The World Health Care Congress Leadership Summit

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline:
January 15, 2010

Early Bird
Registration Deadline:
March 19, 2010

Registration Deadline:
June 24, 2010

Conference Info

Submission deadline:
January 15, 2010

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Official Call for Presenters
Submit a proposal to be a speaker…

Your Opportunity

Production has begun for the 2nd Annual Leadership Summit on End of Life Care produced by World Health Care Congress, a leader in creating top-notch events attended by major stakeholders in the health care field.

We are actively recruiting speakers to bring the World Health Care Congress 2nd Annual Leadership Summit on End of Life Care to life. The submission deadline is Friday, January 15, 2010. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis so early submission is encouraged.

Added Bonus: All speakers receive a complimentary admission to the entire event (a $2,000+ value).

The Event

This must-attend Summit convenes employers and senior level executives from health plans and health systems, as well as hospice and other provide groups, to discuss the critical issues surrounding the delivery of end of life care.

Discuss both hospice and palliative care as they relate to the delivery of care, outcomes, accountability and cost-effectiveness.

Who Should Attend

Health Plans/Payers:
Chief Medical Officers/Medical Directors, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Quality Officers, Chief Nursing Officer, Heads/SVPs/VPs/Directors of:

Care Management
Community
Clinical Services
Clinical Data Strategy
Compliance
Disease Management
Caregiver Programs
Home Health

Hospice
Management Care
Medicare/Medicaid
Palliative
Medical Affairs
Quality Assurance
Nurse Hospice

Hospitals/Health Systems/Physician Groups:
Chief Medical Officers, Chief Quality Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Hospital Administrators, Medical Directors, Heads/SVPs/VPs/Directors of:

Care Management
Community
Compliance
Clinical Development
Caregiver Programs
Home Health
Hospice
Palliative Care

Patient Management
Public Health
Medical Affairs
Medical Management
Medical Policy
Network Contracting
Nurse Hospice
Quality Assurance

Employers
Corporate Medical Officers, Chief Human Resource Officers, Heads, SVPs, VPs & Directors of:

Benefits
Human Resources
Benefits Design
Corporate Health & Wellness
Retiree Benefits
Risk Management

Government Agencies, Hospice and Palliative Health Care Organizations

Presentation Options

Have a good story to tell? Have a provocative perspective that needs to be shared? We're interested in hearing from you. Topics we are researching include (Please do not feel limited to these topics alone):

Impact of a Specialized Case Management Program on Quality and Utilization for Advanced Illness
How to Secure Funding, Address End of Life Costs and Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Latest Medicare Regulations
Advanced Directives - Who's Responsible to Discuss the Inevitable
Using Hospice and Palliative Care Programs as a Strategy to Reduce Readmissions
The Impact of Health Reform on End of Life Care- The Issue of "Death Panels" and the Role and Opportunity for Health Plans and Payers
Recognizing the Employer Element of End of Life Care
When to Transition from Palliative to Comfort Care- Saving Lives or Prolonging Death
Financial Incentives - Aligning Rewards to Achieve Projected Results
Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Paradigm- how this program works across the country and how it ensures patients wishes are followed
Disparities in the Variation of Care- Understanding and Eliminating Diversity
Case Studies on the Health Care Perspective- Innovations in Providing Care
Building the Manpower - Successfully Implementing End of Life Care
Exploring the Social, Moral and Ethical Issues Associated with End of Life Care
Medical Homes - How to Leverage the System and Advance End of Life Education- Building a Community Based Program

Speaker Benefits

Why do speakers want to be part of the World Health Care Congress 2nd Annual Leadership Summit on End of Life Care? To:

Enhance the strategic vision of the health care industry to include end of life and palliative care and allow patients with advanced illnesses to die with dignity
Position their company as one that values new ideas and quality of care in one's final days
Reinforce their own position as a leader
Share results of an exciting project
Network with other industry leaders and participate in high-level discussions

Submission Guidelines & Deadline

For consideration, please e-mail Ann McGrath at [email protected] with the following information by Friday, January 15, 2010.

Proposed speaker name(s), job title(s), and company name(s)
Contact information including address, phone and e-mail
Title of presentation
Brief overview of the presentation (1 short paragraph plus 3 - 4 bullets that illustrate audience takeaways): Please write this with the knowledge that if your proposal is selected, portions of this description will be printed in the brochure and used online to promote your participation
Previous conference presentation experience and/or brief speaker biography

SPECIAL NOTICE TO VENDORS, CONSULTANTS & SOLUTION PROVIDERS

Whether you are looking to build awareness, generate new business or strengthen existing relationships - a presence at the World Health Care Congress 2nd Annual Leadership Summit on End of Life Care helps you achieve your goals. Be at the right place at the right time. A limited number of sessions on the program are reserved for our event sponsors. Solution providers who wish to become part of the program or exhibit hall should contact Ron Trznadel at [email protected].

Due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to respond to each submission. All those selected to participate as speakers will be notified shortly after the deadline.

Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Heather Buthmann
Summit Manager
The World Health Care Congress 2nd Annual Leadership Summit on End of Life Care
Phone: 781-939-2570
Email: [email protected]

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