Roundtable Topics

Throughout the year, the Adminstrative Residents host monthly roundtables. These informal presentations/discussions are typically held from 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM during the lunch hour in the 20th floor Learning Center. Roundtables are forums where staff can explore ideas and issues related to L.A. Care's activities. Roundtables are open to all staff.

Please indicate your interest in attending roundtables on the topics listed below. Please add your suggestions for both topics and presenters.

Please complete by November 7, 2003. Thank you.
Name (optional): 


  1. INFORMATION SECURITY ---

    Key Questions: Why is it important that patient information remain protected and confidential? What has L.A. Care done to address this issue?
     
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    Not Interested  Highly Interested


  1. EXPERIMENTAL DRUGS ---

    Key Questions: Should the use of experimental drugs be subject to less stringent regulations? Should experimental drugs be available for purchase on the open market before the approval process is completed?
     
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    Not Interested  Highly Interested


  1. CHANGE MANAGEMENT ---

    Key Questions: What are the key issues organizations face when there is a change in personnel or processes? What are some effective practice guidelines when managing organizational change?
     
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    Not Interested  Highly Interested


  1. MEDICARE DRUG BENEFIT ---

    Key Questions: What is the platform for the Medicare Drug Benefit? Will direct competition with the Private Industry slow the growth of Medicare spending? How will Medi-Cal be affected by the Medicare Reform?
     
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    Not Interested  Highly Interested


  1. PROVIDER PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM ---

    Key Questions: What does the program consist of?
    What is the current status of the program? What were the expectations and were they met?
     
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    Not Interested  Highly Interested


  1. CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS---

    Key Questions: Who are Children with Special Health Care Needs? Why is it important to identify this segment of L.A. Care's patient population?
     
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    Not Interested  Highly Interested


  1. PHARMACY FRAUD AND ABUSE ---

    Key Question: What is L.A. Care doing to mitigate pharmacy fraud and abuse?
     
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    Not Interested  Highly Interested


  1. STRATEGIC PLANNING ---

    Key Question: What is the Children's Health Initiative?
     
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    Not Interested  Highly Interested


  1. DATA MASTERY REPOSITORY (DMR)---

    Key Questions: What is DMR? How does DMR benefit the operational functions at L.A. Care?
     
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    Not Interested  Highly Interested


  1. Online Translation Tool ---


    Key Question: What is Web Based Translation?
     
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    Not Interested  Highly Interested


  1. Please list the name of any speaker or presenter you would like to hear at the Roundtables. Give a brief description of the speaker's expertise or area of interest.


  1. Please list any other topics you would like to see at the Roundtables this year.





Mark Strunin