Richard Naftalis, MD, FACP, MBA
Chair, Physician Specialist Affairs Committee and Board Member
- HealthTexas Provider Network
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
The Quality and Cost Impact of Health Engagement Programs
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HealthTexas Provider Network’s success is driven by physician involvement and participation in the management of the practice. This presentation will share examples of communication strategies that have enabled them to become a robust primary care enterprise capable of supporting a comprehensive care delivery system, including their committee structure and communication vehicles.
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to build physician confidence, trust, and partnership through communication to improve their organization’s ability to initiate quality, safety, and service excellence efforts; establish two-way communication between leaders and physicians that creates a participatory environment, motivating physicians to collaborate with leaders and align themselves to organizational goals; describe examples of internal communication tools proven to be successful in fostering communication between physicians and leaders; detail examples of external communication tools to assist physicians in building a successful practice; and discuss HTPN’s Physician Specialist Affairs committee efforts to enhance awareness of specialty services available within its network of physicians.
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Richard Naftalis, M.D., F.A.C.S., M.B.A., Chair, Physician Specialist Affairs Committee, HealthTexas Provider Network, Neurosurgeon and Board Member of HealthTexas Provider Network Dr. Richard Naftalis received his medical degree from the University of Texas – Houston Health Center. He went on to complete his internship and residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Naftalis is board certified in Neurological Surgery.
