Primary Care Payment Reform Workshop (In-Person Event)

Primary Care Payment Reform Workshop (In-Person Event)

This all-day workshop is designed for primary care providers serving Medicaid patients in New Mexico, offering in-depth insights into the state's Primary Care Payment Reform Value-Based Payment (VBP) Program. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of recent changes to the VBP program and how these adjustments will impact their practices. The session will delve into common operational and implementation challenges related to data collection and reporting during the first 18 months of the program's rollout. Attendees will learn strategies to optimize their data processes to ensure compliance with evolving program requirements. Collaborative discussions with peers will foster the sharing of lessons learned and best practices to overcome data-related obstacles, equipping providers with actionable tools to navigate the VBP program effectively and improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants/physician associates, and registered nurses who should understand the requirements and procedures necessary to participate in the Medicaid Primary Care Payment Model.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Understand recent changes to the Primary Care Payment Reform Value Based Payment Program and how they will affect primary care practices in New Mexico.
• Identify and address operational and implementation related challenges with data collection and reporting during the initial 18 –month period of hte program.
• Apply strategies to optimize data collection and reporting processes to improve compliance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with peers to share lessons learned and best practices to mitigate data-related challenges in VBP program implementation.

Faculty & Staff

Joshua Nelson, New Mexico Health Care Authority

Dr. Gaurav Nagrath, Health Management Associates

Dr. Craig Schneider, Health Management Associates

Pamela Stanley, Health Management Associates

Christopher Dickerson, Health Management Associates

Joanna Powers, Health Management Associates

Margot Swift, Health Management Associates

Sara Hodgson, Health Mangement Associates

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

PACE requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant financial relationships are mitigated according to PACE policies.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e., physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Sara Hodgson prior to the live event at [email protected].

Fee Information

There is no fee for this educational activity.

Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) and New Mexico Human Services Department. PACE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Ph*rm*cy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Education

PACE designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 4.75 contact hours.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Health Care Authority, 33 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, United States