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ADVANTAGES OF ALLIANCE PARTICIPATION
Ability to remain independent while maintaining the competitive edge and administrative economies of a large group practice.
Payor Contracting
Contract analysis and ongoing monitoring, administrative support
Access to competitive contract terms
Provider advocacy
Ability to direct contract with large employers with a broad continuum of care as well as geographic spread
Positioned for global rates
Operations
Fee schedule analysis-comparison of your fees to federal, state and commercial contract schedules
Office Policy and Procedure Manual, OSHA Manual, HIPAA Manual, Risk Management Manual - free to members
Compliance training provided for OSHA, EEOC, HIPAA, State and Federal Regulations
Centralized credentialing for all payors, hospitals, etc. (Alliance completes all your applications)
Strategic planning
Administrative assistance for insurance contract compliance
Practice/operational assessment/education
Resume file/sharing, job descriptions
"Best practices" communication among members
Notary services free to members
Professional CVs created; updated
Salary and benefits data available in aggregate for Alliance members and actual wages paid locally
Marketing
Provider Directory updated quarterly, distributed in the community, health fairs, and providers' offices
New Member Notices in Newspaper
Referral Forms
Web Site: www.echa.net
Listings in Community Directories
Group Purchasing
Malpractice and other insurance products through MAG Mutual Insurance and their Risk Management Program
Malpractice (with The Doctors Company) and other insurance products through OROS Risk Solutions
Free and/or low cost seminars for physicians and staff (coding, Medicare, OSHA, Risk Management, Legal Updates, Compliance, HIPAA Compliance, Billing Practices, Office Efficiencies)
Discount on medical manuals, coding books, etc.
Quality Improvement/Education
Free Local CME Courses and CME tracking for physicians
Alliance Recourses of Clinical Protocols, Disease Management, Practice Guidelines, Patient Education Materials
Research on provider requested topics: legal, regulatory, compliance
Potential for group development of disease management protocols, peer review and quality of care improvement
Patient satisfaction survey process
Community health insurance survey to determine market demographics
Information Systems Development
Health Information Technology development utilizing group size for cost containment and eliminating duplication of effort.
Developed web site for Alliance
Encouraging use of the Internet
Community and Patient Advocacy
Conduct market analysis surveys to assess community needs
Contribute Patient Safety articles in local news media and magazines
Provide patient educational materials, appointment time management, medication cards
PPO Network
The Alliance is a PPO Provider Network that can be accessed directly by health plans and/or self-insured employers.