OPEN MINDS Announces Seminar On Revenue Expansion Opportunities Through CalAIM’s Enhanced Care Management Contracts
Gettysburg, PA. (July 16, 2023) — On Wednesday, August 16th, as part of The 2023 OPEN MINDS Management Best Practices Institute, the OPEN MINDS team will present its latest CalAIM executive seminar specifically for providers and behavioral health executives interested in expanding revenue opportunities through new service lines and/or new coordinated care contracts in California under CalAIM and the rapidly changing Medi-Cal landscape.
The live session, Preparing For CalAIM – Innovative Best Practices Serving Complex Adults & Youth, will explore Enhanced Care Management from both the payer and provider perspective with guest presenters from Kaiser Permanente and Serene Health.
From the payer perspective, Dr. Stuart Buttlaire from Kaiser Permanente will explore:
- The current state of the Enhanced Care Management implementation
- A look into payment reform
- The “no wrong door” philosophy
- Payer screening and transition tools
Also featured in the session are two executives from one of the largest and most experienced Enhanced Care Management providers, Serene Health Gorup. Hector Medina and Dr. Kirlos Guerguis will share:
- A step-by-step approach on how they are successfully managing more than 3,000 adults with serious mental illness
- Their innovative approach to service line expansion for children and youth under Enhanced Care Management
- How utilizing new technologies can improve case management and client engagement for new and existing service lines
Register now to join us in person at the Hilton Long Beach Hotel for this and other “can’t miss” executive sessions and networking opportunities. For a full institute agenda, management.openminds.com
Featured Presenters:
- Stuart Buttlaire, Ph.D., MBA, Regional Director of Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine, Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Buttlaire brings more than 30 years of clinical and management experience, providing critical leadership and direction in California’s changing health care delivery system. Dr. Buttlaire is currently the lead mental health representative within Kaiser Permanente’s State Program Initiatives and the designated resource management director for behavioral health. - Hector Medina, cHAP Senior Vice President, Serene Health Group
Hector Medina is an expert in the managed care industry and the development of value-base care programs. He is responsible for Serene Health Group’s growth and development on a national scale. Mr. Medina’a guidance and expertise has navigated the company through the complexities of changing regulations and market demands from CalAIM. - Dr. Kirlos Guerguis, DBA, MBA Chief Operating Officer, Serene Health Group
With nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Guerguis’ is an industry leader in CalAIM and technology-based healthcare solutions. Whole person-centered care has been a guiding principle throughout his career, influencing his innovative approach to healthcare delivery and patient engagement. Formerly, Dr. Guerguis held numerous executive roles within the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health System. - Richard Louis III Vice President, Western Region at OPEN MINDS
Mr. Louis has extensive experience in health care integration, population health management, developing new service lines, and health plan contract development. Previously, Mr. Louis was the Director of Development – Behavior & Addiction Medicine at Southern California Healthcare Systems Inc. He also served as the Executive Director of Strategic Development and Planning at Pathways – Molina Healthcare.
Preparing For CalAIM – Innovative Best Practices Serving Complex Adults & Youth will be featured at the The 2023 OPEN MINDS Management Best Practices Institute, a three-day executive gathering curated specially for organizations serving consumers with complex needs, will provide a deep dive into new clinical services and service delivery systems, clinical protocols and management, service process management, and evidence-based practices.
Registration is now open for this premier three-day institute at https://openminds.com/register-now-mbpi/.
Institute registration is an included benefit for partners and OPEN MINDS Circle Elite members. For more information on registration, sponsorship opportunities, or media inquiries, contact the Executive Education & Events team at 717-334-1329 or events@openminds.com.
Institute Partners:
- Premier Partners: NephU, Netsmart, NextGen Healthcare, PsychU, Qualifacts
- Gold Partners: Alera Health (Formerly Blaze Advisors), ContinuumCloud, Core Solutions, Inc., Otsuka Market Access, Streamline Healthcare Solutions
- Affiliate Education Sponsors: 5e Analytics, Altruix, Awake Labs, Carelon, Cantata Health Solutions, CCNY Inc., Concord Technologies, DrFirst, Eleos Health, eVero, Evernorth, Genoa Healthcare, Health Information Management Systems (HiMS), Humana Healthy Horizons, Inovalon, Integrative, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, KiriWorks, Lucet, Millin Associates, Owl, Sigmund Software, Therapy Brands, Waypoint Interactive, ZMark Health
About OPEN MINDS
OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence, management consulting, and marketing services firm specializing exclusively in the markets of the health and human service field that serve consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs. OPEN MINDS mission is to provide payers, service provider organizations, and technology and scientific firms that serve these consumers with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness.