2010 IL-ACC Practice Management Symposium “First, Do No Harm:” Optimizing Patient Care in a Changing Health Care Environment Friday, May 14, 2010 University Club 76 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL Presentations Practice Survival Healthcare Reform 1912-2010: From Teddy Roosevelt to Teddy Kennedy Jerome Hines, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C., President, Illinois Heart and Vascular; Governor, Illinois Chapter of the American College of Cardiology New Models for Cardiovascular Care 2010-2020 Trends in the Payor World – CMS and Private Payors Peter Butler, Executive VP and COO, Rush/Pres St. Luke’s Accountable Care Organizations: What Are They, and How Might They Work? Steve Lieberman, Partner, Lieberman Consulting, LLC Performance Based Care — A Model for Improving Quality While Containing Costs Donald McElroy, M.D., F.A.C.C., HeartCare Midwest Gainsharing – Is it Still Feasible? Ken Davis, Partner, KattenMuchinRosenman, LLP Hospital Integration – Dancing with the Devil Factors Affecting Integration Jeff Shelton, Chief Administrative Officer, Cardiovascular Physician Practices, OSF Healthcare System To Be or Not to Be a Hospital Employee – That is the Question Greg's Presentation Marty's Presentation Greg Timmers, CEO, Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, Ltd.; Marty O’Neill, Executive Vice President, Paragon Health Symposium Objectives The ACC has recently launched an intensive campaign to increase physician awareness of and engagement in the ongoing evolution of the healthcare delivery system. Of particular concern is the threat that patient access to care will be adversely impacted. This symposium will focus on a variety of proposed changes that may affect cardiology practices and patient access to care. Recognize the forces driving healthcare reform; Identify how to prepare and deal with the requirement for data reporting to demonstrate quality; Investigate and critique the need for tort reform; Demonstrate appropriate adjustments as “pay for performance” changes to “pay for quality;” Compare the pros and cons of integrating practices with hospitals. Accreditation Statement Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the Illinois ACC Chapter. The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 continuing education hours. Requirements for successful completion are attendance in a session in its entirety and completing the evaluation tool. Disclaimer While offering credits as noted, this program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field. Acknowledgement At the time of printing, a complete listing of industry supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgement will be made upon confirmation of support and at the time of the program. ACCF Disclosure and COI Policy Statement ACCF/Chapter committee members, faculty, staff and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose all real or apparent conflicts of interest. All relevant potential conflicts of interest that are identified are thoroughly vetted through a process that includes course directors and appropriate peer review by education committee chairs/members, for fair balance, scientific objectivity and validity, patient care and safety recommendations. Full disclosure will be published in the syllabus.