Session Number M30  Session Level  I

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Christopher Kane
Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development
WellStar Health System
Marietta, GA

James Price
Director
LECG, LLC
Roswell, GA
jprice@lecg.com

The provider community is challenged to manage chronic conditions such as congestive heart failure (CHF). Medical admissions are typically unprofitable, and reimbursement trends will accelerate this situation. Hear how WellStar Health System redesigned its delivery system for CHF patients, optimizing the entire continuum of care. This means understanding the complete clinical needs of the patients, then building a business model that meets those needs while ensuring financial stability.