April 1, 2011

1. 5 Opportunities for Physicians and Hospitals to Realign in Preparation for ACOs.  

2. HHS Releases Proposed Rule on ACOs, FTC/DOJ Release Proposed Statement on ACO Antitrust Enforcement,; IRS issues notice of tax exempt status of ACOs . Look for "50 Things to Know About ACOs" by Scott Becker, JD, CPA, in our Monday E-Weekly. Also Hear the presentation "50 Things to Know About ACOs" at the Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting (May 19-20, Chicago). Last day to register and receive early discount! See #4 below for more information.  

3. Supreme Court Prohibits Public Hospitals From Suing for Drug Overcharges.    

4. Early Registration Discounts End Today! Only 20 registration spots remain for Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting (May 19-20; Chicago)! The meeting features 53 sessions and 79 speakers, including 30 senior hospital & health system executive speakers. Early registration discounts end April 1, so register today! See below for more information.   

5. 6 Tips to Improve Hospital Employee Engagement.  

6. 5 Factors Affecting Physician On-Call Pay.

7. Free Webinar - Impact of Regional Anesthesia on Quality, Cost and Satisfaction - Minor Changes, Immediate Impact (Tue., April 26, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM CDT). To register, .    

8. FTC Receives Preliminary Injunction Against St. Luke's Merger With ProMedica.     

9. Pennsylvania's Mercy Health Partners' Sale to CHS Approved.  

10. Infection Outbreak at Alabama Hospitals Leads to 9 Patient Deaths.          

Visit our other publications: Becker's ASC Review & Becker's Orthopedic Spine Review.  

Highlights include:

5. Here are just three of the more than 50 sessions:

A. Developing a Sustainable Physician Strategy - Kenneth H. Cohn, MD, MBA, FACS, CEO, Healthcare Collaboration 

B. The 5 Best Ideas for ACOs - Joseph A. Scopelliti, MD, Co-CEO, Medical Affairs, Guthrie Health System, President & CEO, Guthrie Clinic

C. The Best Ideas to Improve Financial Performance - John Orsini, CPA, EVP of Finance, CFO, Resurrection Health Care, Barbara Martin, President & CEO, Vista Health System  

D.Ten Key Legal Steps for JVs and Physician-Hospital Financial Relationships - Scott Becker, JD, CPA, Partner, McGuireWoods 

If interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference, contact Jessica Cole at jessica@beckersasc.com.