Multi-Hospice Networks: A Model for Collaboration in Challenging Times

Friday, May 1, 2015: 2:15 PM-3:15 PM
National Harbor 4/5 (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center) - 3rd Floor
Primary Presenter:
Charles Lee, MA, MBA , Cornerstone Hospice, Tavares, FL
Co-presenters:
Chris Comeaux , Four Seasons - Compassion for Life, Flat Rock, NC and Jon Wood, CPA , Four Seasons - Compassion for Life, Flat Rock, NC
This session will present a new model of multi-hospice collaboration: a centralized management services organization owned by participating hospices. Faculty will discuss operational innovations that include sharing and streamlining back-office administrative functions, along with joint contract review and group purchasing.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the key criteria necessary for success in establishing a multi-hospice management services organization
2. Identify the financial requirements and expectations for a centralized hospice service organization
3. Discuss the governance, logistical, operational and personnel challenges that leaders must overcome in order to successfully implement a multi-hospice service entity


CE/CME: CPA, Nurse, Physician and Social Worker
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