Presentations

Combined Practice Management Session

Sunday, January 10, 2010*
*Note: The Practice Management session is not approved for AMA PRA category 1 credit.™
6:30-7:30am Registration/Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
(Not a presentation)
7:30-7:35 Opening RemarksCourse
Director: Douglas W. Jackson, MD
(Not a FORMAL presentation)
7:35-7:40 Introduction: Morning Objectives and How Topics Were Chosen
Section Chair: Jack M. Bert, MD
(Not a FORMAL presentation)
Challenges and Strategies to Practice Survival in 2010
Moderator: Douglas W. Jackson, MD
7:40-7:50 Should I Merge with Others or Can I Go it Alone?
Jack M. Bert, MD
7:50-8:02 Common Errors in Running a Practice That Needs to Change
Usman B. Mirza
8:02-8:14 Update on Ancillary Services: Where Do We Stand, What is Possible and How to Make it Better?
Jack M. Bert, MD; David M. Glaser, Esq
8:14- 8:19 My Long-Term Experience With In-office MRI: A Case for Ancillary Services
Keith D. Bjork, MD
8:19-8:31 Threats to Reimbursement and Proper Coding
Jack M. Bert, MD
8:31-8:46 Strategies for Different Practice Scenarios in 2010
Moderator: Douglas W. Jackson, MD Panel: Jack M. Bert, MD; David M. Glaser, Esq; Usman B. Mirza
(NO PRESENTATION MATERIALS WERE USED FOR THIS DISCUSSION)
8:46-8:54 Optimize Physician Extenders and PAs
Jack M. Bert, MD
8:54- 9:00 How I Use Physician Extenders and PAs (Prompt Care Concept):
Why You Should Consider Them in Your Orthopedic Practice
Keith D. Bjork, MD
9:00- 9:05 Discussion and Question & Answer
Jack M. Bert, MD; Keith D. Bjork, MD
(NO PRESENTATION MATERIALS WERE USED FOR THIS DISCUSSION)
Nuts and Bolts: Function and Form: Part 1
Moderator: Douglas W. Jackson, MD
9:05-9:17 Professional Management: Finding the Right System for Todays Environment
Usman B. Mirza
9:17-9:27 Buy-ins and Buy-outs: How Do They Work?
Jack M. Bert, MD
9:27-9:39 Pros and Cons of Joint Venturing With Hospitals: What Does it Mean to Sell Your Practice? What is the Foundation Model?
David M. Glaser, Esq
9:39-9:49 Does the Financing of Capital Purchases Make Sense?
Usman B. Mirza
9:49-9:59 Considerations in Selecting and/or Becoming a New Partner: Meeting Each Others Expectations
John D. Kelly IV, MD
9:59-10:10 Panel Discussion
(NO PRESENTATION MATERIALS WERE USED FOR THIS DISCUSSION)
10:10-10:40 Break — Please Visit the Exhibit Hall
(Not a presentation)
Nuts and Bolts: Function and Form: Part 2
Moderator: Douglas W. Jackson, MD
10:40-10:50 Anti-embezzlement Considerations
David M. Glaser, Esq
10:50-11:00 Billing and Collections: It is a Business
Usman B. Mirza
11:00-11:10 When Can You Discount?
David M. Glaser, Esq
11:10-11:20 Flexible Financing for Patients and "Using" a Line of Credit to Keep the Office Open
Usman B. Mirza
11:20-11:30 What Do I Do if There is an Audit or Investigation?
David M. Glaser, Esq
11:30-11:35 Panel Discussion
(NO PRESENTATION MATERIALS WERE USED FOR THIS DISCUSSION)
11:35-12:15pm Resistance to Changes
Moderator: Douglas W. Jackson, MD
Panel: Jack M. Bert, MD; Usman B. Mirza; David M. Glaser, Esq; John D. Kelly IV, MD
(NO PRESENTATION MATERIALS WERE USED FOR THIS DISCUSSION)
11:35-11:55 Panel Discussion
11:55-12:07 Another Concept to Evaluate Further: Surgeon Ownership of Medical Device Distributions
Moderator: Jack M. Bert, MD; John C. Steinmann, DO
12:07-12:15 Panel Discussion-Legal Considerations and Potential Applications
David M. Glaser, Esq; Usman B. Mirza
12:15-1:00 Marriage and Stress
Invite your significant other to join you for this presentation
John D. Kelly IV, MD
1:00 Open Microphone
(NO PRESENTATION MATERIALS WERE USED FOR THIS DISCUSSION)
4:00-5:00 Banyan Tree
Special Focus: Practice Management
Marriage and Stress
(NO PRESENTATION MATERIALS WERE USED FOR THIS DISCUSSION)
Banyan Tree Session