As patients take on an increasing share of their healthcare costs, they are becoming more engaged consumers. The shift is likely to transform how healthcare is delivered and how providers and payers communicate with their members.

But is healthcare something that can really be shopped for like other industries? What factors are patients most interested in when making decisions? How are payers and providers responding? What will it mean for healthcare costs?

Learn more at a Wisconsin Health News Panel Event, Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Milwaukee Athletic Club.

Panelists:

• Dr. Jeffrey Bahr, President-elect, Aurora Health Care Medical Group

• E. Patrick Cranley, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, MercyCare Health Plans

• Tony Fields, Regional Healthcare Director, Walgreens 

• Steve Sparks, Director, Wisconsin Health Literacy

Sponsored by:

As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, ACHE—Wisconsin Chapter is authorized to award 1 hour of ACHE Qualified Education credit toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualified Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification. 

Cancellations need to be submitted by September 29, 2016. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations will be accepted via phone or e-mail, and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.