WEBINAR: Rebuilding Interventional Cardiology Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Join us July 16 for a new webinar focused on practical considerations, societal guidelines and real-world experiences of how interventional programs are—right now—retooling procedures with a focus on both the safety of patients and staff and business resiliency. 

Gain practical insight on how health systems are prioritizing COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients and dealing with backlogged cases, minimizing the need for additional ICU beds, triaging clinical needs along with essential personnel plus resources, and expanding lines of communication pre-and post-procedure with patients and families. Plus, get a review of important coding updates during COVID-19.

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The webinar, created in partnership with Abiomed, starts at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 16. The program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.0 CEUs. Can be split between Core A, CCC and CCVTC for continuing education units.

What You'll Learn

  • How CCL staff are optimizing procedures and programs
  • Understand the latest clinical society guidelines on managing and treating cardiovascular patients during COVID-19
  • Discover CCL scheduling strategies which optimize care and reduce burdens on the health system
  • Key communication and messaging strategies for patients who’ve had procedures delayed
  • How to build confidence with patients and families that procedures are safe and needed
  • Tips to be sure telehealth and COVID-19 encounter coding is appropriately captured and reported
  • Where to find key coding updates and other resources to stay up-to-date

Panelists include:

  • George W. Vetrovec, MD, MACC, MSCAI – Professor Emeritus, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Carolyn Rosner, NP-C – Clinical Manager, Innovative Programs, Inova
  • Jill M. Joines, MHA, CPC, CRC – Senior Field Reimbursement Specialist, ABIOMED

Click here to register. Even if you can’t attend live, we’re glad to share a link to the event to watch on your own. 
 

Mary Tierney
Mary C. Tierney, MS, Vice President & Chief Content Officer, TriMed Media Group

Mary joined TriMed Media in 2003. She was the founding editor and editorial director of Health Imaging, Cardiovascular Business, Molecular Imaging Insight and CMIO, now known as Clinical Innovation + Technology. Prior to TriMed, Mary was the editorial director of HealthTech Publishing Company, where she had worked since 1991. While there, she oversaw four magazines and related online media, and piloted the launch of two magazines and websites. Mary holds a master’s in journalism from Syracuse University. She lives in East Greenwich, R.I., and when not working, she is usually running around after her family, taking photos or cooking.

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