2006 Leadership Conference for Young Surgeons and Chapter Leaders

Sunday, June 11, 10:00 am–12:30 pm

FOR CHAPTER LEADERS & ADMINISTRATORS

FOR YOUNG SURGEONS

Considering Young Surgeons' Membership Needs and Expectations

Paul Pomerantz, Executive Vice President
American Society of Plastic Surgery

In 2002, ASPS leadership launched a series of initiatives geared at attracting, retaining, and engaging young members. This presentation will report on ASPS’ market research on young members, the programs that have been launched, and results to date. Additionally, Mr. Pomerantz will lead a discussion on generational differences and explore how associations can serve “early career” surgeons, while remaining essential for “mid- and late-career” members.

Medicare: To Participate or Not to Participate?
Frank Opelka, MD, FACS, will review the benefits and constraints for Young Surgeons of participating in Medicare.

Contract Language: Getting the Protections You Need
Mark Rust, JD, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, Chicago, IL
Mark Rust will review the important components of employment contracts for surgeons.

Concepts in Contracts for Young Surgeons
Dr. Opelka
This session will examine contract provisions that are important to Young Surgeons as their careers progress.

Sunday, June 11, 2:00–5:00 pm

FOR CHAPTER LEADERS & ADMINISTRATORS

FOR YOUNG SURGEONS

NSQIP For Dummies. . . What Is It And How Does It Work?
Kathy Rowell, Executive Vice President

QCMetrix, Waltham, MA

We’ve all heard of NSQIP, but what is it? How does it work? How are our members and their institutions being affected by NSQIP?

This session will answer these questions and more. In her very effective delivery style, Kathy Rowell will also describe how these data may be used to affect our members’ reimbursements in the future.

Come prepared to listen and ask questions!

LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFUL SURGEONS

Moderator: Terry Buchmiller, MD, FACS, Chair, Committee on Young Surgeons

1. Perfecting Your Conflict Resolutions Skills
John M. Daly, MD, FACS
Dr. Daly will explore how conflicts can be resolved at work, in the OR, and within business relationships.

2. Leading in the OR–How to Create a Safe and Successful Environment
Bruce Gewertz, MD, FACS
There are proven strategies that can be employed to run safe and successful ORs. Dr. Gewertz will identify and discuss these strategies.

3. Open Forum With ACS Executive Director
Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS
Young Surgeons are invited to participate in this Open Forum with Dr. Russell, who will respond to Young Surgeons’ inquiries and concerns.

5:15–7:00 pm

7:30–8:15 am

Continental Breakfast

8:30–8:45 am

Welcome Remarks
Kathryn D. Anderson, MD, FACS, President

8:45–9:15 am

Keynote  Speaker – Member of Congress
Introduced by Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS, Executive Director

9:15–10:30 am

Outside Influences and Perspectives on Medicare Payment and Quality Issues
Moderator: Dr. Russell

This session will examine the new approaches under discussion for reimbursing physicians related to the quality of care. The invited panelists will include various government representatives.

10:30–11:00 am

Break

11:00 am–Noon

ACS Efforts Regarding Quality of Care Improvement
Moderator: Dr. Russell
Speakers: R. Scott Jones, MD, FACS and Frank Opelka, MD, FACS

This session will provide participants with an overview of the College’s current quality of care initiatives and how they relate to the ongoing efforts in Congress and at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

12:15–1:30 pm

Luncheon
Charlie Cook

Widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and political trends, Charlie Cook has appeared on the ABC, CBS and NBC evening news programs, as well as on Good Morning America, the Today Show, Nightline, Meet the Press with Tim Russert, and This Week. He has also appeared many times on CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, C-SPAN, CNN and National Public Radio.

1:45–2:00 pm

ACSPA SurgeonsPAC Update
Andrew Warshaw, MD, FACS
Chair, ACSPA SurgeonsPAC

2:00–3:00 pm

How to Have Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill
Ilona Nickels, Congressional Scholar for the Center on Congress at Indiana University, Washington, DC

Ms. Nickels brings more than 26 years of Capitol Hill career experience to share. A passionate advocate for enhanced public understanding of how our government really works, especially Congress and the legislative process, Ms. Nickels is renowned among audiences inside and outside the Beltway for her unique knowledge of the dynamics that can spell life or death for critical legislation and make or break complex public policy. Participants will learn what to expect during visits to their Member’s offices and how to communicate effectively with staffers.

Update on State Legislative Activities and Presentation of the Ellenberger Award
Melinda Baker, State Affairs Associate, Division of Advocacy and Health Policy

3:15–3:30 pm

Break

3:30–5:00 pm

Legislative Briefings and Role Playing
Moderator: Christian Shalgian, Manager, Legislative Affairs, Division of Health Policy and Advocacy

The College’s Washington, DC, staff will present detailed briefings on several issues that will be addressed during the Capitol Hill visits. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to practice the skills described in the previous session, using the College’s briefing materials.

Capitol Hill Reception
Rayburn House Office Building Foyer (1^st Floor, Independence Ave. entrance)

7:30–8:45 am

Breakfast and Final Briefings
Moderator: Christian Shalgian
Rep. Charles Boustany MD, FACS (R-LA-7)
Rep. Mike Burgess, MD (R-TX-26)
Rep. Phil Gingrey, MD (R-GA-11)
Rep. Tom Price, MD, FACS (R-GA-6)
Rep. Joe Schwarz, MD, FACS (R-MI-7)

Key members of Congress will join the Young Surgeons and Chapter leaders for breakfast. In addition, final briefings for the Capitol Hill visits will be presented.

9:00 am–12:00 pm

Capitol Hill Visits
NOTE: The Washington, DC staff, will arrange all Capitol Hill Visits. Schedules and briefing materials for visits will be distributed at the breakfast.

12:00–2:00 pm

Luncheon Buffet, Debriefings, and Depart Home