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Meetings with Strickland Administration hit impasse —
The Academy, along with other members of the Skilled Nursing Care Coalition (SNCC), have continued to meet with Gov. Strickland’s administrators to discuss the current nursing facility reimbursement formula. Both the SNCC and the administration have presented their reimbursement proposals. The SNCC continues to support a fair rental value system for capital, new peer groups, and direct care reimbursed at the mean. The Strickland administration continues to advance transitioning to the current pricing system by 2014 without making any changes to the pricing system and no increases to the price. Funding for the administration’s transition would occur by reducing rates for what they deem to be ‘inefficient’ providers (above their price) and using those funds to increase rates for ‘efficient providers’ (below their price). During discussions of the administration’s proposal, Strickland officials stated that the reimbursement policy created by former Governor Taft was fair and that prices were at the appropriate level. SNCC representatives made it clear that they do not believe that the current price is set at the appropriate level, especially for direct care. The administration also stated that Medicaid should not have to cover all of the costs associated with providing the care and should not have to pay any costs associated with increased government mandates. Recognizing that there was disagreement over key fundamental issues in the reimbursement system, the group decided not to schedule any meetings in the near future. Only one certainty can be established from the meetings: the upcoming elections and budget process are going to be of paramount importance in determining the future quality of care provided in Ohio’s skilled nursing facilities.
Academy to launch new "Premier Partners Program" for vendors June 1 — The Academy is pleased to announce a new promotional program open to all Associate Members beginning June 1, 2008. The Academy will transition from the current "endorsement" program (formerly the Preferred Academy Network) to a new marketing-based program—the "Premier Partners Program." By moving to a simple but high-level marketing arrangement, interested vendors will gain more opportunity and recognition through expanded visibility and promotion by the Academy. The goal of the Premier Partners Program is to provide consistent, high-level exposure of our Premier Partners to facility members. Through increased marketing power and advertising visibility, Premier Partners would, in turn, demonstrate their commitment to and support of the Academy and the long-term care profession as a whole. Interested Associate Members will have the opportunity to become part of the new program in the next few weeks. Details coming soon! For questions contact Executive Director Victoria Gresh.
WANTED: PAC Golf Outing Hole Sponsors! — Show Academy members you support their association when you become a PAC Golf Outing Hole Sponsor. Several hole sponsorships are still available for only $200. Hole sponsors receive publicity prior to the outing through The Academy Weekly and website. The OANH PAC Golf Outing will take place on Thursday, June 5 at Scioto Reserve Golf & Athletic Club in Powell, Ohio. Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. After a challenging game of golf, attendees will stay at the course for food, drinks and prizes at the “19th Hole” reception. Prices are $250 per golfer or $950 per foursome. Click here to download the registration brochure. For more information and to discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact Dawn Kennedy.
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OANH Annual PAC Golf Outing
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Registration & Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Shotgun Start: 1:00 p.m.
Scioto Reserve
7383 Scioto Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
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