ACA Panel Discussion: Pitfalls, Positives and Prognostications

Nov 7, 2014 1:10pm ‐ Nov 7, 2014 2:25pm
As the final recap of the ACA Track, this panel discussion is designed to answer your most burning questions on the Affordable Care Act — and how it is impacting you, your clients or your business.

Why Your Strategic Plan Will Not Work!

Nov 7, 2014 1:10pm ‐ Nov 7, 2014 2:25pm
While every CFO should be shaking things up, most health care organizations are not ready to take the steps necessary to survive, let alone succeed. There are very few organizations that have the culture, leadership, governance and business model to succeed in the new health care economy. We will discuss key issues and changes on which CFOs should be taking the lead to ensure their organization's survival.
  • Why every CFO should be shaking things up now. CFO's must take the lead in refocusing the organization's strategic plan.
  • Understand why cost cutting initiatives won't be enough.
  • Identify where new sources of revenues and how to get them flowing.
  • Understand why consolidations often fail.
  • Discuss how to value a practice or business you are considering for acquisition.
  • What you should be thinking about as payers and providers consolidate.

Hot Valuation Issues for Physician Agreements

Nov 7, 2014 1:10pm ‐ Nov 7, 2014 2:25pm
This session will discuss complex physician agreements and the unique valuation issues associated with them. Additionally, we will discuss some of the particular challenges associated with renewal of physician agreements in light of practice losses.
  • Understand the valuation challenges posed by multi-faceted agreements
  • Anticipate the impact of health reform initiatives on industry benchmark data
  • Learn to properly analyze the impact of practice losses on renewal engagements in light of the requirement for commercial reasonableness

Revenue Recognition

Nov 7, 2014 1:10pm ‐ Nov 7, 2014 2:25pm
This session will cover impact of the new revenue recognition standard on healthcare providers.
  • Discuss some of the specific healthcare provider considerations for the applicable steps of the new revenue recognition standard
  • Describe the disclosure, effective date, and transition requirements of the new revenue recognition standard and impact to healthcare provider

Achieving the New Health Care Value Equation

Nov 7, 2014 2:45pm ‐ Nov 7, 2014 4:00pm
Traditional methods of improving financial performance through increased volume and supply cost reduction are no longer enough to sustain or improve margins. Providers have to figure out how to survive, and both top- and bottom-line change is required for success. As providers move along the continuum from volume to value, the question remains: How is care being redesigned and how does that impact business planning?