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Program Description: The executive committee of the Board of Governors is proud to present its annual miniseminar. There are many topics that are at the forefront of the practice of otolaryngology. This miniseminar will present three topics that are exceptionally important at this time. Reimbursement for Emergency Department coverage, hospital/physician joint ventures, and an update on payments for EHR and meaningful use. Many hospitals are now reimbursing for emergency department (ED) coverage, many are not. Rick Love, MD, headed the BOG Legislative Committee task force on pay for ED call that resulted in the Academy position paper on this matter. He will give us recommendations on how to successfully merge the feeling of obligation to care for hospital emergency room patients in light of increasing overhead, liability, and decreasing physician reimbursement. Dr Love will shed light on how to be remunerated for hospital ED coverage and at the same time stay within OIG regulations. Lawrence Geller, vice president of consulting services for the group Medical Management Associates, is a sought after speaker and consultant on topics related to healthcare. As portions of the new healthcare law become implemented, hospital/physician joint ventures will be a common trend. Mr Geller will present on the implications of such alliances. The government has recommended that our country's healthcare providers adopt electronic healthcare record keeping. There are multiple monetary incentives attached to meaningful use and 2011 is the first year slated for reimbursement. Michael Koriwchak, MD, an Atlanta‐based otolaryngologist is a noted lecturer and consultant on matters of EHR design, implementation, and "meaningful use." He also has a popular blog dedicated to topics related to EHR and physician practices‐ "The Wired EMR Practice." Dr Koriwchak will update attendees on the progress of the EHR initiatives, how you can you stay or get compliant, and whether the government is keeping their end of the bargain. Educational Objectives: 1) Learn the current opinion, regulations, and AAO‐HNS position regarding pay for emergency department coverage. 2) Understand accountable care organizations and the pros and cons of hospital/physician joint ventures. 3) Learn about implementation of an electronic health record strategy that qualifies for government reimbursement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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