Strategic Partner

AGS: Geriatrics Healthcare Professionals. Leading change. Improving care for older adults.

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a not-for-profit organization of close to 6,000 health professionals devoted to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people. The Society provides leadership to healthcare professionals, policy makers and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy. www.americangeriatrics.org

Strategic Partner

Founded in 1990, the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) has grown to be the leading non-profit association dedicated to the support and development of the profession of case management. It is based in Little Rock, AR, and serves more than 11,000 members, 20,000 subscribers, and 70+ chapters through educational forums, networking opportunities, legislative advocacy and establishing standards to advance the profession.

Its leadership programs, educational forums, and breadth of tools and resources enable case management professionals to ensure more positive outcomes for individual patients' healthcare needs. Case management professionals help patients get healthier, faster; and help curtail the exorbitant costs that too often afflict the nation's health care system. To further the professional knowledge and career opportunities of its members, CMSA also offers a number of education programs. www.cmsa.org

Strategic Partner

Since 1999, Education in Palliative and End-of-life Care (EPEC) has been an evolving educational program molded by the needs and goals identified by its faculty and participants. EPEC teaches core clinical competencies in palliative care through conferences, workshops, and distance learning. The EPEC Curriculum has been adapted for other medical specialties, including oncology, emergency medicine, and care for Veterans. Today, over 2,500 EPEC Trainers worldwide have extended EPEC's mission and educated more than one million healthcare professionals on the essential clinical competencies in palliative care. The next EPEC Conference will be held September 20-23 in Oak Brook, Illinois. www.epec.net

This reader-friendly, quarterly resource provides a powerful, broad-based perspective on the most important advances from throughout the world literature. Featuring renowned guest editors and focusing exclusively on two or three topics, every issue of Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care delivers unvarnished, expert assessments of developments from the previous year. Insightful editorials and invited reviews cover key subjects, spanning topics such as pain in both cancer and non-malignant disease; gastrointestinal symptoms; psychological and cognitive problems; respiratory problems; quality of life and economic issues; renal and urological problems; bone and haematological problems; end of life management; cardiac and circulatory problems; cachexia, nutrition and hydration; and HIV and other infections and inflammatory conditions. www.co-supportiveandpalliativecare.com

The Publication of Record for the Home Health Care Industry. When executives and decision-makers in home health need to know what's shaping the industry and why, they turn to the unbiased, unflinching, in-depth coverage available in Eli's Home Care Week. Universally recognized as most trustworthy source in the industry, Eli's Home Care Week cuts through government-speak and press release hype to reveal what's in store for home care providers and what they need to do to take advantage.

Medicare spending on hospice services has tripled in the past 5 years - a fact that hasn't gone unnoticed by CMS. In fact, Medicare's recent recoupment fervor is likely to only get worse. Add to that the recent CoP overhaul, MedPAC's increased scrutiny, and a looming '10 rate freeze and your business could be in for a bumpy ride. Every issue of Eli's Hospice Insider gives you strategies straight from the nation's most prominent consultants and trainers to help you side-step damaging recoupments and get a handle on Medicare's new CoPs.

An essential tool for hospice managers, hospice letter stays on top of the most current challenges facing hospice executives, including legislative scrutiny, the short average length of stay, Medicare and Medicaid reform, discussions about physician-assisted suicide, managed care and integration. hospice letter is published monthly.

Mt Lyon Institute offers innovative, career-relevant online degree programs that prepare students for management opportunities in the growing field of elder care. We offer Bachelor (BBA) and Master (MBA) degrees specializing in elder care management, and all courses are offered 100% online mtlyon.tiffin.edu

PharmaVOICE is the executive forum that allows business leaders to engage in a candid dialogue on the myriad challenges and trends impacting the life-sciences industry. PharmaVOICE reaches more than 17,000 U.S.-based executives who influence business strategies and affect change. Published monthly, PharmaVOICE provides readers with insightful and thought-provoking commentary in a multiple-perspective format through its forums, topics, and articles that cover a range of issues from molecule through market. To Raise Your VOICE, contact feedback@pharmavoice.com.

Media Partner

Strategic Insights on the Future of the Health Insurance Industry www.corporateresearchgroup.com/MarketTrends

Strategic Partner

The WHCC Affordable Health Innovations Site seeks and promotes health care innovations that can reduce the cost of quality care. Visit the site to learn how the share your innovation.