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Four Themes to Successfully Navigating the Supreme Court Decision

The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act confirms the direction of healthcare reform that had already begun a few years ago.  Many payers and providers, responding to the slowly emerging regulatory architecture of the law, have embarked on large scale transformational initiatives which will fundamentally change their business models forever.

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Payers and Providers: The Pressure On Payers Is Relentless

No matter the outcome of the Affordable Care Act, the long-term picture for payers remains uncertain. Even if all the ACA provisions are enforced by the Supreme Court, there are still many issues to sort out. If some of the provisions are struck down, then other issues will be encountered. In an unpredictable business environment, Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana decided to give itself a physical and make process improvements to control what we could control.

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Guidon Performance Solutions and The Center for Health Transformation Host Webinar on Impact of Healthcare Reform

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Reform After Reform Series Part I To Provide Tips for Payers on How to Prepare for Changes Associated with New Legislation

MESA, AZ – May 5, 2010 – Guidon Performance Solutions, a leading provider of Lean and Six Sigma business process management and performance improvement consulting to the service sector, today announced that it will be joining with the Center for Health Transformation (CHT) to host a webinar on the impact of healthcare reform. Part I of the “Reform After Reform” series is scheduled for May 19, 2010 at 1p.m. EDT.


The webinar will provide payers with tips and advice on how to prepare for the complexities and changes associated with the new healthcare legislation. Topics will include:

  • Regulation and compliance issues…What are they? What is their impact?
  • Dealing with potential caps on premiums
  • Staying ahead of the curve…What to do now

“In the post-reform world of healthcare, payers will be among the most heavily impacted by the recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” says Ron Wince, CEO of Guidon Performance Solutions. “Part I of the ‘Reform After Reform’ series is designed to help payers navigate the new regulations and effectively manage the impact to their business.”

“During this enormous time of change, the ‘Reform After the Reform’ series is an important first step in navigating through the challenges and complexities in implementing the recently passed healthcare law,” says CHT Vice President and Director of National Health Policy David Merritt. “The Center for Health Transformation is delighted to partner with Guidon on this very important initiative, and we look forward to future installments.”

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About the Center for Health Transformation (CHT)
The Center for Health Transformation is a high-impact collaboration of private and public sector leaders committed to creating a 21st Century Intelligent Health System that saves lives and saves money for all Americans.  CHT is based on the following premise:  Small changes or reactionary fixes to separate pieces of the current system have not and will not work.  We need a system-wide transformation.  Unlike other alliances, CHT unites stakeholders across the spectrum (providers, employers, vendors, trade associations, disease groups, think tanks) and government leaders at both the state and federal level to drive transformation according to a shared vision and key principles. For more information, visit www.healthtransformation.net.

About Guidon Performance Solutions
Guidon is a global management consulting organization that helps clients achieve rapid, sustainable improvements in operational performance and growth. Guidon pioneered the combined application of Lean and Six Sigma in the service sector and has a proven track record working with clients in financial services, insurance, healthcare, government, retail, technology and other service organizations. With a full-spectrum of capabilities focused on people, process, and technology, Guidon provides strategic direction and hands-on implementation to guide cultural and organizational transformation.  Guidon’s approach generates measurable results including revenue growth, cost reduction, productivity improvement, increased customer satisfaction and innovation.  For more information about Guidon, please visit www.guidonps.com or call 866-986-4414.

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