Sept Oct. 2, 2012 ENCORE LAS VEGAS

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1 Navigating the Road to the Future: Transforming the Way Hospitals, Physicians & Health Plans Conduct Business Sept Oct. 2, 2012 ENCORE LAS VEGAS LEARN FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS ABOUT THESE EMERGING & TIMELY TOPICS: n Hear the early results from the Pioneer ACO leaders n Learn which ACO business models are most likely to succeed n Learn how to implement commercial and Medicare ACOs n Understand the impact of Health Insurance Exchanges n Examine innovative payment and physician alignment models including bundled payments and clinical co-management n Understand the strategies used for acquiring and integrating physician practices and medical groups n Hear the Washington, D.C. perspective on the latest developments regarding health reform and what lies ahead Many of the nation s thought leaders will discuss innovative approaches, models and new strategies designed to drive higher quality and value in healthcare. The uncertainty in the evolution of healthcare reform is causing hospital, physician, and health plan leaders to chart new directions for their organizations. This conference is designed to help leaders tackle the changing dynamics of the marketplace and develop healthcare strategies that will help them succeed. Leaders from Pioneer ACO organizations will present their progress and outcomes to date. In addition, emerging themes to be discussed include clinical integration, new strategies for hospital, physician, health plan and employer alignment, the impact of health insurance exchanges, bundled payments and Medicaid managed care. These are just some of the common emergent themes to be examined as well as other issues requiring organizational transformation. DESIGNED FOR: CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CMOs, CNOs Physician Leaders Chiefs of Medical Staff Vice Presidents & Directors of Finance Vice Presidents & Directors of Business Development Healthcare Attorneys, Bankers, Consultants & Developers

2 Who Should Attend? Pre-Conference Workshop The program is designed to benefit executives of hospitals, health systems, physician organizations, health plans and healthcare related businesses interested in learning the best strategic and operational business models for enhancing physician, hospital and health plan relationships during this time of healthcare reform. In addition to hearing from our distinguished faculty, the intensive two-day conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to interact with their colleagues from across the country, to share best practices and establish ongoing connections. Sunday, September 30 1:00-4:00 pm Handel Conference Room ACOs in Action Developing a Successful ACO MDS will be offering a limited seating opportunity at a Pre-Conference Workshop on Sunday, September 30, for hospital, health system, medical group and health plan leaders. ACOs are one way CMS is working to improve outcomes through better care coordination and reduced cost. This workshop will take a closer look at ACO models and development including: n Current status of ACO development n Leadership and organizational structure n Improving health outcomes through clinical integration n How will ancillary and sub-acute providers fit in the world of ACOs? n Working with CMS and commercial payers n How will financial risk be managed in an ACO? n What are the barriers and challenges ACOs face? n What are the real cost savings that can be anticipated by an ACO and how will they be achieved? n Which organizations are most likely to evolve easily into ACOs? n Selecting the right physicians n The key role of IT n Developing the budget n Developing a successful CMS MSSP application SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact MDS at for more information.

3 Monday, October 1 Tuesday, October 2 7:30 am REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST Beethoven 1& 2 8:15 am GENERAL SESSIONS Welcome & Introduction Phil Dalton, 8:30 am An Insider View of the Future of Healthcare Reform Bruce Merlin Fried, Esq., Partner SNR Denton Hear the latest Washington, D.C. perspective on the status and future of healthcare reform including what s happening with the Affordable Care Act, CMMI funding SGR and other Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies Medicare Advantage, ACOs health exchanges and other key regulatory and compliance issues. 9:30 am Leading the Change: Pioneer ACO Updates and Outcomes Stanley Dennis, Senior Vice President/ Chief Revenue Officer of Strategic Revenue Services Texas Health Resources (THR) Chuck Lehn, Chief Executive Officer Banner Health Network Banner Health Lessons learned from the Pioneer ACOs: Hear about moving to a value based ACO organization including organizational structure, governance, employed and independent physician participation, financial models and budgets, and outcomes and recommendations for others. 10:45 am NETWORKING BREAK 11:00 am Clinical Integration in Future Coordinated Care Models Douglas Allen M.D., M.M.M. Chief Medical Officer Optum Health Collaborative Care Hear the evolving roles and interrelationships of hospitals, physicians and health plans, as well as a look ahead at coordination of care management and future business models. 12:00 pm LUNCH 1:00 pm Steps in Developing an ACO Jonathan Gluck, Senior Executive & Corporate Counsel Heritage Provider Network Learn the legal, operational and strategic steps necessary to start an ACO. Hear about solutions to the problems experienced by Pioneer ACOs. 2:00 pm Alternatives to Physician Employment: Physician Alignment Models Jill Gordon, ESQ, Partner Nixon Peabody Jeff Koury, Senior Vice President Operations Tenet Healthcare, California Region Megan North, CEO Conifer Cap Management Systems Phil Dalton, Explore models to improve hospital/physician alignment in addition to or in place of employment including IPAs, specialty networks, medical foundations, clinical co-management, financial integration and bundled payments. 3:30 pm Adjourn 5:00-7:00 pm HOSTED NETWORKING RECEPTION Beethoven 1 & 2 8:00 am BREAKFAST Beethoven 1 & 2 8:30 am The Future Model of Integrated Health Systems Michael Murphy, Sharp HealthCare Hear from a Pioneer ACO and leading California health system on balancing the roles of health plans, diverse physician and patient populations, and hospitals in transition to risk sharing arrangements. 9:30 am Surviving and Thriving in the Age of Payment and Care Delivery Reform Marc Bennett, HealthInsight Hear about the impact of healthcare reform including CMS policies and health insurance exchanges and explore opportunities for developing innovative healthcare initiatives. 10:30 am NETWORKING BREAK 10:45 am Improving the Performance of Medical Groups Bill Gil, Facey Medical Foundation Hospitals that employ or partner with medical groups are increasingly concerned about issues related to operational and financial performance. Learn about compensation models, governance structure, operating system, revenue cycle management and quality improvement systems. 12:00 pm PANEL DISCUSSION 12:30 pm Adjourn

4 Conference Speakers DOUGLAS ALLEN M.D., M.M.M. Chief Medical Officer Optum Health Collaborative Care MARC BENNETT HealthInsight PHIL DALTON STANLEY DENNIS Senior Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer of Strategic Revenue Services Texas Health Resources BRUCE MERLIN FRIED, ESQ Partner SNR Denton BILL GIL Facey Medical Foundation JONATHAN GLUCK Senior Executive & Corporate Counsel Heritage Provider Network JILL GORDON, ESQ Partner Nixon Peabody, LLP JEFF KOURY Senior Vice President Operations Tenet Healthcare California Region CHUCK LEHN Chief Executive Officer Banner Health Network Banner Health Many of the nation s thought leaders will discuss innovative approaches, models and new strategies designed to drive higher quality and value in healthcare. MICHAEL MURPHY Sharp HealthCare MEGAN NORTH CEO Conifer Cap Management Systems ROBIN WALLACE Senior Manager This conference is designed to help leaders tackle the changing dynamics of the marketplace and develop healthcare strategies that will help them succeed.

5 Navigating the Road to the Future: Transforming the Way Hospitals, Physicians & Health Plans Conduct Business Registration Form Name Title Company Address Suite # City State ZIP Telephone Fax (required to receive confirmation) How did you hear about the conference? Hotel rooms have been reserved for September 30 and Oct 1 at the Encore Las Vegas for the MDS reduced group rate of $199 per night plus tax. Call to reserve your room now. Payment Options: Healthcare Provider Organizations n Early Registration $695 (register by July 30th) n Registration $795 (after July 30th) n Additional $695 each Non-Healthcare Providers n Early Registration $1095 (register by July 30th) n Registration $1195 (after July 30th) n Additional $1095 each n Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Sunday, September 30, $295 Credit Card Information: Please return your completed registration form and payment to: Medical Development Specialists Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, CA Or fax your registration information to Questions? Call or conference@mdsconsulting.com n Check enclosed (make payable to Medical Development Specialists) n Visa n MasterCard n American Express Exact name as it appears on credit card Credit card billing address (if different from company) City State ZIP Card Number Exp. Date Signature n Sorry, I cannot attend but please add me to your mailing list for future conferences Cancellation Policy A written notification is required for a refund (minus $150 for administrative fees) no later than August 30, After that date all fees are forfeited, however, you are encouraged to send a substitute if you cannot attend.