Webinars for Wise Nonprofits: Breaking Down Managed Care Contracts

This webinar will guide participants through the key legal issues found in contracts with managed care organizations (MCOs).  Questions discussed to include:  What are the standard key provisions in an MCO contract?  Which terms are likely to differ from contract to contract?  Is there any possibility to negotiate?  What questions should we ask of the managed care organization?  What is an Independent Practice Association (IPA) and how can an IPA help with contracting?  What are the basic HIPAA obligations and what are best practices for compliance?  This webinar is designed to enable providers to better understand the risks and legal obligations involved in contracting with MCOs.

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to identify key provisions and understand the risks and legal obligations in an MCO contract.

For Board members, senior management, and health program directors at community-based organizations.

Presenters: Bee-Seon Keum, Staff Attorney, Lawyers Alliance; Megan Sherman, Associate, James W. Lytle, Partner, and Randi Seigel, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP