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Welcome to the newly redesigned AMRPA website.

AMRPA is a nonprofit trade organization representing freestanding rehabilitation hospitals, rehabilitation units in general hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, several skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies that provide medical rehabilitation services to over 700, 000 people annually. We now number over 450 members.

AMRPA has emerged from the traditions of medical rehabilitation and stands poised to renew the power of collective advocacy. Standing shoulder to shoulder, the Board of Directors have identified a singular purpose for the new organization -- active advocacy about what people with disabilities need in their medical rehabilitation recovery.

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American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association (AMRPA)
1710 N Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036

Toll-Free: 888-346-4624

Phone: 202-223-1920 Fax: 202-223-1925

The Staff

Carolyn C. Zollar	L. Owen Taggart	Lovelyn M. Robinson	Lucy Adepoj	Amy Cheatham
Vice President for Government Relations & Policy Development	Executive Assistant	Administrative Assistant	Public Policy Intern	Membership Coordinator
David R. Stover	Lila Bradley	Susan Morris
Manager	Account Manager	Rehab News Bureau

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Summer Seminars 2005

June 6, 2005 -- Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation, Pomona, CA

June 8, 2005 -- Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK

June 10, 2005 -- Baptist Rehabilitation Hospital, Germantown, TN

June 21, 2005 -- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

August 22, 2005 -- National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC

August 24, 2005 -- Kessler Rehabilitation Institute, West Orange, NJ

August 26, 2005 -- Medical Library of Winter Park Hospital, Orlando, FL

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3rd Annual Medical Rehabilitation Education Conference

October 31, 2005—November 2, 2005

The Lodge at Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage, CA

(760) 321-8282

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just beginning a career in medical rehabilitation, you won’t want to miss the only conference available specifically for the field.

Learn about what is going on in the industry as well as an up-to-the-minute legislative briefing.

A registration form, educational grid and information about

travel is included.

Monday, October 31, 2005
TRACKS:	FINANCIAL	75 PERCENT RULE	LEGISLATIVE/PROGRAM EVALUATION	MEDICAL DIRECTORS BOOT CAMP
1:00 - 1:45 pm	Developing Zero-Based Nursing Budgets to Support Organizational Objectives - Joan Alverzo, Kessler Rehabilitation	Implementation Issues: IRF-PPS Refinement and the 75% Rule - Carolyn Zollar, AMRPA	Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 and What it Means for Rehab - Gerben DeJong, National Rehabilitation Hospital	Introduction and Role of the Medical Director-Bob Bianchi , Ken Adams, MD
1:45 - 2:30 pm	Inpatient Rehabilitation : A Strategy to Survive in 2005, Barton West Huddleston, MD, Nashville Rehabilitation Hospital	Continued Session: Implementation Issues: IRF-PPS Refinement and the 75% Rule - Carolyn Zollar, AMRPA	Continued Session: Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 and What it Means for Rehab - Gerben DeJong, National Rehabilitation Hospital	Medicare Regulations-Carolyn Zollar, AMRPA
3:00 - 3:45 pm	After the Dust Settles: Ensuring Medical Necessity and Long-term Program Success - Dan Walter and Jane Snecinski, Mitretek Healthcare-Gill/Basano Consulting	Our Path to Compliance (as best we understand it!) - Liz Jackson, Northeast Georgia Medical Center	Legislative and Regulatory Update for Rehabilitation - Carolyn Zollar, AMRPA, Martha Kendrick, Patton Boggs, LLC	Marketing for Physicians-Frances Fowler, Fowler and Associates
3:45 - 4:30 PM	Continued Session: After the Dust Settles: Ensuring Medical Necessity and Long-term Program Success - Dan Walter and Jane Snecinski, Mitretek Healthcare-Gill/Basano Consulting	Continued Session: Our Path to Compliance (as best we understand it!) - Liz Jackson, Northeast Georgia Medical Center	Continued Session: Legislative and Regulatory Update for Rehabilitation - Carolyn Zollar, AMRPA, Martha Kendrick, Patton Boggs, LLC	Identification of the Comorbid Conditions- Ken Adams, MD
Tuesday, November 1, 2005
TRACKS:	DOCUMENTATION	CLINICAL	LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT	MEDICAL DIRECTORS BOOT CAMP
8:30 am - 9:15 am	Implementation of an Electronic Medical Record in the Rehab Environment: Requirements for Survival - Sue Kida and Karen Liszner, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation	Cleaning Up Our Act: Infection Prevention Through Improved Cleaning in the Rehab Setting - Stephanie Nadolny, Rehab Hospital of the Cape and Islands	Know Your Customer - Johnny Harrison, Skyline Medical Center	Essential Programming for the IRF-Bob Bianchi
9:15 - 10:00 am	Documentation and Recording the Appropriate Functional Score - Bruce Marshall, Helen Hayes Hospital	CARF’s Stroke Specialty Program - Emmett Thaddeus Ervin, CARF	Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to Improve Rehab Processes - Johnny Harrison, Skyline Medical Center	Driving Outcomes-Sam Fleming, Fleming AOD
10:30 am - 12:00 noon	Documentation, The New Era Changes - Frances Fowler, Denese Estep, Fowler Healthcare Affiliates	IRF-PAI Clinical Users Group - Dr. Pamela Smith, IT HealthTrack	Quality Leadership Requires Ongoing Renewal - Joanne Schultz, Schultz Consulting	The New 75% Rule-Bill Hawley, GPS Health
1:30 - 3:00 pm	IRF-PAI Coding: Decisions and Documentation - Dr. Pamela Smith, IT Health Track	1:30 -2:15 pm Trust: A Shock to the System: A Practical Approach - Richard D. Smith, MD, John Muir Medical Center for Rehabilitation; 2:15 - 3:00 pm Unilateral Spacial Neglect, What Clinicians Should Know - Michelle Cournan, Sunnyview Hospital	Use of a Career Development Program to Assist in the Recruitment, Retention, and Improved Job Satisfaction of Therapy Staff - Shawne Soper, Sheltering Arms	Documentation Basics-Renee Costenbader, Good Shepherd Hospital
		RESEARCH
3:30 - 5:00pm	IRF-PAI - A Proven Audit Process to Ensure that You’re Doing it Right - Sandra Kozielec, Michael Megilll, Gonemaugh Health System	Growth and Development of American Post-Acute Rehab Facilities Across Settings of Care: A 20-year perspective, 1985-2005 - Gerben DeJong, National Rehabilitation Hospital	Continued Session-Use of a Career Development Program to Assist in the Recruitment, Retention and Improved Job Satisfaction of Therapy Staff – Shawne Soper, Sheltering Arms	Documenting for the LCD-Renee Costenbader, Good Shepherd Hospital
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
TRACKS:	DOCUMENTATION	LEGISLATIVE/PROGRAM EVALUATION	LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT	MEDICAL DIRECTORS BOOT CAMP
8:30 - 9:15 am	Assisting Medical Directors to Better Document Medical Necessity for Continued Coverage of Inpatient Rehab Services - Ann Lambert Kremer, Beacon Rehab Solutions	Program Evaluation Quality Improvement Project, "PEQIP", An Examination in Length of Stay Efficiency - Michael Lynch and Lisa Tudor, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation	Five Things Other Industries Know That Would Benefit Rehab - Penny O’Malley, Centerre Healthcare	Leading Change and Keeping Your Team Healthy in Times of Change-Frances Fowler, Fowler Healthcare Affiliates
9:15 - 10:00 am	Using eRehabData Outcomes Reports to Enhance the Auditing Process - Dr. Pamela Smith, IT HealthTrack		Clinically Managing Care is Not a Passive Sport - Penny O’Malley, Centerre Healthcare	Making Your Program Thrive-Elaine DeFrancesco
			LEGAL
10:30 am - 12:00 noon	Using eRehabData for Strategic Planning - Todd Herrmann, Doug Rich, Rehab Hospital of the Cape and Islands	Conducting Clinical Audits of Physical, OT, and Speech Language Pathology Programs in Rehab Agencies - Sally Jones McNamara	Maximizing Success: Appealing Inpatient Rehab Claims Denials and Understanding the New Procedures - Peter Thomas, Powers, Pyles, Sutter, and Verville	Coding for Part B; Using CARF Prep to Increase Program Viability-Bob Bianchi, Mel Gunawardena

AMRPA

3rd ANNUAL MEDICAL REHABILITATION

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

October 31 – November 2, 2005 at The Lodge at Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage, California

REGISTRATION FORM

NAME:_________________________________________TITLE:________________________

CORPORATE COMPANY NAME: ________________________________________________

FACILITY NAME (IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):_________________________________

MEDICARE PROVIDER NUMBER _______________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________

(PLEASE GIVE ADDRESS OF YOUR PHYSICAL LOCATION)

CITY, STATE, ZIP: _____________________________________________________________

PHONE: ______________________________________________________________________

FAX: ________________________________________________________________________

EMAIL: _______________________________________________________________________

PLEASE REPRODUCE THIS FORM FOR ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS

Continuing Education:

I will require a certificate of completion or documentation of contact hours for the following certification:

� American College of Healthcare Executives

� National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators

� National Registry of CPE Sponsors

� Nursing

License number: ____________________ (if applicable).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE – SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

MEMBER FEE: $525

NON-MEMBER FEE: $675

METHOD OF PAYMENT:

� CHECK ENCLOSED (Make checks payable to AMRPA.)

� Please bill me at the above address unless otherwise noted.

� Master Card/Visa accepted.

Type of credit card______________________ Cardholder Name___________________

Card number___________________________ Expiration Date____________________

3 easy ways to register - by phone, by fax, by mail

Phone: (217) 753-1190 Fax: (217) 525-1271 Mail: 206 S. 6th, Springfield, IL 62701

(50% CANCELLATION FEE ASSESSED AFTER September 30, 2005)

If you have questions, please contact Amy Cheatham at (217)753-1190 or at acheatham@hso.net.

Thank you for your registration!

Hotel and Travel Information

The Lodge at Rancho Mirage

68-900 Frank Sinatra Drive

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Phone (760) 321-8282

Fax (760) 770-7605

www.rockresorts.com

Reservations

The American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association has established a room block with a rate of $159 per night. Please call the hotel directly to make your reservations by no later than September 30, 2005 and reference the association.

Location

The Lodge at Rancho Mirage is perched atop a 650 foot plateau in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains, overlooking the Palm Springs area. Approximately fifteen minutes from the Palm Springs International Airport, one hour from the Ontario International Airport and two hours from the Los Angeles Airport, the San Diego Airport and the John Wayne Airport. All major airlines fly into the Palm Springs airport, and cab service or rental car service is available.

Surrounding Attractions

Nearby destinations include Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, one of the greatest engineering accomplishments in the country; The Living Desert; The Indian Canyons; Joshua Tree National Park; Knott’s Soak City Water Part; Desert Adventure Jeep Tours; horseback riding; hot air ballooning and more.

Recreation

The hotel provides guests with an in-house Golf Services Department dedicated to ensuring your golf experience is flawless. You can take advantage of the golf partnership with the legendary Mission Hills Country Club or any of the top courses in the desert. Other recreational amenities include eight lighted tennis courts with on-site professionals and an outdoor pool. Plus you can enjoy public gardens, nature trails, and nearby shopping in El Paseo, featuring designer stores, galleries, antiques, restaurants and cafes.

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AMRPA
Medical Directors’ Boot Camp
Program Agenda

Thursday, November 4, 2004

8:30 – 8:35 Welcome and Introductions – Bruce M. Gans, MD, Chief

Medical Officer, Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation.

8:35 – 9:15 The Role and Responsibilities of a Medical Director – Steve Gnatz, MD, Medical Director, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

9:15 – 10:00 Current Medicare Rules and Regulations for Medical Directors – Carolyn Zollar, JD, Vice President, AMRPA

10:00 – 10:30 Break

10:30 – 11:15 Risk Management and Malpractice issues for Medical Directors – Elliott Roth, MD, Medical Director, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

11:15 – 12:00 Accreditation Issues for Medical Directors – Deb Wilkerson, Chief Research and Education Officer, CARF The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission

12:00 – 1:30 Lunch

1:30 – 2:15 Corporate Compliance Issues for Medical Directors – Mary Beth Walsh, MD, Executive Medical Director & CEO, Burke Rehabilitation Center

2:15 – 3:00 Financial Literacy for Medical Directors – Stevan Baird, Senior Vice President of Finance Inpatient Operations, Select Medical Corporation

3:00 – 3:30 Break

3:30 – 4:15 Promotion and Marketing for Medical Directors – Bob Bianchi, Senior Vice President, Clinical and Information Services, RehabCare Group, Inc.

4:15 – 5:00 Discussion and Networking