ACC12 to address the increasing challenges of cardiology practice

The 2012 American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific session in late March in Chicago will feature a new Practice Performance, Improvement & Administration pathway that will help practice managers navigate those challenges better than ever before.

The meeting will include many educational opportunities, practical advice from experts, case studies, and much more. The programming gets to the heart of the challenges you face today, while preparing you for the cardiology practice of tomorrow, according to the college. Learn what’s new in physician compensation models, explore the in’s and out’s of data collection for quality reporting, hear about the latest in health IT and participate in sessions on coding and coding and reimbursement.

Also, the ACC/MedAxiom/American College of Cardiology Administrators series on physician-hospital integration will deliver critical tips for success in negotiating contracts, defining physician value, avoiding pitfalls and making it all work.

Advance Registration ends Feb. 15.

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