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H&HN and Trustee

Is the New Marketplace the New Normal?

The appetite for change is greater than ever before, says Alan London, M.D., vice president, strategic clinical partnerships, Walgreens. Panel members address the challenge of accelerating and sustaining change.
November 10, 2014
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The appetite for change is greater than ever before, says Alan London, M.D., vice president, strategic clinical partnerships, Walgreens. Panel members address the challenge of accelerating and sustaining change.
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H&HN and Trustee

What Will Accelerate the Pace of Change?

Federal policies, such as penalties around readmissions, are driving major change, panelists say. But, how rapidly a shift occurs also has be viewed in context with what's going on in the rest of the economy, adds Nancy Agee, CEO and President, Ca...
November 10, 2014
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Federal policies, such as penalties around readmissions, are driving major change, panelists say. But, how rapidly a shift occurs also has be viewed in context with what's going on in the rest of the economy, adds Nancy Agee, CEO and President, Carilion Clinic.
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H&HN and Trustee

Collaborative Relationships: What Makes a Good Partner?

Partnerships that reach across the entire health care industry are needed to create more predictability, says John Forsyth, chairman and CEO, Wellmark. Other panel members say that trust has to be at the center of any partnership.
November 10, 2014
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Partnerships that reach across the entire health care industry are needed to create more predictability, says John Forsyth, chairman and CEO, Wellmark. Other panel members say that trust has to be at the center of any partnership.
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H&HN and Trustee

Are New Business Models Emerging?

With two-thirds of its revenue coming from capitated payments, Presbyterian Healthcare Services is incented to manage episodes of care as efficiently as possible, says President and CEO Jim Hinton. Panelists see various successful models emerging ...
November 10, 2014
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With two-thirds of its revenue coming from capitated payments, Presbyterian Healthcare Services is incented to manage episodes of care as efficiently as possible, says President and CEO Jim Hinton. Panelists see various successful models emerging across the country.
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H&HN and Trustee

Revenue and Utilization: How Far Will the Numbers Fall?

Many of the panelists expect to see inpatient utilization to drop upwards of 25 percent over the next few years. Joe Wilkins, board chair, Covenant Health Network, says that continued revenue growth will hinge on providing top quality care, likely...
November 10, 2014
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Many of the panelists expect to see inpatient utilization to drop upwards of 25 percent over the next few years. Joe Wilkins, board chair, Covenant Health Network, says that continued revenue growth will hinge on providing top quality care, likely in a risk-based model.
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