PAHCOM



Professional Development

Calendar of Events

Chapter Events

April 24, 2008 
3rd Annual Spring Conference (7.0)
Co-Sponsored by Delco Chapter and Delaware Medical Society
Villanova Conference Center
Radnor, PA
http://www.delcopahcom.com
610-523-1776

April 30, 2008 
Vendor Fair and Workshop (6.0)
Sponsored by Dayton Chapter
Holiday Inn Mall
Miamisburg, OH
Lora.wilsom@khnetwork.org       

May 7, 2008
Spring Workshop and Vendor Expo (5.0)
Sponsored by Ventura County Chapter
Courtyard Marriott
Oxnard, CA    
pahcomventura@sbcglobal.net

  

Pre-approved CEU Courses

The following educational programs have been pre-approved for PAHCOM CEUs:

Cross Country Education 
contact: 615-331-4422 or coned@crosscountryeducation.com

  •  Podiatry Services Coding and Billing (6)
  •  Insurance Coding and Billing 2008 (6)
  •  Modifiers for Physician Coding (6)
  •  Medicare A&B Coding and Reimursement for SNFs and Subacute (6)
  •  2008 HIPAA and Medical Records Law (6)
  •  How To Avoid HIPAA Civil and Criminal Liability (6)
  •  Human Resources Management and Legal Compliance for Medical and Dental Practices (6)
  •  The ABCs of Medical Coding: Everything you need to Know for Optimal Reimbursement (6)
  •  OSHA 2008 Compliance & Training for Medical & Dental (6)
  •  Essential Medical Terminology, Coding and Documentation 2007 (6)
  •  Insurance Billing, Claims and Collections (6)
  •  Building High Performance, Low Maintenance Teams (6)
  •  Communicate with Confidence and Present with Power (6)
  •  Employment Law Update 2007: Practical Solutions for Compliance (6)
  •  Hiring Great People Fast (6)
  •  The New Essentials of Effective Writing and Communication (6)
  •  High Performance Coaching and Team Building Skills (6)
  •  Performance Appraisal Magic: Transforming Ho-Hum Performers into Top Talent (6)
  •  Tapping into Emotional Intelligence: The Best Kept Secret of High Performing Managers (6)
  •  Advanced Coding, Billing and Reimbursement for the Physician Practi (6)
  •  Managing the Maze of Reimbursement: Coding, Billing, Reimbursement, Insurance Denials, Appeals and Follow-up for 2007 (6)
  •  Documentation, Coding and Billing for Rehabilitation: Strategies for Success (6)
  • Coding, Documentation & Billing forOphthalmology and Optometry (6)
  • CPT-4: Coding Strategies & Techniques Update (6)
  • ICD-9 Diagnosis Coding: Essentials for Compliant Coding (6)

May 14, 2008
2008 Spring Forum (6)
The Mansion on Main Street
Voorhees, NJ
Member fee: $45
Non-member fee: $70
Contact Connie Lawrence 856-589-7900

May 14, September 10, December 10
2008 Best Practices Practice Management Series (6.0)
Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, IL
Contact Kim Welton

American Medical Association
Contact Alice Reed at alice.reed@ama-assn.org or 312-464-5523

Jul 31, 2008
Denials Management (1.5)
Web Conference                                                                                                                                             

Oct 2, 2008
Leveraging Your EMR & PMS Technology (1.5)
Web Conference

Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C.
Eight Annual Healthcare Update (2.0)
Contact Michael J. McLafferty, CPA, MBA, CHFP, FACMPE or 732-287-1000

Additional CE Providers

All professional medical office managers are encouraged to pursue continuing education in the field. PAHCOM recognizes CEUs presented by qualified and credible professionals in the 18 core content areas covered on the CMM exam. CEUs do not need to be pre-approved to be accepted towards renewal of CMM certification.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (703-836-2272)

Conomikes Associates, Inc.  (800-421-6512)

Don Self & Associates (800-256-7045)

Greenbranch Publishing (800-651-7916)

Healthcare Compliance Resources (800-973-1081)

HRAI Coding Specialists, LLC (804-965-9005)

KarenZupko & Associates, Inc (312-642-5616)

McVey Associates, Inc. (800-227-7888)

Ohio Institute of Health Careers (800-954-4274)

Quality America, Inc. (800-688-8840)


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