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ACOs are like the weather – everyone is talking about them, but action on them often remains hazy.

“ACOs: A Midwest Perspective” has been constructed to take the dialogue about accountable care organizations to the next level. On Thursday June 2 at noon, Central time, it will provide information on what has been accomplished to date in building ACOs in the region, relevant hospital and physician regional marketplace issues, how ACOs will function in the region, and what potential roadblocks or difficulties may be on the horizon.

This one hour session, featuring Pendulum President & CEO Bill DeMarco and Dean Health System CEO Dr. Craig Samitt, will address topics including:

ACO health plan initiatives such as BCBS Illinois contract with the Advocate Physician Partners joint venture
Exclusive bundling payment programs, such as under the Advocate and BCBS IL arrangement
Implications of CMS proposed ACO regulations for Midwest stakeholders
Current hospital consolidation implications in markets such as Chicago and Detroit
Physician networks with multiple markets in the region
Physician owned Accountable Care Organizations
Managing rural and urban physician groups in the ACO environment
Dean Health System's perspective on ACO development and relevant Dean programs and initiatives

About Dean Health System
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Dean is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the country. Established in 1904, Dean provides: Medical and health services through a network of Dean or St. Mary's/Dean-owned clinics throughout southern Wisconsin; Health insurance services through Dean Health Plan; Ancillary health services within Dean Clinic locations; and Clinical research and education, through Dean Foundation.

About Pendulum Healthcare Development Corporation
Based in Rockford, IL, Pendulum's management team has worked with a variety of physicians, hospitals, employers, health plans and provider networks in startup, expansion and turnaround situations. Their goal is to revitalize interest in local delivery system transformation by helping physicians design risk and incentive plans that reimburse doctors based on quality outcomes not just the number of patients seen.

Participants will be able to:

Understand Midwest region specific marketplace issues directly impacting the ACO environment
Explore specific ACO initiatives and bundled payment programs underway in the Midwest
Consider ACO development perspectives specific to the Midwest from Dean Health System and Pendulum President & CEO Bill DeMarco
Examine relevant programs, services and initiatives developed by Dean Health System
Engage in interactive learning through online question submission, attendee feedback and opportunity for follow up questions, and networking with attendees, faculty and other professionals through dedicated LinkedIn group

Interested attendees would include:

C-Suite Executives
Physician Executives
Strategy and Planning Executives and Staff
Legal, Regulatory and Policy Executives and Staff
Managed Care and Revenue Cycle Executives and Staff
Business Development Executives and Staff
Business Intelligence Staff
Provider Network Executives and Staff
Provider Contracting Executives and Staff

Attendees would represent organizations including:

Hospitals
Provider Networks
Medical Groups
Health Plans
Business Process Organizations
Solutions Providers
Healthcare Quality Organizations
Associations, Institutes and Research Organizations
Pharmaceutical Organizations
Media and Communications
Other Interested Parties

Individual Registration Fee: $195. Audio Conference CD-ROM: $40 for attendees; $255 for non-attendees after the event.

Corporate Site licensing also available. Click here to register or call 209.577.4888 We look forward to your participation in this event!

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