October 1 Webinar: Preparing for Value-Based Reimbursement Models

Sea Girt, NJ, September 19, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The PHO is poised for a comeback. Having fallen out of favor in the post-HMO era, the physician-hospital organization (PHO) model is looking increasingly attractive to healthcare organizations positioning themselves to profit from emerging value-based payment systems.

"Preparing for Value-Based Reimbursement Models: PHO Development for ACOs, Bundled Payments and Direct Contracting," an October 1, 2014 webinar, will walk through the competencies needed for PHO development and examine the implications of value-based payment systems on physicians and hospitals.

This 45-minute webinar is sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network.

Learn more about PHO preparation for value-based reimbursement at http://store.hin.com/product.asp?itemid=4966

News Facts:

Scheduled Speaker: Travis Ansel, senior manager with the Healthcare Strategy Group.

Conference Focus: Benefits of the PHO model in tackling challenges of payment reform; how PHOs are being used nationally to facilitate participation in CMS's Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), bundled payments, narrow networks, and direct contracts; and best practices for integrating the PHO model into existing healthcare organizations.

Ample time for Q&A will be provided.

Webinar Formats: 45-minute live webinar on October 1, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, including Q&A; "On-Demand" replay available October 22, 2014; 45-minute training DVD or CD-ROM with printed transcript available October 29, 2014. Participants may add an on-demand, DVD or CD to their live session registration to share with colleagues.

Learn more about PHO preparation for value-based reimbursement at http://store.hin.com/product.asp?itemid=4966

Quote Attributable to Melanie Matthews, HIN Executive VP and COO:

"The PHO did lose favor for a time as providers chose to function independently to generate revenue. But now, working in an industry that rewards value over volume, the PHO can act as a platform to consolidate care protocols. It may pay for physicians and hospitals to join forces again in care collaboration in order to reap the greatest reimbursement dividends."

Please contact Patricia Donovan to arrange an interview or to obtain additional quotes.

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