2009 Practice
Enhancement
Program
October 17, 2009
Change Your Practice,
Change Your Life
Co n fe r e nc e Co- Ch a ir s:
Dr . E d P ri kas z cz iko w
Dr. Da vi d S ch r oe d e r
PRESENTED BY:
The Iowa Podiatric Medical Society
W E LC O M E S C H ED U L E A T A G L A N C E
Due to the increasing demands placed upon our members, IPMS 8:30 – 9:15 Improving Patient Flow and Efficiency
is proud to announce our first Practice Enhancement Conference,
held in conjunction with the 2009 Heartland Podiatry 9:15 – 9:45 The Art of Patient Presentation
Conference. 9:45 – 10:15 From 0 to 60 in 90 Days
The goal of the meeting is to provide registrants with as many 10:15 – 10:35 Technology Tips to Increase
useful practice management strategies as possible. This is
practical information that you can take back to the office the Efficiency and Save Time
following Monday morning and use immediately to improve 10:35 – 11:05 Break with Exhibitors
patient care, productivity and of course…..your bottom line!
You will be amazed at the amount of assistance and practical 11:05 – 12:30 Developing the Ideal Marketing
education you will receive at this meeting. Whether you are a
veteran of the profession, a new practitioner, resident, student, or Plan for Your Practice
podiatric assistant, these lectures will provide you with dozens of 12:30 – 1:15 Lunch with Exhibitor and
proven ideas you can use immediately to build and improve your
practice. This is “nuts-and-bolts” practice management at its Networking Time
best!
1:15 – 1:45 Practice Data Analysis…
Join IPMS and the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Understanding the EKG of Your
Management (AAPPM) this year to find out why this 40+ year
organization continues to “WOW” its audiences. Meet Hal Practice
Ornstein, DPM, recipient of Podiatry Management 2009 Hall of
Fame award, and Chairman of the American Academy of 1:45 – 2:30 In-office Dispensing to Improve
Podiatric Practice Management. Lynn Homisak, PRT, owner Patient Care and Your Bottom Line
and consultant of SOS Healthcare Management Solutions will
kick off this conference followed by a rollercoaster ride from 2:30 – 3:00 Break with Exhibitors
AAPPM. Hold on to your seats! You have the knowledge and
education. Now get the management skills to pull it all together 3:00 – 4:00 Meet the Smiths - Maximizing Your
to be successful in this great profession of ours!! Revenue and Patient Outcome
Ed Prikaszczikow, DPM Opportunities While Enhancing
Patient Satisfaction
REGISTRATION
Registration includes lunch, session materials, access to the exhibit hall, networking opportunities, and much
more. You can register either by completing the enclosed registration form or by registering online. To register
online simply go to the IPMS website at www.ipms.org and click on 2009 Heartland Podiatry Conference link.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Embassy Suites Hotel
1-800-EMBASSY or (515) 244-1700
101 East Locust, Des Moines, IA 50309
Embassy Suites Hotel On The River is located in the heart of downtown Des Moines. The hotel is just minutes from
the State Capitol building and Des Moines International Airport, and is easily accessible from I-235. Please reserve
your room by Wednesday, September 23rd to receive the special $139 room rate. Breakfast is included in the
room rate. For reservations by phone, please be sure to mention that you are attending the IPMS seminar. To reserve
your room online, go to www.ipms.org and click on 2009 Heartland Podiatry Conference link. Please note that the
Des Moines Marathon and The World Food Prize are both taking place in Des Moines on the same weekend as the
conference. Please be sure to make your hotel reservations early.
Parking is available in the surface lot at $7.00 per day. The lot is located on Locust Street, just north of the
hotel. Underground parking is available at $14.00 per day as well as valet parking at $19.00 per day. Metered
street parking is free on Saturday.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received in writing. Fees will be refunded in full up to 14 days prior to the conference.
Cancellation received within the 14-day limit but prior to 48 hours before the conference shall be refunded at a
rate of 50 percent of the fee charged.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Iowa Podiatric Medical Society
525 S.W. 5th Street, Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50309-4501
Phone: (515) 282-8192 • Fax: (515) 282-9117
E-mail: ipms@ipms.org • Web: www.ipms.org
CHANGE YOUR PRACTICE, CHANGE YOUR LIFE
DETAILED AGENDA
Improving Patient Flow and Efficiency - Lynn Homisak, PRT Practice Data Analysis…Understanding the EKG of your Practice -
John Guiliana, DPM, MS
This session will focus on the power of our daily operations and how they affect
our stress, efficiency and patient flow... and how to improve them for maximum Quality healthcare is dependent upon staying financially healthy. Despite this,
performance. physicians often lack a clear understanding of what their practice’s data is telling
• Learn how to get your practice to run on time them and how they should interpret and react to it. This program will discuss the
• Take control of your schedule for better results fundamentals of getting and staying financially healthy. Quality care depends
• Make little changes that make a big difference upon it!
• Instead of working yourself into the system, make the system work for you
In-office Dispensing to Improve Patient Care and Your Bottom Line -
Lynn Homisak, PRT, a NJ Licensed Podiatric Radiology Technologist, is from the Hal Ornstein, DPM
Seattle, Washington area. Her experience as a podiatric medical assistant and office
manager for a total of 38 years has provided her with both a practical and education- • Learn how in-office dispensing can enhance clinical outcomes due to increased
al background. Today, she is owner, consultant and trainer of SOS Healthcare patient compliance and satisfaction
Management Solutions, a podiatric consultant company. Lynn has a Certificate of • Learn how to incorporate a sensible in-office dispensing program into your
Human Resource Studies from Cornell University School of Industry and Labor practice or how to expand your current program
Relations and is a Fellow and Past Vice-President of the American Academy of • Learn what basic categories of products are best utilized in a practice to
Podiatric Practice Management. Having made numerous contributions as a lecturer maximize clinical outcomes and practice profitability
and author in areas of practice management and human resources, she is recognized • Discuss integrating in-office dispensing into treatment protocols
nationwide by many in her profession as an expert in staff and human resource man- • Review effective techniques for staff integration into in-office dispensing
agement. Her specialized Podiatric Staff Training Workshops are offered nationwide.
Dr. Ornstein proudly serves as Chairman and Director of Corporate Development
The Art of Patient Presentation - John Guiliana, DPM, MS of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) and is the
Consulting Editor for Podiatry Management Magazine as well as a Distinguished
We will discuss scientifically proven methods to help facilitate your patient's under- Practitioner in the National Academies. He has given over 200 presentations
standing and acceptance of various treatment plans. internationally and has written and been interviewed for over 250 articles on topics
pertinent to practice management, patient satisfaction and efficiency in a medical
Dr. Guiliana is a nationally recognized speaker and author on topics pertaining to practice. His mission is clear; to share and help create smiles, discuss how others can
medical practice management. He holds a Master’s in Health Care Management and change their paradigm to show that “Life Just Gets Better” and have them define and
is a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management. Many enjoy reach the pinnacle of their success. Dr. Ornstein has been in private practice for
Dr. Guiliana’s monthly column Talking Practice Enhancement, featured in the APMA eighteen years and serves as Medical Director of Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center,
News. He is also frequently published in many other professional journals, including LLP with its main office in Howell, New Jersey where he also lives with his amazing
Podiatry Management, in which he was voted one of America’s most influential podi- wife Anna and two lovely boys, Tyler and Zack. He also has another office in Edison,
atrists in 2006. John is in private practice in Hackettstown, New Jersey. New Jersey.
From 0 to 60 in 90 days - Rem Jackson Meet the Smiths - Maximizing Your Revenue and Patient Outcome
What can you do to literally turn your practice around in 90 days? Most podia- Opportunities While Enhancing Patient Satisfaction - John Guiliana,
trists want to make some big changes in their practices but aren't sure where to DPM, MS and Ben Weaver, DPM, MS
start. Rem Jackson shares the 9 critical business behaviors he's seen podiatrists and What are doctors looking for from their practice? Doctors of all specialties are
other professionals use to accomplish great positive changes in their practices. searching for ways to improve the quality of care they deliver to their patients,
while also increasing the revenue stream of their practice. This entertaining
Rem Jackson is the founder and CEO of Top Practices, LLC, a company dedicated presentation will introduce you to Mrs. Smith, a fictional yet typical podiatric
to helping professionals, businesses, and K12 educators reach their full potential patient who presents with a multitude of conditions. You will follow the treatment
through innovative marketing, sales, management, and professional development pro- of Mrs. Smith through the eyes of two separate podiatric physicians: one who
grams. Rem has been guiding professionals, educators, and business leaders as a coach “gets it” and one who “doesn’t”. You will be amazed at the difference in the
and trainer for over 18 years. He led the team that founded Classroom Connect, a high- quality of Mrs. Smith’s care, as well as each practice’s financial health as a result.
tech company dedicated to helping K-12 educators integrate technology into their
instruction. The programs he has developed have been experienced by over 100,000 Objectives of this presentation include:
educators, businesspeople, and government leaders in North America and Asia. • Help the physician understand the patient – provider relationship as it pertains
to communication skills, appearance, etc.
Technology Tips to Increase Efficiency and Save Time - Zac Childress • Highlighting innovative interviewing techniques and tools designed to enhance
documentation and quality
Simple ways to use inexpensive new technologies available for your practice and • Exploring the importance of crafting and implementing practice protocols into
personal life. a medical practice, such as heel pain, wound care and other dermatological
Zac Childress is the President and CEO of DarwinTech, Inc. a Certified Business conditions, PAD and CVI, and diabetic foot care. New technologies and
Partner of the Medinotes Corporation and Value Added Reseller of Lytec Practice services will be introduced that can significantly improve quality and might
Management Software. even save lives!
• Lastly, the presentation will conclude with a demonstration of how practicing
Developing the Ideal Marketing Plan for Your Practice - John Guiliana, more comprehensively using protocols will affect your bottom line.
DPM and Rem Jackson Dr. Weaver completed his Certification for Wound Care and is a Fellow of the
In this workshop, participants focus on the key components needed for a success- American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine. He is a member of
ful marketing plan for a podiatry practice. Every practice is different, but all prac- the American Professional Wound Care Association as well as in the College of
tices need a steady growth and business development process. In this session we Certified Wound Specialists. He is a Secretary and Fellow of the American Academy
share how successful practices have significantly built and grown their practices in of Podiatric Practice Management. He is currently serving as Secretary of the
the last year. Using real-world examples, and an interactive format, each person American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management and mentors many new
will leave with an understanding of how to market a podiatry practice. They will practitioners.
learn why most of the marketing they've done in the past hasn't worked and what
does work.
IPMS Practice Enhancement
Registration Form
Online registration is available at www.ipms.org.
Click the “2009 Podiatry Conference” link and you will be directed to the online registration form.
Name Title Nickname
Clinic Name
Clinic Address
City State ZIP
Phone Fax
Email
Please Note: This registration form is for the one-day Practice Enhancement Conference only. It does not
include the CME sessions of the Heartland Podiatry Conference.
PRACTICE ENHANCEMENT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009
APMA Member Doctor
Includes Registration for One Assistant from Same Office ............................................................$149.00
Name of Assistant Attending Conference with Doctor Listed Above
______________________________________________________________________________
Non-APMA Member Doctor
Includes Registration for One Assistant from Same Office .............................................................$169.00
Name of Assistant Attending Conference with Doctor Listed Above
______________________________________________________________________________
Additional Nurse/Assistant
working with APMA Member Doctor ............................................................................................ $79.00
Additional Nurse/Assistant
working with Non-APMA Member Doctor .................................................................................... $99.00
Student Registration (please pre-register)................................................................FREE +$20.00 for lunch
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