Health Center Contracting Strategies
Many health centers believe that they lack leverage to negotiate fair provisions in contracts with managed care organizations, overlooking legal protections available under state and federal law. In light of those legal protections, many health centers are actually well- positioned to participate under value-based payment arrangements with MCOs, generating additional revenue for the health center.
This two-day intensive training on managed care contracting offers health center leadership an opportunity to gain insights and develop strategies for negotiating favorable managed care contracts.
Day One focuses on negotiating managed care contracts. Session topics will address:
- Identifying and assessing potential leverage points;
- Common contract terms and favorable provisions;
- Negotiating strategies and tips; and
- Participating in financially and clinically integrated networks.
Day Two focuses on payment methodologies, legal protections, and risk areas. Session topics will address:
- Payment methodologies from fee-for-service to value-based payment;
- FQHC payment protections applicable to managed care programs; and
- False claims, patient incentives, cost-sharing waivers, and ACO safe harbors.
Bonus: Training intensive includes two guest speaker lunch programs in which other FTLF attorneys will address hot topics in 340B contracting and FQHC PPS litigation.
Target Audience
- Health Center Executives and Leadership
- Health Center Controlled Networks / ACOs / IPAs Executives and Leadership
- Primary Care Association Executives and Leadership
Learning Objectives
After this training, you will be able to:
- Negotiate favorable managed care contracts
- Participate in value-based payment arrangements
- Minimize legal risks under managed care
Day 1: Negotiating Managed Care Contracts | |
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm |
8:00 am - 9:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
9:00 am - 10:30 am | PART 1: P.E.N. (Prepare, Evaluate, Negotiate) Managed Care Contracts Step 1: Prepare for Managed Care Contracting
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10:30 am - 10:45 am | Break |
10:45 am - 12:00 pm | Step 2: Evaluate Managed Care Contracts
Step 3: Negotiate Managed Care Contracts
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Working Lunch |
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | PART 2: Key Terms and Legal Protections
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2:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Break |
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Key Terms and Legal Protections Continued
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3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | PART 3: Participating or Forming Provider Networks
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4:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Day 1 Wrap-Up |
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Evening Reception / Happy Hour |
Day 2: Payment Methodologies, Legal Protections, | |
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
8:30 am - 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
9:00 am - 10:30 am | Provider Payment Methodologies
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10:30 am - 10:45 am | Break |
10:45 am - 12:00 pm | FQHC Payment Rights and Obligations
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Working Lunch |
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | FQHC Payment Protections in Managed Care
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2:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Break |
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm | False Claims Risks after UHS vs. Escobar (2016)
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3:30 pm - 4:15 pm | Fraud and Abuse Risk Areas
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4:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Day 2 Wrap-Up |
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Travel
Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End
Kimpton Hotel Palomar DC
The Wink - Washington, DC
The St. Gregory Hotel - Dupont Circle
Kimpton Hotel Madera
The Embassy Row Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn - Washington DC/Georgetown Area
Embassy Suites - Georgetown
ADAM FALCONE
Adam J. Falcone is a Partner in FTLF’s national health law practice group, where he counsels a diverse spectrum of community-based organizations that render primary and behavioral healthcare services. Adam counsels clients on a wide range of health law issues, with a focus on fraud and abuse, reimbursement and payment, and antitrust and competition matters. [Full Bio]
KATHY GHILADI
Kathy is a Partner in Feldesman Tucker’s health law practice group. In the area of health law, Kathy’s practice focuses on government-sponsored health care programs such as Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, with an emphasis on payment/reimbursement and compliance related issues. Kathy also represents clients in government investigations and audits, litigation before federal and state courts, as well as in administrative appeals with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Departmental Appeals Board (DAB) and Provider Reimbursement Review Board (PRRB). She provides reimbursement counseling (including identification, reporting, and repayment of overpayments) with respect to Medicare, Medicaid, and private third-party payors. [Full Bio]
Participants can earn up to 16.20 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Prerequisites: None
- Target Audience: Health Center Executives and Leadership, Health Center Controlled Networks / ACOs / IPAs Executives and Leadership, Primary Care Association Executives and Leadership
- Advanced Preparation: None
- Program Level: All
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website www.nasbaregistry.org (formerly www.learningmarket.org).
Available Credit
- 13.50 Certificate of Attendance
- 16.20 CPEFTLF is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
Price
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