Taking Charge: CMA Hosts Payor Contracting Seminars for Physicians and Their Office StaffTaking Charge: CMA Hosts Payor Contracting Seminars for Physicians and Their Office Staff [Posted 11/09/06]
For More Information
For more information, see “Taking Charge: Steps to Evaluating Relationships and Preparing for Negotiations—A Focus on Payor Contracting.” This toolkit is available free to members at the members-only website Nonmembers can purchase the toolkit for $100 in the CMA bookstore.
CMA and county medical societies are cohosting a series of seminars to help physician practices assess payor contracts and prepare for contract negotiations. The next “Taking Charge” seminar is November 16 in Oakland.
Currently scheduled seminars:
November 16, Oakland (Registration Form) Contact: Alice Chegia 510/654-5383
December 7, Humboldt Contact: Penny Figas 707/442-2367
February 8, Riverside/San Bernardino Contact: Dolores Green 951/686-3342
February 22/23, San Diego (emphasis on Work Comp/GP) Contact: Janet Locket 858/565-8888
February 27, San Ramon Contact: Alice Chegia 510-654-5383
March 29-31, San Diego, during the CMGMA Annual Conference Contact: TBD
May 2, Ventura, during the PAHCOM National Conference Contact: TBD
Attendees will learn how to:
evaluate current and proposed payor contracts
target payors for contract termination, negotiation, or renegotiation
monitor payor compliance with contract terms
determine a payor’s value to their practice
and more!
Participants will also receive a copy of CMA’s payor contracting guide “Taking Charge: Steps to Evaluating Relationships and Preparing for Negotiations,” a $100 value.
