The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is included in the reform legislation as part of the efforts to improve quality and improve coordination of care to achieve cost savings and improved outcomes. And although many health care providers embrace the ideals of this new model, they lack the resources and tools to begin transforming their practices to provide services to new and expanding populations.

The World Congress Leadership Summit on the Patient Centered Medical Home (November 17-19, 2010, San Diego, CA) will bring together leaders and experts in the health care industry to discuss the most pertinent topics relating to the PCMH. Experts will present information about their experiences and research on topics including payment reform, accreditation, information technology, infrastructure and financial resources and integrated care. Through thought provoking panel discussions and case studies, this Summit will offer innovative ideas and viewpoints to fully encompass successful implementation of the PCMH for your area of the health care industry.

For more information, please visit www.worldcongress.com/PCMH.

Topics to be explored include:

• How health care reform provides support for the PCMH Model
• Defining the stakeholders and how they interact in this model of care
• Evaluating the connection between improved health care service delivery and decreased costs
• Exploring funding sources and payment reform
• Identifying the certification requirements and what steps you can take to complete them
• Addressing the implementation challenges and rewards for health care providers
• Real-world analysis of current pilots and models
• Tangible tools and assistance resources for successful implementation

By attending this Summit, you will benefit from hearing about experiences to successfully change your existing practices to this effective model.

Can’t attend in person?  This event is also offered as a Live Conference Webinar.  Enjoy all of the benefits of attending – hear the presentations, see the slides and participate in audience Q&A – from the comfort of your home or office.  For more information, please visit www.worldcongress.com/Webcast.

As a special guest, I am pleased to offer you a $300 discount off the current rate when you reserve by this Friday, October 8th and mention PROMO CODE: NFE976 and PRIORITY CODE: HL10047-00701. (Discount not valid for gov’t rate/webcast registration.)  Please call 800-767-9499 or visit www.worldcongress.com/PCMH for more information or to register. 

I look forward to seeing you in San Diego this November!

Sincerely, Larry S. Fields, MD Past President American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

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