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Contract negotiation is a high-stakes interaction, yet most physicians are never taught negotiation skills. Studies suggest that women, as compared to men, display a lower propensity to initiate negotiations and negotiate less competitively, highlighting a need for training to help level the playing field for female physicians. There shouldn’t be special contractual considerations for women … Read More
Physicians are committed to the well-being of their patients. But who is taking care of their well-being? Michael Foti, DO, will share his personal experiences and patient stories as an intern when COVID-19 first arrived in the U.S. in 2020, the loss of his mother during that time and his later struggles with anxiety and … Read More
Physicians have historically held high esteem in society, but the ever changing financial, political and social climate has impacted the practice of medicine and, ultimately, physician well-being. Nora Nneka Ekeanya, DO, will share her personal path to becoming a physician, including her emotional struggles before and during medical school and psychiatry residency and how she … Read More
Mid-career malaise impacts most physicians, and this discontent is common in middle age. Physicians who have achieved acclaim and success aren’t immune to these feelings. Many physicians are stuck in a job or career they once loved, but today, their heart isn’t in it anymore. According to a Gallup survey, only one-third of U.S. physicians … Read More
Sometimes, %#@^ hits the fan. As hard as we try to screen patients well, no one’s processes are perfect. Mismanaged expectations can create post-procedure headaches, and even when you set expectations properly, other issues, sometimes psychiatric, may blossom into full view on post-treatment visit number one. We’ll discuss how to prevent conflict before it starts … Read More
In the demanding world of medicine, resilience is not just a personal asset—it’s a professional necessity. Join Stephanie White, DO, FAAFP, as she explores the Inner Well framework, a powerful approach to sustaining well-being, preventing burnout and fostering personal and professional growth. This session will delve into the factors that fill, drain, cover and carve … Read More
For a provider of healthcare services, payor audits are always a possibility. Government payors and commercial insurance companies rely on pre- and post-payment medical records and billing audits to determine whether provider services were medically necessary, accurately billed and appropriately paid. Over the past few years, Medicare significantly increased the types and numbers of audits … Read More
Caring for patients remotely costs less than seeing them in person. Virtual care or remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a way to deliver healthcare using technology to collect patient data outside regular doctors’ offices. RPM helps patients, doctors, caregivers and the entire healthcare system. It makes it easier for people to get virtual care, improves … Read More
In this presentation, hear from a former career federal prosecutor who will discuss current trends in government enforcement actions. The discussion will center on the risks of private investment in healthcare under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. Learn the steps to take now to protect against government prosecution.