2013-01-02 19:58:55 - For healthcare companies considering a physician-hospital organization, Healthcare Strategy Group will explore key contractual elements of PHO creation during a January 23, 2013 webinar.

SEA GIRT, NJ, USA, December 21, 2012 --- Properly constructed, the PHO model affords physicians and hospitals the opportunity to align and benefit from evolving healthcare payment and delivery models. A January 23, 2013 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network will explore key factors to consider before joining or forming a physician-hospital organization.

The 45-minute webinar is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Learn more about PHO collaborations for shared savings at: www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?PHOshared.

NEWS FACTS:

* Scheduled Speakers: Greg Mertz, director, Healthcare Strategy Group and Travis Ansel, manager of strategic services, Healthcare Strategy Group

* Conference Focus: Navigate safe harbor and Stark regulations when designing a PHO; develop a compensation model that is a win/win for both the physicians and

the hospital; create the appropriate mix of physicians in terms of numbers and type of physician for effective outcomes and savings; share data effectively and efficiently across the organization; change the healthcare consumption patterns for the chronically ill to generate savings; and move the culture of physicians and hospitals to a value-based healthcare system.

* Webinar Formats: 45-minute live webinar on January 23, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, including Q&A; "On-Demand" replay available January 25, 2013; 45-minute training DVD or CD-ROM with printed transcript available February 14, 2013. Participants may add an on-demand, DVD or CD to their live session registration to share with colleagues.

Learn more about PHO collaborations for shared savings at: www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?PHOshared.

QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELANIE MATTHEWS, HIN EXECUTIVE VP AND COO:

"Properly constructed, the PHO model positions member hospitals and physicians to reap the rewards of a value-based healthcare system. This upcoming webinar will review key considerations and provide practical advice for those organizations hoping to join the growing number of clinical affiliations or partnerships that have emerged post-ACA."

Please contact Patricia Donovan to arrange an interview or to obtain additional quotes.

About the Healthcare Intelligence Network --- HIN is the premier advisory service for executives seeking high-quality strategic information on the business of healthcare. For more information, contact the Healthcare Intelligence Network, PO Box 1442, Wall Township, NJ 07719-1442, (888) 446-3530, fax (732) 449-4463, e-mail info@hin.com, or visit www.hin.com.