Tue Mar 03•10:00 AM – 11:00 AM•126 A-C

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MC04: Payer Relations Power Hour

Panel (3 or more speakers; 90 min)Managed Care

AAHomecare Payer Relations Council Update

Presented by the AAHomeCare Payer Relations Council

Speakers

David ChandlerVice President Payer Relations, American Association for Homecare

Laura WilliardSVP of Payer Relations, AAHomecare

Cameo ZehnderChief Administrative Officer, Pediatric Home Service

Cadie McGonagillSr. Director, Payer Relations, AAHomecare

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Allow Registration:No

Capacity Unlimited:Yes

Do you feel as though there is a topic missing?:No

Please include five learning objectives::MA plan update, Medicaid updates, State Updates, Technology Updates

Session Handouts:Handout Link

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