IHA is...Expertise
The leadership of IHA is rich in knowledge and experience in healthcare delivery, which uniquely positions the Institute to fulfill its commitment of advancing healthcare delivery. IHA's founder, Dr. Albert E. Barnett, founded the Southern California Friendly Hills Healthcare Network, which during his tenure was considered one of the most innovative integrated healthcare delivery networks in the United States.
IHA's Officers and Board of Directors have all been selected for their excellence in healthcare practice, operational and administrative ability. Several have earned national recognition.
IHA is engaged in a number of educational activities including conferences and seminars on a variety of healthcare issues that affect businesses and physicians, consultation to physician networks and other managed care organizations, and a growing number of publications for both professional and consumer audiences.
- Health Literacy
- Research
- Writing/Editing/Consulting
- Healthcare/Lifestyle Education
- Managed care strategy development and implementation
- Integration issues for physician/hospital affiliations, including PHO's
- Contract review and negotiation
- Clinical and operating systems for capitated programs
- Case management and utilization management assessments and re-engineering
- Assessment, implementation and evaluation of demand management systems
- Marketing services and branding of managed care operations
- Organizational assessments and development of turnaround strategies
- Leadership development training for physicians and administrators
- Governance, compensation and benefits for physician organizations
- Development of patient education systems, including low-literacy materials
- Education and professional development of providers and professional staff with corporate university-type programs
