Title: Information Exchange with HHS on H1N1 Healthcare System Preparedness and Response
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009
Time: 1:30 -3:00 pm, EDT

Call-in Number: 800-837-1935
Conference ID: H1N1

Agenda

I. Opening Remarks
Chair: Dr. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Co-Chairs: Capt. Clare Helminiak, Dr. Sally Phillips, and R.Adm. Ann Knebel
Moderator: Susie Butler, CMS Office of External Affairs

II. Discussion
The purpose of the dialogue is to engage the provider community in a discussion of H1N1 preparedness and response issues. High priority will be put on a discussion of the value and contribution of the primary care
provider networks. We will discuss strategies for:
* reducing the burden on emergency departments
* early identification and intervention with high risk patients
* work force protection

In addition we will discuss emerging issues on the healthcare system surge capacity, critical care planning and home health care preparedness and planning issues as of interest to the participants.

III. Open Q&A
Submit questions and innovative solutions in advance at: H1N1.listening@hhs.gov.
Note: CMS emphasizes that submitting questions prior to the call will allow them to address as many questions
as possible. If you choose, you may wait to speak your question during the call.

The CMS Office of External Affairs would like to hear from you:
* What are your plans to protect high risk patients from H1N1 infection in your clinics/professional settings?
* Have you initiated any early intervention strategies with high risk patients (e.g. home antivirals)?
* What strategies are you planning to prevent unnecessary trips to the Emergency Department?
* How are you addressing an anticipated increased patient volume?
* Could telehealth play a role in surge?
* Could call centers support hospital decompression?
* What can PCP do to help the hospitals and vice versa?

Mark your calendar! A follow-up call on the same topic is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2009.