500+ Executives Convene For OPEN MINDS Week-Long Focus On Performance Management & Value-Based Care

Gettysburg, PA, Feb. 20, 2018 -- After expanding the event into a week-long series consisting of several seminars, summits, and workshops, OPEN MINDS wrapped up its 2018 OPEN MINDS Performance Institute in Clearwater Beach, Florida on Friday with a sold-out two-day core program on value-based contracting for success in today’s outcomes-focused world. Over 500 health and human service executives joined OPEN MINDS for “Performance Management Week,” which kicked off with a brand new summit, “Developing & Negotiating Partnership Agreements With Health Plans: An OPEN MINDS Executive Summit.” The event featured an impressive group of faculty, including:

• John F. Talbot, Ph.D., Chief Strategy Officer, Jefferson Center for Mental Health, & Advisory Board Member, OPEN MINDS
• James Stewart, President & CEO, Grafton Integrated Health Network
• Blake Martin, MHA, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Monarch
• Vanessa R. Lane, MBA, Director of Revenue Cycle Management, Grafton Integrated Health Network
• Liz McKune, Vice President, Health Integration, Passport Health Plan
• Debbie Cagle Wells, Chief Marketing Officer, Centerstone
• Paul Duck, Vice President, Strategy Development, Beacon Health Options

The second event of the week was a by-invitation collaborative from Qualifacts and OPEN MINDS. “The Exclusive Executive Briefing For Florida Providers Sponsored By Qualifacts” focused on value-based contracting best practices using case studies and technology examples. Ken Carr, Senior Associate at OPEN MINDS, opened the event with an in-depth keynote on “Turning Value-Based Performance Contracting Into Competitive Advantage: Best Practices & Case Studies From The Field.” Qualifacts’ Rachel Clemens and Mary Givens then followed with a closer look into how technology empowers providers to meet the demands in a value-based setting.

OPEN MINDS delivered yet another brand new program in the third event of the week, “How To Reduce Your Unit Costs When Market Rates Go Down: An OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Reengineering Your Unit Costs”. This more finance-focused event featured over 50 executives discussing the shifting reimbursement market, as well as how to manage unit costs in the shifting landscape to accommodate the market rate, while still improving quality and profitability.

The main program of the week, The 2018 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute, kicked off Thursday with the buzz of a sell-out audience and exhibit hall. The two-day ‘deep dive’ in performing in today’s value-based world had numerous highlight sessions, including:

• “A Commercial Health Plan’s Perspective: Magellan’s Philosophy & Approach to Value-Based Payment Arrangements,” Presented by Gus Giraldo, President, Commercial Markets, Magellan Healthcare
• “Introducing RASP: Relapse Assessment in Schizophrenia Patients,” Presented by Heidi Waters, Director of Outcomes, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies, U.S.
• “Nonprofit Executive Insight To 2018 HR Trends” An Invitation-Only Lunch, Sponsored By Datis HR Cloud
• “A CFO Insider’s Look At EHR Return on Investment” An Invitation-Only Lunch, Sponsored By Credible Behavioral Health Software
• “What Are Payers Looking For In Value-Based Partnerships? A Town Hall Discussion On What Payers Need From Provider Organization Partner” Presented by James Stewart, President & CEO, Grafton Integrated Health Network; Paul Duck, Vice President, Strategy Development, Beacon Health Options; Lisa Kay, Clinical Program Manager, Cigna; Lisa Sasko, Senior Vice President, Commercial Sector Lead, Provider, Magellan Healthcare
• “Overcoming The Impediments To Value-Based Reimbursement,” Presented By Carole A. Matyas, MSW, Vice President, Behavioral Health Operations, Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.

Monica E. Oss brought the 2018 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute to a close with her closing keynote address, “The Transition To Value: Addressing The Challenges of Performance Measurement, Talent, & Capital.” While reviewing highlights from the past week’s events, summarizing the key takeaways from the Institute, she also discussed sustainability challenges for health and human service organizations.

Next up in the OPEN MINDS executive education series is The 2018 OPEN MINDSStrategy and Innovations Institute, the only health and human service event focused on the emerging innovations disrupting the market and the strategic science behind making them work in today’s value-based environment. The faculty and guest speakers for the event will consist of executives who have demonstrated experience making innovations an asset in developing next generation business models and sustainable strategies. For three days, 400+ executives and 30 innovative exhibitors will gather in New Orleans to discuss the innovations and business models the field needs to succeed in today’s disrupted industry. Learn more about this event at: https://strategy.openminds.com/

Early registration is recommended, as seating is already limited. Online registration is now available online at: https://strategy.openminds.com/register/.

For additional questions and inquiries, please contact Sarah Threnhauser, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS at 717-334-1329 or [email protected].

ABOUT OPEN MINDS

OPEN MINDS is a national strategic advisory firm specializing in the sectors of the health and human service industry serving individuals with complex support needs: mental health; addiction treatment; children & family services; intellectual & developmental disabilities; chronic disease management; long term care; social services; correctional health care, reentry & diversion; and juvenile justice.

Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 75+ associates believe by providing the latest market intelligence and management best practices to organizations serving the health and social support needs of the most vulnerable consumers, those organizations will be better able to provide efficient and effective services. Learn more at www.openminds.com.

Tim Snyder
OPEN MINDS
7173341329
[email protected]