Events/Meetings: 2011 TNAAP Pediatric Practice Managers’ Network Conference is Friday June 17, 2011

Photo above from the 2010 PMN Conference.

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The 2011 Pediatric Practice Managers’ Network Conference will be held Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Willis Conference Center in Nashville, TN. We are excited about a great program featuring speakers speaking on important and hot topics facing Practice Managers’ today.

Conference Fee

(Before May 1)
TNAAP Member Early Bird Registration: $100.00
TNAAP Non-Member Early Bird Registration: $125.00

(After May 1)
TNAAP Member Late Registration: $110.00
TNAAP Non-Member Late Registration: $150

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The Pediatric Practice Managers’ Network

The Pediatric Practice Managers’ Network (PMN) provides TNAAP members’ practice managers with a professional network of colleagues to discuss crucial management issues, share pertinent experiences, increase knowledge, and improve their management skills in order to strengthen the practices in which they work. PMN conferences consist of multiple sessions with expert presenters, peer-led workshops, networking opportunities, and group discussions.

LOGISTICS

Conference Location
Willis Conference Center
26 Century Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37214
https://welcome.willis.com/meetatwillis/default.aspx
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Hotel Rooms Available Thursday, June 16th
Doubletree Guest Suites Nashville Airport
2424 Atrium Way
Nashville, TN 37214-5103
Phone: 615-889-8889

A block of rooms at a discounted rate of $92/night have been set up at the Doubletree Guest Suites Nashville Airport. Please call or secure your reservation online to make reservations. If you call in, please ask for the Tennessee American Academy of Pediatrics discounted Conference rate.

SPONSOR

Sponsor the Pediatric Practice Manager Network Conference.

Have Questions or Need More Information for 2011 Sponsorship Opportunities?
Contact Shannon Hornsby, TNAAP Development Director, at 615-227-8508 or shannon.hornsby@tnaap.org.

2011 PMN PROGRAM AGENDA

Morning Session Presentation

7:45 am:
Registration and continental breakfast for attendees and sponsors. Exhibits open.

8:40 – 9:45 am:
Ask the Jurist Doctor!
Employment Law — Kim Vance
Kim Vance, Attorney at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC will answer your questions and will offer insight and preventative techniques regarding staffing issues both big and small that may impact the dynamic and productivity of your practice.

9:45 - 10:00 am:
Break; Exhibits Open

Morning Breakout Sessions

10:00 – 10:45 am:
Medical Home Implementation
Deanna Smith Bell, MD
An introduction to the evidence-based value of a medical home, the implementation process, and practical advice on successes and lessons learned.

10:55 – 11:40 am:
Coding for the Medical Home
Janet Smith, TNAAP
Learn how to code correctly for services that are provided in the Medical Home: Well-child visits, time-based coding, hearing, vision and developmental/behavioral screens, care plan oversight, and more.

Afternoon Session Presentation

12:40 - 1:45 pm:
Using Your Staff's Communication Styles and Strengths to Support Your Practice
Keynote Speaker
Mary N. Baker
This fun and interactive session is designed to address day to day office interactions and will examine the strengths and various styles of communication while exploring specific strategies for building more productive working relationships. With video content and plenty of participant participation, this session will provide a glimpse into the communication styles of yourself and your colleagues.

1:45 – 2:00 pm:
Break; Exhibits Open

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

2:00 – 3:00 pm:
REC and Stimulus Money Update including the use and progress of EHR Jennifer McAnally, Director of the Tennessee REC QSource
Learn the purpose and services of the Regional Extension Centers and discover the meaningful use criteria for achieving the Medicaid incentives specific to Tennessee.

Closing Session

3:00 – 3:15 pm:
Closing Remarks: Dr. Eddie Hamilton, MD President TNAAP

3:15 – 3:30pm:
Exhibits Open - Door Prize Announcements in Foyer Area.

2011 PMN Sponsors

Sponsors are an important part of the Pediatric Practice Manager Network Conference. Their support makes the conference possible. We appreciate all of our sponsors.

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

• Fox Collection Center
• iPractice
• MedImmune
• Merck
• Shire

Bronze Sponsors

• Pediatric Specialists of Nashville
• Cumberland Pediatric Foundation
• eBusiness Solutions
• GlaxoSmithKline

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