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5 Steps to Physician Alignment Using Gainsharing

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Gainsharing provides a stepping stone by beginning the process of getting physicians and hospitals to work together to successfully transition to value-based models.  On November 25, 2014, Becker’s Hospital Review released an article written by myself and AMS VP Anthony Stanowski called “5 steps to physician alignment using gainsharing.” 
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AMS President Jo Surpin Announced as a 2014 Woman of Distinction by the Philadelphia Business Journal

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I am very proud to announce that that Philadelphia Business Journal selected Applied Medical Software president and my long-time business partner with AMS Jo Surpin as a 2014 Woman of Distinction award Read More

6 Essential Differences Between Gainsharing and Shared Savings Programs

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With many approaches being considered by hospitals to engage physicians and align incentives we often get questions on the differences between shared savings and gainsharing.  We were excited when Becker’s Hospital CFO released on September 23, 2014 an article called “6 essential differences between gainsharing and shared savings programs” written by myself and AMS VP Anthony Stanowski.

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Lessons From Ice Hockey: How Gainsharing Fits Into a Population Health Strategy

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I was a big Philadelphia Flyers fan in the heyday of their Stanley Cup Championships in the 1970s.   One of the saddest events I can recall is when Flyer Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent’s career ended in February 1979 when an errant stick hit him in the eye, finding an unprotected area through his fiberglass mask. Now
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