20+ Leading Health & Human Services Organizations Sponsor Re-Designed 2017 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute With Focus On Successful Value-Based Care Strategies

Record early-support attributed to innovative new Performance Management Institute program focused on payer and provider collaboration strategies for improved outcomes at lower costs

Gettysburg, Pa. (December 4, 2016) — OPEN MINDS has released its initial list of sponsors for the re-designed 2017 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute – a two-day executive-focused training event taking place February 16-17, 2017 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. With over 20 organizations pre-committed, the initial list of contributors and underwriters solidifies OPEN MINDS choice to re-design the 2017 program around value-based care success strategies for today’s evolving health and human service market.

The initial sponsor list was released as follows (in alphabetical order):

• Askesis Development Group
• BestNotes
• CapGrow Partners, LLC
• Care Management Technologies (CMT): A Relias Learning Company
• CARF International
• Core Solutions, Inc.
• Credible Behavioral Health Software
• DATIS HR Cloud
• The Echo Group
• Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company
• iCentrix
• Inflexxion
• InnovaTel Telepsychiatry
• Mediware – Alpha Solutions
• PharmBlue LLC
• Relias Learning
• Scioto Properties
• Streamline Healthcare Solutions
• TenEleven Group
• VERTESS
• Welligent

In addition, an enhanced sponsorship contribution from VERTESS and CapGrow Partners has funded a special new event to be held in conjunction with the institute in 2017 – The 2017 OPEN MINDS I/DD Executive Summit. This first ever intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) focused event will take place the day before the main institute program and will feature practical, cutting-edge ideas for success in today’s turbulent I/DD marketplace

The main program will kick off on February 16, 2017 with Brian Wheelan, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President of Beacon Health Options as he provides a plenary address on “Partnering With Provider Organizations: How To Make Risk-Based Contracting Work.” Additional sessions planned throughout the two-day event include:

• Moving To Value-Based Payment: A Look At The New Models For A New Environment
• The Future Of Care Coordination – Targeted Case Management, Medical Homes, & More
• The Benefits & Challenges Of For-Profit Businesses For Non-Profit Organizations
• Best Practice Approaches To Mergers & Acquisitions: A How To Guide
• Are You Prepared For A Rate Change? Keys To Unit Costing & Managing To Market Rates In A Capitated Environment
• Consumer Access & Decision Support – Best Practices In Population Health Management
• Building Relationships & Managing Performance – Best Practices In Population Health Management
• Operations, Information Management & Reporting – Best Practices In Population Health Management
• Financial Management Of Value-Based Contracts – Best Practices In Population Health Management

For the institute’s full agenda, including session descriptions and speaker information, please visit: https://performance.openminds.com/agenda/.

Discounted registration for The 2017 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute is available through December 16, 2016. Seating is limited, and registrations will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register online or download a registration form, visit https://performance.openminds.com/register/.

OPEN MINDS is a national strategic advisory firm specializing in the sectors of the health and human service industry serving individuals with complex support needs: mental health; addiction treatment; children & family services; intellectual & developmental disabilities; chronic disease management; long term care; social services; correctional health care, reentry & diversion; and juvenile justice.

Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 75+ associates believe by providing the latest market intelligence and management best practices to organizations serving the health and social support needs of the most vulnerable consumers, those organizations will be better able to provide efficient and effective services. Learn more at www.openminds.com.

For additional questions and inquiries, please contact Tim Snyder, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS at 717-334-1329 or openminds@openminds.com.