With the final ACO (Accountable Care Organization) rules published by CMS in
October of 2011, many medical practices will be now be faced with needing to
understand how ACOs work. In addition, physicians and practices will need to
make choices about which ACOs are the best fit -- which would be the best for
them to participate in. This very practical session will provide a basic
understanding of ACO elements, structures and economic forces. Attendees will
learn how to evaluate a proposed ACO agreement and how to determine the best
alignment strategies. For practices interested in establishing their own,
hospital independent, ACO, they will learn how to get started and where to find
additional resources.
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AC1354
ACOs: Understanding Them From A Physician Perspective
US $237.00
Join Randy Cook to get the no-nonsense information on ACOs and
their impact on you and your practice. Take it from us...Randy is a terrific
presenter and you will find your 90-minute investment a smart
one!
Session Objectives:
Attendees will get a distilled summary of the final ACO Rule, focused on
issues important to medical practices
Learn how to evaluate any ACO developing their market
Review the context of ACOs, the PPACA, focused on this issues medical
practices need to know
Understand basic organizational types for an ACO
Meet Our Expert
Speaker:
Randy W. Cook is seasoned healthcare professional with a
comprehensive background across multiple healthcare industry sectors. Randy
started on the provider side as a mental health counselor. For 9 years Randy
worked in the payer sector running operations in various markets for John
Deere Health Care. With Columbia/HCA Randy experienced healthcare from the
hospital perspective. Joining UniPhy and later at State Volunteer Mutual
Insurance Company Randy has seen the healthcare industry through the eyes of
physician practices. By starting Meritus, LLC and now AmpliPHY Physician
Services Randy applies entrepreneurial skills to healthcare.
With over 30
years of experience Randy has seen ideas come and go. Using a grounded sense
of patient care, how people work together, and distinguishing what works from
what doesn’t Randy has come to believe that only physicians can lead the
transformation of the American healthcare system. The key element for success is
physician leadership partnered with management know-how. Randy applies this
belief, experience, skill and knowledge at AmpliPHY Physician Services. AmpliPHY
is focused on helping physicians lead the transformation of healthcare in their
own markets.
Randy is a frequent public speaker on topics ranging from
negotiating skills to the future of healthcare. He is also the author of
numerous professional articles on similar topics. He has a bachelor’s degree
from Carson-Newman College and a Masters in Public Health from the University of
Tennessee. Randy is a Certified Medical Practice Executive and a Fellow in the
American College of Medical Practice Executives.
Moderator: Nancy Collins, Publisher of The Journal of Medical Practice Management®
