Health and Medicine

Investigator meetings are essential to successfully train clinical sites as they directly affect a sponsor's ability to collect accurate safety and efficacy data. A well-executed investigator meeting cultivates a crucial team atmosphere and is an opportunity for sites and sponsors to discuss the protocol, regulatory issues, enrollment criteria, and procedures. Having the opportunity to discuss protocol specific subjects directly with the sponsor is of great value for clinical sites. It is important is to communicate all essential information in the most time-efficient and engaging manner. Expert collaboration between the sponsor's clinical teams, meeting professionals, and vendors are required to execute…

Training Options Duration: 60 Minutes Thursday, May 17, 2018 | 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT Overview: This Webinar will help you establish(or re-establish for some of us) a Catheter coding foundation.Beginning with defining the common physician/specialty phrases and words we encounter we will start to understand the building blocks of Selective and Non-selective catheterizations, access sites and laterality as described by the physician documentation.What is included in these codes will be a topic for discussion as will notes or indicators as to other procedures the physician may have performed that are separately billable. The main body of the…

Product Format: Live Audio Conference Presenter(s): Thomas J. Force, Esq. Conference Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018 Aired Time: 1:00 pm ET | 12:00 pm CT | 11:00 am MT | 10:00 am PT Length: 60 minutes Price: $227.00 Many revenue recovery strategies that worked for out-of-network (OON) providers in the past are no longer effective today. Join this session with industry veteran Thomas J. Force, Esq. to improve your revenue cycle workflow. Get a comprehensive overview of what an OON provider needs to be doing, now, to earn proper reimbursement, including best practices to address fraud audits, recoupment by insurers,…

The Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review is designed for candidates preparing for the Part II examinations in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Through a combination of didactic lecture, case vignettes and optional mock oral examinations, the PM&R Board Review course helps guide study and preparation for all learners. Optional online pre-conference refresher modules and live oral exam practice sessions are also available (additional fee). Price Physician/Scientist: USD 600 Online Content: USD 200 Oral Exam Practice: USD 75 Time: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Course "Root Cause Analysis: Foundation of Investigations and CAPA" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion. Overview: Why you should attend: • What do the regulations say? • Four Phases of RCA • Promote the ability to provide problem-solving support in situations where one is not an expert in the process or technology involved • Expand the range of tools available for analysis of problem situations • Apply a variety of tools to narrow down the possible causes of a problem • Learn how to investigate serious…

Product Format: Live Webinar Presenter(s): Larry D. Bowe, BS, CFPMT, CFPMP Conference Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Aired Time: 12:00 pm ET | 11:00 am CT | 10:00 am MT | 9:00 am PT Length: 90 minutes Price: $227.00 Join Larry Bowe to explore real-world examples, materials, and strategies that promote positive outcomes across all healthcare food service disciplines. Learn to improve the services you provide—and prevent negative outcomes in your healthcare dining, food, and nutrition services. For registration, visit https://bit.ly/2IlXVMZ Special Offer: Use code EVENT25 to get $25 discount. Not able to attend the audio session? We will provide…

IOTOD is a key event in the European addictions calendar, providing key, practice-level education to over 300 international clinicians. GPs, psychiatrists, nurses and specialists across a number of areas (from addiction to hepatology) attend this 2-day meeting to receive practically focused and highly interactive education from an international faculty on a range of topics including: considerations for optimising pharmacotherapy, integrating psychosocial interventions, eliminating HCV and tackling opioid overdose. This year aims to examine new opportunities to adapt treatment in order to treat the multiple aspects of opioid dependence, through a number of case-based workshops, plenary sessions, panels and audience participation.…

Der Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin Refresher Aktuell findet vom 15. - 16. Mai 2018 in Hamburg statt. In kurzen, 30 – 40 minütigen Blöcken werden die neuesten diagnostischen und therapeutischen Leitlinien der Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin von Spezialisten präsentiert und auf Ihre Fragen eingegangen. Dabei wird vor allem auf Praxisrelevanz großen Wert gelegt. Diese praxisorientierte Fortbildung bietet in 16 Stunden: - ein umfassendes Update für Anästhesisten und Intensivmediziner - ein Themenreview für Assistenzärzte als Vorbereitung auf die Facharztprüfung - ein Kursbuch mit den Power-Point-Präsentationen der Vorträge - 16 CME-Punkte* *Für den Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin Refresher werden bei der Landesärztekammer Hamburg für ärztliche…

The FX market landscape has arguably never been more challenging. From the ongoing liquidity woes, shrinking dealer balance sheets, uncertainty caused by Brexit and ongoing regulatory reform to name but a few, the FX market is undergoing a serious make over. Key topics being discussed this year: The Global Code's first anniversary: insights from the ECB Central bankers panel: differences in exit strategies amongst major central banks Best Execution under MiFID II: how are market participants changing their execution decisions? Oxford Style debate: trading digital currencies in institutional FX markets China and the Emerging Markets: what you need to know…

Led by Chair Dr Daniel Karlin of Pfizer, Mobile in Clinical Trials Europe opens with a session given by Tilo Hache, Novartis, on the factors that must be addressed to implement mobile tools in the fragmented European landscape and to meet the needs of regulators and patients. Additional sessions: - Roche's Dr Christian Gossens discusses digital biomarker measures and how to implement and scale up mobile technology in Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis. - UCSF's Carol Maguire shares the obstacles and challenges of their ongoing revolutionary mobile clinical study, including strategies for integrating multiple digital components in a study. -…

The event addresses how and when to launch, execute and scale mobile tools in medicines development and for what benefit, as well as assess the value of mobile tools/technologies in clinical research. Led by Chair Dr Daniel Karlin of Pfizer, Mobile in Clinical Trials Europe opens with a session given by Tilo Hache, Novartis, on the factors that must be addressed to implement mobile tools in the fragmented European landscape and to meet the needs of regulators and patients. Additional sessions: - Roche's Dr Christian Gossens discusses digital biomarker measures and how to implement and scale up mobile technology in…

Course "Combination Products Regulations: Drug and Device Combinations in the USA and EU" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion. Overview: This seminar provides Professionals working in this area with • A thorough understanding of the complexities involved • All the relevant regulations and guidelines • Real life examples of how to register and maintain various types of combination products • Interfaces: Change Management and LCM • Compliant safety reporting for combination products • Documentation requirements and interfacing Why you should attend : Combination products are especially…

Product Format: Live Webinar Presenter(s): Rhonda Granja, B.S., CMC, CMOM, CMA, CPC Conference Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Aired Time: 1:00 pm ET | 12:00 pm CT | 11:00 am MT | 10:00 am PT Length: 90 minutes Price: $227.00 Correct coding has a direct link to the reimbursement you receive. You must be compliant with CPT® coding requirements to safeguard your revenue cycle. You must also code accurately. Join this session, where coding expert Rhonda Granja will help you enhance your skills as a coder. This session will help you formulate foundational skills if you are a beginner coding…

Global Diet and Nutrition Meeting will be one of the world-leading conferences in the Nutrition and Obesity. Meetings International (Meetings Int.) is honored to host the coming Diet & Nutrition Meeting from May 14-15, 2018 in Singapore. Under the theme of “Better Lives, Better Nutrition”. Main target of this Global Diet and Nutrition Meeting is to promote awareness about legitimate nutrition and risk related with improper diet alongside obesity and its effect on wellbeing, event will instruct and reinforce late research on the few causes, results, treatment, and aversion of stoutness, Diet & Nutrition Event like our's is essential to…

National Hoarding Conference 2018 – Improving Person-Centred Outcomes is an event for people, nationwide, who are affected by hoarding behaviour and the professional services who support them. This conference is being held as a precursor to an International Conference in UK in 2019. Our theme in 2018 is ‘Partnership Working’. Using expert-led, structured workshops and interactive discussion panels, the conference – organised by HoardingUK – has been designed as a proactive, outcome-driven programme of systemic and personal change planning. In order to ensure that enduring results are achieved, agreed plans will be monitored and evaluated throughout the following year, with…

Training Options Duration: 60 Minutes Monday, May 14, 2018 | 11:00 AM PDT | 02:00 PM EDT Overview: In this session Mr. Wolfe will provide an overview of the Stark Law, including its recent changes. He will also discuss best practices for auditing physician compensation arrangements on behalf of health systems, hospitals, medical groups and physician practices. The webinar will focus on regulatory requirements, key provisions, valuation considerations and potential pitfalls that should be avoided. Why should you Attend: This webinar will offer best practices for implementing and auditing physician compensation arrangements to minimize liability exposure and penalties, including conducting…

Overview: The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a voluntary supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It is intended to improve the security of supply chains of private enterprises against the threat of terrorism. Why should you Attend: The attendee will learn how to develop a standard approach to complying with the voluntary C-TPAT guidelines. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism: Understanding of the C-TPAT program, compliance and benefits of joining the program Industry best practices related to C-TPAT compliance Strategies for reducing the…

OVERVIEW “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with public and private partners, are transforming how they conduct business and operations, connecting providers, and empower consumers and their beneficiaries. Driving quality improvements are a core function of CMS. This commitment is evident as CMS enhances its partnerships in a delivery system where providers are supported in achieving better outcomes in health and health care at lower cost for the beneficiaries and communities they serve. CMS strategically implemented these efforts to ensure that providers meet their goals, quality of life improves forbeneficiaries and consumers, and patients receiving care…

The 16th International Meeting of The Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology (MSOA) provides a unique platform to discuss all aspects of otology and audiology, which will be presented by an exciting faculty drawn from experts across the international community. The Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology (MSOA) is a unique and prestigious organization established in 1987 that supports and promotes scientific activities and collaboration in otology and audiology within the region. In addition to all the distinguished professionals from the Mediterranean member countries we expect to have numerous leading clinicians and researchers from all over the world participating in…

Training Options Duration: 60 Minutes Friday, May 11, 2018 | 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT Overview: With the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, there are many threats, vulnerabilities, and malicious individuals trying to take down your network or get access to ePHI. With ePHI being the most valuable data on the dark web sometimes selling for over $100 per record, the bad people are targeting your organization. We will first look at what are the different types of risk, threats, and vulnerabilities on ePHI and methods to keep your data secure. We will talk though topics such as why…