PG 11 - CHARTING A SOUND COURSE FOR SURGICAL PRACTICES: -CANCELLED
A COURSE IN PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FOR SURGEONS BY SURGEONS
Monday, April 26 8:00 am-12:00 noon and 1:00-5:00 pm
Co-Chairs:
Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS, Pine Bluff, AR
Frank G. Opelka, MD, FACS, Boston, MA
7 HOURS (2 sessions) FEE: $450

The objective of this course is to discuss the improvements in management and efficiencies of surgical practice. It will involve discussion of business practices and overall components of operations. Instructors will provide insights into solving real life practice management problems.

Participants must register in advance for one of the afternoon breakout sessions.

Session I
Monday, April 26 8:00 am-12:00 noon
Moderator: Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS, Pine Bluff, AR

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Frank G. Opelka, MD, FACS, Boston, MA

Organizing Your Office for Optimal Efficiency
Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS, Pine Bluff, AR

Financial Reports I
Frank G. Opelka, MD, FACS, Boston, MA

Break (10:15-10:45 am)

Financial Reports II and Insurance Claim Processing
Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS, Pine Bluff, AR

Panel Discussion/Q & A

Session II
Monday, April 26 1:00-5:00 pm
Moderator: Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS, Pine Bluff, AR

Corporate Compliance
Frank G. Opelka, MD, FACS, Boston, MA

Benchmarking
Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS, Pine Bluff, AR

Break (2:30-3:00 pm)

Breakout Sessions (choice of one) 3:00-4:30 pm

Breakout Session for Small Practices
Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS, Pine Bluff, AR

• Managing Personnel
• Fees/Insurance/Collections
• Compliance & HIPAA Issues for Small Practices
• Computer Systems for Small Practices

Breakout Session for Large Practices
Frank G. Opelka, MD, FACS, Boston, MA

• Financial Management for Large/Academic Practices
• Fees/Insurance/Collections
• Activity Based Costing (ABC)
• Other Issues for Large Practices

Wrap Up Session: Questions and Answers
Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS, Pine Bluff, AR

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