Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline:
November 6, 2009

Early Bird
Registration Deadline:

December 18, 2009

Registration Deadline:
February 25, 2010

Conference Info

Submission deadline:
November 6, 2009


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Official Call for Presenters
Submit a proposal to be a speaker…

Your Opportunity
Production has begun for the Leadership Summit on Performance and Outcomes-Based Payment Models produced by World Health Care Congress, a leader in creating top-notch events attended by major stakeholders in the health care field.

We are actively recruiting speakers to bring the World Health Care Congress Leadership Summit on Performance and Outcomes-Based Payment Models to life. The submission deadline is Friday, November 6, 2009. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis so early submission is encouraged.

Added Bonus: All speakers receive a complimentary admission to the entire event (a $2,000+ value).

The Event
This must-attend Summit is designed for payers and providers to learn the nuts and bolts on performance-based incentive programs that measure performance and reward physicians on the basis of quality. It will focus on models for applying standards across the board and developing measures that use technology to do so.

The audience will gain insight into the current state-of-the art on performance-based payment programs from the provider, physician, payer and employer perspectives as well as the newest alternative payment models like Prometheus Payment, Geisinger's ProvenCare, the " Alternative Quality Contract" at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and outstanding Medical Home or ACO programs that are being discussed and debated on the national scene as solutions to the current problem with our health care system.

Who Should Attend
Health Plans and Insurers:
CEOs, Administrators, COOs, CFOs, CMOs, Medical Directors, Heads/SVPs, VPs and Directors of:
  • Clinical Outcomes
  • Quality Management and Provider Quality
  • Performance Assessment & Management
  • Provider Contracting, PHO and Managed Care Contracting, Provider Relations
  • Provider Reimbursement
Hospitals/Health Systems/Medical Groups:
CEOs, COOs, Chief Quality Officers, Medical Directors, Heads/SVPs, VPs and Directors of:
  • Clinical Data Reporting/Informatics
  • Clinical Outcomes Management
  • Clinical Practice
  • Medical Management
  • Network Contracting
  • Quality Improvement
Representatives from: Pay-for-Performance software companies, CCHIT EHRs, patient registry, decision support tools vendors, national law firms
Presentation Options
Have a good story to tell? Have a provocative perspective that needs to be shared? We're interested in hearing from you. Topics we are researching include (Please do not feel limited to these topics alone):
  • Defining outcome measures
    • Quality
    • Efficiency
  • Data collection and performance measurement
    • Infrastructure
    • Technology tools
  • New payment structure and administration – Paying for value
    • Physician incentives
    • Bundled or episode-based payments
    • Medical Home
    • ACOs
Speaker Benefits
Why do speakers want to be part of the World Health Care Congress Leadership Summit on Performance and Outcomes-Based Payment Models? To:
  • Enhance the strategic vision of the health care industry to include the use of innovative payment models that emphasize the importance of quality care
  • Position their company as one that values new ideas and industry change to improve care delivery through physician incentives
  • Reinforce their own position as a leader
  • Share results of an exciting project
  • Network with other industry leaders and participate in high-level discussions
Submission Guidelines & Deadline
For consideration, please e-mail Ann McGrath at [email protected] with the following information by Friday, November 6, 2009.
  • Proposed speaker name(s), job title(s), and company name(s)
  • Contact information including address, phone and e-mail
  • Title of presentation
  • Brief overview of the presentation (1 short paragraph plus 3 - 4 bullets that illustrate audience takeaways): Please write this with the knowledge that if your proposal is selected, portions of this description will be printed in the brochure and used online to promote your participation
  • Previous conference presentation experience and/or brief speaker biography
SPECIAL NOTICE TO VENDORS, CONSULTANTS & SOLUTION PROVIDERS
Whether you are looking to build awareness, generate new business or strengthen existing relationships - a presence at the World Health Care Congress Leadership Summit on Performance and Outcomes-Based Payment Models helps you achieve your goals. Be at the right place at the right time. A limited number of sessions on the program are reserved for our event sponsors. Solution providers who wish to become part of the program or exhibit hall should contact Ron Trznadel at [email protected].

Due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to respond to each submission. All those selected to participate as speakers will be notified shortly after the deadline.

Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Nancy Felsheim
Summit Manager
The World Health Care Congress Leadership Summit on
Performance and Outcomes-Based Payment Models
Phone: 781-879-4510
Email: [email protected]
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