Thứ Hai, 1 tháng 7, 2013

National Aging & Law Institute

NAELA's National Aging and Law Institute' will be in Washington, DC from November 7-9, 2013.  The following two sessions on medical issues are of interest.



Health Care Decision-Making and HIPAA Privacy Barriers: How to Avoid and Solve Problems     

"Health care agents and family members of patients sometimes run into HIPAA problems, such as, “I can’t talk to you because of HIPAA.”  Learn the myths and facts of HIPAA; how to prevent and solve problems, and resources you can draw upon."


  • Charles P. Sabatino, ABA Commission on Law and Aging

  • Rachel Seeger, MA, MPA, HHS

  • Elizabethanne Miller Angevine, Esq.

  • Dr. Katalin Eve Roth, J.D. M.D. F.A.C.P.




Transformation of Chronic and End-of-Life Care: What It Means for You and Your Clients

This session will address cutting edge models and techniques being used to ensure patients and families get the advance care they need. Participants will hear and dialogue on what tools (advanced directives, POLST) are available for clients and how to ensure they are carried out as requested. The panel will also address the federal political and policy environment for protecting patients from unwanted care.  


  • Ashley Carson Cottingham, Compassion & Choices

  • Andrew MacPherson, Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC)

  • Dr. Brad Stuart, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Sutter Care at Home

  • Moderator: Kate Mewhinney





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