Successful Healthcare Provider-Payer Arrangements
New “Win-Win” Agreements in Light of Recent Antitrust Rulings

A Live 90-minute Telephone Conference with Interactive Q&A Session

Tuesday, March 21, 2006
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Please visit www.beardaudioconferences.com or call 240-629-3300 to register!

In just 90 minutes, you and an unlimited number of your staff will discover–

A clear, more complete understanding of key antitrust issues
When physicians can jointly negotiate with health plans
What distinguishes “rule of reason” from “per se” analyses—and why this differentiation matters
When mergers are most likely to attract regulatory scrutiny
The pros and cons of clinical integration—along with practical tips and insights
What the “messenger model” is, why it has garnered so much attention, and what you need to know before pursuing one
What the North Texas Specialty Physicians, United v. Advocate, and other key rulings mean
When pay-for-performance programs work—and don’t work
How to approach antitrust claims involving exclusion and physician-owned facilities
And more …

Upcoming Physician Antitrust Seminar