We’re having a wonderful time in Phoenix at CONNECTIONS2018! Day three was kicked off by a fantastic panel lead by Netsmart Executive Vice President, Corporate Development Kevin Scalia. Joining him were leaders from industry associations, as they discussed issues facing community-based providers. Panelists included American Health Care Association President and CEO Mark Parkinson, National Association for Home Care and Hospice President Bill Dombi, National Association of Medicaid Directors Executive Director Matt Salo and National Council for Behavioral Health Medical Director Joe Parks, M.D.

Awesome panel to discuss the issues our community-based providers are facing everyday. #advocate #conn18 @a_dombi with @OfficialNAHC, @DrJoeParks with @NationalCouncil, Matt Salo with @statemedicaid & Mark Parkinson with @ahcancal #BehavioralHealth #postacutecare pic.twitter.com/agceaoz7XZ

— Netsmart (@NetsmartTech) April 10, 2018

Scalia also led the Executive Symposium panel, where experts focused on the importance and experiences of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, or CCBHCs.

At @NetsmartTech #CONN18 Executive Symposium, expert panel shares their experience and promise of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics #CCBHC @thebrentmcginty @DrJoeParks, Jeremy Klemanski, Tim Swinfard,@greenscott13 #ntst pic.twitter.com/OKb0Orwv6y

— Dave Kishler (@DaveKishler) April 10, 2018

Netsmart Vice President, Interoperability AJ Peterson led a discussion where experts across the care communities we serve talked about the importance of sharing and exchanging information to improve outcomes.

Leveraging technology for #connectedhealthcare. Panel of @NetsmartTech clients from #behavioralhealth, #careathome & #seniorliving talk about integrated info exchange that improves outcomes, reduces length of stay. @ajpeterson28 moderates. #CONN18 #ntst #communitybasedcare pic.twitter.com/7iMiZ1qV0k

— Dave Kishler (@DaveKishler) April 10, 2018

Attendees heard insights from real-life examples as Netsmart clients continued to share their experiences and successes through session presentations and panels throughout the day

Kathee Jordan shares the @SevenHillsFound story of their participation in the MassHealth #ACO program as a community partner lead entity with the #conn18 executive symposium crowd. pic.twitter.com/wcxFHUmLr2

— Netsmart (@NetsmartTech) April 10, 2018

.@PetrizzoTom discusses how @NetsmartTech #KPI dashboards help @TriCountyMHS track clinical and operational data to improve client care and meet #CCBHC reporting requirements #CONN18 #ntst pic.twitter.com/QKSTPo6iLW

— Dave Kishler (@DaveKishler) April 10, 2018

A session devoted to the current opioid crisis also gained a lot of attention. Netsmart clients explored what efforts were currently used to combat the epidemic and further discussed what approaches were more successful than others.

The Solutionarium continued to be the perfect place for clients to check out and learn about all the latest on solutions and services.

The evening concluded at a fantastic event at fantastic Corona Ranch where clients and attendees could unwind and have fun! Entertainment included a rockin’ band, a live rodeo and hot air balloon rides gave attendees the chance to truly take in the beauty of the southwest among breathtaking surroundings.

We’re ready for you #conn18! Buses leave from the Sheraton and Renaissance lobbies in 15 minutes! pic.twitter.com/NsjMZO1aS5

— Netsmart (@NetsmartTech) April 11, 2018

A rodeo in Phoenix at @coronaranch! #conn18 Coming up: hot air balloon rides! pic.twitter.com/cW4XEwVzpX

— Netsmart (@NetsmartTech) April 11, 2018

Today, we’re wrapping up our time in Phoenix, saying goodbye to our clients and partners who took time to learn, share and collaborate with us for CONNECTIONS2018. We’re excited to see what the next year has in store for us all. See you next time!