CLARION Case Questions and Answers 2/13/2015

Question: 
I would like to know if we will be provided with a patient/provider mix of STHN in order to make an analysis on that.

Answer:  
STHN is a start-up organization, so it would have limited experience with payor mix. The area is both poor and aged, so you can reasonably assume that the member organizations serve a heavier than average Medicare and Medicaid mix.  If you feel this information is important to arrive at your recommendation, then as part of your research, examine the patient/provider mix in the member organizations listed for that region.  

Question: 
Will you provide us with an income statement and balance sheet?

Answer:  
Review the resources provided with the case. Keep in mind that STHN is in start-up mode. It has had capital contributions from the members to get started. The members will need to make additional capital contributions based on the business plan. That is why re-looking at the assumptions and strategy is so important…if the costs of care are higher than expected the members will have to contribute more capital. That is also why the payment model is so important. A current income statement and balance sheet would do little to inform your thinking. If you feel that you need more detail, then as part of your research you can explore income statements and balance sheets for comparable organizations and make reasonable assumptions based on that research.

Case Questions and Answers

Greetings CLARION competition teams! Please send questions about the case to clarion@umn.edu we will then post those questions along with our responses on this blog. Please note: The deadline for submitting questions is Friday February 27th

Some teams have submitted a request to see recent examples of past National Competition winners. The winning team from the CLARION 2014 National case competition was the University of Washington--Seattle. Follow the link below to see their presentation:


http://mediamill.cla.umn.edu/mediamill/display/221359

Hotel Information for CLARION National Case Competition 2015

Participants are encouraged to stay at the Commons Hotel, where a block of rooms will be held. When you call for reservations, state that you are a CLARION participant so you receive the discounted group rate.
2015 Rates:
Commons Hotel

$139.00 per night for two adults, with the cost increasing $20 for each additional adult (rooms can accommodate four adults).  Please make your room reservations with the Commons by March 15, 2015, to receive the discounted group rate.

Commons Hotel contact information:

Toll free: 1-800-822-6757
Direct: (612) 379-8888
Website:www.commonshotel.com
Address: 615 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414     

Copies of the CLARION 2015 Case "Stroke of Bad Luck" can be found on the CLARION website:

http://www.chip.umn.edu/clarion/casecomp/faq07/home.html

2015 CLARION Local Case Competition Retreat Schedule
Saturday, January 24, 2015
1-450 Moos Tower

9:00 am Registration and Welcome (breakfast provided)
9:05 am Team Building Activities
10:00 am Root Cause Analysis Presentation, Dr.Sandra Potthoff
11:00 am Panel of Past Participants
11:30 am Case Competition Rules and Case Presentation
12:00 pm Adjourn

We encourage all teams to connect before leaving to exchange contact information and determine your next meeting time.

Thank you and good luck!

Hotel Reservations for the CLARION National Case Competition

Greetings National Teams, as we approach the competition please be aware of Hotel accommodation information: 

Hotel Information:
Participants are encouraged to stay at the Commons Hotel, where a block of rooms will be held. When you call for reservations, state that you are a CLARION participant so you receive the discounted group rate.
2014 Rates:

$134.00 per night for two adults, with the cost increasing $20 for each additional adult (rooms can accommodate four adults).  Please make your room reservations with the Commons by March 15, 2014, to receive the discounted group rate.

Commons Hotel contact information:
Toll free: 1-800-822-6757
Direct: (612) 379-8888
Website:www.commonshotel.com
Address: 615 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414