Strengthening Contracts. Protecting Revenue.
Earn 3.5 ACHE Qualifying Education Hours
Hospital contracts are critical drivers of financial performance, compliance, and operational stability. As payer expectations evolve and regulatory oversight increases, hospitals must take a more strategic approach to how contracts are structured, negotiated, and managed.
This program brings together industry experts to explore key business and contractual considerations impacting hospitals today. Through real-world insights and practical strategies, attendees will gain a better understanding of how to strengthen agreements, reduce risk, and protect revenue in an increasingly complex environment.
Whether you are involved in contracting, finance, compliance, or leadership, this session will provide actionable takeaways you can apply immediately within your organization.
Topics include:
- Contract structuring and negotiation strategies
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Key legal and compliance considerations in health care agreements
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Financial risks and opportunities within payer contracts
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Aligning contract terms with operational and reimbursement goals
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Identifying common pitfalls and areas of revenue vulnerability
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Strategies to strengthen contract performance and accountability
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Continuing Education
ACHE Qualifying Education
By attending the 2026 Contract Negotiations Bootcamp offered by the Arkansas Hospital Association, participants may earn up to 3.5 ACHE Qualifying Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
Participants in this program wishing to have the CE hours applied toward ACHE Qualifying Education credit are responsible for maintaining a record of their ACHE Qualifying Education.
Registration Fee
$50 for AHA Member Hospital Employees
AHA educational events are developed and provided for member hospitals and their employees.
Not sure if your hospital is a member? CLICK HERE for a list of member hospitals.
How to Register
>> AHA member hospital employees are able to register and pay for events online by signing in with their username and password. If you have any questions regarding logging into the AHA website, please contact Laura Whitaker at lwhitaker@arkhospitals.org or (501) 224-7878 x126.