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CONTACT:
Physician Practice Survival Conference
Phone: (800) 431-7571
Email: camps@briefingscustomerservice.com
Website: www.physicianpracticesurvivalconference.com/

WILLIAMSPORT PA, USA -- HEALTH CARE UPDATE NEWS SERVICE™ -- SEPTEMBER 7, 2012: If you are a general practitioner or family physician and you want to remain independent, the Physician Practice Survival Conference is the event for you. On September 14 and 15, the top minds in healthcare will gather in Alexandria to share ideas and solutions on your critical concerns including:

  • New Revenue Opportunities
  • The Latest Ways to Streamline Operations
  • Concierge Medicine: Is it Right for Your Practice?
  • Current Answers on Preparing for the Impact of the Affordable Care Act
This "game-changing" conference could help decide the future of your independent practice. You will have the opportunity to learn from expert physicians who have succeeded at restoring their economic viability and improving patient care. Presentation topics will include:
  • Roadmap to the Future for Independent Physicians: Best Practices & Innovation
  • Developing Rational Models in Healthcare: Avoiding the Death of a Thousand Cuts
  • Adopting Change& Developing Small & Large Group Physician Alignment
  • Preparing Your Practice for Payment Reform
  • Preparing for Federal, State, & Insurance Regulatory Compliance
  • The Medical Economics of the "New Normal": How to Restore Compensation & Shareholder Value
Don't wait, register now... The future of your practice may depend on it!

*CME ACCREDITATION (10.25 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDITS)

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB) and Briefings Media Group. The IAHB is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The IAHB designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Register to attend HERE or visit www.PhysicianPracticeSurvival.com.


KEYNOTE SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Clement Bezold, PhD
Founder, Institute for Alternative Futures
Kevin M. Fickenscher, MD, CPE, FACPE, FAAFP
President and CEO, AMIA Conference Co-Chair
Bruce Merlin Fried
Partner, SNR Denton, Former Administrator, CMS

Andrea Klemes, MD
Medical Director, MDVIP
Russell Libby, MD
President of Virginia Pediatric Group, Ltd., President-elect of the Medical Society of Virginia
Michael Parkinson, MD, MPH
Sr. Medical Director, UPMC Health, Plan and WorkPartners

Ron Sroka, MD
Owner, Crofton Family Practice, Former President, Medical Society of Maryland
Kerry Willis, MD
Chairman & CEO, The Beacon Company

View the Full List of Speakers HERE - or visit www.PhysicianPracticeSurvival.com.

SPONSORS INCLUDE

A GLANCE AT THE CONFERENCE AGENDA:
Friday, September 14, 2012
  • 11:00a Exhibitor Area Open and Registration
  • 12:30p Opening Remarks: Co-Chairs
  • 12:35p Session 1.01: Roadmap to the Future for Independent Physicians Through Best Practices & Innovation
  • 1:20p PHYSICIAN TRACK
    Session 1.02: A Call To Action for Independent Physicians and Small Group Practitioners
  • 1:20p ADMINISTRATOR TRACK
    Session 2.01: New Challenges for Administrators, Office Managers, Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
  • 2:10p PHYSICIAN TRACK
    Session 1.03: Collectively Developing Rational Financial Models in Healthcare to Avoid the Death of a Thousand Cuts
  • 2:10p ADMINISTRATOR TRACK
    Session 2.02: Evaluating New Revenue Opportunities for the Practice
  • 3:15p PHYSICIAN TRACK
    Session 1.04: Streamlining your Practice to Increase Practice Revenues & Practice Profitability
  • 3:15p ADMINISTRATOR TRACK
    Session 2.03: Evaluating New Revenue Opportunities for the Practice
  • 4:00p Session 1.05: How to Effectively Position Your Practice to Current and Prospective Patients
  • 4:45p Session 1.06: Examaining Future Alternatives for Primary Care (Results from IAF's Primary Care 2025, A Scenario Exploration)
  • 5:15p Session 1.07: The Future of Physicians in Primary Care: One Size Can't Fit All
  • 5:30p Reception in Exhibitor Area
Saturday, September 15, 2012
  • 8:30a Opening Remarks
  • 8:45a Session 1.08: The Medical Economics of the New Normal: Its Impact on Physician Compensation & Shareholder Value
  • 9:30a Session 1.09: Adopting Change and Developing Small and Large Group Physician Alignment
  • 10:30a Session 1.10: Is Concierge (Membership) Medicine Right for Your Practice?
  • 11:30a Session 1.11: Federal, State and Insurance Regulatory Landscape
  • 12:00p Session 1.12: Contracts and Legal Practice Designs
  • 1:45p Session 1.13: Technologies & Medical Devices that Streamline Your Practice
  • 2:50p Session 1.14: Comparing Physician Membership Models
  • 4:10p Session 1.15: Examining the Results and Next Steps
  • 4:30p Cocktail Reception in Expo Area

View the Full Conference Agenda HERE or visit www.PhysicianPracticeSurvival.com.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Ready to start making some decisions for yourself--decisions that could drastically change your practice for the better? Start by deciding to sign up for the Physician Practice Survival Conference! Space is limited, so register yourself and the key players in your office today!

Register Online: www.PhysicianPracticeSurvival.com/registration.asp

Register by Phone: (800) 431-7571

Questions or Concerns? E-mail or Call (800) 431-7571.

For Sponsorship Opportunities - Contact Curtis Wharton or call 804-762-9600 x254