Upcoming Medical Conferences in Rosemont

Arthroscopic/Open Strategies - Hip Preservation (APEx) is organized by Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and will be held from Jun 21 - 23, 2019 at OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience : The primary target audience for Arthroscopic/Open Strategies is AANA members and other healthcare professionals who desire to improve their arthroscopic knowledge, competence, performance, and patient outcomes. Course Description : AANA/ISHA thought leaders will host didactic and hands-on laboratory learning for expert arthroscopic surgeons working as part of a modern hip preservation team. Sunday didactic symposium with open hip prerervation leaders will cover innovative techniques in open hip preserving surgery along with essential billing and coding information from Karen Zupko and Associates. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Foot and Ankle (APEx) is organized by Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and will be held from Jun 28 - 29, 2019 at OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience : The primary target audience for Knee Cartilage and Patello Femoral is AANA members and other healthcare professionals who desire to improve their arthroscopic knowledge, competence, performance, and patient outcomes. Course Description : The foot/ankle course is an interactive two-day hands-on surgical skills course presented by the Arthroscopy Association of North America.  The purpose of the course is to provide the opportunity for participants to improve their arthroscopic skills in ankle and foot surgery.  The course is open to orthopedic surgeons of all skill levels from novice to expert.  The novice arthroscopist may begin the course with the most basic exposure to diagnostic arthroscopy of the ankle and then advance as his/her skills allow to more advanced procedures. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Demystifying Obstetric Coding and Billing: Effectively Reporting the ‘Routine’ and the ‘High Risk' is organized by American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and will be held on Jun 28, 2019 at Hyatt Rosemont, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. College Cognate Credit(s) The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 Category 1 College Cognate Credits. The College has a reciprocity agreement with the AMA that allows AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to be equivalent to College Cognate Credits. The breakdown of the number of credits for each day of the meeting is as follows: Session - Demystifying Obstetric Coding and Billing: Effectively Reporting the ‘Routine’ and the ‘High Risk' - 7 credits American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) This session has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 7.0 Continuing Educational Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program, content or the program sponsor  Course Description: ACOG's Committee on Health Economics and Coding and ACOG's Executive Board believe physicians must educate themselves and their staff about appropriate coding and billing practices.  In the world of medical billing and coding, there is nothing like billing for obstetrics services.  There are multiple components-some that are reported individually, some that are reported as part of global service, and some that are reported based on the specific circumstance.  In addition, as the delivery of obstetric care evolves, so does the reporting of those services. This one-day course is dedicated to clarifying the principles of obstetrics billing and coding, equipping the provider and their staff to appropriately report services to a variety of payers and circumstances.  This highly interactive session will provide attendees the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills as they learn through detailed case studies. At the end of this course, attendees should be able to: • Differentiate between services that should be reported “globally” and services that should be independently or separately reported. • Identify the differences between the billing/coding of “routine” and “high-risk” obstetrics. • Accurately report ultrasound and other associated diagnostic services. • Construct protocols to manage unique circumstances not clearly reportable through available procedure codes. • Discuss currently developing issues in the field of obstetric care, as it influences billing/coding of those services. Agenda Format: Through question and answer sessions, discussions and case studies, physicians should learn how correct coding can positively affect their practice. This workshop is designed for physicians. However, if accompanied by a physician, up to five office coding staff may also attend. Once the physician has attended, his/her staff may attend alone for up to two years after the date the physician attended. Contact the Registrar for more information.

11th Annual Association  of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) CRI Meeting is organized by Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) and will be held from Jul 10 - 11, 2019 at Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Addiction Medicine Certification Board Review Course is organized by American Physician Institute (API) for Advanced Professional Studies and will be held from Jul 18 - 21, 2019 at Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Intended Audience: Addiction Medicine Physicians Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to: • Describe the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in both tolerant and non-tolerant individuals. • Demonstrate practical knowledge the neurobiology of addiction and articulate its activity in terms useful in a clinical setting. • Describe the process for diagnosing addiction and differentiating the symptoms of addiction from those of other medical or psychiatric disorders. • Explain the various pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments for addictive disorders, and describe the factors that should be considered in selecting a treatment modality to match a particular patient’s needs. • Describe the precipitants of relapse and current evidence-based practices to prevent and manage relapse. Accreditation: Online Course v2.1, Release Date July 15, 2018, Termination Date July 15, 2021:​ The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 60.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ including 24 Self-Assessment Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Question Bank, Release Date June 8, 2018, Termination Date June 8, 2021: The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.​ Save now: add live attendance for only $400! Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Surgical Skills Course is organized by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and will be held from Jul 20 - 21, 2019 at Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Internal Medicine Board Review Course is organized by A-Cross Medicine Reviews and will be held from Aug 08 - 11, 2019 at Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Earn CME Credit: This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and is jointly-provided with Tulane University Health Sciences Center.  33.75 hours of credit are available for the August 2019 Internal Medicine Review Course. ​ MOC Credit Information: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 33.75 MOC points and Medical Knowledge MOC credit in the Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Learners must complete a quiz based on the course content and achieve a minimum passing score in order to claim the MOC points. By participating in MOCII, you give Tulane University CCE permission to share your completion data with ACCME on your behalf. ACCME will communicate with the appropriate board to issue your MOCII points Credit must be claimed by December 31st of the year offered. Information for Board Review Course: Tulane University Health Sciences Center and A-Cross Medicine Reviews present this activity for educational purposes only and do not endorse any product, content of presentation or exhibit. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected because of their recognized expertise. Overview: This program is designed to increase attendee knowledge and competence in a variety of internal medicine topics. These include hypertension, lipid management, common ENT problems, ethical dilemmas, current diabetes management, plus a multitude of others. All topics presented will utilize evidence-based guidelines from the literature. Statement of Need: Common internal medicine issues are being updated continually by specialty and government agencies. It is difficult for the internal medicine physician to stay abreast of all the current new guidelines and recommendations. Physicians and other medical providers are in need of streamlined approaches to common primary care issues. Internal medicine physicians, in particular, must prepare for their initial certification or participate in continuing maintenance of certification. This course is presented to meet this particular need.  Goal: The overall goals of the conference are to impact the diagnostic and treatment of patients seen in internal medicine practices and prepare the participant to be successful on an initial or MOC certification examination.    Course Objectives for 2019 Board Review Course: • Increase and refresh knowledge of core topics in internal medicine and the subspecialties through discussion of common and not-so-common clinical problems. • Become adept working through difficult test questions logically and successfully. • Implement changes in clinical practice in accordance with recent advances and clinical guidelines. • Critique and implement the current guidelines that pertain to Internal Medicine.

Program for Distressed Physicians - Initial Class is organized by Professional Renewal Center (PRC) and will be held from Aug 09 - 11, 2019 at Aloft Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: The approach is to provide distressed physicians with a safe, confidential environment where they can learn with their peers about the origins and consequences of their actions and develop new skill sets. The educational modality is guided small group interaction with the Opportunity for exchange, feedback, and practice. The group serves as a “learning lab” providing learners the opportunity to “try-out” their newly developing skills. Description: A course for disruptive physicians that provides an opportunity to learn new behavioral skills to enable them to function in an increasingly complex medical environment, document specific behavioral changes and maintain their position and privileges in their practice or hospital staff. Learning Objectives: Upon the completion of the program, the participant should be able to: • Define and describe the elements of the core competency areas of Professionalism, Interpersonal and • Communication Skills, and System based practice. • Identify the consequences of disruptive behavior on the the clinical team and Patient Care more broadly. • Identify personal risk factors for disruptive behavior in the workplace. • Identify activities that will decrease personal risk factors for disruptive behavior. • Demonstrate the use of assertive communication techniques when interacting with other professionals. Upon the completion of the program, the participant should be able to: • Utilize core competency skills in the areas of Professionalism and Interpersonal and Communication while interacting with patients • Utilize core competency skills in the areas of Professionalism and Interpersonal and Communication while interacting members of medical teams • Employ appropriately assertive communication techniques in communicating with patients and members of the healthcare team. • Discuss the importance of team functioning to the delivery of high quality medical care • Identify personal risk factors for disruptive /disrespectful behavior to improve personal leadership and inter- professional functioning and patient care. • Develop relapse prevention strategies to minimize the reoccurrence of personal stressors that are associated with disrespectful behavior. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Transition to Practice Course is organized by Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and will be held from Aug 10 - 11, 2019 at The Westin O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Course Description: This course is intended for the recent residency graduate or post-graduate fellow embarking on his or her neurosurgical career. The format promotes interaction with faculty and peers through question-and-answer sessions, small group discussions, and a networking cocktail hour and dinner. The concepts and strategies that are provided are applicable to those starting in community practice or to those in academics, military, and the government. This intensive 2 day course is part of a comprehensive curriculum designed by the CNS to help guide participants through the transition period from senior residency to mid-career neurosurgeon. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Implement systematic processes to establish effective physician-patient relationships that translate to an improvement in patient outcomes, patient safety, and patient satisfaction while reducing medical errors and their legal implications • Describe indications (and the lack thereof) for surgery for various neurosurgical disorders commonly encountered in clinical practice • Identify techniques and methods to become more productive, an effective contributor in your new work environment/partnership/practice. • Identify strategies to help establish a career focus in conjunction with your clinical work while maintaining balance with your health (mental and physical), other important responsibilities and passions

Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Surgical Skills Course is organized by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and will be held from Aug 10 - 11, 2019 at Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.