Objectives
1. Learn which cities and states will have the highest population growth
2. Understand the growing importance of Medicare Advantage plan contracts
3. See which testing segments (PCR molecular, next-gen sequencing, etc.) are leading growth
4. Get the latest stats on the shortage of laboratory professionals

Objectives
1. Understanding trending legal issues impacting pathologists
2. Navigating reimbursement issues and medical necessity
3. Strategies for constructing and reviewing operating agreements
4. Q&A

Objectives
1. Documentation tips for referred specimens
2. Review referred specimens coding 88321-88325 (units, modifiers)
3. Understanding rationale for payer denials
4. Review documentation requirements for clinical consults
5.Tips for documenting time and medical decision making for codes 80503-80506

Objectives
1. Implement programs to increase employee engagement through professional development
2. Create a recognition-rich environment that will promote commitment
3. Build a fulfilling sense of community and purpose that will foster collaboration

Objectives
1. Understand concepts of coaching in the workplace
2. Identify key elements of psychology used for process improvement
3. Determine when to engage an outside coach

Objectives
1. Discuss the unique challenges of management within an academic setting
2. Highlight unique leadership and decision-making skills needed to successfully navigate this complex environment
3. Create an open interactive forum to discuss unique scenarios and solutions

Objectives
1. Learn new techniques for written, verbal, and visual communications
2. Understand best practices for managing meetings
3. Appreciate the use and abuse of the various forms of social media
4. Learn how to do visual storytelling when presenting to colleagues

Objectives
1. Review number of specimens vs containers
2. Documentation for gross / microscopic exam and final diagnosis
3. Discuss FNA biopsies for coding and billing 88173
4. Understand differences in payer requirements for codes 88302-88307 (G0416 vs 88305)

Objectives
1. Status of Final FDA Rule on Laboratory Developed Tests regulated as Medical Devices
2. Update on FDA IVD Classification Efforts
3. Companion Diagnostics Landscape

Objectives
1. Understand key audit points within Information Systems and/or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
2. Identify relevant standards to ensure that all procedures are accurately represented
3. Determine best practice for workflow of charge edit resolution (NCCI / modifiers)