orgorcallourofficeat(412)281-4086.

TheUPMC/CenterforContinuingEducationintheHealthSciencesreservestherighttocancelthisprogramifsufficientregistrationsarenotreceived.

FEE for Continuing Education Credits$25forPhysicians$10forOtherHealthProfessionalsPRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Meeting LocationThe conference will be held at the Herberman Conference Center located at UPMC Shadyside, 5150CentreAvenue,2ndFloor,Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania.

ParkingBased on availability, conference attendees may park at the Centre Avenue garage.

Special NeedsParticipationbyall individuals isencouraged. Advancenotificationofanyspecialneeds will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeksinadvanceoftheprogrambycalling(412)281-4086.

The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, as fully explained in Policy 07-01-03, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expres-sion, genetic information, disability, or status as a veteran. The University also prohibits and will not engage in retaliation against any person who makes a claim of discrimination or harassment or who provides information in such an investigation. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University’s mission. This policy applies to admissions, employment, and ac-cess to and treatment in University programs and activities*. This is a commitment made by the University and is in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations. For information on University equal op-portunity and affirmative action programs, please contact: University of Pittsburgh; Office of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion; Carol W. Mohamed, Director (and Title IX, 504 and ADA Coordinator); 412 Bellefield Hall; 315 South Bellefield Avenue; Pittsburgh, PA 15260; 412-648-7860. For complete details on the Univer-sity’s Nondiscrimination Policy, please refer to Policy 07-01-03. For information on how to file a complaint under this policy, please refer to Procedure 07-01-03.

September 21, 2013 • 8:00 am to 1:30 pm • Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Shadyside Hospital

Schedule

8:00amto8:50am REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:55amto9:00am OPENING REMARKS & OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM:

William Simmons, MD, President, Gateway Medical Society Amelia Paré, MD, President, Allegheny County Medical Society

MORNING SESSION:

9:00amto9:40am HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES

James L. Fawcett, Senior Vice President, Provider Contracting & Relations, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

9:45amto10:25am HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGES

Gaspere C. (Gus) Geraci, MD, Vice President of Physician Leadership in Quality and Value, Pennsylvania Medical Society

10:30amto11:10am AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND DISPARITIES ABATEMENT

Alice A. Tolbert Coombs, MD, Critical Care Specialist & Anesthesiologist, Member of the American Medical Association’s Commission to Eliminate Healthcare Disparities

11:15amto12:15pm KEYNOTE PRESENTATION CREATING WIN-WIN-WIN APPROACHES TO HEALTHCARE REFORM THROUGH PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP

Harold D. Miller, Executive Director of the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, Adjunct Professor of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School of Public Policy and Management

12:15pmto12:30pm: LUNCH

AFTERNOON SESSION:

12:30pmto1:30pm: PANEL DISCUSSION:

Moderator: Candy Castleberry-Singleton, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, UPMC

Panelists: James L. Fawcett Gaspere C. (Gus) Geraci, MD Harold D. Miller Alice Tolbert Coombs, MD

1:30pm: CLOSING REMARKS & ADJOURNMENT

Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act:

What’s Next?

Planning Committee

William Simmons, MDPresident, Gateway Medical Society

Ralph Schmeltz, MD, FACP, FACEPast President, Pennsylvania Medical Society

Marc Schneiderman, MD.FifthAvenueMedicalAssociates

David A. Blandino, MD.ShadysideFamilyHealthCenter,PC

Bernard Bernacki, DO, MPH.Bernard J Bernacki, D.O.& Associates

Lawrence R. John, MD.Drs.John,Chantz,Biedrzycki&Associates-UPMC

Scott Tyson, MD.Pediatrics South