Ambulatory Surgery
Center Start-Up 101
Moderator:Kelly Pyrek, Virgo Publishing LLC Speakers: Bruce Bright, The Sanders Trust;
Gordy Bruinsma, Physician Planning & Consulting;
Cynthia Alcantara, Reed Smith, LLC;
Jeff Eckert, Esphera3;
Tom Yerden, TRY Healthcare Everything from design to legal considerations to
successful business structures and more ... we have all the
information — and the industry’s experts to share it — for you
to launch a center built on a foundation of success. Location: Tropical B
Urgent Care Center Start-Up 101
Moderator: Joe Delligatti, Physician Planning & Consulting Speakers: Lorin E. Patterson, JD Reed Smith LLP; Mary Kate Scott, Scott & Co.;
David
Wood, Wood Insurance Group; Dave Stilley, MD DoctorsNow Walk-in Care
Everything from legal considerations to successful
business structures and more ... we have all the information —
and the experts to share it — for you to launch an urgent care
center built on a foundation of success. Location: Tropical E
4:30-6pm
CONFERENCE KICK OFF Exhibits and 5th
Anniversary Champagne Celebration Location: Brasilia 4
General Session: 30,000-Foot Overview/Agenda Preview
Speakers: Lorin E. Patterson, JD Reed Smith LLP (Conference Chair); Joe Delligatti, Physician Planning & Consulting; Your hosts will provide an overview of the current
landscape of outpatient healthcare, current entrepreneurial
initiatives within outpatient healthcare and an update of the
physician ownership landscape as it stands today. In addition,
we will share our vision for the upcoming educational sessions
of this conference and leave you with thoughts to pursue
during your time with us. Location: Brasilia 1
8:15-9:30am
General Session: Legal & Legislative Issues for Physician Ownership
Moderator: Kelly Pyrek, Virgo Publishing LLC Speakers: Lorin E. Patterson, JD Reed Smith LLP;
Marian Lowe,
Strategic Health Care The legal landscape is forever fluid, especially when it
comes to entrepreneurial healthcare and physician ownership. Sit
with us as we discuss the many challenges this vision of the
future holds and learn how to continue to champion on Capitol
Hill for what will shape the future of healthcare as we know it. Location: Brasilia 1
9:30-10:30am
General Session: Finance, Operational, and Revenue Issues
Moderator: Lorin E. Patterson, JD Reed Smith LLP
Speakers:
Jeff Fox,
MarCap; Bruce Bright, The Sanders Trust; Todd Tidmore, MedCapital Group Money makes the world go ‘round ... and it’s no different in
outpatient healthcare. What does today’s financial landscape
look like? How do you secure the appropriate financing for your
business model? How do you ensure you have enough cash flow to
get through month-by-month? Our expert panel will let you know. Location: Brasilia 1
10:30-11am
Break/Exhibits Location: Brasilia 4
11am-12pm
General Session: Geographical Demographics of Outpatient Healthcare Moderator: Kelly Pyrek, Virgo Publishing LLC Speakers: Ken Rabinoff-Goldman, Buxton, Healthcare
ID division; Tom Michaud, Foundation Surgery Affiliates; Dave Stilley MD,DoctorsNow Walk in Care
Let’s review how to best position your business venture for
success — literally! We’ll examine how the demographics of the
U.S. affect the success of outpatient business models. Location: Brasilia 1
ASC Track: Creative Bottom Line Boosting Tactics
Moderator: Kelly Pyrek, Virgo Publishing LLC Speakers: Larry Taylor, Practice Partners;
Craig Veach, Amkai;
Bob Zasa, Woodrum/ASD Implants that pay for themselves? Self pay procedures?
Adding specialties? Join us in exploring these and many other
ways in which you can work smarter, not harder, within your
center and have it pay off in a big way! Location: Brasilia 2
Urgent Care Track: Exploring Business Models in the Urgent Care Market
Moderator: Michelle Beaver, Virgo
Publishing LLC
Speakers:David Wood, Wood Insurance Group; David Stern, Practice Velocity Urgent care is evolving and several business models exist.
Learn more about the models that will work best for you and
about the models your competitors may be following. Location: Tropical B
Crossover Track: Surgeon Ownership of Urgent Care Centers
Introductions/Speaker: Joe Delligatti, Physician Planning and Consulting
Speaker: Tim Simplot, MD DoctorsNow Walk in Care Ownership of an urgent care center can pay significant dividends for the physician entrepreneur who knows the financial and legal considerations involved. This session will explain how surgeons can successfully launch and run an urgent care enterprise to help boost profits. Location: Tropical E
2:25-3:10pm
THREE Concurrent Sessions
ASC Track: Reimbursement Solutions
Moderator: Kelly Pyrek, Virgo Publishing LLC
Speakers: Richard Pence, National Surgical Care;Nancy Jo Vinson,
Surgery Consultants of America Let's get creative with today's reimbursement tourniquet.
From insurance contracts to aligning with more profitable cases,
we'll share the knowledge you need to receive top dollar for
your services. Location: Brasilia 2
Urgent Care Track: Magnificent Marketing: A 5-Step Guide for Your Urgent Care Center Introduction: Michelle Beaver, Virgo
Publishing LLC
Speaker:
Philippa Kennealy, The Entrepreneurial MD Many people still don’t know what urgent care is and how it
can help them. With effective marketing tools, however, you can
turn those people into your patients. This session will teach
you how to bring more patients in by standing out. Location: Tropical B
Crossover Track: Adding Ancillary Services
Moderator/Speaker:
Joe Delligatti, Physician Planning and Consulting Speaker:
David Dubrof, Soporex Sleep Solutions; Rick DeHartPinnacle III
Adding a little extra to your case mix can add a lot to your
bottom line. Explore the many opportunities available today for
outpatient healthcare models. Location: Tropical E
3:20-4:05pm
THREE Concurrent Sessions
ASC Track: Joint Ventures and Other Partnership Models
Moderator: Lorin E. Patterson, JD Reed Smith
Speakers: Craig Holm, Health
Strategies & Solutions;DJ Hill, Titan Health;
Tom Mallon, Regent Surgical
Health Business is all about forming partnerships. In the ASC
industry, partnerships can run the gamut. From hospitals and
management companies, to physicians and colleagues, we’ll
explore them all. Location: Brasilia 2
Urgent Care Track: IT Based Business Solutions Moderator: Michelle Beaver, Virgo Publishing LLC Speakers: Eric McDonald, DocuTAP; Marion Jenkins , QSE Technologies; Sean Hohlowski,
Stryker Imaging Whether your facility and staff is high-tech or your team
runs on paper, this workshop will teach you how to take your
technology to the next level based on your needs, wants and
budget. Location: Tropical B
Crossover Track: How to Cluster Like-Medical Businesses & Benefit from Crossover Clients Moderator: Joe Delligatti, Physician Planning &
Consulting Speakers: John Campbell, STET Orthopedics;
John A. Marasco, MDMarasco & Associates;
Rob McCarville, Medical
Consulting Group; Tim Simplot, MD DoctorsNow Walk in Care Learn how to position yourself with other outpatient
healthcare business models to increase patient flow. Location: Tropical E
4:15-5pm
General Session: Mergers, Acquisitions and Valuations Moderator: Lorin E. Patterson, Reed Smith LLP Speakers: Elliot Jeter, VMG Health;
Todd Mello,
Healthcare Appraisers Inc.;
Charlie Neal, HealthMark Partners We have the experts. You have the business.
So let's sit down together to discuss the landscape of today's
outpatient healthcare business transaction landscape.
Our experts come with the facts. You come will the willingness
to learn. Location: Brasilia 2
5-6pm
Evening with the Experts Happy Hour Take this opportunity to discuss topics specific to your
business venture in a one-on-one setting while enjoying
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Location: Brasilia 1
Saturday, Sept. 20
Time
Event
7-8am
Continental Breakfast Location: Tropical Corridor
8-9am
TWO Concurrent Sessions
ASC Track: Facility Insurance Needs
Moderator: Lorin E. Patterson, Reed Smith Speakers: Sue Chmieleski, Darwin Professional
Underwriters; David Wood, Wood Insurance Group Do you have the coverage you need for your center? Are you
sure? Many centers are not appropriately protected. We will
arm you with the knowledge you need to ensure you are indeed
properly insured. Location: Tropical B
Urgent Care Track: Secrets to Financial Success in Urgent Care
Retail Clinics: Know Your Competition
Moderator: Michelle Beaver, Virgo Publishing LLC Speakers: David Stern, Practice Velocity Description to come … Location: Tropical E
9-10am
TWO Concurrent Sessions
ASC Track: The ABCs of GPOs Speakers: Chip Fellows, VHA Non Acute Care Services; Lorin E. Patterson, Reed Smith
Tired of paying too much for your supplies? There really is
strength in numbers — as well as savings. Join us in exploring
the many ways in which purchasing through a GPO can help to
expand your profits. Location: Tropical B
Urgent Care Track: Payment for Services: Cash vs. Insurance Moderator: Michelle Beaver Virgo Publishing, LLC
Speaker: Stacey CalvarusoUrgent Care Billing and Collections of America
Most healthcare workers get into the industry to help
people, not to get mired in complicated payment plan details.
But since effective payment systems can make or break your
business, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of cash
and insurance systems. This session makes these complicated
matters simple and usable. Location: Tropical E
10-10:15am
Break Location: Tropical Corridor
10:15-11:15am
General Session/Panel Discussion - From Medical School to Business Owner: Tips from the Pioneers
Moderator: Joe Delligatti, Physician Planning &
Consulting Speakers: John Campbell, MDBridger Orthopedics;Bill Jacobson, MD,
Central Iowa Orthopedics and Sports Medicine;
Philippa Kennealy, MDThe Entrepreneurial MD;Tim Simplot, MD DoctorsNow Walk in Care Our panel members have pioneered the physician ownership
landscape and they are here to share their story and provide
insight to help you navigate a successful path too. Join us for
this intimate, open mic session. Location: Tropical B
To attend, call (800) 454-5760
To exhibit, advertise and sponsor contact Dana Armitstead at (480) 990-1101 ext. 1272
