1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
GENERAL SESSIONS
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Keynote Session
From the Frontlines to Healthcare Leadership: Inspiring Excellence in Turbulent Times
Join us for a unique and captivating keynote session with Ed Byers as he takes us on an extraordinary journey from the frontlines to healthcare leadership.
In this engaging keynote session, Ed will seamlessly integrate his military experiences with relevant lessons for healthcare leaders, drawing powerful parallels that resonate with their unique challenges and aspirations.
This session promises to be a powerful and motivational experience, leaving healthcare leaders invigorated and equipped with practical strategies to navigate through uncertainty and excel in their pursuit of healthcare excellence.
Speaker: Edward Byers, Plank Owner of Minerva 6 Group, Master Chief (SEAL) USN Ret., Medal of Honor Recipient
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
An expert panel of speakers discuss opportunities for providers to use artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize cardiovascular care now and in the future. Discussion topics will include applications of AI in diagnostic imaging and preventive care as well as ethical implications and challenges associated with the new technology.
Speakers:
Craig Strauss, Vice President for Quality, Innovation and Advanced Analytics, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Mark B. Lampert, MD, MBA, FACC, FACP, FASE, Deputy Head, Division of Cardiology, Northshore University System
Karen Engelhardt, Cardiovascular Service Line Administrator, Louisiana Cardiology Associates
Joe Sasson, PhD, Executive Vice President of Ventures and Chief Commercial Officer, MedAxiom
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Join us to learn more about HeartX, the cardiovascular-focused healthcare accelerator created by HealthTech Arkansas and MedAxiom to facilitate guaranteed hospital pilot projects and clinical trials for accomplished, early-stage companies bringing new cardiovascular innovations to market. The session will also give an update on the Innovation Xchange, which is a MedAxiom member group focused on sharing experiences with innovation.
Speakers:
Priya Bargoti, MBA, Clinical Trial Manager, HealthTech Arkansas
Joe Sasson, PhD, Executive Vice President of Ventures and Chief Commercial Officer, MedAxiom
3:45 - 4:30 p.m.
This presentation will focus on the outpatient migration to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). While much progress has been made and the ASC is viewed as a legitimate site for cardiovascular care, the pathways to opening ASCs, including building, partnering, federating and migrating, are still in early stages across the country. This session will provide a forum for cardiovascular business leaders in the trenches of ASCs to share their experiences via a moderated discussion with ample time for Q&A from the audience.
Speakers:
Jim Daniel, JD, MBA, CSMC, CHFP, Partner, Hancock, Daniel & Johnson P.C.
Rishi Patel, MD, FACC, Cardiology Service Line Medical Director, Banner Health
Kristen Richards, MBA, Regional Vice President of Cardiovascular Operations, Atlas Healthcare Partners
Joe Sasson, PhD, Executive Vice President of Ventures and Chief Commercial Officer, MedAxiom
5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
While there have been huge advances in medicine, the peer review process is outdated and there’s no standardization or best practice. Competition, bureaucracy and other dynamics make genuine, safe and objective feedback for improvement nearly impossible. Administrative complexity, fraud and abuse lead to failure of care delivery and coordination, causing hospital systems to lose money and face legal issues.
This session will present innovative solutions to help you overcome these challenges and effectively and efficiently conduct unbiased reviews. Solutions will employ the wisdom of crowds and anonymization to remove bias and incorporate societal guidelines and standards.
Speaker: Joel Sauer, MBA, Executive Vice President, Consulting, MedAxiom
11:45 - 12:30 p.m.
EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHT LUNCH SESSIONS
Next-Generation Cardiac Rehab, Proven Outcomes: The Latest in Pritikin Research
Sponsored by Pritikin
Join our Educational Spotlight Lunch to learn more about the aims, methods, and outcomes of recent Pritikin research, as presented by David C. Beckner, MD, and Joseph W. Beals, PhD.
Dr. Beckner and his colleagues conducted a short-term, randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility and clinical efficacy of treatment with the Pritikin program in an outpatient worksite setting, while Beals and his research collaborators focused on determining whether regular exercise has additional therapeutic effects for people with obesity and prediabetes participating in a dietary weight loss program.
Though the participants and study designs varied, both studies clearly demonstrated the clinical effectiveness of the Pritikin program. Join our session for deeper insights into this research, and to learn more about what Pritikin’s comprehensive approach can offer your patients.
Speakers:
David C. Beckner, MD, CVA Heart Institute
Joseph W. Beals, PhD
Optimization on Murj: Elevating CIED Clinic Performance with Talent Retention and Care Expansion
Sponsored by Murj
This session will uncover strategies for optimizing operations, harnessing talent, and elevating clinic performance while expanding patient care through effective communication and integration.
Speakers:
Reed Gaither, JD, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, Murj
Mike Plantz, Chief Operating Officer, Dallas/Fort Worth Region, US Heart and Vascular
Engaging Physicians and Driving Improvement Through Focused Analytics
Sponsored by Biome
This session will give an overview of Barnes-Jewish’s journey of engaging physicians and driving significant improvements in quality, efficiency and margin, through focused analytics and ongoing performance improvement and perseverance.
Speaker:
Joe Ebinger, MD, Director of Clinical Analytics, Smit Heart Institute – Cedars-Sinai; Associate Director Coronary Intensive Care Unit – Cedars-Sinai, Coronary Care Unit
12:40 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Every year, the thorny issue of physician slowdown is one of the top challenges facing cardiovascular groups and program leaders. Today, slowdown is not only a concern for physicians nearing retirement. New fellows are asking for reduced schedules from the start. This session will evaluate different structures and factors to consider when creating an equitable and effective slowdown policy that meets organizational and cultural needs.
Speakers:
Thomas A. Draper, MBA, MAACVPR, FACC, Vice President, WellStar Center for Cardiovascular Care
Scott McKee, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, WellStar Health System
Jenny Kennedy, MSN, RN, CHFN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
This breakout session will explore strategic imaging solutions that employ site neutrality as a catalyst for practice growth and success. Business leaders use site neutrality to standardize reimbursements for services across various locations, which impacts the practices of advanced imaging cardiologists. By understanding the intricacies of site neutrality, attendees will gain insights into optimizing operational efficiency, maintaining financial viability and delivering high-quality patient care.
Speaker: Ann Marie Holas-Dryps, SVP, Heart and Vascular Institute, Norton Healthcare
Moderator: Jaime Warren, Ed.D, MBA, BHS, CNMT, NCT, FACC, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
Hear from HeartX cohort companies in a rapid pitch session.
Speaker: Joe Sasson, PhD, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of Ventures
1:15 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Join us for an overview of potential areas of opportunity for your program. This session will focus on cardiovascular coding and documentation hot topics to support new and current reimbursement. Come hear about services that may compliment existing clinical programs and considerations for new revenue streams.
Speakers:
Linda Gates-Striby, MedAxiom Consultant, Revenue Cycle Solutions, MedAxiom
Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, Executive Vice President, Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
In this breakout session, speakers use a case study to consider the value of favoring a team-based culture versus high-producing individuals during a merger. The case study explores the administrative challenges associated with an individualistic production model and highlights the potential for growth and long-term success associated with team-based care.
Speakers:
Collin Henry, JD, President, Warren Clinic
Poorya Fazel, MD, FACC, FSCAI, System Medical Director, Interventional Cardiology, Invasive Cardiovascular’ Structural and Interventional Cardiologist’ Saint Francis Health System
Hear from HeartX cohort companies in a rapid pitch session.
Speaker: Joe Sasson, PhD, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of Ventures
1:50 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Designed for advanced imaging cardiologists, this breakout session will delve into how compensation models can be used to align with healthcare goals, address disparities in care and navigate potential challenges. Speakers will unravel the complexities of commonly used compensation structures, such as fee-for-service, salary, productivity-based and hybrid models. By dissecting the pros and cons of each approach, learners will better understand their impact on patient care, financial stability and career satisfaction.
Speakers:
Bart Reeves, Assistant Vice President, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Geoffrey Rose, MD, FACC, FASE, President, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Jaime Warren, Ed.D, MBA, BHS, CNMT, NCT, FACC, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
In this informal roundtable discussion, experts will share their first-hand experiences of transitioning to private equity. Topics will include decision-making towards making a deal, the practice environment after being partnered for an entire year, partnering with PE as an independent vs. employed physician group, and other considerations from a legal perspective. The discussion will include audience Q&A as a core component for maximum attendee value.
Speakers:
Fred Simmons, CPA, Chief Executive Officer, Clearwater Cardiology Consultants
Randy Lombardo, MD, Physician, Beaumont Heart & Vascular Center
Gary Herschman, JD, Board of Directors & Firm Member, EBG Law
Moderator: Kevin Mair, MBA, FACHE, CMPE, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
2:50 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
GENERAL SESSIONS
This session will highlight one health system’s journey to procedural care optimization in the cath lab. Speakers will describe how they established a service line methodology through leadership support, enhanced workflow and processes, and effective performance management tools. In addition to discussing lessons learned, speakers will explain how proper processes and systems translate into high-quality patient care for cath lab managers interested in emulating this strategy.
Speakers:
Sharese Van Sloten, MHA, BAN, RN Operations Director, Cardiovascular Service Line, UnityPoint Health
Bryan Mullen, MBA, BMA, RN, Program Manager, Cardiovascular Service Line, UnityPoint Health
Speakers will address the concept of clinical inertia and how it impacts care delivery. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to identify practical solutions to overcome clinical inertia when it impedes improvement in cardiovascular care and describe approaches to sustain enhancements in care delivery.
Speakers:
Steven Bradley, MD, MPH, Minneapolis Heart
Denise Busman, MSN, RN, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
On July 13, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the 2024 MPFS and HOPPS proposed rules. These proposed rules have the potential to affect various aspects of cardiovascular services. Join us for an overview of the proposed changes and an update on ongoing ACC Advocacy initiatives.
Speakers:
Nick Morse, American College of Cardiology
Sam Jones, MD, Director of Inpatient EP, Memorial Hospital for Chattanooga Heart Institute
Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, Executive Vice President, Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
This session will illustrate how a newly implemented pod structure is creating autonomy and cohesiveness at a long-standing large cardiology practice. Speakers explore a case study to demonstrate how MedAxiom helped Franciscan Health optimize ambulatory operations and contemporary compensation model design. The discussion will examine the cultural shift as a result of this process.
Speakers:
Atul Chugh, MD, FACC, RPVI, Franciscan Health
System experts perform a case study using selected measures from MedAxcess and demonstrating how to combine, filter and drill down data in MedAxcess to tell a program’s story about access. That story then provides insight into future actions to transform and improve patient access. The session will provide actionable steps for members to tell their own access stories using MedAxcess data.
Speakers:
Shawn Smith, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, MedAxiom
Karen Wilson, MHA, Vice President, Member Services, MedAxiom
8:30 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
GENERAL SESSIONS
Speakers will consider how progressive innovation within an organization can help providers perfect care. This session will focus on the integration of digital health tools into a hypertension bootcamp for patients at Atrium Health.
Speakers:
James Reynolds, AVP Outcomes and Care Transformation Services, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Ginger Biesbrock, DSc, PA-C, FACC, Executive Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
Are you spending more than 60 minutes a day on hospital follow-up visits or more than 90 minutes on admission day? The session will review options for coding and documentation of prolonged services.
Speakers:
Linda Gates-Striby, MedAxiom Consultant, Revenue Cycle Solutions, MedAxiom
Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, Executive Vice President, Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
This session will present a case study of how a metabolic clinic had impacts for cardiovascular care through weight and lifestyle management tools for patients.
Speaker:
Kate Cabral, DBCCP, FACC, Director of Metabolic Services, Capital Cardiology Associates
This session will celebrate the role of the nurse navigator, providing information about the hiring, structure and productivity, “day in the life of” and future development of this important role. Speakers will also review how the nurse navigator can support optimal team-based specialty care in an organization.
Speakers:
Jenny Kennedy, MSN, RN, CHFN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
Ana Mercurio-Pinto, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
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