BACON is Brief ACO News for providers participating in the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.
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The MaineHealth ACO holds regular in-person and online trainings, meetings and conferences to support the work of our participating health care providers.
Check the webinar and in-person training sections for upcoming opportunities.
Upcoming Event Listings
In-person Trainings - NEW!
Medical Assistant Foundational Training - Offered by the MaineHealth ACO and MaineHealth
all trainings occur at 110 Free Street unless otherwise noted
August 7, 8 - Pen Bay, Rockport
September 18, 19
October 2, 3 - Franklin County, Farmington
November 20, 21
For details, please contact MH_Training@mmc.org
Register here.
Medical Assistant Advanced Training - Offered by the MaineHealth ACO and MaineHealth
all trainings occur at 110 Free Street unless otherwise noted
August 21 - Franklin, Farmington
September 4
October 17
November 6
For details, please contact MH_Training@mmc.org
Register here.
Care Management Trainings - Offered by the MaineHealth ACO
all trainings occur at 110 Free Street unless otherwise noted
August 6, 13, 20, 27
October 8, 15, 22, 29
For details, please contact Beth Wilcox.
Register here.
Webinars - NEW!
Office Managers Forum
The ACO's Office Managers Forum is an opportunity for participating office managers to hear directly from a health plan representative on important policy and process updates and administrative tips, tools, and resources. Participants will also hear from the MaineHealth ACO on the latest news, learning opportunities, and how to make the most out of the agreements that are in place with the featured health plan.
Subject to change. Watch for an email invitation for each monthly forum. For assistance, contact us at MHACOinfo@mmc.org.
2019 Schedule - second Tuesday of every month, noon - 1:00 pm
July 9 - Aetna
August 13 - Martin's Point Health Care
September 10 - Cigna
October 8 - Community Health Options
November 12 - Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
December 10 - Anthem
ACO Insider Webinar Series
Conferences and Meetings
Special Events
Providers, come meet your ACO Physician Liaison and reconnect with your fellow clinicians at one of our upcoming breakfasts or happy hours held at locations across Maine. We'll have ACO fact sheets on hand and staff available to answer any questions you may have. Plus, you'll have a chance to win a prize when you subscribe to our new provider podcast! We look forward to seeing you.
Coffee With Colleagues
June 24th: 7:00 - 8:30AM
Maine Medical Center - Portland - Provider Lounge
Physician Liaison Host: Joel Wirth, MD
Provider Happy Hour
July 16th: 6:00-8:00PM
Rock Harbor Brewing - Rockland
Physician Liaison Host: Julie Grosvenor, MD
August 21: 6:00-8:00PM
Tumbledown Brewing - Farmington
Physician Liaison Host: Tom Pulling, MD
September 11: 6:00-8:00PM
Allagash Brewing Co. - Portland
Physician Liaison Host: Joel Wirth, MD
