You’re Invited – 2010 Value Purchasing Seminar: “Closing the Efficiency Gap”

Originally Published in RMP Advisor, July/August 2010

by David Edman

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According to a landmark study produced in 2009 by the Business Roundtable, companies based in the United States are at a decided disadvantage in comparison to our global competitors. The study measures the “value” of healthcare in the United States (a combination of costs and performance) compared to our five leading global competitors (the “G-5 Group”—Canada, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, and France) and the emerging economic powers (the “BIC Group”—Brazil, India, and China). The results are cause for concern:

• There is a 23-point “value gap” between the United States and the G-5, and a 46-point “value gap” between the United States and the BIC countries.
• The G-5 countries spend 63 cents per U.S. dollar spent on healthcare and the BIC group spends just 15 cents per U.S. dollar.

 

Industry Leaders Share How Organizations Can Prepare for the Future

On September 14, 2010, join us for a seminar called “Closing the Efficiency Gap.” At the seminar, we’ll discuss this issue in detail and share information about what your organization can do to prepare for the future.

Attendees will learn:

• What the healthcare “Efficiency Gap” is.
• How to align incentives, reform payments, and reward results.
• How to use medical claims data to close the gap.
• Strategies for overcoming organizational obstacles to change.

Our speakers are:

• Francois de Brantes, CEO of Bridges to Excellence and former Program Leader for Healthcare Initiatives at General Electric
• Dr. Larry Richard, Head of Leadership & Organizational Development Practice Group at Hildebrandt International
• Paul Manz, President of Healthcare Strategic Solutions, Inc., and co-founder of PATH®
• David Edman, Managing Partner of Risk Management Partners LLC and co-founder of PATH®

This seminar is designed for those in companies of over 250 employees. If you fall into this group or know someone who does, we strongly encourage you to join us. It will be well worth your time!

The seminar runs from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and will be held at the Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St, Philadelphia (map). Click here to register.