The Medicare Reform changes that have taken effect in 2005 will impact every oncology practice in the United States with unparalleled shifts in the way oncology services are reimbursed. That's why you cannot afford to miss Medicare 2005: Improving Oncology Practice Performance. This comprehensive CE CD-ROM is directed at providing office-based oncology practices with the necessary knowledge to operate a maximum-efficiency office.

Reserve your copy now to learn how to make your practice operate more efficiently and how best to thrive within the new and evolving reimbursement environment.

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Development Faculty

CHAIR

This activity has been designed for nurses, practice managers, office managers, billing supervisors, and associated professionals.

This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive educational program directed at providing office-based oncology practices with the knowledge they need to operate a maximum-efficiency office while meeting the challenges of Medicare reform.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Assess the potential impact of changes in Medicare reimbursement for 2005 on the office-based oncology practice
• Integrate an understanding of the new Medicare codes regarding reimbursement of patient services into improved coding and billing efficiencies in the practice
• Apply the new rules regarding Medicare reimbursement when developing strategies to obtain reimbursement for patient services
• Identify and evaluate strategies to incorporate efficiencies into the practice setting to counter the reimbursement reductions and minimize escalation of office expenses

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CE Information

Credit Designation

ACMPE credit: This program may qualify for continuing education credit in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). To apply for ACMPE credit, submit an ACMPE generic credit hour form with a copy of this program agenda.

This activity has been approved by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for 2.0 contact hours. Provider No. 00012705.

Disclosure Information

The Disclosure Policy of Projects In Knowledge requires that presenters comply with the Updated Standards for Commercial Support. All faculty are required to disclose any personal interest or relationship they or their spouse/partner have with the supporters of this activity or any commercial interest that is discussed in their presentation.

Roberta L. Buell, MBA, has disclosed no significant relationships.

Patricia Falconer, MBA, has received honoraria from and is on the speakers bureau of Amgen Inc.

Michelle Smith Flowers is a speaker/panelist for educational programs for Genentech, Inc.

This CE program is not guaranteed to improve reimbursement, or provide legal or financial advice; it is for informational purposes only. Oncology practices will need to do their own research and make their own decisions when seeking reimbursement.

The opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect those of Projects In Knowledge.

This CE activity is provided by Projects In Knowledge solely as an educational service. Specific patient care decisions are the responsibility of the healthcare professional caring for the patient.

This independent CE activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc and Biogen Idec.

This independent CE activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc and Biogen Idec.

This activity has been designed for nurses, practice managers, office managers, billing supervisors, and associated professionals.

This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive educational program directed at providing office-based oncology practices with the knowledge they need to operate a maximum-efficiency office while meeting the challenges of Medicare reform.