NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
Developing and maintaining robust, high quality and low-cost provider networks is key for the success of payors, ACOs and IPAs. SHC offers a complete menu of network development services.
SHC has vast experience with building and managing provider networks. Our work includes:
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Market and network adequacy analyses
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New network development
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Expansion of an existing network
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Ongoing maintenance of existing network
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Market & gap analyses
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Network adequacy analyses
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Provider quality program management
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The Negotiating Power You Deserve
Get more from your managed care contracts so you can spend more time on what really matters - your patients and residents.
Network membership gives your organization:
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Better reimbursement rates
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Contract management support
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No hassle credentialing
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Improved quality metrics
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Peer-to-peer learning
Network member benefits include:
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Assistance with payor contract issues requiring intervention
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Network association to generate participation opportunities for innovative arrangements
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Peer mentoring to share best practices and quality improvement strategies
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Increased referrals and utilization because of contract opportunities and favorable terms
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Network management and committee leadership to direct quality and contracting functions
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Increased access to payors that may have been previously limited
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Optimization of reimbursement within current agreements
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Reduced administrative burden using network member services
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Cost effective method to access experienced staff for contracting and credentialing functions
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Knowledge gained from six networks and over three hundred service providers
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... And so much more!
The Network
Support You Need
In addition to limited engagements, Strategic Health Care’s team can act as your organization’s network management department on a long-term basis. Utilizing our team in this manner is more cost effective than hiring in house staff and allows you and your team to focus on core business activities.