
Date and Time
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central time
Speaker
Ralph E. Lawson, FHFMA, CPA
Executive Vice President and CFO
Baptist Health South Florida
Mimi Taylor
Corporate Vice President and CIO
Baptist Health South Florida
Jonathan Gavras, M.D.
Senior Vice President of Delivery Systems and Chief Medical Officer
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida
Moderator
Jim Landman
Director, Thought Leadership Initiatives
Healthcare Financial Management Association
Summary
Innovative, value-based payment initiatives are currently being evaluated, implemented, and executed throughout the healthcare industry. In this session, Mr. Lawson will discuss novel, value-based payment arrangements that Baptist Health South Florida is pursuing, not only with payers and physicians, but also with sovereign governments. In addition, he will provide insights and perspectives about other real-world approaches to delivering value that impact both the numerator and the denominator of the value equation. Be inspired by examples of organizations that are positioning themselves for success as the shift from volume to value continues.
After this session, you will be able to:
- Discuss current value-based payment initiatives.
- Identify strategies for improving value.
- Describe opportunities and challenges associated with value-based payment.
Tools and takeaways
Examples of value-based payment strategies for consideration by your organization

Publication Date: Monday, February 06, 2012