Education

ProCircular – Cybersecurity Monitoring: Essential Insights for Healthcare Leadership

Speaker: Jeff O’Brien, Manager of Defensive Cyber Operations  ProCircularWhat exactly is cybersecurity monitoring, and how does it protect your healthcare organization? In this webinar, tailored for healthcare leadership, we’ll simplify cybersecurity monitoring and demonstrate how it catches threats early to keep your systems—and patient data—safe. Real-life examples from our experience will show the impact of proactive monitoring on operational resilience and security.

 

 

 

 

 

ProCircular – How to Use Deception Frameworks to Outsmart Cyber Attackers

Join SOC Analyst, Justin Andorfer of ProCircular, for an exclusive webinar on how hospitals can use deception frameworks to outsmart cyber attackers. Learn how deploying decoys and traps can protect sensitive patient data, improve breach detection, and keep your healthcare network secure. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights on cutting-edge defenses tailored for the healthcare industry!

 

 

 

ProCircular – The Top 11 Cybersecurity Essentials for Cyber Insurance

Session Handout     Cyber Insurance Baseline PDF

In today’s digital age, securing cyber insurance is more critical than ever, but it comes with specific requirements that organizations must meet to qualify for coverage and reduce premiums. This discussion will explore the necessary cybersecurity measures insurance providers typically look for when evaluating potential clients. By understanding and implementing these 11 items, such as multifactor authentication and employee training programs, your company can become more insurable and significantly enhance its cybersecurity posture.

 

 

 

Carrier Access IT Partner – Securing and Managing Connected Healthcare – From Asset Inventory and Device Utilization to Zero Trust Segmentation

Presenters: Ben Stock, Director of Healthcare Product Development, Darrell Kesti Regional Sales Manager

Inside hospitals, robots perform complex surgeries, Alexa devices serve as nurse call buttons, hospital beds are smart and monitor patient vitals, and HVAC systems ensure air quality in surgery rooms. The boundaries of healthcare are also expanding beyond hospital campuses with the growth of home healthcare and remote patient monitoring. 

These transformative “hospital of the future” initiatives significantly increase the stakes for healthcare cybersecurity. Connected medical devices vary widely and often run outdated software, even though they are critical to daily operations and patient care. Unmanaged and unknown devices on the network introduce additional vulnerabilities, leaving hospitals susceptible to ransomware and other malicious cyber-attacks. 

Every conversation about the future of healthcare must include a strategy for securing medical technology. What should hospital leaders prioritize as they work to secure their infrastructure? How can they identify all assets connected to their networks and take the necessary steps to secure them, whether they are IT, IoT, or OT devices? 

 

 

 

Empowering Rural Care: Dynamic Staffing Solutions and Retention Methods-Medical Solutions

 

In a world grappling with a staffing shortage, rural healthcare facilities face a distinctive array of challenges. Join Patti Artley, Chief Nursing Officer at Medical Solutions, as she delves into the complexities of rural healthcare staffing. Acknowledging that staffing solutions aren’t one-size-fits-all, Artley will explore the intricacies of recruiting and retaining talent in rural settings. Discover how to clear your own unique hurdles in an era where the demand for healthcare professionals is at an all-time high. From attracting talent to converting temporary staff to permanent roles, gain insights into innovative strategies designed to address the specific needs of rural healthcare settings.

 

 

 

Cyber Coffee for Healthcare – Brewing Resilience: Strengthening Incident Response in Healthcare

Speaker: Brandon Blankenship, Chief Information Security Officer, ProCircular

 

In an increasingly digital healthcare landscape, the threat of cyber incidents is ever-present. This brief talk for healthcare CEOs and CFOs focuses on defining an Incident Response (IR) Plan and the necessity of conducting regular tabletop exercises. Just as hospitals have emergency procedures to manage medical crises, an IR Plan ensures swift and effective handling of cybersecurity threats, minimizing damage and downtime. We’ll explore why IR tabletop exercises are critical for your cybersecurity team to build “muscle memory” for real threats, just as doctors and medical staff practices and refines their skills through drills and simulations.

 

 

 

Medical Solutions
Evolving Workforce Architecture – Constructing a Stable Foundation for Versatile Staffing 

Presenter:
Rob Crowe
leads the per diem and local workforce strategies at Medical Solutions. After spending two decades in the staffing industry, he founded Matchwell, now a Medical Solutions company, which is dedicated to building a marketplace platform that empowers healthcare organizations to directly access flexible W-2 healthcare professionals.   

 

In the face of a widespread global staffing shortage, organizations across industries are grappling with unprecedented challenges to meet workforce needs. However, amidst these challenges lie innovative solutions that pave the way for success. Join Robert Crowe, EVP of Per Diem and Local Workforce Strategies at Medical Solutions, as he delves into the practical aspects of healthcare staffing, offering insights and strategies crucial to building resilient, adaptable workforces. He will cover strategies for building talent pools, implementing flexible work arrangements, leveraging AI solutions, and managing staffing challenges. Join us and become the architect of your organization’s future!

 

 

 

AblePay  The Next Generation in Patient Financial Engagement 

Presenters:
Ryan Werling, SVP, Business Development. Ryan has over 35 years of leadership experience in both public and private sector. 

Shelly Soupir, SVP, Provider Networks. Shelly has over 20 years of experience with a proven track record as a sales leader supporting partners in the health care industry. 

AblePay is a ServiShare endorsed partner that addresses the patient affordability gap for both our Iowa Hospital Association members and their patients in the communities they serve. AblePay is already under contract with several hospitals in the Midwest regional! During this demonstration webinar, you will learn how the AblePay solution will increase your revenue while providing an overall better patient experience. They will also share through provider case studies how their program positively changes patient payment behavior.

 

 

 

MedCerts | Enables Hospitals to Grow & Upskill Staff, Develop Talent Pipelines, and Increase Retention.  

Presenters:
Jennifer Kolb is the National Director of Workforce Development at MedCerts and works with employers across the country to support talent acquisition and learning and development efforts.

Michael Bonnell is a Senior Account Manager and works with small rural hospital to large health care systems across the MidWest.  

Discover how MedCerts empowers hospitals to thrive by building new talent pipelines, shortening the time to hire, and enhancing retention through employee upskilling. Join Jennifer Kolb and Michael Bonnell as they unveil proven strategies and case studies in our exclusive 30-minute webinar tailored for HR & Talent Acquisition Leaders.

 

 

Jackson Physician Search: Your Midwest-Minded Provider Recruitment Partner  

Presented by Tori Schuessler, Sr. Business Development Manger, Jackson Physician Search.

Millions of Americans never feel the reality of the physician shortage because they live in metropolitan areas. Yet for about 20% of the population who live in rural and remote communities, the lack of coverage is causing severe consequences for health and quality of life. In Iowa, where nearly 40% of the population resides in rural areas, the shortage can perhaps be felt even more strongly. Jackson Physician Search, the newest endorsed partner of the Iowa Hospital Association, identifies best practices for recruitment into Midwest communities–whether rural or urban–that can be adapted and implemented to address their unique challenges.

 

 

Telemedicine: Helping Eliminate Disparities in Treatment, Access and Outcomes.

Presented by Dr. Gallagher, board-certified cardiologist and serves as Chief Executive Officer, leading Access TeleCare to be the leader in specialty telemedicine.

This Q&A discussion dives into the disparities in treatment and patient outcomes for access to quality care. Using real-life examples, this session discusses telemedicine as a solution to the access problem and examine the financial impacts a telemedicine program can have on a hospital’s bottom line.

 

 

Must-Haves for a Successful Chronic Care Management Program

Presented by Shane Grivich, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Chartspan

What is CCM, why is it so important, what is essential in order to have a successful CCM program, what are the benefits of a successful program, and how ChartSpan approaches CCM differently.

 

 

MCAG’s ERC Solution

Presented by Adam Schmidt, Vice President of Business Development, MCAG

This session will cover topics including:

  • What is an Employee Retention Credit (ERC)?
  • What are the qualifiers?
  • How does an organization file for the ERC credit if eligible?

 

Session Materials:
Session PPT Handouts
Initiate ERC Questionnaire
List of Types of Documentation Required to Complete Full Analysis

 

 

 

Discover How Health Care Can Harness the Power of Technology

Presented by TJ Bangs, Vice President and Bryan Stanford, Account Manager – Healthcare, Carrier Access IT will be presenting at this session.

The opportunity to drive improved efficiency and better patient outcomes through connected, secure, sustainable technology has never been greater. Attendees will learn more about Carrier Access, popular health care business outcomes and 2023 technology trends.

 

 

Navigating Cyber Threats and Regulatory Commitments

Presented by Erin Eike, Senior Cybersecurity Account Executive and RJ Hammel, Sales/Cybersecurity Consultant

An overview of services provided by new ServiShare partner, ProCircular

 

Price Transparency & No Surprises Act Webinar

Presented by Barbara Johnson, BSN, RN, Senior Revenue Consultant, Para, CorroHealth Company

Handout 1    Handout 2

With the intent to empower patients and increase competition, the Price Transparency requirements went into effect on January 1, 2021. One year later, the No Surprises Act (NSA) added more regulations to protect patients. Simply put, the NSA protects patients from surprise medical bills that come from unknowingly receiving care from out-of-network care providers and emergency services. It also took Price Transparency to a new level by requiring providers to present a good faith estimate to uninsured or self-pay patients since January 2022 and soon issuing estimates to health plans which will use the estimate to provide an advanced Explanation of Benefits to their enrollees. Many providers still have unanswered questions about how Price Transparency and NSA affect their practice—and the steps they must take to comply with them. This presentation will attempt to answer many of those questions as we discuss how Price Transparency and NSA have evolved and where they are projected to go.  

 

 

The 21st Century Cures Act: Access to Medical Records

Presented by Dean McConnell, Deputy General Counsel, COPIC

The Information Blocking Rule creates a paradigm shift on how medical professionals are required to respond to requests for copies of medical and billing records from patients, health care providers, and others who should have access. This seminar will review the requirements of the new rule, discuss potential trouble areas, and highlight ways to maintain compliance.

 

 

 

Get to Know MedCerts

Presented by Rafael Castaneda, VP of Workforce Development,
Patrick Verda, Director of Partnerships, Rachel McGuire, Regional Manager of Partnerships

MedCerts is a leader in online health care and IT certification training. Their programs are state-of-the-art and custom created through the collaboration of an in-house production team, industry-recognized subject matter experts and education technological design team. Focused on in-demand careers and applicable job skills for their students, these programs are nationally recognized by accredited credentialing agencies and national employers. 

 

 

Leadership Lessons in Risk Management and Medical Liability Webinar

Presented by AssuredPartners and COPIC

How can hospitals and medical facilities enhance their risk-management planning to prevent claims, reinforce patient safety and improve outcomes? During this Q&A discussion, Gerald Zarlengo, COPIC’s CEO, shares his experience as a partner at an OB-GYN practice in a large system to offer insight about identifying high-risk areas, implementing processes for improvement, and reducing adverse outcomes and claims. The discussion focuses on what has changed in the medical liability environment and where things are headed. The partnership between AssuredPartners and COPIC and the programs and resources they offer also is highlighted.

 

 

 Managing Difficult Patient Interactions

Presented by AssuredPartners and COPIC

Physicians face many situations that involve challenging patients. This webinar focuses on managing difficult patient interactions – from angry demands for pain medicine to sadness from a negative diagnosis. Because the physician-patient relationship is integral to medicine, navigating these situations effectively is an important skill. This webinar uses interactive case-based vignettes to teach you how to improve techniques with patients and build a skill set to use in difficult encounters.

 

 



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