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“Uh Oh…I’m an ACO…Now What Do I Do? The Fourth National Accountable Care Congress Los Angeles, California November 4, 2013 Laura P. Jacobs, MPH Teresa Koenig, M.D. MBA Sylvia Hastanan Adam Medlin, MHA

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“Uh Oh…I’m an ACO…Now What Do I Do?The Fourth National Accountable Care CongressLos Angeles, CaliforniaNovember 4, 2013

Laura P. Jacobs, MPHTeresa Koenig, M.D. MBA

Sylvia HastananAdam Medlin, MHA

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Introduction

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 2

Top 10 Ways You Know You Operate An ACO

Hospital CEO wants to know where the volume went10

Medical Group Compensation Committee is stalemated on

value of production vs. quality9

CMS is on speed dial8

Your CIO is on speed dial7

The Help Desk has blocked your calls and your e-mails

are considered spam6

Your budget for meals and meetings has tripled5

Consulting firms have you on speed dial4

Seniors want to know why so many people are suddenly

calling them3

CV surgeons want to know why no one is calling them2

You spend more time on the speaking circuit than in your

office1

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 3

The Challenge: Pursue Two Paths Simultaneously

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 4

ACOs have spread to 49 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto RicoCalifornia, Florida, and Texas lead the nation with 53, 41, and 30 ACOs, respectivelyApproximately half of all Medicare ACOs are physician-ledMost extensive ACO growth throughout Midwest and West Coast

Growth and Dispersion of ACOs

Organization Type Number of OrganizationsCommercial ACOs 228Medicare Pioneer ACOs 23MSSP ACOs 228Medicaid ACOs 7

Source: Definitive Healthcare (accessed October 24, 2013); “Continued Growth of Public and Private Accountable Care Organizations,” Health Affairs Blog, February 2013.

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 5

Medicare Shared Savings Program

Who’s Joining the ACO World?

Commercial

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 6

Growth and Dispersion of ACOs

Source: Continued Growth of Public and Private Accountable Care Organizations,” Health Affairs Blog, February 2013.

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 7

We’ve got the network, figured out funds flow, spent a bunch of money on IT, now what?We can’t get the data we need to manage and focus on careWe don’t know who the patients areAre we sure we want to keep doing this? ...look what happened to hospital utilization!Our patients are dazed and confusedOur physicians are dazed and confusedWe are dazed and confused

But…More payers and/or employers are asking us to consider shared savings models

What We Hear…

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 8

What are the Major Issues You Face?

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 9

What We Will Focus on Today

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Leadership and Culture Change

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 11

ACOs: What’s In It For…Hospitals?

Participate in new models of care

Enhance quality improvement results

Improve patient care and satisfaction

Transition to new payment models

Improve connectivity and relationships with

physicians

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 12

ACOs: What’s In It For…Physicians?

Care Management Support

Participate in new models of care

Financial Rewards

Enhance Connectivity with Colleagues

Improve Patient Health and Satisfaction

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 13

PatientVolume

Revenue( ) Expenses PhysicianIncome

FewerPatients

InadequateReimbursement

ContinuedIncrease

in Expenses

Reduced health plan benefitsPhysician group consolidation

Health plan consolidationMedicare/ Medicaid cutsLimits on joint ventures

IT requirementsAdministrative requirementsSupply costsEmployee benefit costs

Investment income evaporated (retirement)Younger physicians expect more

Marketplace Challenges Impacting Physicians

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 14

One percent of 2,710 physician recruiting assignments Merritt Hawkins conducted nationwide were for solo physiciansDown from 20 percent in 2004Increasingly difficult to practice solo

Physician Employment Rates

75% in

2014

Private Practice Employed Physicians

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 15

52,000 primary care physician shortfall expected by 2025

Increased demand due to population growth, aging population, and increase in insured populationSevere impact on vulnerable

and underserved populationsNearly one-third of all physicians will retire in the next decadeMedicare’s support for physician training has been frozen since 1997Critical shortfall projected in the specialties that care for older adults

Physician Shortfall

Source: “Shortage of 52,000 Primary Care Doctors Projected by 2025.” American Medical News, December 2012. “Physician Shortages to Worsen Without Increases in Residency Training.” Association of American Medical Colleges.

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 16

Getting the Gears of Change Aligned

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 17

Rethinking Our Organizational Orientation

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 18

Evolving Leadership Requirements

ReduceRe-admissions

ACO

Clinical Integration

Clinical Co-management

Patient Safety

Throughput

MedicalHome

Fee- For-

Service

Fee-for- Value

CareManagement

Hospitalist andCase Management

Physician EnterpriseRestructure

Key LeadershipRequirements

“Lean” ManagementVision

Seek Growth

Change ManagementCommunication

CollaborationTransparency

Fee-For-Service Transition Fee-for-Value

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 19

How Do you Define Leadership in Your Organization?

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 20

Fifty-one Reasons Not To Change

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 21

A Challenging Time For Change

Many do not believe there is a need to changeTransition during a schizophrenic time of payment modelsLoss of autonomy

Lose ControlOfficePatientsNPs/PAs/Others

Reimbursement continues to decreaseExpenses continue to increasesExpanding knowledge base

Multiple Factors

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 22

Leads to Emotional FactorsSimilar to Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 23

Physician Change and CommunicationCritical Elements

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 24

Make a Case for Change

Create need for change based on data and informationQuality metricsOutcomesNew financial metrics and payment modelsIndustry market trends

Address new emotional dynamics that may ariseImplement change by supporting the processes needed for the changeSustain change by sharing results of success

QualityFinancial

Why, How, What

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 25

Identify the “right” peopleFormal and informal leadersNeed some with positions and power to get things doneExpertise and credibility to influence others

Start with a small number of clear goalsDevelop an environment of trust and commitment within the team

Group Dynamics for Change

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 26

Create an “Integrated” Culture

Transparency

Patient-Centered

ContinuousImprovement

Partnership/Collaboration/

Trust

Accountability

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 27

Communicate Progress of What is Being Changed

Start with Sharing the Vision

Education Ongoing

Focused as needed

A Constant and Continuous

Communication Plan

Multimedia

Address Naysayers

PrivatelyPublically

Engage Grassroots

Share Successful Results

Non-physician Staff is Just as Important!

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 28

Supply training, support, and opportunities for success (i.e., make life easier)Remove identified barriers that impede progress to the goals and visionEncourage and value (monetary) involvementOrganization must commit the time and necessary resources

Enable Implementation of Change

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 29

Target a few agreed upon metrics of success that resonate with providers and the populationSecure broad acceptance through communication and educationCommunicate success enthusiasticallyInclude and learning that led to success into the plan Engage others that want to improve

Target Short-term Wins (Walk Before Run)

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 30

Any small short-term win can lead to bigger longer term wins Build on what works, change what does notSee what works and continue to improve on it Continue monitoring metrics an reporting results – good and badAchieving tangible results as quickly as possibleBuild infrastructure that expands, and emphasizes new behaviors Continue to align financial rewards to behavior changeAdd new metrics, models, processes, and programs

Build and Expand On Success

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 31

Cultural TransformationStart With A Vision

Plan for implementationResources and budgetTechnologyMetrics for success

Short-term wins, long-term sustainabilityReassess, revise, revisit

Gap assessmentIntegrated model designRationaleEmpowerment and accountability

InterviewsCommittee MeetingsVision

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Being Data Focused When Data Is Imperfect

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 33

Identifies opportunities to provide better carePredicts trends and behaviorsProvides clinicians, staff, and patients with knowledge and specific information Is intelligent and actionableInforms clinical workflowHelps to focus effortsSupports decisionsProve success

Why is Data Important?

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 34

Find the Low Hanging Fruit

Patient identification through:

StratificationClinical qualifiersDisease statesFrailtyCoordination needs

Patient engagement at:HomeHospital, SNFCare transitionsTelephonic

Patient outreach when:

New patientAfter PCP visit30 days post-acuteNew diagnosisNew prescription

Source: The Camden Group

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 35

Data from Across the Continuum

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 36

Target Populations

Consolidate data from CDR, EMR, DWH- Analyze claims and clinical data- Stratify patients by risk levels- Refer to appropriate level of care

Risk Stratification

High Risk Programs

Complex Care

Management

Disease Management

Preventive Health

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 37

Integrating data and supporting technology tools can streamline and support providers:

Care alerts should be made available at the point-of-care in physician practices and in inpatient settings

Order sets and clinical guidelines should exist and prompt next steps

Care plans should be embedded in the EMR/CPOE to track progress, manage adherence, and measure success

Data from other providers (inpatient, post-acute, and outpatient providers) and health plans should be shared

Clinical Decision Support

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 38

Collect More Data…and Then, More Data

Attempt to collect data in structured fields vs. free-text so that the data can be reportable and actionable.

Electronic Medical Record: includes clinical documentation, templates, e-charge (coding), e-prescribing, lab interface, evidence-based guidelines and orders

Care Management System: includes patients’ care plans, goals, follow-up schedules, and pertinent documentation

Physician Information Portal: providers can track quality measures (e.g., HEDIS, STAR), review lab results, identify high risk patients, refer patients to appropriate services and programs

Patient Online Portal: patients can self report progress toward goals, update health status, complete satisfaction surveys

Across the Continuum

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 39

Measure Success

Detailed utilization reporting and quality measurement at the entity, group, and individual physician level. Metrics may include:

Track and Trend Performance

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Redesigning Care at the Ground Level

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 41

Provide appropriate clinical management to achieve designated clinical outcomes (HEDIS, Core Measures, P4P)Support and inform clinical decision-making using meaningful data and protocolsSupport members’ self-management and independenceArrange care management and high risk programs according to needImprove patient understanding and satisfaction with their health status and health servicesReduce total cost of care, including unnecessary hospitalizations, while maintaining or improving outcomes

Triple AimTM: Establish Patient Care Goals

Triple AimTM

PopulationHealth

Experienceof Care

Per CapitaCosts

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 42

Readmissions PreventionProject R.E.D. (Re-engineered Discharge) Eric Coleman’s Care Transitions Intervention

Chronic Care ManagementGuided CareGeriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders (“GRACE”)EverCare

High-risk ManagementHealthCare PartnersCareMore

Medicaid Care ManagementCommunity Care North CarolinaCommonwealth Care Alliance Brightwood Clinic

Adopt Evidence-based Care Models and Best Practices

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 43

Readmission Prevention

The hospital-based program improves patient preparedness for self-care and reduces preventable readmissions. A specially trained nurse “Discharge Advocate” is responsible for:

Educating patient about diagnosis and discharge planMaking appointments and following up on test resultsOrganizes post-discharge servicesConfirms the medication planReconciles the discharge plan with clinical guidelinesExpedites discharge summary to outpatient providersCalls to reinforce of the discharge plan and offer problem-

solving two to three days after discharge

Project R.E.D. (Re-Engineered Discharge)

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 44

Readmission Prevention

The Care Transitions Program (“CTP”) is designed for community-dwelling patients age 65 and older, and centers on the use of a Transition Coach. The Transition Coach, who is a nurse or nurse practitioner, conducts a home visit within 72 hours of discharge and speaks with the patient by phone on post discharge days 2, 7, and 14.

Eric Coleman’s Care Transitions

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 45

Chronic Disease Management

A specially-educated RN works in partnership with primary care physicians in clinics and cares for the sickest patients and their caregivers by:

Assessing the patient and their primary caregiver at homeCreating an evidence-based care plan Promoting patient self-managementMonitoring patients’ conditions monthlyCoordinating the efforts of all care providersSmoothing transitions between sites of careEducating and supporting family caregiversFacilitating access to community resources

Guided Care

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 46

Chronic Disease Management

New model of primary care for low income seniors, using a nurse practitioner and social worker who collaborates with PCP and a geriatrics interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include:

Conducting telephonic and in-home assessments and visitsCoordinating of care across all sites of careIntegrating the program into primary careUsing an electronic medical record to support physician

practices and facilitate monitoring of clinical parametersDeveloping care plan using GRACE protocolsAttending interdisciplinary reviews regularly

Geriatric Resources Assessment and Care of Elders (“GRACE”)

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 47

High Risk Care ManagementHealthCare Partners

Level 4

Level 2

Level 1

House Calls Program

Complex Care Management and Disease Management

Self-management, PCP

Level 3High-risk Clinics

High Risk

Patient

Low Risk

Patient

Hospice/Palliative Care

BaselinePreventive Care/Wellness programsPopulation Monitoring

New Care Models

Required

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 48

High-risk Care Management

Clinical model focused on frail and ill (20 percent who drive most of the costs). The model revolves around the CareMore Care Center, a one-stop shop for members. The CareMore staff team includes:

RNsMedical AssistantsSocial WorkersPodiatristsBehavioral Health ProfessionalsExtensivists

CareMore

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 49

Medicaid Care Management

Community-based care management program for over a million Medicaid recipients, with developed local networks and primary care providers to coordinate prevention, treatment, referral, and institutional services. Community Care North Carolina created case management for high-risk/high-cost patients and disease management for:

AsthmaHeart failureDiabetesEmergency department useReadmissionsPharmacy initiatives

Community Care North Carolina

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 50

Medicaid Care Management

Care management model for Medicaid low-income Latinos with disabilities and chronic illnesses providing special healthcare needs, enhanced primary care, on-site mental health, addiction advocacy services, care coordination, and support servicesMultidisciplinary clinical team model: PCP as care team member, with nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health and addiction counselors, and support service staff The key components of the intervention included:Reminder calls for preventive careFollow-up on ED, hospital, and detox admissionsSupport groups, health education, and promotionBilingual staff and clinicians

Commonwealth Care Alliance Brightwood Clinic

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 51

Care Models and Best Practices To Consider

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Program Development Considerations

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 53

The Interdisciplinary Care Team

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 54

Variables to consider include:Patient population Encounter frequencyInterventionsLOS in programLocation of servicesGeographyTeam compositionTechnology supportOther resources

Staffing RatiosBenchmarks

Ratios Population

1 CM : Tier 3 Patients 5-10%

1 CM : Tier 2 Patients 15-20%

1 CC : Tier 1 Patients 70-80%

Staffing Panel Sizes

Hospitalist 18-22

Primary Care Physician 1,500-2,500

Inpatient Care Manager 25-50

In-Home Care Manager 25-100

Telephonic Care Manager 100-250

Care Coordinator 250-500

Social Worker 50-150

Clinical Pharmacist 150-500

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 55

Clinical Workflow

Compose a workflow team with representation from every care team memberDraw workflows outlining how a patient moves through the system. Processes might include:

Referral and enrollmentEscalation pathsDischarge and transition

Address and outline:Roles and responsibilitiesInterventions and procedures

Coordinate processes with all providers and care team membersShare clinical information and communicate with entire care teamUse technology systems to support workflows

Design, Document, and Communicate

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 56

Clinical Workflow

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 58

Evidence-Based Guidelines and Protocols

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Care Management Technology

Data sources include EMR, Care Management Tool, Utilization & Cost data from data warehouse and claims

Identify, analyze, and refer patients to the right interventionIncorporate clinical review and validation

Risk Stratify

Collect and store relevant, up-to-date patient informationEnsure consistent documentation and central repository

Assess

Create and share patient goals, needs, action items using prompts and embedded protocols

Care Plan

Follow evidence-based clinical guidelines embedded into technology to ensure quality care

Follow Protocols

Use algorithmic rules-based processes and technology to support consistent care

Develop Workflow

Access electronic links and references for clinical decision support

Access Clinical Resources

Share care plans electronically and collaborate with all providers

Communicate

Report and analyze data, measure success, identify best practices, improve processes

Monitor

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Provide education on ACO, care model changes, new care team members, updated workflows, resourcesAnticipate questions ACO patients are going to askEnsure staff and providers aware of all the programs offered along the continuumCreate a process for staff and providers to refer patients to appropriate programsEncourage providers to collaborateSolicit feedback from providers

Consider designating ACO liaisons at clinic sites and facilitiesDevelop a branding campaign, which might include an ACO hotline and websiteAlign published patient materials with regulatory guidelines and distribute Establish relationships with key providers in the network

Communication Plan

Internal Communication PlanStaff and Providers

External Communication PlanPatients, General Public, Network

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Develop and foster relationships with:Sub-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facilitiesAssisted living facilities/board and careAmbulance services/EMSTransportation servicesHome healthHospice careAdult day care centersPharmaciesOther community-based services

Community Resources and Services Across Continuum

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THE CAMDEN GROUP | 11/04/2013 62

Step by StepGetting Started

Pilot ProgramsDevelop a pilot with engagement from a few champion physicians and patients. The benefits include:

Rapid testingProcess developmentRelationship developmentPhysician buy-inUnderstanding training

needsSolicit feedbackUnderstanding time,

budget, resources needed at a larger scale

Making an informed decision to expand

Source: California Quality Collaborative, "Complex Care Management Toolkit," April 2012

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The Financial Realities of the ACO

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Getting the Gears of Change Aligned

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Attribution: Who am I responsible for?Care Management: How do I best manage a non-HMO population? Reporting and Benchmarking: I have to cover my costs, so what benchmarks should I be using?Data Collecting: Is there something wrong with this information?CMMI Understaffed: Why can’t I get a hold of anyone to help me?Looking Forward: What are we planning to do after Year 3?

A Difficult Year One for MSSP and Pioneer ACOs

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“Someone remind again why we are doing this?”“Although we are a health system, our hospitals still need patients.”“What will the rating agencies say?”

System CFO : “I Have Concerns…”

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Health systems will have to find the appropriate balance between generating shared savings for the ACO and maintaining hospital financial performance.

Striking the Right Balance

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Minimal ACO infrastructure needsShared savings split with payers at 50 percent

Except employeesDistributions of 45 percent of net savings to physicians Move from loosely managed to moderately managed for inpatient admissions

The Financial Impact of ACOs: An Example

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Lower utilization reduces the financial benefit of the ACO to the system.

Financial Impact of ACOs: An Example

Cumulative ($3.1 Million)

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Establish a clear payer strategyAchieve critical mass of members

Spread riskCover infrastructure costs

Effectively manage careIncentivize physicians engagedKeep patients within the network

Hospital reimbursement mechanisms that minimize the impact to hospitals

Per diems to case ratesIncrease hospital market share within the population Move beyond shared savings

Full risk

Critical Success Factors in Transitioning

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Paradigm for Success

Defined Population

Commercial CMS Dual Eligibles Medi-CalHMOPPODirect to EmployersCovered CaliforniaBundled Payment

Risk productsACO-MSSPPioneer ACOMedicare AdvantageBundled Payment

HMO HMOFee-for-service

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The following table evaluates key payer segment attributes when considering which payer segments should be in an ACO.

Payer Strategy

Abi

lity

to M

anag

e Po

pula

tion

Low HighDifficult

Easy

Financial Risk to Hospital

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Payers Are Not on the Same Page

MSSP/ Pioneer

ProviderShared Savings,

Chronic Disease

Management

Percent of Premium

Plan Criteria

7

Plan Criteria

6

Plan Criteria

3

Plan Criteria

1

Plan Criteria

2

Plan Criteria

4

Plan Criteria

5

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Other “Value” Programs Make it More Complicated

MSSP/ Pioneer

ProviderShared

Savings, MLR Budget

Chronic Disease

Management Program

Capitation, Percent of Premium

BundledPayments

Pay-for- Performance

Medicare Value- Based Payment

Readmission Reduction Program

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Select payer segments that fit the system’s risk profile.Systems with limited experience managing risk should start with “no regret” populations such as their employees or Medicare.Lay out the timing of each payer segment.Limit the criteria variation between payers segments and programs.Set a standard approach and quality criteria internally and negotiate the approach into managed care agreements.

Establishing a Clear Payer Strategy

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Systems should consider moving to episode based care with payers, maximize resource efficiency and market share.

Minimizing the Impact to the Hospital

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Move commercial to case rates and reduce ALOS by two percent annually for all ACO populations.

Move To Case Rates and Reduce ALOS: An Example

Cumulative ($600 Thousand)

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Increase market share from 60.0 percent to 62.5 percent by Year 5 of the projections.

And Then Improve Market Share: An Example

Cumulative $100 Thousand

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When ready, access more of the premium dollar by moving full risk for select payers.Could also improve cash position.

Full-risk As a Strategy

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Enter full risk for Medicare HMO and commercial starting in Year 4:

Go Full Risk: Example

Cumulative $3.7 Million

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The transition to population management should be built around a well thought out payer strategy.Start with low risk payer segments until the system is comfortable with the effectiveness of the care management capabilities.Systems and hospitals should consider moving to case rates (reimbursement) for commercial ACOs to minimize the impact of reduced utilization.

Reduce ALOS and maximize profitability per case. Increasing market share will also be critical.Full risk should be the end game.

Summary

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Conclusion

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Key ComponentsClinical care model spanning the full continuum of careClinical infrastructure and leadershipClinical guidelinesProcess for protocol development

IT infrastructure to connect key data sources across the continuumCentralized data repositoryAnalytics capacity to report quality across the network

Key operational performance metricsClinical quality outcomesNational standards, benchmarking

Functional scopeOwnership structureLeadershipDecision-makingOperational structure

Financial operating modelResource and staffing requirementsCapitalization needs

Accountable Care

Care Model

Organization and

Infrastructure

Information TechnologyFinance

Quality

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DeliveryNetwork

Clinical Integration Building Blocks

ClinicalIntegration

Value-based

PaymentModels

Funds Flow

Distribution

ExpandPrimary Care

Base

Strengthen Partnerships

Along Continuum

DefineMembership

Criteria

Care Management

Population Health

Management

Clinical DataRepository

DataAnalytics

PhysicianLeadership

EntityFormation

ChangeManagement

EstablishGovernance

Improved Qualityand Access

Reduce Costsand Waste

Organizational Structure

Care Model/Information Technology

Finance/Managed Care

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Top 10 Ways to Achieve ACO Success

Keep it simple

Recognize that technology is your friend, but it’s not the

answer to everything

Know thyself: find partners if you need them

Evaluate performance based on fact, not fantasy

Listen

Maintain focus

Adapt and embrace new ideas

Behave as though neither the hospital nor the physician is at

the center – the patient is

Reward even minor successes

Invest in physician and other clinical leadership

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4

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