This segment discusses the increasing role of mid-level practitioners, as well as the legal challenges facing those who operate (or seek to operate) practices incorporating mid-level practitioners, such as physician assistants and advanced practice nurses. The discussion also includes a look at licensing and corporate practice of medicine considerations.

With the rapid expansion of the Medicare Shared Savings Program over the past two years, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have become a more familiar player across the health care landscape. The speakers for this session include an attorney who represents ACOs and a physician-administrator of an ACO - both of which provide their perspectives on the challenges afforded by the Medicare Shared Savings Program. The speakers draw upon their experiences in developing and implementing a Medicare Shared Savings Program ACO to address a variety of relevant issues on a legal, clinical and operational level.

This session provides a more global perspective on emerging health care delivery models, including historical developments, trends, and themes within the regulatory and legal environment as they affect retail clinics, on-site clinics, and ACOs, as well as the threats and opportunities that these models present to more traditional health care delivery systems. 

Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and/or discuss some of the issues highlighted by the speakers throughout the seminar. Web attendees are welcome to participate by typing questions and comments via the Q&A tab on their webcast screen.