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From Alignment to Integration – Using
IT to Maximize the Value of Hospital/Physician Relationships
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
While the degree of change and the details of healthcare
reform are unclear, healthcare information technology (HCIT)
is certain to be a key driver of improvements in our delivery
system. The future will require more integration of hospitals
and physicians, which enables providers to exchange both clinical
and business data to more effectively care for patients across
a continuum of service. Hospital leaders are utilizing HCIT
strategies to enhance existing alignment structures to drive
improvements in patient care quality, cost, and service.
Specific learning objectives:
This session in the ECG Trends Webinar Series will provide
specific recommendations for using HCIT to integrate the delivery
of care among physicians and hospitals as well as suggestions
for strengthening physician alignment and establishing a coordinated
delivery structure. Best practice examples will be provided
to help you:
Determine the appropriate hospital-physician alignment
structures.
Design HCIT strategies that leverage existing alignment
structures.
Understand how to access financial support from the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (i.e., economic stimulus
package).
Consider the strategic implications related to pursuing
integration.
The featured presenters for this session are:
Laura
D. Jantos, Principal, ECG
Ms. Jantos is a Principal in ECG’s HCIT practice.
She has extensive experience in assisting health systems
and physicians in planning for, selecting, and implementing
appropriate information technologies, with particular focus
on EHRs. Ms. Jantos has been the chairperson of the HIMSS
Ambulatory Information Systems Steering Committee and currently
chairs the HIMSS Ambulatory EHR Adoption and Sustainability
Work Group.
Darin
E. Libby, Senior Manager, ECG
Mr. Libby is a Senior Manager in ECG’s Healthcare
practice and has worked extensively with health system and
medical group clients to address a variety of planning,
business development, and operational issues. He has specific
expertise in strategic planning, hospital/physician ventures,
and medical group financial management. Prior to joining
ECG, he worked at Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue,
Washington, where he led an effort to build a new hospital
and managed the physician practice division.
The
moderator for this session is:
John C. Whitham, Principal, ECG
These sessions are complimentary to our clients, industry
colleagues, and other interested parties. ECG reserves the
right to deny access to those individuals who may pose a conflict
of interest to ECG.
Laura
D. Jantos, Principal, ECG
Darin
E. Libby, Senior Manager, ECG 
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moderator for this session is: