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Kansas City, MO
- Agenda
- Lodging
- Transportation
- Activities
2010 SMP Regional Meeting Agenda
Kansas City, MO, Day 1
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Speakers |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
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Registration |
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Note: Breakfast is on Your Own |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
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AoA Kick-off |
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- Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging
- Jim Varpness, Regional Administrator, AoA Regions V and VII, Administration on Aging
- Celesta Hartgraves, Director, Missouri Division of Senior and Disability Services
- Judy Baker, Regional Director, HHS Region VII, Department of Health and Human Services
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| 9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. |
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Break |
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| 9:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. |
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Panel on Current Healthcare Fraud Trends, Initiatives, and Investigations |
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- Pete Blackburn, Special Agent, OIG Region VII, Office of Inspector General
- Jacqui Stanard, Health Information Specialist, Medicare Division of Financial Management, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Program Integrity
- Rob Hyder, Chief Investigator, MFCU, Missouri Office of the Attorney General
- Carrie Couch, Chief of Investigations, Missouri Department of Insurance Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
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| 11:10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. |
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Break |
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| 11:20 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. |
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Referrals to CMS Contractors and CMS Regional Office: Interfacing with Your Partners |
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- Amy Miller-Bowman, PSC, IntegriGuard
- Adele Culpepper, ZPIC, Health Integrity
- Tasha Trusty, MEDIC, Health Integrity
- Deanna Greene, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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| 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
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Lunch |
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- John Hallerud, Federal Trade Commission
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| 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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SMP Program Management Panel |
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- Sub-granting: Erin Weir, Illinois SMP
- Scope of Agreements/MOUs: Barbara McGinity, Texas SMP
- Volunteer Training: Darrell Elliott, Kansas SMP
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| 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
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Break |
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| 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Successful SMP Outreach Practices |
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- One representative from each SMP will present their successful outreach practice
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| 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
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Networking and Recognition Event |
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Kansas City, MO, Day 2
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Topic |
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Speakers |
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Breakfast |
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On Your Own |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
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Introduction to SMP Risk and Volunteer Project
- Trends
- Guided Discussion — program, risks
- Project Roadmap — what, when, products, opportunities for input
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- Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
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| 10:15 a.m. -10:30 a.m. |
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Break |
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| 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Workshop: Introduction to Risk Management |
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- Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
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| 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
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Networking Lunch |
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| 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
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Workshop: Keeping Volunteers - The Keys to Retention |
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- Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
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| 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
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Break |
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| 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
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Workshop: Establishing Boundaries for Volunteers |
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- Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
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| 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Plenary Speakers: Linda Graff and Steve McCurley
- Open Q&A on project
- Small group discussion of structured feedback questions related to project issues, roll out, etc.
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- Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
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| 5:00 p.m. |
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Conference Adjourned |
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| 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. |
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Listening Session for SMP Directors in the Main Conference Room (open to SMP Directors only) |
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- Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging
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| 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. |
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Listening Session on Volunteer Risk and Program Management (open to all — location TBA)
- Optional opportunity for further discussion and feedback on the project and other aspects of risk/volunteer management
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- Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
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Kansas City, MO, Day 3
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Topic |
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Speakers |
| Breakfast |
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On Your Own |
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| 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
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Consulting Sessions by Appointment
- Optional opportunity for one-on-one discussions with Steve McCurley or Linda Graff
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- Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
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| 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
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Opening Comments |
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- Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging
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| 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
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Workshop: Dealing with Difficult Volunteers |
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- Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
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| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
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Break |
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| 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
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Helping Others: Hispanics and Volunteerism |
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- Maria Eugenia Hernandez-Lane, National Hispanic SMP
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| 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Closing Comments/Wrap-up |
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- Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging
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Lodging
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
4445 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 800-810-3708 or 816-531-3000
Fax: 816-531-3007
Group Booking Code: AOASMP (Rates only apply for conference dates.)
Hotel reservation cut-off: July 15
Make Reservations
*Please note if making your reservation using the online link provided above the reservation information will show on the right-hand side of the page with the main Marriott homepage showing on the left. Please proceed with inputting your information into the right-hand blank fields and continuing by clicking "Check Availability" to process your reservation.
The hotel room rate is $107.00 (plus taxes). Guest/travelers will be responsible for all guest room charges, incidentals (movies, room service, internet, etc.), and taxes. The hotel will require a credit card upon arrival to cover incidental charges.
If you do not have a credit card you can provide a cash deposit at time of check-in. Please contact us at conference@smpconference.org or 301-588-6800 for additional information.
Airfare
Travelers are expected to make their own travel arrangements. We recommend making reservations as soon as possible to obtain the lowest fare, and no later than three weeks prior to the regional meeting. The Kansas City International Airport is the preferred airport.
Ground Transportation Options
The following are transportation options available to and from the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza:
Taxi Services
Taxis at Kansas City International Airport are made available through various taxi service telephones located at the baggage claim areas in each terminal and outside terminal exits. Taxis serving the airport are required to carry passengers to any requested location, regardless of journey length. Shared rates are available upon request of the first passenger, providing all other passengers agree.
Shuttle Bus Services
Numerous companies provide shuttle bus services to and from Kansas City and other cities in the states of Kansas and Missouri. These companies include, amongst many others, KCI Shuttle and KCI Roadrunner Express.
Driving Directions to Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
- Exit the airport onto I-29 South.
- Go approximately 18 miles, and merge onto US-71 South.
- Follow US-71 South for approximately 4 miles.
- Take the exit for Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd/Swope Parkway.
- Turn right on Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.
- Go approximately 1.5 miles, and turn right on Main St.
- Proceed to 45th and Main St.
- The Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza main entrance will be on the right immediately after crossing 45th St.
Activities in Kansas City, MO
Recreation
- Lap Pool
- Swimming
- Whirlpool
Activities
- Biking trail
- Bowling (6 mi)
- Horseback riding (5 mi)
- Jogging/fitness trail (0.2 mi)
- Volleyball
- Tennis (0.2 mi)
- Fitness Facilities
- Fitness Center
- Golf
- Swope Memorial Golf Course (7 mi)
- Royal Meadows Golf Course (9 mi)
- Deer Creek Golf Club (18 mi)
- Dub's Dread Golf Club (27 mi)
- Minor Park Golf Course (13 mi)
- Tiffany Greens Golf Club (19 mi)
Attractions and Landmarks
- Country Club Plaza
- Westport
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Arrowhead Stadium/Kauffman Stadium
- Bartle Hall Convention Center
- Starlight Theatre
- Kansas City Zoo
- Harry S. Truman Library & Museum
- Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun
- Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Restaurants
- Main Street Grill (Hotel)
- Café Express (Hotel)
- M.I. Greatroom (Hotel)
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Plaza III Steakhouse
- M&S Grill
- Gates Bar-B-Q
- Capital Grille
- Buca Di Beppo
- Minsky's Pizza
- Rudy's Tenampa Taqueria
- Brio Tuscan Grille
- JJ's Restaurant
- Jasper's Restaurant
- Grand Street Café
- Classic Cup Sidewalk Café
- Bo Ling's Chinese Restaurant
- Figlio, The Italian Restaurant
- Winstead's Restaurant
- Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue
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