Call for Abstracts
2015 Spring Primary Care Conference (May 16-19)
Thank you for considering a presentation with us!
Northwest Regional Primary Care Association invites you to submit an abstract for consideration to present at the 2015 NWRPCA Spring Primary Care Conference.
General Information: The 2015 Spring Primary Care Conference will be held in Portland, OR, May 16 -19, 2015. This conference is a cornerstone of our educational offerings. Each conference brings together experts and learners to share knowledge and resources, as well as to energize each other in the quest for continual growth and improvement in all aspects of the CHC world.
Submission Deadline: Saturday, May 16, 2015
Abstract Notification: You will be notified by early February, 2015, via email, whether your abstract is selected.
Abstract Selection: Abstracts are peer-reviewed on the basis of quality and clarity of the content, subject relevance (see relevant topics below), and strength of learning objectives.
Relevant Topics: Abstracts should examine current programs, practices, and/or policies related to Community Health Centers and Primary Care:
1) Clinical
2) Community Health Improvement
3) Fiscal
4) General
5) Governance
6) HR/Workforce
7) Leadership
8) Operations
9) :Outreach & Enrollment
10) Pain Management
11) Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
12) Policy
13) Keynote
Topics we are especially interested in include (though are not limited to):
- Service Integration (particularly Behavioral Health)
- Population Health transformation
- State Payment Reform
- Payor mix changes/rebranding
- ICD-10 Implementation
- Meeting HRSa’ 19 Requirements
- Patient-Centered Medical/Health Home Implementation
- Patient Engagement
- Outcome Measures
- Meaningful Use Stage 2 & 3
- Telehealth, Remote Monitoring etc.
- Emergency Preparedness
- Customer Service
- Clinical Topics related to CHCs
- Community Needs Assessments
- Sliding Fee Scale
- Social Determinants of Health
- Healthy People 2020
- Financial Sustainability
- Accountable Care Organizations