Creative Solutions in Healthcare Hosts Nation's Largest Exclusive Gathering of MDS Case Managers at 18th Annual Conference in Texas
We believe that investing in our people is the most effective way to ensure exceptional care. This conference stands as a testament to our commitment to professional development, collaboration, and operational excellence.
The conference, held in downtown Fort Worth, will feature keynote addresses from Kelly Roberts, Senior Vice President of Clinical Reimbursement and Ancillary Services, and Chuck Moody, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services, both from Creative Solutions in Healthcare. The event will be opened by President and CEO Gary Blake.
PDPM LTC Updates: Understanding the latest Medicaid Payment Methodologies and their impact on reimbursement.
Respiratory Therapy Innovations: Including introduction to the Online Respiratory Therapy Certifications Course from Carebility.
Quality Measures & QIPP Strategies: Enhancing performance and outcomes for residents.
'Accuracy is important throughout our entire care delivery system. Upholding integrity, for both our residents and our staff, is a top priority and the key to our continued success,' said Gary Blake, President and CEO of Creative Solutions in Healthcare. 'We believe that investing in our people is the most effective way to ensure exceptional care. This conference stands as a testament to our commitment to professional development, collaboration, and operational excellence.'
Kelly Roberts, SVP of Clinical Reimbursement, added: 'The MDS Case Manager is the secret ingredient in every successful Skilled Nursing Facility. Their expertise drives care planning, reimbursement accuracy, and quality outcomes that directly impact residents' lives. This year's 'Follow the MDS Recipe' MDS Conference celebrates the precision, collaboration, and creativity required to get the clinical and financial recipe just right. When we invest in our MDS teams, we invest in the heart of our operations.'
A notable highlight of the conference will be the vendor panel, featuring experts from Healing Partners, Impact Medical, PointClickCare, and ExcelaCare, hosted by Chuck Moody and Kelly Roberts.
The event will also include a vendor showcase, providing valuable networking opportunities and joint sessions with attendees of the overlapping Director of Nursing (DON) Conference, held June 25 - 27.
The final night of the MDS conference will host an awards ceremony where several facility team members will be recognized for excellent service and outcomes.
The event is made possible through the generous support of industry partners. Creative Solutions in Healthcare extends special thanks to its sponsors:
Platinum: Healing Partners, Impact Medical, PointClickCare, ExcelaCare, Medline
Gold: CoreCare, PharmcareUSA
Silver: Brother
Bronze: Doctors Lab, Groove Technology Solutions, First Quality, Lan-Tel Communications, Nitel, RingByName, Heart to Heart Hospice, ExtricareUSA
Additional Sponsors: QRM, Carebility, SimpleLTC, TotalCare
About Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Founded in 2000 by Gary and Malisa Blake, Creative Solutions in Healthcare is a family-owned company headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. The company began with the first acquisition of Granbury Care Center and has now grown to operate 160 long term care communities throughout the state of Texas. Each location still runs on the founding principle, 'a life lived for others is a life worthwhile'. Its mission is to provide the highest quality of care to aging adults, by investing in cutting-edge technology and embodying core values of Compassionate Clinical Care, Nutritious Meals, Enriching Lives, Valued Employees, and Unparalleled Cleanliness. Learn more by visiting CreativeSolutionsinHealthcare.com
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