TOOLS OF THE TRADE
We have entitled a series of lectures “Tools of the Trade”. These talks will run concurrently with the General Session on Friday. This year we have chosen to explore technology in medicine, billing and coding, reimbursement, surviving clinical rotations and dealing with the difficult patient. The topics presented are relevant to both our student and PA professionals!
Technology in Medicine will present the available technology to assist the health care provider in patient care. In discussion of the impact of technology in health care, future technologies will also be discussed. So bring your laptop, Blackberry or Iphone and learn more about how you can improve your practice!
Billing and coding is such an essential part of practice, this session will cover the basics of CDT,CPT and ICD-9-CM coding systems. There will also be clinical case studies presented to assist in putting the basics of coding and documentation into practice.
Reimbursement is always a hot topic in the calculation of the PA’s productivity and financial contribution to the PA’s employer. This presentation will cover the policies that regulate and affect the PA’s ability to deliver medical services in various settings and discuss strategies for PA employers to effectively communicate with payers regarding payment policy. A must see to stay current with reimbursement and getting your value maximized to the fullest potential.
Surviving clinical rotations is a must see for all students! This topic will give you the pearls needed for a successful rotation experience and give you valuable tips for the lifelong learning process our profession warrants.
Dealing with difficult patients and caregivers is something every health care provider experiences in their work day. This presentation will arm you with valuable communication skills to gain patient compliance in various situations to include giving difficult and awkward news to patients, including geriatric patients, the hard of hearing, and the health illiterate.