Hospitals risk losing significant net revenue associated with their single largest payer class, Medicare, should they enter into Medicare Advantage agreements on an uninformed basis. Yet, Medicare Advantage patients currently represent 19 percent of the eligible Medicare population and it appears that will continue to grow at a fast clip. In particular, private fee-for-service plans pose unique challenges for hospitals across the country.

This Audio Webcast will explore the Medicare Advantage contracting process. You'll take a new approach to Medicare Advantage contracting and learn to look at it from a strategic perspective, taking into account the needs of the community, its citizens, and certainly the financial impact on the provider community.