Physicians have for decades earned a living based on caring for the sick. But in the new world of health care, physicians more often will be paid based on whether they can keep their patients healthy - and must navigate a system that increasingly includes more "accountable care" payment contracts.
This recently revised publication provides information that can support physicians operating in this new environment, while keeping in mind the importance of maintaining physician leadership of current and future accountable care structures.
The purpose of this guide is to arm you with knowledge and confidence as you consider joining or forming an ACO.
Download The Physician's Accountable Care Guide (PDF).
Released: April 28, 2016
Expires: April 28, 2019
Target Audience
This course is appropriate for physicians in all specialties.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this enduring material, participants should be able to:
- Develop specific strategies toward forming an ACO, or joining an existing ACO; and
- Utilize examples for how to successfully apply for the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
Teaching Methods
The participant is required to read the course in its entirety and complete a post-test and course evaluation to obtain credit.
Return Policy
No refunds will be processed for this product.
Course Materials
The Physician's Accountable Care Guide (PDF)
CME Instructions
This copy of The Physician's Accountable Care Guide (PDF) is complimentary.
To claim CME for this publication:
1. Read the course in its entirety. Go to www.texmed.org/PhysiciansGuide.
2. There will be a CME processing fee. Sign in, add the item to your cart, and complete the purchase. Use code "NCMS" to receive the member rate.
3. Complete the online post-test with a minimum 70-percent passing score and the evaluation.
4. CME credit will be recorded upon completion of the test. Documentation will be sent to the reader's email inbox, or you can print it directly from the website.
5. Direct questions or concerns to the TMA Education Center at (877) 880-1335 or support[at]inreachce[dot]com.
Sponsored by
Faculty
Julian D. Bobbitt, Jr.
Julian D. ("Bo") Bobbitt Jr., JD's practice focuses on providing strategic general counsel and regulatory guidance for health care organizations. He is involved in business planning, resolution of complex legal and health policy questions, and advanced negotiations for these clients. The legal issues involve antitrust, Stark, and federal and state antikickback laws, managed care contracting, federal legislative and regulatory advocacy, and HIPAA and related privacy and security laws. His practice is concentrated on representing clinically integrated hospital and physician organizations, physician-owned health information technology companies, accountable care organizations, patient-centered medical homes, health information exchanges, and nonprofit and professional associations to achieve process, outcomes, and cost improvements in health care delivery. He has extensive experience in developing and drafting accountable care shared savings and other pay-for-performance contracts. Mr. Bobbitt received his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1977, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina in 1973.
Mr. Bobbitt has spoken nationally to both legal and medical audiences and written in both legal and medical journals concerning health law and policy issues. He is credited nationally for authoring a leading guide to accountable care, The ACO Guide: How to Identify and Implement the Essential Elements for Accountable Care Organization Success, from which physicians, health care providers, and medical communities are developing accountable care networks
1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Enduring) The Texas Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Medical Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Texas Medical Association requires physician to complete 70-percent of the test questions correctly to receive credit for this course.
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