Healthcare Experts Sound Off in New Audio Podcasts
The Healthcare Intelligence Network's (HIN) podcast site offers free previews of upcoming audio conferences as well as samples from past conferences and additional audio content from industry events such as the recent Health Management Congress in Las Vegas. With new content added every week, it is a frequently updated source of timely information on issues in healthcare as well as approaching conferences sponsored by HIN. Right now you can hear insights from more than 20 leading industry minds at: http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906
Manasquan, NJ (PRWEB) October 5, 2006
The Healthcare Intelligence Network's (HIN) podcast site offers free previews of upcoming audio conferences as well as samples from past conferences and additional audio content from industry events such as the recent Health Management Congress in Las Vegas. With new content added every week, it is a frequently updated source of timely information on issues in healthcare as well as approaching conferences sponsored by HIN. Right now you can hear insights from more than 20 leading industry minds at HIN's podcast site.
Topics that are currently covered include:
Pay-for-performance programs; Workplace wellness; Telemedicine; Health fairs; and Where the industry is headed in 2007.
The most recent audio comes from Dr. Peter Kongstvedt, a partner in the health and managed care consulting services division of Accenture. Dr. Kongstvedt evaluates hospitals' response to requests for quality data from federal and private agencies in his pre-conference comments for "Healthcare Trends and Forecasts 2007." Other recent additions include:
Live from the Health Management Congress http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#16 (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#16)
Dr. Kate Lorig, a registered nurse, doctor of public health and professor of medicine at Stanford Patient Education Research Center, describes the identification and training of patient leaders for self-management workshops, cultural considerations and other program details.
Dr. Alan Spiro, vice president and chief medical officer of Anthem National Accounts, a Wellpoint company, fears that the industry has become so focused on metrics “that it is missing the people.” Learn how his organization is utilizing the concept of a “primary nurse” who is the single telephonic contact for a patient.
Health Fairs: Planning, Marketing and Achieving Bottom-Line Results http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#2 (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#2)
Paul Harris, a senior healthcare consultant with Hewitt Associates, describes how organizations can utilize the data resulting from health fairs.
Larry Hicks, a senior consultant with the Hay Group discusses the role a health fair can play in the benefits open enrollment process and the optimal timing for this type of health fair.
Heidi Laubach, a consultant with AON Consulting, explores how to mesh employees' expectations of a health fair with the goals of the hosting organization and describes the most successful and creative health fair promotion strategy she has seen.
Making the Business Case for Physician Participation and Engagement in Pay-for-Performance Programs http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#14 (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#14)
Dr. Fred Hosler, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Alegent Health, describes the role of electronic medical records in the pay-for-performance (PFP) arena as well as the importance of adequate ramp-up time and of building staff support in a collegial fashion for organizational ventures like PFP.
Michael O'Neil, vice president of strategic initiatives with HealthSpring, describes how “new money on the table” in the form of bonuses and additional payments, rather than withholding reimbursements, is more likely to encourage physicians' participation in pay-for-quality efforts.
Healthcare Risk Stratification: Strategies for Identifying and Referring the Appropriate Service and Intervention http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#13 (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#13)
Penelope Kokkinides, national vice president of disease management with AmeriChoice, a United Healthcare Company, describes the initial steps in crafting a healthcare risk stratification strategy and what factors can play into this, including type of population served.
Thomas Ferraro, business development director with Mayo Clinic Health Management Resources, provides insights on the stratification process within his organization.
Empowering and Educating Consumers for Effective Consumer-Driven Healthcare Plans http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#12 (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#12)
Philip Micali, founder and CEO of bWell International, provides insights on how employers can educate consumers about health plans options and measure the effectiveness of their communication efforts.
Marie Dufresne, senior consultant with the Hay Group, discusses how employers and health plans should communicate with consumers about their healthcare options.
Wellness Champions: Developing a Network of Liaisons to Promote and Expand Your Wellness Program http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#11 (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? pod0906#11)
Robin Foust, health management specialist and principal with Zoe Consulting, Inc., explains the benefits of having a good mix of wellness champions, from senior executives on down.
William Baun, wellness programs manager at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, describes the typical wellness champ at his organization, how champions contributed to a recent International Wellness Challenge Day, and the most effective recruiting practice for new wellness champions.
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Date: October 5, 2006
Contact: Anthony Spinelli
Phone: (732) 528-4468
Fax: (732) 528-4468
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