11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m

87-L. How to Align Quality Improvement and Financial Success

A collaborative Quality Incentive Payment program implemented by an Ohio-based aging services provider resulted in a $14 million increase in Medicaid reimbursements and a 70% improvement in quality measure points. Attend this session to learn how the organization achieved this remarkable feat. Presenters will discuss the critical need to align clinical and financial goals, especially now that federal and state programs increasingly tie funding to quality outcomes. They will provide an overview of federal and state quality-based payment programs and show you how improved quality outcomes can drive clinical excellence and financial sustainability. You'll learn how to navigate quality-based payment programs, implement evidence-based performance improvements, and leverage facility-specific data to create positive changes.

• Stephanie DeWees, Quality & Regulatory Specialist-LTC, LeadingAge Ohio — Columbus, OH, US
• Susan Wallace, President and CEO, LeadingAge Ohio — Columbus, OH, US
• Stephanie Christopher, Managing Director, Squared Business Solutions, LLC — Westerville, OH, USA
• Jodi Eyigor, VP of Health Policy, LeadingAge — Washington, DC, US