The Queens Medical Society along with The Queens Courier and TD Bank, are sponsoring a seminar aimed at bringing doctors together to network, as well as teaching doctors in private practice how to manage audits and how to successfully implement new technology without compromising their business. Attendees will receive two Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.
“Surviving Private Practice in 2010” will be held at Water’s Edge Restaurant in Long Island City on Thursday, March 25. Along with the seminars, doctors will enjoy cocktails and food.
The two-pronged seminar will first focus on physicians’ legal rights concerning government or private investigations. This section will show doctors the right course of action to take under the threat of insurance carrier, hospital or government peer review.
“Since there is no tort reform in New York State, any lawyer can make any case against anybody for any amount,” said Janine Regosin, Executive Director of The Queens Medical Society. “The cost to defend yourself is astronomical.”
Physicians will get pointers from medical attorneys Mike Schoppman, Esq. and Danette Slevinski, Esq. of Kern Augustine Conroy & Schoppmann, P.C.
The second part of the evening will help physicians deal with the ever-expanding technological side of practicing medicine and will feature network solutions experts. Doctors will be given a better understanding of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) before, during and after implementation.
“These implementations can cost a fortune and they can be very disruptive to a physician’s practice,” said Regosin. “These new systems can take months until they run smoothly.”
The technology portion of the night will feature Matt Brown, Vice President of Network Solutions & Technology, and Brian Van Zandt, Sr. Account Executive with the company.
Water’s Edge Restaurant is located at The East River at 44th Drive in Long Island City.
The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m., followed by the seminar starting at 7:15. RSVP with Janine Regosin at 718-268-7300. The event costs $10 paid in advance and $25 at the door.
