DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PATIENTS   September 12, 2024  Rana McSpadden FACMPE, CPC SVMIC Medical Practice Consultant

This program outlines the classic types of difficult patients, the warning signs for each and the reasons behind the behavior. Tips for managing each patient type will be offered. Included are suggestions for managing threatening patients, complaints and developing a patient centered practice.

Date:              September 12

Time:               12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.     

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SUPERVISING AND BILLING FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE PRACTITIONERS: AVOIDING A BILLING NIGHTMARE  October 10, 2024  Jackie Boswell MBA, FACMPE  SVMIC Assistant VP

This presentation discusses state level supervision requirements and Medicare “incident to” billing, as well as billing and credentialing with commercial payers.

Date:              October 10

Time:               12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.     

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TELEMEDICINE   November 7, 2024  Michael Cash  MHSA, FACMPE SVMIC

Sr. Medical Practice Consultant

Telemedicine services are gaining popularity as consumers demand more affordable, accessible care. This presentation explores the types of telemedicine, application in the medical practice, and reimbursement considerations. This session helps participants recognize the potential benefits and challenges of implementing telemedicine in their practice.

Date:              November 7

Time:               12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.     

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

COPING WITH “DIFFICULT” COWORKERS  December 5, 2024  Gretchen Napier
MSHA, SHRM-SCP, CMPE
SVMIC Medical Practice Consultant

Each of us has our own traits and characteristics we bring to the workplace. This program features a discussion of the common types of personalities one encounters at work, as well as warning signs for each. Included is a discussion on horizontal hostility and tips to diffuse these often-problematic relationships.

Date:              December 5

Time:               12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.     

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.