Health Center Contracting Strategies

November 3, 2021 to November 5, 2021

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 three-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.

Negotiation 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.

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.

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
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 11.50 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
03/12/2021
Course expires: 
05/06/2022
Event starts: 
11/03/2021 - 11:00am EDT
Event ends: 
11/05/2021 - 4:00pm EDT
Cost:
$1,999.00

Agenda

FTLF Virtual Classroom
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - Friday, November 5, 2021
*Agenda times are all ET*

 

Day 1

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
11:00 am ET - 4:00 pm ET
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Welcome and Overview
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
P.E.N. (Prepare, Evaluate, Negotiate) Managed Care Contracting Strategies
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Break
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
FQHC Payment Rights and Obligations
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Break
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Value-Based Payment Arrangements
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Wrap-Up and Q&A
 

Day 2

Thursday, November 4, 2021 
11:00 am ET - 4:00 pm ET
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Day 1 Recap & Quiz
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
FQHC Payment Protections in Managed Care
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Break
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Key Terms and Legal Protections
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 
Break
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Key Terms and Legal Protections (Continued)
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Small Group Exercises
  

Day 3

Friday, November 5, 2021
11:00 am ET - 4:00 pm ET
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Day 2 Recap & Quiz
11:15 pm - 12:30 pm
Health Center Partnerships and Provider Networks
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Break
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Health Center Partnerships and Provider Networks (Continued)
Joint Contracting Activities
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 
Break
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Joint Contracting Activities (Continued)
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Simulated Negotiation
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Wrap-Up and Discussion
  

FTLF'S VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

This live, interactive training will take place in FTLF's Virtual Classroom, hosted by Zoom.  Should you have any technical questions or would like more information, please contact us at learning@ftlf.com or 1-855-200-3822.

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]

SUSANNAH VANCE GOPALAN

A Partner in the firm’s health law practice group, Susannah focuses on health care litigation and regulatory counseling, with a focus on Medicaid and Medicare payment, financing, and compliance issues. She brings regulatory expertise to bear when advising clients and pursuing litigation on their behalf. Susannah has experience negotiating Medicaid waivers and managed care arrangements on behalf of providers, provider associations, and governmental entities. She represented a group of providers in reaching a settlement in major Medicaid litigation. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 12.00 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 Internet Based

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

  • 11.50 Certificate of Attendance

Price

Cost:
$1,999.00
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  • 30 or more days prior to the event, requests for a full refund or a transfer, minus a $75 administrative fee, will be granted.
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