APF 2022 National Meeting
October 28-29, 2022 | Las Vegas, NV
About the American Pathology Foundation
The American Pathology Foundation (APF) is a non-profit professional society devoted to the business and management of pathology. Founded in 1959 by pathologist leaders and laboratory industry executives, APF strives to provide high quality educational programs and practice management resources.
To promote the practice management and leadership of pathology through training and education.
To enable pathology leaders and laboratory executives to lead and manage their organizations effectively in a changing economic, technological and health care policy environment.
To provide regular networking opportunities for members to help build and maintain long-lasting professional and friendship relationships with industry leaders and executives.
Contact US
© 2022 The American Pathology Foundation. All rights reserved
LOCATION
33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1600,
Chicago, IL 60603
To regularly share best practices in all aspects of pathology and laboratory practice management, including, but not limited to, business, legal, coding, billing, leadership, human capital management, and new technologies aspects of our industry.
The Foundation proudly welcomes pathologists at all stages of their professional journey, including trainees, pathology practice managers and laboratory executive professionals in private practice, hospital and academic settings. From a governance philosophy, membership to the APF board of governors is equally represented by pathologists and non-pathologist executives, with one co-president elected from each constituency.
Foundation Objectives:
Mrs. Brenda Cox, MT(ASCP), CPC
Mrs. Jane Pine Wood
Advisory Members:
Ms. Krista L. Tinsley, CPA
Board Members:
Dr. Tamera Paczos, MD
Patty Sipes
Dr. Karen S. Thompson, MD
Co-Presidents:
Dr. Karim Sirgi MD, MBA
Kelley Suskie, MHSA, FACMPE
Secretary/Treasurer:
Mr. Steven Gudowski
Immediate Past Co-President:
Dr. Robert C. Babkowski, MD
Mr. John A. Baci, MBA, C-PM
Board of Directors
Continuing Education
Non-Physician Attendees at APF’s 2022 National Meeting can 13 towards the American Pathology Foundation’s Practice Managers’ Certification and the organizational designation: APF C-PM. This designation encourages educational excellence within the APF non-physician membership through attendance and participation in pathology and practice management related programs.
The AAPC has provided a Certificate of Approval that this program meets AAPC guidelines for 9.5 Core A continuing education units for Day 1 and Day 2 combined.
Forms to claim credit for CME, CEU and C-PM activities will be provided on site and can be returned to the Registration Desk at the conclusion of the program or may be mailed or faxed to the APF National Office. Certificates are emailed to participants.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas, Elements and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) with the American Pathology Foundation (APF). ASCP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ASCP designates this live educational activity for a = maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Program
Day 1:
Friday, October 28 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
State of Employment in Pathology and the Laboratory Industry
Rich Cornell, Sante Consulting, LLC.
Surprise Billing
Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
Molecular Coding & Billing Issues
Robin Zwiefel, BioReference Laboratories
RCM Enhancements to Boost Productivity and Revenue
Jeanette M. Gray, MBA, Propath
Difficult Cases - Coding Walkthrough Cytopathology
Robert C. Babkowski MD, MMM, FCAP, Stamford Health System and Brenda Cox, MT ASCP, CPC, FHFMA, Cox Consulting.
Difficult Cases - Coding Walkthrough Surgical & Molecular Pathology
Robert C. Babkowski MD, MMM, FCAP, Stamford Health System and Brenda Cox, MT ASCP, CPC, FHFMA, Cox Consulting.
Digital Pathology – Panel Discussion
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health and Patty Sipes
Digital Pathology - Implementations, Benefits & Issues
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health
The State of The M&A Market in Pathology and The Laboratory Industry
JonDavid Klipp, President, Laboratory Economics, LLC
Marijuana or Martini?
Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
What I Learned During My Job Search Immediately Out of Fellowship Training
Chiraag (Chuck) Gangahar, MD, Fellow at Baylor
Workload Distribution in a Pathology Group
Karim Sirgi, MD, MBA, CEO Sirgi Consulting & Moira Larsen, MD, MedStar Health
Day 2:
Saturday, October 29 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Various Compensation Models for Pathologists
Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
American Pathology Foundation 2022 Fall Seminar
The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa
160 East Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89109, US
Experience Las Vegas in a new way!
Refresh and revive at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel and Spa. Only steps from the excitement of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, our hotel provides a restorative retreat from the action. Reserve a pet-friendly room or suite, intuitively designed with refreshing furnishings like our Westin Heavenly Bed. Prioritize your health and enhance your exercise impact with wellness initiatives including the Westin WORKOUT Fitness Center and our RunWESTIN program. A rejuvenating experience awaits you in our heated rooftop pool and at the peaceful Hibiscus Spa. Expand your palate with top-shelf whiskeys and modern American fare at The Good Plate or sip on a variety of cocktails at Maxim Lounge. If you are in Nevada for a corporate meeting or business event, we offer over 30,000 square feet of function space; delight your guests with our location near the Convention Center and attractions on the Strip. At The Westin Las Vegas Hotel and Spa, we are dedicated to ensuring that you leave us feeling better than when you arrived.
Learn more about exhibit and sponsor opportunities
Phone: 312-541-4765
Fax: 312-541-4998 Email:info@apfconnect.org
APF 2022 National Meeting
October 28-29, 2022 | Las Vegas, NV
About the American Pathology Foundation
The American Pathology Foundation (APF) is a non-profit professional society devoted to the business and management of pathology. Founded in 1959 by pathologist leaders and laboratory industry executives, APF strives to provide high quality educational programs and practice management resources.
The Foundation proudly welcomes pathologists at all stages of their professional journey, including trainees, pathology practice managers and laboratory executive professionals in private practice, hospital and academic settings. From a governance philosophy, membership to the APF board of governors is equally represented by pathologists and non-pathologist executives, with one co-president elected from each constituency.
To promote the practice management and leadership of pathology through training and education.
To enable pathology leaders and laboratory executives to lead and manage their organizations effectively in a changing economic, technological and health care policy environment.
To provide regular networking opportunities for members to help build and maintain long-lasting professional and friendship relationships with industry leaders and executives.
To regularly share best practices in all aspects of pathology and laboratory practice management, including, but not limited to, business, legal, coding, billing, leadership, human capital management, and new technologies aspects of our industry.
Foundation Objectives:
Mrs. Brenda Cox, MT(ASCP), CPC
Mrs. Jane Pine Wood
Advisory Members:
Ms. Krista L. Tinsley, CPA
Board Members:
Dr. Tamera Paczos, MD
Patty Sipes
Dr. Karen S. Thompson, MD
Co-Presidents:
Dr. Karim Sirgi MD, MBA
Kelley Suskie, MHSA, FACMPE
Secretary/Treasurer:
Mr. Steven Gudowski
Immediate Past Co-President:
Dr. Robert C. Babkowski, MD
Mr. John A. Baci, MBA, C-PM
Board of Directors
Continuing Education
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas, Elements and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) with the American Pathology Foundation (APF). ASCP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ASCP designates this live educational activity for a = maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Non-Physician Attendees at APF’s 2022 National Meeting can 13 towards the American Pathology Foundation’s Practice Managers’ Certification and the organizational designation: APF C-PM. This designation encourages educational excellence within the APF non-physician membership through attendance and participation in pathology and practice management related programs.
The AAPC has provided a Certificate of Approval that this program meets AAPC guidelines for 9.5 Core A continuing education units for Day 1 and Day 2 combined.
Forms to claim credit for CME, CEU and C-PM activities will be provided on site and can be returned to the Registration Desk at the conclusion of the program or may be mailed or faxed to the APF National Office. Certificates are emailed to participants.
Program
Day 1:
Friday, October 28
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
State of Employment in Pathology and the Laboratory Industry
Rich Cornell, Sante Consulting, LLC.
Surprise Billing
Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
Molecular Coding & Billing Issues
Robin Zwiefel, BioReference Laboratories
RCM Enhancements to Boost Productivity and Revenue
Jeanette M. Gray, MBA, Propath
Difficult Cases - Coding Walkthrough Cytopathology
Robert C. Babkowski MD, MMM, FCAP, Stamford Health System and Brenda Cox, MT ASCP, CPC, FHFMA, Cox Consulting.
Difficult Cases - Coding Walkthrough Surgical & Molecular Pathology
Robert C. Babkowski MD, MMM, FCAP, Stamford Health System and Brenda Cox, MT ASCP, CPC, FHFMA, Cox Consulting.
Digital Pathology – Panel Discussion
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health and Patty Sipes
Digital Pathology - Implementations, Benefits & Issues
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health
The State of The M&A Market in Pathology and The Laboratory Industry
JonDavid Klipp, President, Laboratory Economics, LLC
Marijuana or Martini?
Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
What I Learned During My Job Search Immediately Out of Fellowship Training
Chiraag (Chuck) Gangahar, MD, Fellow
at Baylor
Workload Distribution in a
Pathology Group
Karim Sirgi, MD, MBA, CEO Sirgi Consulting & Moira Larsen, MD, MedStar Health
Day 2:
Saturday, October 29
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Various Compensation Models for Pathologists
Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
American Pathology
Foundation 2022 Fall Seminar
The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa
160 East Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89109, US
Experience Las Vegas
in a new way!
Refresh and revive at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel and Spa. Only steps from the excitement of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, our hotel provides a restorative retreat from the action. Reserve a pet-friendly room or suite, intuitively designed with refreshing furnishings like our Westin Heavenly Bed. Prioritize your health and enhance your exercise impact with wellness initiatives including the Westin WORKOUT Fitness Center and our RunWESTIN program. A rejuvenating experience awaits you in our heated rooftop pool and at the peaceful Hibiscus Spa. Expand your palate with top-shelf whiskeys and modern American fare at The Good Plate or sip on a variety of cocktails at Maxim Lounge. If you are in Nevada for a corporate meeting or business event, we offer over 30,000 square feet of function space; delight your guests with our location near the Convention Center and attractions on the Strip. At The Westin Las Vegas Hotel and Spa, we are dedicated to ensuring that you leave us feeling better than when you arrived.
Learn more about exhibit and sponsor opportunities
Contact US
© 2022 The American Pathology Foundation. All rights reserved
LOCATION
33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1600,
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-541-4765
Fax: 312-541-4998 Email:info@apfconnect.org
| Time | Event | Faculty | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | BREAKFAST PROVIDED WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM | Welcome | Karim Sirgi MD, MBA and Kelley Suskie, MHSA, FACMPE, APF Co-Presidents | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 8:10 AM – 9:10 AM | State of Employment in Pathology and the
Laboratory Industry | WORKFORCE |
Rich Cornell, Sante Consulting, LLC | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM | Marijuana or Martini? Key Considerations for
Employers dealing with Marijuana, Alcohol,
and other substance use in the Workplace | PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT |
Ryan Neumeyer, McDonald Hopkins | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM | BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | RCM Enhancements to Boost Productivity
and Revenue | FINANCE/RCM |
Jeanette M. Gray, MBA, Propath | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | LUNCH PROVIDED WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Molecular Coding & Billing Issues | BILLING & CODING |
Robin Zweifel, BioReference Laboratories | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Difficult Cases—Coding Walkthrough
Cytopathology | BILLING & CODING |
Robert C. Babkowski MD, MMM, FCAP, Stamford Health System and Brenda Cox, MT ASCP, CPC, FHFMA, Cox Consulting | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Difficult Cases—Coding Walkthrough Surgical
& Molecular Pathology | BILLING & CODING |
Robert C. Babkowski MD, MMM, FCAP, Stamford Health System and Brenda Cox, MT ASCP, CPC, FHFMA, Cox Consulting | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Surprise Billing—An Overview/Update | BILLING & CODING |
Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | COCKTAIL RECEPTION FOR ALL ATTENDEES WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
Friday, October 28
Saturday, October 29
| Time | Event | Faculty | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | BREAKFAST PROVIDED WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM | Welcome | Karim Sirgi MD, MBA and Kelley Suskie, MHSA, FACMPE, APF Co-Presidents | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 8:10 AM – 9:10 AM | Workload Distribution in a Pathology Group | OPERATIONS |
Karim Sirgi, MD, MBA, CEO Sirgi Consulting and Moira Larsen, MD, MedStar Health | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM | What I Learned During My Job Search
Immediately Out of Fellowship Training | WORKFORCE |
Chiraag (Chuck) Gangahar, MD, Fellow at Baylor | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM | BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Exploring Current Compensation Models for
Pathologists | WORKFORCE |
Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | LUNCH PROVIDED WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | The State of The M&A Market in Pathology and
the Laboratory Industry | FINANCE/M&A |
JonDavid Klipp, President, Laboratory Economics, LLC | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Digital Pathology—Implementations, Benefits
& Issues | NEW TECHNOLOGIES |
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Digital Pathology—Continued with Panel
Discussion | NEW TECHNOLOGIES |
Adam Cole, MD, Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health and Patty Sipes | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 3:30 PM | PROGRAM END | Acacia D | |
Schedule
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
Exhibitors
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
Exhibitors
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Leah Militello, MD, MBA
Nicole A. Massoll, M.D.
Leah Militello, MD, MBA
Nicole A. Massoll, M.D.