Practice Courses
Be informed about career, coding updates, electronic health records and more in these various practice courses offered during the Annual Meeting.
NEW! Practice Course: Starting Your Career: The Early Years
Saturday, April 256:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This course is designed for residents or fellows who are making initial career decisions but contains valuable information for the seasoned neurologist who is contemplating a career change. Faculty will cover the essentials in evaluating the academic, private practice, administrative, and regulatory position options in neurology, including an overview of the job opportunities, how to negotiate initial work-related contracts and conditions, incorporation of the latest electronic based tools in your workplace, and how to achieve career goals.
(CME Credits: 2.0 per course.)
Coding Lunches
Get the latest reimbursement updates at six coding lunches from 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m., covering a range of diseases including:
(CME Credits per course: 1.0)
The Practice of Neurology: Issues in Coding and Reimbursement
Saturday, April 25
9:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
Course provides a basic understanding of coding and practice management fundamental to the clinical practice of medicine in any environment. Faculty will give a comprehensive overview of the components of practice management. The majority of the presentations represent detailed information unique to the practice of neurology, including diagnostic and procedure coding, E/M service coding, documentation standards, and contracting.
Learn more. (CME Credits: 6.5)
Making Sure Your Electronic Health Record System is a Success
Sunday April 26, 2009
9:00 am to 12:45 pm
While many neurologists are using electronic tools electively today, experts predict that soon their adoption will be mandatory. The US government intends to ensure that electronic health records (EHRs) are used in every medical office, and pay for performance initiatives will make it essential for physicians to comply. For neurologists to be ready for these changes and make the best selections for their practices, they should become familiar with a variety of EHR software applications. The AAN EHR Work Group recently evaluated vendors that meet minimum standards of functionality and identified several that are best tailored for neurologists. Faculty will instruct neurologists on how to choose and implement EHRs to improve their practices' delivery of health care and their bottom line. These tools save time, improve patient safety, decrease overhead, allow neurologists to practice more efficiently, and meet the requirements of regulatory agencies and third-party payers.
Learn more. (CME Credits: 3.5)
E/M: Minimize Mistakes, Maximize Reimbursement
Wednesday April 29, 2009
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Correct coding of patient visits is mandatory but arcane. Routine undercoding, as practiced by many neurologists, is incorrect and unrewarding. Faculty will review correct coding guidelines developed by the AAN's Medical Economics and Management Committee and lead interactive discussion of proper coding in common circumstances.
Learn more. (CME Credits: 1.5)
