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KMGMA Spring 2004 Conference Breakout Sessions

 

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm / 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

 
A. "Executive Burnout - Strategies To Stay Energized"

Chet R. Marshall

 
Are you "burned up" because of "burnout"? It's one thing to recognize the signs, but managing to avoid burnout is the key. This session will help you strategize to stay energized. You will learn to recognize the signs of burnout in yourself and others, determine how you can manage your professional life to avoid burning out and develop an "anti-burnout" strategy for your health and well-being. This breakout session will not be repeated.
 
B. "Credit and Collections In Kansas Medical Offices"

John Gilliam

 
John Gilliam is a partner in the Wichita law firm of Klenda, Mitchell, Austerman & Zuercher. He represents creditors in litigation matters and frequently handles collection matters. He currently heads up the firm's collection department that collects in excess of half a million dollars of bad debt each year. This session covers: collection law and the collection game including strategies for successful collections; Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; Probate files and when to file a Petition for Allowance of Demand; Questions and Answers.
 
C. "Washington Update"

Jennifer Searfoss Miller

 
Medical practices often receive late and contradictory information on the actions of Capitol Hill and the Administration affecting health care and daily administrative burdens. This update will provide timely information on the status of Medicare administrative simplification, Medicare reimbursement, federal prompt payment legislation, fraud and abuse, and HIPAA implementation. The presentation will also address other hot topics under consideration by Congress and federal regulatory agencies. Jennifer serves as the Eastern & Southern Section Government Affairs Representative for MGMA. She addresses members' questions about the technical details of federal legislative and regulatory issues as well as coordinates grassroots efforts by MGMA members.
 
 
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