The 13th Annual Observation Management Summit

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13th Annual Observation Management Summit

The 13th Annual Observation Management Summit brings together care providers to explore solutions to improve observation care. Over the course of two days, peers, with or without dedicated observation units, share strategies to improve efficiency and quality of care for patients under observation in a cost effective way. Through case studies, panel discussions and seminars, attendees will explore creative approaches to maximize utilization of personal and resources while complying to evolving government and commercial payment regulations.

Why Attend in 2016

Workshop B: Analyze Data and insights from Observation Unit Evaluation to Optimize Operations
Reduce Length of Stay by Prioritizing Care Delivery for Observation Patients
Improve Observation Care by Building an Accountable and Efficient Care Team
Ensure Smooth Observation Care Delivery by Designing Comprehensive Protocols
Reduce Audits and Reimbursement Denials by Complying to the New 2 Midnight Rule
Case Study: Deliver Efficient Care in a Hybrid Chest Pain and ED Admission Unit while Complying to Evolving CMS Regulations
Case Study: Understand the Value of Using a Hybrid Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine Observation Unit
Panel Discussion: Explore Creative Approaches to Increase Satisfaction Amongst Observation Patients

Featured Speakers Include

Russell B. Dieterich, M.D., MBA
Medical Director of Care Coordination
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital

Stephanie M. Figueroa, Chief PA-C, MPAS
Assistant Director of Observation Services, Physician Assistant Manager
Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine

Caroline Pace, MD
Director, Observation Unit, Emergence Emergency Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin

Carissa J. Tyo, MD
Assistant Professor, Internal and Emergency Medicine, Observation Unit Director
University of Illinois at Chicago

Jennifer L. Wiler , MD, MBA, FACEP
Vice Chair, Associate Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine;
Director, University of Colorado CARE Innovation Center TM

Leslie S. Zun, MD, MBA
Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine
Chicago Medical School

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Educational Providers

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. The course is approved for 12 CE contact hour(s).

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