NAACOS Fall 2015 Conference Navigating Critical Challenges for ACOs October 8-9 at the Capital Hilton Washington, D.C. The NAACOS Fall 2015 Conference will deliver valuable policy insights and operational strategies for all accountable care organizations, whether new or more established. The two-day conference will draw 500 ACO leaders from across the country and will feature presentations from noted ACO experts and CMS officials, as well as opportunities for networking and peer-to-peer learning.  NAACOS conferences are the only events organized and sponsored by ACOs. Visit the NAACOS website for more information on the conference, including registration, exhibit and sponsor opportunities, and hotel details. Program Highlights: Keynote by Don Berwick on What’s Next for Accountable Care Plenaries with Sean Cavanaugh and Patrick Conway from CMS Town Hall with CMMI Staff answering your questions Expert panel on Keys to Success of High-performing ACOs Thirteen breakouts with actionable strategies for addressing such ACO challenges as: Transforming Physician Practices from FFS to Pay for Value Managing Post-acute Care Contracting with Private Payers Recruiting Physicians Engaging Patients Deciding Among MSSP Risk Track, NextGen, or MA Using Telemedicine to Improve Quality and Lower Costs Plus preconference workshops on post-acute care management and financial operations (optional) Who will attend? Clinical leaders of ACOs Administrators of ACOs Partners in ACOs Executives considering the ACO model Public and Private Payers Register Early and Save $300 Register by August 21 at a discount of $300 per person. NAACOS member ACOs receive additional discounts on conference registration fees. Exhibit Program The NAACOS Fall Conference will feature approximately 50 exhibitors with products and services specifically for the ACO community. NAACOS Partners are the only non-ACOs allowed to attend, exhibit and sponsor NAACOS conferences.