Solutions to Emergency Dept. Call Coverage Issues
Audioconference

Upcoming Distance Learning Opportunity from MHA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Hospital CEOs have been paying physicians to take emergency department (ED) call as the primary response to difficulties in securing coverage. As this trend increases, hospital administrators struggle with issues related to: 1) debating whether to pay physicians for call; 2) developing and maintaining an equitable and affordable payment system that rewards the most burdened physicians; and 3) justifying these payments in light of the various governmental regulations pertaining to hospital/physician relationships and referrals. Until recently, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have offered hospitals and physicians little guidance regarding the call coverage payment systems. However, Advisory Opinion 07-10, issued in September 2007 by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), provides hospitals with new insight and guidance into this critical issue. Based on the OIG advisory opinion, this program will address the implications for administrators in structuring arrangements with on call physicians and justifying them.

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TARGET AUDIENCE

CEO, COO, CFO, Medical Director, Board Members, Emergency Department Leadership

FACULTY

Leonard J. Henzke has multiple years of experience as a healthcare consultant. His experience has focused on hospital/physician relationships, financial analysis, business development, and physician compensation planning. Mr. Henzke is a frequent speaker to state hospital associations and physician organizations on issues related to call coverage and hospital/medical staff relationships. Also, he has co-authored articles on topics such as physician call coverage.

Stephen F. Messinger has extensive strategy and business development experience for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups. Mr. Messinger has written articles and is often quoted in healthcare journals. He is also a co-author of ECG’s publication, Insight, which focuses on issues facing the hospital/physician relationship.

The views expressed by the speaker do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of MHA.