Association of
Northern California Oncologists
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| Taking Charge of Your Third-Party Payor Contracts |
| ANCO and the California Medical Association (CMA) are sponsoring two talks for oncologists, oncology nurses, and oncology practice managers on July 8th (8AM, Hyatt Regency, Sacramento) and July 15th (8AM, Fairmont, San José) entitled
Taking Charge of Your Third-Party Payor Contracts Thinking about signing a new contract or renegotiating your current contracts? Having claims processing and/or payment problems with third-party payors? CMA’s Taking Charge workshop will discuss how to evaluate third-party contracts, how to prepare for contract negotiations, and how to identify common pitfalls in contracting. Learn how to improve contract terms and performance, including: • Evaluate current and proposed payor contracts • Essential clauses to leave in and/or take out • Determine specific payor’s value to your practice • Target payors for contract termination, negotiation, or renegotiation • Prepare for contract negotiations • Monitor payor compliance with payor terms and California laws and regulations • “Silent PPOs” and their implications Attendees will receive a copy of CMA’s contracting toolkit Taking Charge: Steps to Evaluating Relationships and Preparing for Negotiations. The toolkit (a $125 value) includes CMA’s legal guide to payor contracts, Managed Care Contracts Deciphered: The Physicians’ Guide to Their Rights and Obligations. Download the meeting announcement and registration form. |