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National Conference of Laboratory Networks

Leveraging the Power of Community Laboratory Networks


January 21-22, 2009
Phoenix Marriott Mesa
Mesa, Arizona

Conference Agenda

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

8:00-8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast & Registration
Starlight Room Foyer

Morning Session Chair:  Joseph R. Miles
8:00-8:15 AM

Welcome and Introductions
Rodney W. Forsman

Demonstrating the Value of Outreach
Jane Hermansen

Pathologist View in Outreach
James S. Hernandez, M.D

Break

Managed Care Contracting: Remaining Competitive
Mike Snyder

Managed Care Medical Director Panel
Mike Snyder

Luncheon

Afternoon Session Chair:  Diane Yaley North
 

Legal Issues in Outreach
Sharon C. Zehe, J.D.

Current Compliance Challenges for Laboratories
Christopher Young, CHC

Break

PRL Case History – Key Success Factors
Daniel Duffin

Lab Billing: Maximizing Revenue or spreading the wealth?
Larry Siedlick
Mike Snyder

5:30 – 7:00PM
Reception

Thursday, January 22, 2009

8:00-8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Starlight Room Foyer
Morning Session Chair:  Janet P. Gockerman
8:30-8:45 AM

Announcements and Introductory Comments
Rodney W. Forsman

Why A Laboratory Network?
Rodney W. Forsman

Break

Story Telling from the Network Managers
Janet P. Gockerman
Joseph R. Miles
Diane Yaley North
Carla S. Orner

Integrating Quality, Lean, Education and Performance Management into a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Mary L. Foss

Luncheon

Afternoon Session Chair:  Carla S. Orner
 

Customer Relations/Billing Solutions
Larry Siedlick

Payor Panel
TBD

Break

Connectivity Panel
TBD

5:00 PM
Adjournment & Concluding Comments
Rodney W. Forsman