Healthcare delivery organizations are so heavily dependent on access to data such as patient records that they’re frequently the perfect target for ransomware attacks. The resulting disruption can be devastating, as even a short delay in access to records can negatively affect patient outcomes. In this webinar, we‘ll unpack real-life examples of ransomware in the healthcare industry.

Register for this webinar to:

• Learn about the newest tactics in ransomware
• Take a deep dive into some of the major ransomware attacks in the healthcare industry, how they happened, and the consequences
• Uncover five steps you can take to prevent them

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Amid the ongoing global health crisis, the debate around Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) are high on the political agenda. As member states discuss the zero drafts of the UHC and PPR declarations and resolutions ahead of endorsement by heads of state at the UN High-Level Meeting in September 2023, a crucial question remains: How can we foster a sustainable and thriving innovation ecosystem for healthcare that supports Universal Health Coverage and better pandemic preparedness? This question lies at the heart of a timely event hosted by Foreign Policy in partnership with the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA), the body representing the innovative pharmaceutical industry in official relations with the United Nations. The event will focus on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPR) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC), emphasizing the critical role of innovation in achieving the common but also at times different needs of both. The conversation will explore how public and private actors can share efforts and work in partnership to strengthen health systems and improve access to medicines and vaccines. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the links between UHC and PPR and engage in a discussion on the role of a sustainable and thriving global health innovation ecosystem in reaching more people, worldwide. This event will be underpinned by new research from FP Analytics, FP’s independent research division.

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Following the large success of our 1st Flow chemistry and continuous processing conference live in Boston back in 2019 and the two On Line Conferences we are delighted to be back Face to Face in Boston for 2023.

We have undergone a renaissance over the past decade, offering unique control of key process parameters such as temperature and mixing, increased process safety and potentially access to new reaction space. This 2-day conference focuses on case studies from process chemists and engineers working in the field giving insights, examples and opinion. The meeting should be of interest not only to those already experienced in the area but people who want to know more about this cutting edge technology.

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On behalf of the Local Organising and the International Scientific Committees, we warmly invite you to the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID), which will take place both online and in Lisbon, Portugal on 8-12 May 2023.

We will bring together world-renowned researchers and clinicians for a very exciting multi-faceted programme covering areas that include clinical issues, epidemiology, public health, microbiology, immunology, host-pathogen interactions, genomics, and their interfaces, highlighting more recent progress and also where advances have been more challenging,

ESPID is the world's premier paediatric infectious diseases meeting for professionals who want to stay up to date, apply state-of-the art science to clinical care, present their research, reinforce existing and develop new collaborations.

There will be ample opportunities for networking in Lisbon, a fascinating city that combines a great historical heritage with modernity and vibrant culture.

We are absolutely delighted to be able to welcome you to ESPID 2023!

ESPID 2023 Co-Chairs:

- Fernanda Rodrigues

- Catarina Gouveia

- Manolis Galanakis

ESPID Board Members:

- Manolis Galanakis, Greece - President

- Oana Falup-Pecurariu, Romania - Secretary

- Johannes Trück, Switzerland - Treasurer

- Pablo Rojo, Spain - Board Member

- Vana Spoulou, Greece - Board Member

- Annemarie van Rossum, Netherlands - Board Member

- Lilly Verhagen, The Netherlands - Young ESPID Rep

- Raluca Lixandru, Romania - Young ESPID Rep

Time: 09:00 to 17:00

Too often, the process to receive approval for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits can be complicated and cumbersome. With the right approach, health insurance providers can achieve the twin goals of minimizing the cost burden of disabled members and increasing member satisfaction. To help potential members navigate the process, payers need to employ experienced disability advocates who help patients identify and enroll in financial safety net programs. This educational webinar from Cognizant will dive into the factors needed on the route to enrollment. Presenters will explain the five-step process patients must complete to enroll to receive SSDI benefits, plus define in detail how an algorithm-driven outreach model can be used to educate, empower and assist eligible members.

Attendees Will Learn About

• The concise five-step process patients must complete to enroll to receive SSDI benefits
• Details on the Social Security Administration's definition of disability
• How to ensure a win-win outcome for payers and members by utilizing an algorithm-driven outreach model to educate, empower, and assist eligible members

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Preventable hospital readmissions are costing the healthcare system approximately $25 billion on an annual basis, and it is estimated that one out of every five Medicare patients is readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. In an attempt to control excessive spending on avoidable healthcare costs as well to as improve quality care, performance and patient health, CMS has instituted new regulations and higher penalties. Hospitals and health systems are especially affected by the new mandates, and are exposed to increasing financial risk.

We have created a high-level forum featuring providers and payers who will share their insights and expertise on how to lower readmission rates through recognized and proven discharge programs and follow-up plans, simultaneously reducing costs and improving quality of care. This impressive program will include distinguished members from highly regarded institutions comprised of hospitals, health systems, health plans and industry experts; featuring best practices to utilize in today's rapidly evolving world.

This is the only conference on Reducing Hospital Readmissions that will equip you with innovative strategies and tools to be better prepared for 2023 and beyond. By attending the 2023 Reducing Hospital Readmissions Forum, you will learn what others in clinical integration, utilization management, patient care and reimbursement are doing to be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead in 2023 and beyond.

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Medicare Advantage is currently facing unprecedented challenges. The changes and cuts for Medicare Advantage have ushered in a much tougher climate for health plans. The cuts render revenues challenging and margins tight. It’s more important than ever in this era of pay for performance that medical management, operations, customer service and the financial side all work together to both advance the metrics needle for Star Ratings and provide actual value-based services and improved outcomes. How to run a tighter ship to protect margins, provide real outcomes, and increase your plan payments?

The 2023 National Medicare Advantage Forum promises to set standards within the industry, and will prove to be a game changer for leaders, experts, as well as policymakers involved within Medicare Advantage. In addition to having a strong focus on the larger issues facing Medicare Advantage – such as quality improvement, member acquisition/retention, profitability enhancement, compliance, etc. – the conference will feature topics focused on Product Development, Innovation and Value-Based Healthcare.

In this premier event, we bring together leaders and innovators to share their insights and offer solutions on the abundant challenges facing Medicare Advantage. By attending the 2023 National Medicare Advantage Forum, you will learn what others in your industry are doing to be better prepared for the challenges that lie ahead in 2023 and beyond. 

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In the United States today, over 70 million low income individuals are enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care plans and it is expected to increase drastically by 2026. CMS has instituted its Final Rule, a sweeping overhaul of Medicaid Managed Care, resulting in new regulations and mandates with the goal of improving Medicaid member access to quality healthcare, enhancing outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. State Medicaid Agencies and Medicaid Health Plans throughout the United States are struggling with how to be best prepared and succeed in this new, rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare.

We have created an exciting, high level forum featuring knowledgeable leaders and executives from the nation's leading Medicaid Health Plans and State Government Agencies who will share their perspectives, valuable insights and expertise on how to be best equipped for the rapidly evolving landscape of Medicaid Managed Care. Attendees will benefit from learning about best practices and strategies that have been deployed to address the challenges in transforming Medicaid Managed Care. Topics include improving network adequacy, enhancing member access to quality healthcare, boosting member enrollment/engagement, managing carved in services, integrating social determinants, enhancing care coordination/collaboration and reducing the overall healthcare spending. By attending the 2023 Medicaid Managed Care Conference, you will learn what others in the Medicaid Managed Care arena are doing to succeed in transforming the nation’s healthcare and its Medicaid member population. Register today to reserve your seat at the conference and take advantage of early bird discounts.

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We spend more than half our lives at our jobs. It’s time to see our professional lives for what they are—our lives. It’s time to not just see our 9-to-5s as work but to see ourselves as part of a community of individuals striving to learn and grow. It’s time to see your job in clinical documentation integrity (CDI) as an opportunity to Flourish personally and professionally. The 2023 ACDIS National Conference takes place Monday, May 8–Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, offering five tracks of unparalleled education over three extraordinary days that’s more than 50 opportunities to nourish your professional soul, fertilize plans for your career growth, cultivate your staff, and see your CDI program blossom.

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Join global healthcare leaders as they convene at ISPOR 2023, the leading global conference for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), May 7-10, for discussion and dissemination of the latest trends in healthcare. This must-attend event provides you with dedicated opportunities to network with your peers, HEOR experts, and thought leaders and to discuss with a global audience how we establish, incentivize, and share value sustainable for health systems, patients, and technology developers.

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