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Understanding the Basics of Neuroimaging and Practical Applications for Pediatric Rehabilitation Providers
Thursday, June 8, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST;
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST

Kristen R. Hoskinson, PhD

Speaker/Panelist Bio:
Dr. Hoskinson is a licensed pediatric neuropsychologist and principal investigator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) in Columbus, Ohio. Now fully immersed in the research world, her lab focuses on using neuroimaging methods to detangle the neurocognitive, social, and behavioral consequences of pediatric medical conditions, including traumatic brain injury, childhood cancer, critical congenital heart disease, and long-COVID. As Co-Director of the Neuroimaging and Behavior Research Group at NCH, she’s devoted to advocating for the utility of neuroscientific methods to understand long-term outcomes in pediatrics, including working closely with neuropsychology and physician colleagues in applying and interpreting these tools.

In this presentation, Dr. Hoskinson provides an introduction to multiple neuroimaging methods commonly encountered by the pediatric neuropsychologist during clinical practice. This includes basics on development, acquisition, interpretation, and how each approach can prove a useful tool in optimizing care for pediatric patients.

Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Identify two neuroimaging methods useful for identifying abnormalities in brain structure;
  • List one strength and one concern with use of CT versus MRI in childhood brain injury; and
  • Describe how functional MRI methods can be informative in pediatric rehabilitation.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all members of the rehabilitation team, including medical staff, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, licensed psychologists, mental health professionals, and other interested professionals.

Level: Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

Registration: Registration is complimentary for members of IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today. Multiple registrations per organization are permitted.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). This plan represents a multi-year strategic plan developed in collaboration with a diverse public partnership of stakeholders across the Commonwealth. It is a data-driven, comprehensive process and a primary, expert resource for establishing and maintaining public health programs and policies.

The SHIP identifies Pennsylvania health priorities and includes goals, objectives, and strategies for improving those priorities. For each priority area, a work group with goal and strategy teams meets to implement the strategies and reassess, as necessary, to improve the health of Pennsylvanians.

RCPA has participated in the plan development process, and if members have feedback that may impact implementation of the plan, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.

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RCPA congratulates the following RCPA members for being listed among the 2023 Health Care Power 100. This list details individuals who are “framing, influencing and trying to change the conversation around one of Pennsylvania’s most crucial economic sectors, including public officials, hospital and health care executives, nonprofit leaders, union heads, academics and others.” City & State staff recognized the following individuals:

  • Diane S. Hupp of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh;
  • Jill Bowen of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services;
  • Tom McGough of UPMC;
  • Michelle Trupp of Reading Hospital at Tower Health;
  • Paul DeAngelo of Mission Autism Clinics; and
  • Jennifer Taubert of Johnson & Johnson.

See the full 2023 Health Care Power 100 here.

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The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has released the transition plans that outline how the Appendix K flexibilities will be phased out on May 11, 2023, with the end of the Public Health Emergency. The transition plans apply to the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver, OBRA Waiver, and Act 150 program.

Since March 6, 2020, the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has been operating under an Appendix K Emergency Preparedness and Response amendment that was approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Appendix K allowed temporary changes to the CHC Waiver, OBRA waiver, and Act 150 waiver in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

Effective May 11, 2023, OLTL is discontinuing the emergency flexibilities noted in the attached guidance and is returning to pre-emergency operations. Providers should make any changes that are necessary to resume normal operations and be in compliance by May 11, 2023. Service Coordinators have been instructed to work with participants and providers to ensure a seamless transition to normal operations.

The transition plans have been updated to reflect the new expiration date for the flexibilities. In addition, as a general note, resuming pre-emergency waiver operations means the following:

  • All assessments, including the comprehensive needs assessments and reassessments, must be conducted face-to-face;
  • Service Coordinators must monitor participants and Individual Services Plans (ISPs) through face-to-face contacts; and
  • ISP meetings and development must be conducted face-to-face.

Questions about this information should be directed to the OLTL Provider Helpline at 800-932-0939.

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the Office of Long-Term Living’s (OLTL) OBRA Waiver Amendment. Changes in the approved OBRA Waiver Amendment include:

  • Revised the Benefits Counseling service definition;
  • Amended the responsibilities of the Fiscal/Employer Agent;
  • Updated Appendix H Quality Improvement Strategy to the current process; and
  • Removed performance measure AA-6, as the data in AA-6 is being collected by AA-5.

The current approved OBRA Waiver document can be viewed here. If you have any questions, please contact the OLTL Bureau of Policy Development and Communications Management at (717) 857-3280.

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