Massachusetts Medical Society
Jointly sponsors with
The Massachusetts Neurologic Association
2013 Fall Meeting
How to Thrive in a Changing Healthcare Environment
Thursday, November 7 2013
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Massachusetts Medical Society
860 Winter Street
Waltham, MA
Program Description
Physicians are concerned about how healthcare reform and the affordable care act will impact their practice. This conference will provide participants with expert advice about keeping their practice viable in this changing market. This is a national issue that affects all physicians. Neurologists have been discussing this at the national level and we would like to personalize the information to neurologists from MA. We want to improve the understanding of neurologists who will practice under the affordable care act in accountable health care organizations.
Program Objectives
At the completion of this conference the participants should be able to:
§ Access their current practice for readiness to explore new payment and care delivery contracts
§ Explore techniques for increasing patient engagement
§ Identify gaps and recognize AAN and AMA resources that can help
§ Take control of their (available) data
§ Think critically about how they might operate as a Medical Home Neighbor, or build a winning value-based contract
§ Describe AAN quality measures and identify other available neurology-related measures that can be used to build a quality base
CME Credit/Accreditation
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.
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 Massachusetts Medical Society and the Massachusetts Neurologic Association.
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Agenda
5:00 p.m.
Registration & Exhibit Display
5:30 p.m.
Welcoming Remarks & Dinner
Anna Hohler, MD
MNA President
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Transforming the Medical Liability System in Massachusetts
Allan Woodward, MD
Past President & Chair,
Committee on Professional Liability
The Massachusetts Medical Society
7:00 p.m.
Break
7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
How to Thrive in a Changing Healthcare Environment
Daniel Hoch, MD, PhD
Outpatient Medical Director, Department of Neurology
Massachusetts General Hospital
8:45 p.m.
Meeting Adjournment
Questions
For questions about this program, please contact the MNA Administrator, Andrew Finn, at 781-434-7314 or by email at afinn@mms.org.
