HCBS 2015 Educational Summit At Capitol City Plaza in Topeka

Kansas is hosting a NO COST HCBS Educational Summit April 13^th to April 14^th in Topeka, Kansas (see information below).  You are invited to join us and attend this opportunity for nurses, social workers, attorneys, caregivers, and other providers to learn more about home and community based programs in Kansas as well as hear from the Kansas Nursing Board on the Nurse Practice Act and Nursing Delegation, the Department for Health and Environment on Medicaid and Health Homes, the Department for Aging and Disability on HCBS.  Professional credits may be available for the sessions on April 13^th.  A special presentation by the Attorney General’s office on Medicaid Fraud, Waste and Abuse will cover ethical issues in Medicaid.

Register now for the HCBS 2015 Educational Summit

April 13^th and 14th at the Capitol City Plaza, Topeka, KS

KDADS is presenting a HCBS 2015 Educational Summit for HCBS consumers, family members, providers, and professionals.   The Educational Summit is aNO COST event that will give the public the opportunity to learn more about HCBS topics and programs.  Some of the topics of interest include HCBS Final Setting Rule Assessment, Self-Direction, Guardianship, Employment Programs, HCBS Programs, Health Homes, MFEI Assessment, APS/CPS, Social Security Disability/PMDT, Medicaid Fraud, and more!   Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with MCO representatives to discuss benefits and concerns.

Please join us for a half-day provider and professional track on Monday, April 13^th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  Professional credits may be available for continuing education.

Please join us for an  all-day consumer, caregiver, and provider track on Tuesday, April 14^th.   Lunch is provided for those who register.

More details and updates will be provided on the KDADS website.

Special room rates are available for those staying at the hotel, mention the conference title “HCBS 2015 Educational Summit” for the rate through March 30, 2015.  Please share this with all staff/co-workers interested in knowing more about HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) programs.

Respectfully,

Paula Morgan

CDDO serving Coffey, Osage and Franklin Counties

East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging

117 S. Main Street

Ottawa, KS 66067

785-242-7123, extension 107

fax: 785-242-7202