Transitioning to Alternative Payment Models: A Guide to Next Generation Managed Care Contracting - Softcover

Doral Jacobsen And Nanci Robertson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1568294905 ISBN 13: 9781568294902

Publisher: mgma, 2016

Synopsis

This book s goal is to offer medical practice leadership teams practical guidance on navigating the shift from volume-based to value-based managed care contractual relationships. Medical practices both independent and affiliated that understand how their organization can and should position themselves for the future will have a significant advantage over the competition. Honestly identifying where you are and defining where you want to be begins with developing a clear understanding of national and local market dynamics, identifying potential arrangements within your local market and applying those factors to your organization s goals. This exercise can ultimately inform your value proposition, which becomes the cornerstone of your managed care contracting strategy. The book will cover in detail the most common alternative payment models and what your practice should do to prepare for this transition. Models detailed include: Pay for performance Bundled payments Shared savings Capitation

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About the Author

Doral Davis-Jacobsen, MBA, FACMPE Doral Davis-Jacobsen is chief executive officer of Prosper Beyond, Inc., a specialized healthcare consulting firm in Asheville, N.C. She is a seasoned healthcare consultant with more than 20 years of experience serving healthcare providers ranging from solo practitioners to large academic medical centers. Davis-Jacobsen is a popular speaker and author, always looking around the corner to help her clients prepare for what s next. She is known for assisting practices with next-generation managed care contract negotiations, revenue cycle and payment reform. Davis-Jacobsen is a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives who earned a bachelor s degree in health services from Florida Atlantic University and a master s in business administration from Webster University in Denver. She has authored numerous articles on medical practice revenue cycles, managed care contracting and payment reform, and is a frequent speaker at national, regional and local healthcare forums. Nanci L. Robertson, MA Nanci Robertson is a healthcare consultant specializing in managed care contracting. She has 30 years experience working in the healthcare field, with emphasis on negotiating managed care contracts on behalf of physicians, independent practice associations and ancillary providers. Before launching Robertson Consulting, Inc., in 2000, Nanci worked in several clinical positions as a registered nurse. Her managed care experience includes managing and directing the health services, provider relations and contracting departments of Cigna Healthcare of Colorado, Inc. Additionally, Robertson served as the site administrator for Phy-Cor, where she was responsible for implementing full-risk hospital and physician contracts for Medicare and commercial risk products. Most recently, Robertson spends her time putting together the puzzle pieces of healthcare reform. Her primary goal is to assist clients in visualizing how they fit into the big picture in a rapidly changing environment.

Edition details

• Publisher: mgma
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1568294905
• ISBN 13: 9781568294902
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 194