The 5th Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Health Care Quality and Pay-For-Performance

The 5th Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Healthcare Quality and Pay-for-Performance leads efforts to provide the nation's best practices in achieving and rewarding provider quality. The conference convenes over 350 executives, and addresses the most current and emerging issues in creating sustainable pay-for-performance programs and driving quality improvement across different industry sectors.

The 2nd Annual Executive Forum on Rx Benefit Management

The Forum will highlight how employers and payers are developing new and innovative strategies for management of the pharmaceutical benefit while maintaining clinically appropriate access, efficient delivery and affordable costs for those that utilize the benefit the most.

The 2nd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on The Road to Interoperability

The 2nd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on the Road to Interoperability assembles healthcare information technology innovators to reveal the latest initiatives in accelerating the funding, adoption and implementation of RHIOs, EHRs, Consumer Portals and more. Much has happened at federal and state levels that has proven to be a powerful mechanism for the development of industry standards for interoperability, facilitating the exchange of information among key stakeholders and encouraging investment in healthcare IT.

The 3rd Annual Care Continuum Innovation in the Cost-Appropriateness of Behavioral Health & Wellness

The "Innovation in the Cost-Appropriateness of Behavioral Health and Wellness," is a focused networking event that has presented the business case, from diverse views, to corporate senior management and health plans to invest in quality behavioral health and health promotion. Expert keynotes lay out salient issues and numerous case studies provide examples of real world experience in executive seminars. Now entering its 3rd year, the conference will further develop the linkages between behavioral health and wellness and the practical "how to" side of creating and implementing successful programs with innovative attendee interaction. A networking reception offers close contact with decision makers and business leaders.

The 2nd Annual Care Continuum Implementation and Cost Benefit of Workplace Weight Management Strategies

The "Implementation and Cost Benefit of Workplace Weight Management Strategies" directs senior executive employers, health plans, providers and government stakeholders in analyzing which weight loss options are best for their organization for maximum benefit and cost. Past keynotes have focused on the cost benefit of weight loss programs, behavioral health approaches, pharma drugs and bariatric surgery. Attendees can decide which options would have the most impact on their organization and are given the tools for implementation. Through in-depth executive seminars, the conference brings case studies on the cost-effectiveness of diet, nutrition and fitness in the workplace. Healthy meals will be demonstrated and served at the event.

The 3rd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Medicare

The 3rd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Medicare will convene government officials, hospitals, health systems, payer executives, and beneficiary advocates to discuss the progress in shaping the future landscape of Medicare. Innovative strategies and thought provoking discussions dealing with the dynamic issues facing Medicare today will be addressed by some of the nations most influential thinkers.

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Healthcare Supply Chain Management

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Healthcare Supply Chain Management will present strategic solutions to the challenges of accelerating financial returns, containing costs, implementing information technology, streamlining supply chain management processes and controlling physician preference items. The conference program will convene industry leaders from hospitals, health systems and group practices and feature the most cutting edge issues through keynote addresses, executive seminars and tracks.

The World Congress Leadership Summit On Revenue Cycle Innovations

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Revenue Cycle Innovations is the only industry event that discusses top level issues relevant to C-level executives working to increase revenue, improve efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge. Produced in partnership with Zimmerman LLC and the Revenue Cycle Leadership Summit, this unique forum connects leaders in healthcare management, finance, and clinical quality to develop strategies to reform hospital and health system payment structures, and redefine the business of healthcare.

The World Congress Leadership Summit on RHIOs, EMRs and Patient Portals

The World Congress Leadership Summit on RHIOs, EMRs and Patient Portals will convene industry practitioners and thought leaders who will reveal the latest innovations and initiatives in advancing the funding, adoption and implementation of information technology in the healthcare setting. Specific attention will be paid to Regional Health Information Networks (RHIOs), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Patient-Centric Portals.

1 Day Harvard School of Public Health Forces of Change Seminar

The Forces of Change model and supporting curriculum examine current healthcare market dynamics and reveal strategies to succeed for new and emerging leaders. Employing real world examples, the Forces program introduces the compelling steps that a healthcare organization can take to create a sustainable competitive advantage.

The 4th Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Healthcare Quality and Pay-for-Performance

The 4th Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Healthcare Quality and Pay-for-Performance presents the nation's best practices in achieving and rewarding provider quality. The conference agenda is designed to address the market forces and specific challenges of employers and other purchasers, provider organizations (health systems, hospitals and group practices) and health plans and payers.

The Executive Forum on Rx Benefit Management

The new Medicare Prescription Part D Benefit creates even more reason and urgency for health plans and employers to develop new and innovative strategies for management of the pharmaceutical benefit while maintaining clinically appropriate access, efficient delivery and affordable costs for those that utilize the benefit the most.

The World Congress Leadership Summit for Senior Healthcare and Nurse Executives

The World Congress Leadership Summit for Senior Healthcare and Nurse Executives will convene senior level hospital, health system and provider executives who will debate the most crucial issues facing Chief Nursing Officers today and share the challenges of establishing and integrating tactical solutions for addressing the variables surrounding the chronic nursing shortage.

Care Continuum Executive Summit on Implementation and Cost Benefit of Workplace Weight Management Strategies

The Care Continuum World Summit on the Implementation and Cost Benefit of Workplace Weight Management Strategies examines the effectiveness of industry approaches such as fitness, nutrition and weight loss treatments--behavioral, drug and surgical--to overweight and obesity.

2nd Annual Innovation in the Cost-Appropriateness of Behavioral Health & Wellness. Partnering for Optimal Health

As we enjoyed a successful 2005 event, please join us next year May 15-16, 2006 in the Baltimore Inner Harbor for the 2nd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Innovation in the Cost-Appropriateness of Behavioral Health and Wellness Partnering for Optimal Health.

The 2nd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Medicare

The 2nd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Medicare will convene members of the government, health systems, medical community, beneficiary advocates to debate the significant changes that Medicare has been facing since its creation. As the enrollment of Part D ends on May 15, 2006, this conference program is not only timely but will feature executives who will share the challenges of bringing results, data and practical strategies for improving quality of care in Medicare while in times of tumultuous change.

The 2nd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Next Generation Health Benefits

The 2nd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Next Generation Health Benefits convenes leading executives to address the industry-wide efforts to achieve a sustainable balance between health plan costs and quality health care for employees.

Redesigning Patient Care to Maximize Margins and Improve Quality

The 1st Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Redesigning Patient Care to Maximize Margins and Improve Quality will convene health system, hospital, and provider group practice executives to develop operational strategies that will improve the quality of care delivery, create a patient-focused environment, and improve financial sustainability.

Consumer-Centric Healthcare Strategies for Employers, Payers and Providers

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Consumer-Centric Healthcare Strategies for Employers, Payers and Providers will bring together the most innovative and knowledgeable industry stakeholders from large employers, payers, providers and policymakers to address the major opportunities and challenges in the growing consumer-centric marketplace.

Manage Chronic Pain to Drive High Efficacy Rates and Increase Productivity

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Manage Chronic Pain to Drive High Efficacy Rates and Increase Productivity unravels the costs of pain, particularly back pain and arthritis as it impacts the workplace.

Healthcare Quality and Pay-for-Performance Contracting

The 3rd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Healthcare Quality and Pay-for-Performance Contracting presents the nation's best practices in achieving and rewarding provider quality.

Advances in Treating and Managing the Cost of Respiratory Disease

The Leadership Summit on Advances in Treating and Managing the Cost of Respiratory Disease examines the costs of respiratory diseases, particularly asthma, COPD and allergies to the workplace.

Medicare to Transform Public/Private Alliances

The 1st Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Medicare to Transform Public/Private Alliances presents the nation's thought leaders responsible for improving the delivery of care for Medicare beneficiaries. The conference agenda is designed to address strategic challenges and opportunities to foster strong public/private partnerships and present lessons learned from the MMA.

Innovation in the Cost-Appropriateness of Behavioral Health & Wellness

The Leadership Summit on Innovation in the Cost-Appropriateness of Behavioral Health & Wellness explores the costs of behavioral health to the Nation and the workplace.

Disease Management and Chronic Care

The 1st Annual World Congress Disease Management and Chronic Care Congress presents the nation's best practices and thought leaders in implementing disease management programs and chronic care management.

Next Generation Health Benefits for Employers and Payers

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Next-Generation Health Benefits for Employers and Payers convenes leading executives to address the industry-wide efforts to achieve a sustainable balance between health plan costs and quality health care for employees.