2025 Hospital at Home Healthcare Leadership Summit
Reducing Costs, Improving Outcomes and Enhancing the Patient Experience
January 30-31, 2025 * MGM Grand * Las Vegas, NV
2025 Hospital at Home Healthcare Leadership Summit
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Today, with backing from federal agencies, hospitals, health systems and healthcare organizations are continuing to rely on hospital at home programs even though in-person care has largely resumed. This is mainly due to the patient care benefits afforded by the hospital-at-home model and its potential to help rein in costs. The hospital at home concept has allowed hospital systems to build their own unique villages. Models can vary from providing full in-home care, partial in-home care and full virtual care.
This conference will help you navigate these uncharted waters and successfully delivering healthcare at home. Learn from innovative leaders that are successfully delivering hospital at home programs across their networks. Sessions will tackle some of the most pressing issues impacting existing portfolios of patient-centered home care and cover subjects that are top of mind for today’s leaders considering new strategies for acute-level home healthcare delivery. Topics to be presented will include what staffing resources are needed to run a hospital at home program, the big-picture view of the current state of the hospital at home model and where experts believe the care-delivery model is going, and opportunities to better serve an aging population and meet patients’ preferences, and more.
Who Should Attend?
- Chief Medical Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Nursing Director
- Chief Transformation Officer
- Information Technology
- Home Hospital
- Physicians
- Clinical
- Operations Director
- Population Health
- Innovation
- Telehealth
- Remote Patient
- Acute Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Experience
- Diagnostic Services
- Human Resources
- Transformation
- Innovation
- Healthcare Payers
Also of interest to Vendors/Consultants/Service Providers
Conference Agenda
Day One - Thursday, January 30, 2025
Conference Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:00am – 8:15am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
8:15am – 9:00am
Keynote: The Hospital at Home Revolution – Reshaping Healthcare Delivery
Explore the transformative potential of hospital at home programs and their impact on the healthcare landscape. This session will delve into the drivers behind the rapid adoption of home-based acute care models and the opportunities they present for healthcare organizations. Gain insights into how leading institutions are leveraging this innovative approach to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs and enhance the overall care experience. The keynote will also highlight key success factors and potential challenges in implementing and scaling hospital at home initiatives.
Colleen Hole, BSN, MHA, FACHE
Innovation Strategic Advisor
Innovation and Commercialization
Atrium Health
9:00am – 9:45am
Utilizing a Robust RPM Program to Ensure Safe H@H and Acute Care Transitions
Having a strong base layer of remote patient monitoring with the appropriate clinical team and protocols is essential to ensuring high risk patients are safely transitioned and cared for in their homes. During this session we will explore how RPM can help reduce readmissions to hospital level care, and even acute care visits to the ER. We will also present how we seamlessly transition H@H patients into a safety net RPM program and the results of that model. The speaker will highlight clinical team structure, technologies and other services such as partnerships with the health system and paramedicine that can ensure a strong remote patient management program in the home that works lockstep with a H@H department.
Zsolt Kulcsar, DO, MPH, MBA
System Medical Director
Lee Health, Virtual Health
9:45am – 10:15am
Networking & Refreshments Break
10:15am – 11:00am
The Future of Hospital at Home: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
Gain insights into the future trajectory of hospital at home programs and their potential to reshape the healthcare landscape. This forward-looking session will explore emerging trends, such as the integration of artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and smart home technologies into home-based acute care models. Discover how these innovations are poised to enhance clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and drive operational efficiencies. The speaker will also discuss the potential for hospital at home programs to address healthcare disparities, support population health initiatives and contribute to the broader shift towards value-based care.
Michael J. Maniaci, MD
Medical Director
Mayo Clinic
11:00am – 11:45am
Leveraging Technology to Enable Seamless Home-Based Acute Care
Dive into the cutting-edge technologies powering successful hospital at home programs. This session will showcase the latest advancements in remote patient monitoring, telehealth platforms, and mobile diagnostic tools. Explore how artificial intelligence and predictive analytics are being utilized to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes in the home setting. Gain insights into strategies for selecting, implementing, and integrating these technologies into existing healthcare IT ecosystems while ensuring data security and interoperability.
Cheng-Kai Kao, MD, FACP, SFHM
Chief Medical Information Officer
Medical Director, Hospital at Home program
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago Medicine
11:45am – 12:30pm
Navigating Payor Contracts and Reimbursement Models for Hospital at Home Services
Examine the evolving landscape of payor contracts and reimbursement models for hospital at home programs. This session will provide an overview of current payment structures, including Medicare waivers and commercial payor agreements. Attendees will learn strategies for negotiating favorable contracts, maximizing reimbursement and addressing potential billing challenges. The discussion will also explore emerging value-based payment models and their implications for hospital at home programs.
Peter Chang, MD
SVP, Chief Transformation Officer
Tampa General Hospital
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Luncheon
1:30pm – 2:15pm
Ensuring Patient Buy-in and Engagement in Hospital at Home Programs
Discover effective strategies for educating patients and families about the benefits of hospital at home care and securing their active participation. This session will explore best practices for patient selection, communication and ongoing engagement throughout the care journey. Learn how to address common concerns and misconceptions while highlighting the advantages of receiving acute care in the comfort of one’s home. Attendees will gain insights into developing patient-centric workflows and leveraging technology to enhance the patient experience and drive program satisfaction.
Douglas Bretzing, DO
Medical Director
Baylor Scott & White Health Hospital Care at Home
2:15pm – 3:15pm
Panel: Overcoming Operational Challenges in Hospital at Home Implementation
Join a panel of experienced healthcare leaders as they share their insights on navigating the complex operational landscape of hospital at home programs. This interactive discussion will cover a range of topics, including resource allocation, quality assurance, risk management and regulatory compliance. Panelists will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and strategies for addressing common pitfalls in program implementation and scaling. Audience members will have the opportunity to engage with the panel and gain practical advice for their own hospital at home initiatives.
Panelists:
Mary Frances Barthel, MD, MHCM, FACP, SFHM
Chief Quality and Safety Officer
Blessing Health System
Nkemdilim Mgbojikwe MD SFHM
Associate Chief Medical Officer
Associate Professor of Medicine
Fox Chase Cancer Center- Temple Health
Cheng-Kai Kao, MD, FACP, SFHM
Chief Medical Information Officer
Medical Director, Hospital at Home program
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago Medicine
3:15pm – 3:45pm
Networking & Refreshments Break
3:45pm – 4:30pm
Building the Business Case: Justifying ROI and Productivity in Hospital at Home Programs
Discover strategies for developing a compelling business case for hospital at home programs. This session will explore methodologies for calculating return on investment, measuring productivity gains and demonstrating value to key stakeholders. Learn how to:
- Quantify cost savings and revenue opportunities
- Analyze patient outcomes and satisfaction metrics
- Develop key performance indicators for program success
- Present data-driven arguments to secure organizational buy-in
Sue Stempek
VP of Hospital at Home
Beth Israel Lahey Health
4:30pm – 5:15pm
How Palliative Care Can Reduce Re-Admission Rates
Kristine Kowalski, RN, BSN, MBA, PHN, MA, CHPCA
Palliative Care Coordinator/Administrator
St. Joseph’s Hospice
5:15pm
Cocktail Reception
Day Two – Friday, January 31, 2025
Networking Breakfast
8:00am – 8:15am
Chairperson’s Recap
8:15am – 9:00am
Optimizing Staffing Models for Hospital at Home Success
Uncover innovative approaches to addressing the unique staffing challenges posed by hospital at home programs. This session will examine various staffing models, including hybrid roles, remote monitoring teams and partnerships with home health agencies. Attendees will learn strategies for recruiting and retaining talent suited for home-based care delivery as well as best practices for training and supporting staff in this dynamic environment. The discussion will also touch on leveraging technology to enhance staff efficiency and effectiveness in the home setting.
Siddharaj Shah, MD
Senior Director
Hospital Care at Home
Orlando Health
9:00am – 9:45am
A Case Study in Culture Change for Staffing Hospital at Home Programs
The success of a partnership between a University of Utah Health System Hospital and a home health and hospice company, Community Nursing Services, will be shared. The challenge of blending acute care and home-based staff to deliver care in the home will be explored and culture change opportunities discussed.
Kimberly Dansie
Vice President of Community Outreach
Community Nursing Services
9:45am – 10:15am
Networking & Refreshments Break
10:15am – 11:00am
Implementing Hospital at Home in Rural and Remote Settings
Explore strategies for extending the benefits of hospital at home programs to rural and remote communities. This session will examine the unique challenges and opportunities of implementing home-based acute care models in areas with limited healthcare infrastructure and dispersed populations. Learn about innovative approaches to leveraging technology, partnering with local healthcare providers and adapting care delivery models to meet the needs of rural patients. The discussion will also cover strategies for addressing connectivity issues, managing longer travel times, and ensuring equitable access to high-quality care across diverse geographic settings.
Mary Frances Barthel, MD, MHCM, FACP, SFHM
Chief Quality and Safety Officer
Blessing Health System
11:00am – 11:45am
Reimbursement Models for Hospital at Home Services- Navigating Medicare Waivers, Payer Contracting, Capital and Downstream Savings
Examine the evolving landscape of reimbursement models for hospital at home programs. This session will provide an overview of current payment structures, including Medicare waivers and commercial payor agreements. Attendees will learn how various admission sources for Hospital at Home provide different financial and reimbursement opportunities. The discussion will also explore emerging value-based payment models and their implications for hospital at home programs and how these factors may affect organizational strategy and national policy discussions.
Nathan Starr, DO
Medical Director, Home Services
Castell—An Intermountain Health Company
Medical Director
Intermountain Tele-Hospitalist Program
Internal Medicine | Hospitalist
Salt Lake Valley Hospitalists
Intermountain Healthcare
11:45am – 12:30pm
Charting the Path Forward for Hospital at Home Innovation
This session will present an inspiring vision for the future of hospital at home programs and their role in transforming healthcare delivery. The speaker will synthesize key insights from the conference and offer practical strategies for advancing hospital at home initiatives within your organization. Explore opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and advocacy to drive the continued growth and evolution of home-based acute care models. Leave energized and equipped with actionable ideas to implement in your own hospital at home programs.
Nkemdilim Mgbojikwe MD SFHM
Associate Chief Medical Officer
Associate Professor of Medicine
Fox Chase Cancer Center- Temple Health
12:30pm
Conference Concludes
Workshop - Friday, January 31, 2025
How to position Hospital at Home to be a successful step in advancing your organization’s Care at Home strategy
Join some of the most practiced Hospital at Home implementation experts talk about their experiences and share key learnings on how to position your Hospital at Home unit to be a successful step in advancing your organization’s Care at Home strategy. You will learn how to engage the right stakeholders to build the case to shift more care to the home, learn how technology and a high-reliability in-home service provider network can drive widespread adoption and scale, and learn the value of empowering physicians to identify and expand clinical use cases. If your organization is assessing how to build your Hospital at Home unit, or determining how best to scale, you won’t want to miss this workshop!
Session Objectives:
- Learn how to engage the right stakeholders across your organization to build the case for shifting more care to the home
- Learn how technology and a high-reliability in-home service provider network can drive widespread adoptions and scale
- Learn the value of empowering physicians to identify and expand clinical use cases
Ilyssa Levi
Healthcare Director
Huron Consulting Group
Matthew Richards, M.D.
Senior Medical Director
Medically Home
Matthew Johnson
Technical Senior Manager
Huron Consulting Group
Featured Speakers
Colleen Hole, BSN, MHA, FACHE
Innovation Strategic Advisor
Innovation and CommercializationAtrium Health
Zsolt Kulcsar, DO, MPH, MBA
System Medical Director
Lee Health, Virtual Health
Michael J. Maniaci, MD
Medical Director
Mayo Clinic
Cheng-Kai Kao, MD, FACP, SFHM
Chief Medical Information Officer
Medical Director, Hospital at Home programAssociate Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago Medicine
Peter Chang, MD
SVP, Chief Transformation Officer
Tampa General Hospital
Douglas Bretzing, DO
Medical Director
Baylor Scott & White Health Hospital Care at Home
Mary Frances Barthel, MD, MHCM, FACP, SFHM
Chief Quality and Safety Officer
Blessing Health System
Nkemdilim Mgbojikwe MD SFHM
Associate Chief Medical Officer
Associate Professor of MedicineFox Chase Cancer Center- Temple Health
Siddharaj Shah, MD
Senior Director
Hospital Care at HomeOrlando Health
Kimberly Dansie
Vice President of Community Outreach
Community Nursing Services
Nathan Starr, DO
Medical Director, Home Services
Castell—An Intermountain Health CompanyMedical Director
Intermountain Tele-Hospitalist Program
Internal Medicine | Hospitalist
Salt Lake Valley Hospitalists
Intermountain Healthcare
Ilyssa Levi
Healthcare Director
Huron Consulting Group
Matthew Richards, M.D.
Senior Medical Director
Medically Home
Matthew Johnson
Technical Senior Manager
Huron Consulting Group
Sue Stempek
VP of Hospital at Home
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Kristine Kowalski, RN, BSN, MBA, PHN, MA, CHPCA
Palliative Care Coordinator/Administrator
St. Joseph’s HospiceVenue
MGM Grand Las Vegas
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877-880-0880
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FAQ
Are there group discounts available?
- Yes – Register a group of 3 or more at the same time and receive an additional 10% off the registration fee
Are there discounts for Non-Profit/Government Organizations?
- Yes – please call us at 800-743-8490 for special pricing
What is the cancellation policy?
- Cancellations received 4 weeks prior to the event will receive a refund minus the administration fee of $225. Cancellation received less than 4 weeks prior to the event will receive a credit to a future event valid for one year.
Can the registration be transferred to a colleague?
- Yes – please email us in writing at info@brinetwork.com with the colleague’s name and title
Where can I find information on the venue/accommodations?
- Along with your registration receipt you will receive information on how to make your hotel reservations. You can also visit individual event page for specific hotel information. The conference fee does not include the cost of accommodations.
What is the suggested dress code?
- Business casual. Meeting rooms can sometimes be cold so we recommend a sweater or light jacket
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