National Transitions of Care Coalition to Host Regional Summit in Atlanta
Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 10, 2013 -- The National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC), an organization focused on addressing and improving patient care transitions in the U.S. health care system, is set to host the Atlanta Regional Transitions of Care (TOC) Summit this fall to raise awareness about the challenges of poor transitions and present solutions. Online registration is available for this one-day event, scheduled October 17, 2013, at Loudermilk Conference Center in Atlanta, GA.
This event will bring together health care professionals, patient and caregiver advocates, and policy makers with NTOCC thought leaders and partner representatives to address a serious U.S. health care issue: filling the gaps that occur when patients leave one care setting and move to another care setting.
With an interactive program tailored to the specific needs of the community, attendees will discover barriers to improved transitions, effective solutions and emerging resources in development by area organizations. Additionally, the Atlanta event will provide avenues for local stakeholders to collaborate in the development and advancement of transitions of care initiatives.
This year’s agenda includes a full day of sessions, encompassing a regional TOC expert panel, an overview of NTOCC’s work and resources, sessions on healthcare reform and technology as they relate to TOC, and collaborative breakout sessions. Cheri Lattimer, RN, BSN, NTOCC Executive Director, will speak and present at the event, among several area thought leaders.
Early Bird pricing is available through September 12; visit http://www.ntocc.org/Events/AtlantaTOCSummit.aspx for more information and to register. In addition, NTOCC invites companies interested in connecting with this exclusive audience to consider visibility opportunities.
About the National Transition of Care Coalition
The National Transitions of Care Coalition is a 501(c)(4) dedicated to addressing a serious U.S. health care issue: filling the gaps that occur when patients leave one care setting and move to another care setting. These transitions include patients moving from primary care to specialty physicians; moving or transferring patients from the emergency department to intensive care or surgery; or when patients are discharged from the hospital to home, assisted living arrangements, or skilled nursing facilities. The U.S. health care system often fails to meet the needs of patients during these transitions because care is rushed and responsibility is fragmented, with little communication across care settings and multiple providers. To learn more, visit http://www.ntocc.org and follow the Coalition on Twitter @NTOCC.
Brianne Baird, National Transitions of Care Coalition, http://www.ntocc.org, (501) 588-1370, [email protected]
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