North Carolina Training, Instruction, Development, and Education
Call for Presentations!
NC TIDE 2016 SPRING CONFERENCE
When: April 24-27, 2016
Where: Hilton Riverside, Wilmington, NC
Deadline for Presentation Proposals: February 22, 2016
NC TIDE values input and ideas on sessions and speakers. The NC TIDE Conference is structured to meet the
training needs of Providers, MCO’s, Licensed Clinicians, Community Stakeholders and CFAC representatives.
We recognize the value of the creative, innovative, and cutting-edge programs and services which are happening
across the State of NC and believe our conference is the place to share those resources with a broad audience! If
you are interested in presenting at the Spring NC TIDE Conference, we would like to hear from you. Topics
should focus on behavioral healthcare topics in one of the following areas: Finance, Quality, Clinical Areas,
Information Technology, Stakeholder Involvement, CFAC, Operations, Claims, and Data
Management/Analysis.
Requirements For Submission Of Application:
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Completed (must be typed) application to include supporting documents. Electronic versions of this
application can be downloaded at www.nctide.org.
Review for completeness and accuracy.
Provide NC TIDE attendees with information that will improve their effectiveness on the job.
Use of visual tools (i.e., Power-Point, charts, shared databases, spreadsheets) to enhance presentation.
Full 90 minute presentation – tailor presentation materials to fit allotted time.
Meet submission deadline of February 22, 2016 by submitting to contactus@nctide.org.
Requirements If Application Is Selected
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Provide handout document(s) for printing to Marilyn Brothers, marilynbrothers@earthlink.net by April
22, 2016.
Allow handouts to be posted on NC TIDE website following the conference or clearly indicated that the
information is unable to be posted because it is considered proprietary.
Honor NC TIDE’s commitment to provide instruction, development, and education by not showcasing
speaker’s practice, services or products. Respect the rights of exhibitors and sponsors who have paid to
be the only persons marketing their products and services.
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Retain the session content, speakers, audio/visual needs as submitted on the call for presentation. No
changes should occur without permission from NC TIDE.
Check in at the conference registration desk at least 30 minutes prior to your appointed presentation
time.
Additional Information:
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NC TIDE will provide a one-day complimentary registration fee on the day of the presentation for lead
presenter and co-presenters whose proposal is accepted. Presenters are responsible for their own
lodging, meals and transportation. For those who stay for the presentation only, or wish to stay the
entire day of their presentation, no registration fee will be required. Those who desire to stay the entire
conference, or to attend sessions on any day other than the day of their presentation, will need to pay the
conference registration fee. [Note: NC TIDE’s foundation has been to include presenters who are
willing to share their knowledge and expertise as a way of contributing to the networking and growth of
behavioral healthcare professionals in North Carolina without expectation of payment.]
Hotel reservations can be made by calling Hilton Riverside at: (910) 763-5900 and ask for
Reservations and mention the group name or block code: NCT or see website for on-line registration
instructions at www.hilton.com.
NC TIDE will post your contact information on our website for three (3) months following the
conference.
All proposals will be reviewed by NC TIDE Selection Committee with chosen proposals being
submitted to the NC TIDE Executive Committee for final approval.
Speakers will be selected based on how well their proposed presentation addresses current behavioral
healthcare issues and the needs of the NC TIDE conference attendees.
After speaker(s) is accepted for a presentation at the conference, he/she will be required to provide a
presentation outline to Jill Queen, NC TIDE President, Jill.Queen@cardinalinnovations.org, three weeks
prior to the conference (April 4, 2016).
Presentations must be geared toward the behavioral health system. Presentations should help promote
individuals and programs to increase their awareness and growth within the field. Topics may include,
but are not limited to:
Integrated Care in a Managed Care Environment
Ethics
Human Resources
Information Technology
Internal Audit/Investigations and Monitoring
Managing Productivity and Cancellations While
Increasing the Value of Outcomes
Professional Development
Keeping Consumer’s Healthcare Rights Private
Social Media
Customer Service
Outcomes
Best Practices
Motivating Staff, Retention and Building Leaders
Member Input and Involvement With Quality Program
Managing Your assets and Decreasing Your Liabilities
Development of Compliance Policies and Procedures
Integration of Physical and Behavioral Healthcare
Regulation Implementation
Medicaid Compliance and Risk Assessments
Medicaid Necessity Chart Reviews
Telemedicine
Technology and Care
Data Management / Data Analysis
Compliance Improvement Plans
NC TIDE 2016 SPRING CONFERENCE
PRESENTATION PROPOSAL
April 24-27, 2016 /Hilton Riverside
Guidelines for Submission: Please read application instructions carefully and review the application
checklist to ensure a completed submission. Review for completeness and accuracy. Incomplete
applications will not be accepted. The following information must be completed in order to be
considered as a speaker. Submit your name(s), professional designation(s) (Ph.D., MBA, etc.), title(s),
company name as you wish to see it published. Attach the supporting documents as required by the
application (refer to checklist).
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(Please type)
___This proposal is being submitted as a workshop with one (1) speaker.
-or___This proposal is being submitted as a workshop with lead presenter and co-presenters.
[*Note – Separate speaker forms must be completed on all presenters.]
Please check dates that you (panelists) are “unavailable” to present:
___ Monday, April 25, 2016
___ Tuesday, April 26, 2016
___ Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Presentation Title: (12 words or less)
Title: _____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Brief Description of Presentation: (50 words or less abstract to be used to describe your presentation
in the conference brochure if accepted.) Use the text box below.
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Summary of Presentation: On a separate sheet, complete a 300 words or less summary of your
presentation.
Educational Objectives: Please describe the 1) target audience for your presentation and 2) include
specific skills, tools, or knowledge attendees will take away from your presentation. Please note that
presentations that clearly articulate educational objectives (beyond a description of your program or
service) will be given preference. Use text box below.
Presentation Track:
___ Finance
___ Clinical
___ Stakeholder Involvement
___ Quality
___ Information Technology
___ Operations
___ Claims
___Data Management/Data Analysis
___ Other
Audio-Visual Needs: Please indicate your audiovisual needs (to include needs of all presenters).
___ Overhead Projector/Screen
___ Slide Projector/Screen
___ VCR or DVD/Monitor
___ LCD Projector
___ Flip Chart w/markers
___ Other (please list) ______________________
Handouts:
___ Yes, handouts may be posted on NC TIDE’s website.
___ No, handouts are considered proprietary.
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Presenter Information: Submit a completed application for each speaker or panelist by February 22,
2016. Please note that your application will not be considered complete unless each member of a
group or panel fills out and returns this section of the proposal.
__ Lead Presenter
__ Co-Presenter
Speaker Name / Degree: _____________________________________________________________
Affiliation / Agency: ________________________________________________________________
Title / Position: ____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________
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Phone: __________________________________ Fax: _____________________________________
E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Have you presented within the previous year? __ Yes __ No If yes, please list topic and venue:
__________________________________________________________________________________
Have you previously presented at NC TIDE (NC FARO)? __ Yes __ No If yes, please list when
and topic: _________________________________________________________________________
Presenter Biographical Data: Briefly describe your professional expertise or areas of expertise
relevant to this presentation. In other words, we would like to know how you have firsthand
professional or personal experience with the submission topic you have chosen. Please include any
publications or previous presentations that are relevant to this current submission. A resume/CV may
also be included, but a brief summary is still required. If selected, this information will be included in
the conference brochure. Use text box below.
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Application Checklist: Please check each item to ensure you have a completed application prior to
submitting to NC TIDE. Review each item for completeness and accuracy.
___ Presentation Proposal (pages 1 and 2)
___ 50 words or less abstract of presentation (page 1)
___ Educational Objectives (articulates the skills / tools / knowledge attendees will acquire (page 2)
___ Completed application for each presenter (page 3) to include biographical data summary
___ 300 words or less summary of your presentation (to be included on separate sheet)
___ Resume if desired (to be include on separate sheet) – not required
___ Sign and Date Presentation Proposal (proposal must be received by February 22, 2016)
Agreement:
___ I understand that I am submitting a presentation proposal for the NC TIDE 2016 Spring
Conference.
___ If selected, I agree to the requirements and schedule as outlined.
___ I understand that my presentation is not to be used to promote my business, practice or product.
___ I understand that I will be notified about the selection of presentation proposal.
Signature:
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Date:
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For questions, contact us at contactus@nctide.org
E-mail completed Presentation Proposal to: NC TIDE at contactus@nctide.org
NC TIDE appreciates your interest in presenting at our conference.