2023 SMP Virtual Spring Conference Materials

Education & Empowerment in Fraud Prevention

SMP Virtual Conference Program Booklet

We are delighted to have you join our 2023 SMP Virtual Spring Conference. Take a look at our conference program to read our welcome message, learn about our California SMP and our focus, meet our team and see the schedule of events on Wednesday May 24.

We look forward to seeing you online and creating a memorable event. Thank you for your participation, and we anticipate a productive and enriching experience for all.

We hope you enjoy the event!

Click here for the conference recording. Use passcode: wKc?T3*c

Presentations, Speakers & Their Slides:

Strengthening Advocacy Through Partnerships:

Protecting Seniors in Rural Communities from Medicare Fraud

Beatriz Garcia, Managing Attorney and Carla Diaz, Community Worker, California Rural Legal Assistance

Medicare Hospice Coverage:

How It Works & Benefits Those Who Are Eligible

Sheila Clark, President and CEO, of California Hospice and Palliative Care Association

Public Health Emergency Unwinding Update

Marissa Whitehouse, Senior Medicare Patrol Program Manager, Office of Healthcare Information and Counseling, Administration for Community Living

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

Peter Bauer, SHIP/SMP Liaison and National Training Program Lead, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Handout & Video

CalAIM Update

Anastasia Dodson, Deputy Director, California Department of Health Care Services

Strengthening Advocacy Through Partnerships:

Protecting Seniors in Rural Communities from Medicare Fraud

Beatriz Garcia, Managing Attorney and Carla Diaz, Community Worker, California Rural Legal Assistance