Our most recent teleconference on Preferred Provider Agreements was presented in November, 2014. How the world of Preferred Provider Agreements has changed since 2014! Hospitals are clamoring for preferred provider relationships to help control length of stay (LOS), readmission penalties and mortality rates. Assisted living facilities and retirement communities seek relationships in order to support residents in their apartments for as long as possible. Physicians, nursing facilities and rehab facilities also see increased value in such relationships. In light of recent developments, how should post-acute (PAC) providers, including home health agencies, therapists, hospices, HME suppliers, ALF’s, and private duty agencies and others establish and maintain Preferred Provider Agreements? What do hospital discharge planners/case managers and PAC providers need to know about preferred provider relationships and patients’ right to freedom of choice? What does CMS say? What is the first step to negotiate Agreements? Is it appropriate to use “templates?” What are key provisions that should be included in Agreements? The emphasis will be on addressing practical issues so that providers will know how to increase and maintain market share through preferred provider relationships.
Faculty:
Elizabeth Hogue is an attorney in private practice with extensive experience in health care. Prior to becoming an attorney, she was employed as a personnel manager by a Blue Cross-Blue Shield Plan. She studied at the University of Maryland School of Law, concentrating in health law, and gained considerable clinical experience, course work, and employment experience in this area. Following her admission to the Bar, she developed an active practice in health law. She represents clients all over the country. Her clients are professional associations, managed care providers, and institutional health care providers; including hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, durable medical equipment companies, and hospices. Ms. Hogue gives numerous presentations each year on health-related topics. Her articles are regularly included in trade association publications and other journals. Ms. Hogue is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association.
Cost:
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Members $139
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Non Members $239
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