Chico, California (November 10, 2009) – Health plan decision-makers will gather at the annual SHPS Healthcare Symposium to learn from industry experts and collaborate with peers regarding the latest developments in the healthcare industry. This year’s symposium will focus on how to make patient-centered care a reality, including the future of healthcare and establishing medical homes.
The keynote address, “Healthcare Reform: What Does it Mean for Patient-Centered Care?” will be delivered by Hunter Bates, a senior partner at the c2 Group. Having been involved in public policy and advocacy for many years, including several recent legislative efforts such as healthcare reform, Mr. Bates will provide a non-partisan perspective on the implications of key legislative proposals for health plans and patient-centered care.
“Our annual symposium comes at a critical time as health plans are evaluating key next steps in preparation for healthcare reform,” said Rishabh Mehrotra, president and CEO of SHPS, a leading provider of health improvement and health benefits solutions. “This symposium facilitates collaboration among care management thought leaders on overcoming challenges and sharing best practices for patient-centered care.”
Industry experts will share their perspective on trends and what it takes to stay competitive in this changing clinical landscape. Joanne Galimi, research vice president, industry advisory services of Gartner, will address the ongoing shift to the member-centric model and how care management solutions are critical to facilitating that shift.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to observe the industry’s first large-scale implementation of CareRadius, a Web-based care management solution. Jay Dunlap, general manager for Landacorp, a SHPS company, says, “We are excited to demonstrate the capabilities of CareRadius live at a client’s site. CareRadius is designed to adapt to the changing healthcare landscape and support a variety of clinical strategies.”
About Landacorp
Landacorp is a SHPS company. Its patient-focused solutions for health plans and healthcare delivery organizations include comprehensive Internet- and Windows®-based medical management software that improves health outcomes while helping manage and prevent costs. SHPS provides a broad range of innovative health management tools, resources and services that empower consumers to make wise healthcare decisions. With comprehensive services that transform consumer health behaviors, SHPS' integrated delivery system maximizes the value of consumers' and employers' healthcare dollars. Among its many clients, SHPS serves large and mid-sized employers, health insurance carriers, Medicare Part D providers and government agencies. The company employs registered nurses, health professionals, employee benefit specialists and IT experts in facilities across the United States. Visit www.landacorp.com.
For More Information
Michelle Tracey
Landacorp, a SHPS Company
530-891-0853
michelle.tracey@landacorp.com
