Tuesday, June 13 – Thursday, June 15, 2023
Tuesday, June 13 – Thursday, June 15, 2023
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
309 West San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Registration is open!
Early registration $400 (register by May 13, 2023)
Student $200
Late registration $500 (from May 14 - June 7, 2023)
Last day to register is June 7, 2023
The 2023 Western Region Flex Conference will provide opportunities for CAH administrators and staff, state Flex program staff, and rural health care leaders to share information and best practices with their peers in the western region of the United States. The conference will also provide an opportunity for participants to learn about the latest state and national health policy developments and their impact on CAHs and other rural health care providers.
Early registration $400 (register by May 13, 2023)
Student $200
Late registration $500 (from May 14 - June 7, 2023)
The last day to register is June 7, 2023.
Cancellations received in writing by the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education by June 1, 2023 will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations after June 1, 2023 are non-refundable.
For additional information regarding the conference, please contact (775) 784-4791 or cme@med.unr.edu.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00 - 1:15 p.m. | Welcome and Overview of Day One New Mexico State Office of Rural Health |
| 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | The Changing Landscape of Quality Measurement and Opportunities for Quality Innovation and Improvement Karla Weng, MPH, CPHQ, Senior PRogram Manager, Stratis Health and Natalia Vargas (HRSA) |
| 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. | Networking Break and Poster Session |
| 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. | Current Risk Management Issues for Critical Access Hospitals in the Western Region Linda Garrett, Garrett Consulting Group, LLC |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:45 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast is provided in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. | Welcome and Overview of Day Two New Mexico State Offie of Rural Health |
| 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. | Federal Rural Health and Health Policy Update Michael Fallahkhair, Deputy Director, Community-Based Division, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy |
| 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Networking Break and Exhibits |
| 10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. |
How Federal Legislation and Policy Affects CAH Payment and Health Care Delivery John Supplitt, MPA, MBA, Senior Director, Field Engagement, Rural Health Services, American Hospital Association |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Provided in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Financial and Operational Best Practices for Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics in the Western Region Greg Wolf, Lilypad, and Jonathan Pantenburg |
| 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. | Networking Break and Exhibits |
| 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. |
The State of Rural Healthcare and Looking Forward John Dao, MHA, Principal, Wipfli Katie Jo Raebel, CPA, Partner, Wipfli Eric Volk, CPA, Partner, Wipfli |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Social Reception and Exhibits Raffle at 5:00 pm – must be present to win |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast Provided in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Overview of Day Three |
| 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | CAH CEO Roundtable: Innovative Approaches to Health Workforce Challenges by CAHs in the Western Region Moderator: Peggy Broussard Wheeler, Vice President for Policy, California Hospital Association Panel Pending |
| 11:00 a.m. | Conference Close |
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
309 West San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-4455
Guests can book directly online by clicking here: 0623NEVADA.
Room rate is $229.00
Room rate does not include local and state taxes, currently 13.875%, which are subject to change.
The room rate is valid Monday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Guests can make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 1-505-988-4455 and asking for in-house reservations. The reservations department is open Monday - Friday from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. (MST). Guests can also make reservations by phone 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through the Eldorado Hotel & Spa Central Reservations office by calling 1-800-955-4455.
Please use the Western Region Flex Conference 2023 room block when making your reservation. The last day to make a room reservation at the discounted rate is Saturday, May 13, 2023. Group code is 0623NEVADA.
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Groome Transportation
(505) 474-5696
Door-to-door shuttle between Albuquerque International Sunport and Santa Fe.
RoadRunner Shuttle & Charter
(505) 424-3367
Daily Door-to-door shared ride shuttle and private ride charters from the Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Espanola, and surrounding areas.
Taos Rides
(575) 613-3256
Shuttle service between Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos.
Exhibit opportunities are available.
Please take a moment to complete the Exhibitor Registration Form below. For additional information, please contact Jeanne Tremaine or call (775) 784-4782.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses may receive continuing education credit for this educational activity as the ANCC accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM through its reciprocity agreement.