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With the Affordable Care Act in the crosshairs this year, many are wondering about the future of healthcare and the future of the movement from volume to value. If this sounds like you, please join us at the CAPG Colloquium 2017! At CAPG, we not only believe the value movement must go on—we’re doubling down to make sure it does. Regardless of the political debate, industry leaders agree: value-based coordinated care is a proven nonpartisan solution that eliminates waste, improves quality, and controls costs. On that note, the fourth edition of our acclaimed healthcare conference will feature experts on the leading edge of health reform. You’ll get high-level political insights on what lies ahead, hear from leading physician organizations that are seeing healthier patients and lower costs, and become equipped to thrive in value-based care.
Presenter: Cindy Ehnes

This year’s conference, “Connect. Innovate. Achieve.,” will feature a high-level roster of dynamic speakers who will be coming together to brainstorm and discuss ways to achieve greater value, affordability, transparency, and accessibility in health care. Keynote speaker is Dr. Uwe Reinhardt, one of the nation's leading authorities on health care economics. A number of industry leaders will also be speaking on some of the most pressing issues the health insurance industry and entire health care community in Texas is facing today.
Presenter: Wendy Smith

The Northeast Regional Committee convenes administrators, CEOs, medical directors, and other senior leadership of CAPG member groups in the U.S. Northeast. The Committee serves as a forum to share information, support CAPG advocacy, and identify opportunities to collaborate on increasing access, quality and cost effectiveness of healthcare. Challenges unique to the Northeast region are also discussed and addressed.
Presenter: Wren Keber

As the health care system becomes more complex and health care costs continue to rise, it is important now more than ever that providers and payers work more closely together and engage in meaningful conversations and partnerships. This panel will explore ways payers and providers can work together to produce the best possible clinical outcomes while increasing efficiency in the system, reducing administrative burdens and reducing costs.
Presenter: Wendy Smith

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with health leaders from across the country! Together, we will exchange information and knowledge regarding best practices, learn about the latest industry tools, research and trends in healthcare, provide resources for community health improvement and wellness, cultural competency, financial management, IT, leadership, career advancement and professional development and we will hear from authorities and experts in public policy, strategy, D&I, government, the C-Suite, executive recruitment and more.
Presenter: Carla D'Angelo and Wren Keber

Background: The period following discharge as a patient transitions from hospital to home can be a vulnerable time for patients, especially those who are at high risk for hospital readmission. Preventable hospital readmissions often stem from a discontinuity in a patient’s care plan due to confusion surrounding discharge instructions, changes to medication regimen, or […]

The initial failed launch of CMS’s HealthCare.gov website is cautionary tale of what can go wrong when leadership teams do not have actionable intelligence delivered from a problem solver’s perspective. Plagued by glitches and performance issues, HealthCare.gov was so unreliable during its debut in October 2013 that the government considered scrapping the entire $300 million […]

  Tom Dougherty, FACHE, Principal, has extensive expertise in risk-based coordinated health care delivery models, health plan network management and administration of hospitals, nursing homes, and home health. COPE Health Solutions draws on Tom’s experience and knowledge for its health system clients that are developing or enhancing their risk-based care and capitation models.  : […]

Background: In 2010, the Affordable Care Act provided states the option to implement a “health home” (HH) care management model, with the goal of improving care coordination, reducing costs and improving health outcomes for high-need Medicaid members with chronic conditions. In an attempt to bridge resource gaps for a particularly complex segment of the […]

Overview: On January 9, 2017, Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) released highly anticipated Special Terms and Conditions (STC) outlining the provisions of the Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver. The five-year waiver is active now through December 31, 2021. Under this demonstration, a delivery system reform incentive payment (DSRIP) program aims to increase access, […]