Economics of the Cath Lab and How it Affects You!

Tuesday, May 21, 2019: 4:00 PM-5:30 PM

Nolita Ballroom 1 (The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas)

Moderators:

Peter L. Duffy, M.D., FSCAI and James C. Blankenship, M.D., MSCAI

Panelists:

Christopher J. White, M.D., MSCAI , Christina Economides, M.D., FSCAI and Amar Krishnaswamy, M.D.

4:00 PM

Dollars and Cents: Overview of Payment Systems
Christina Economides, M.D., FSCAI, Los Angeles Cardiology Associates

4:10 PM

How Procedural Codes, Values and Payment Policies are Developed
James C. Blankenship, M.D., MSCAI, Geisinger Health System

4:20 PM

Minimizing Cath Lab Expenses While Optimizing Care
Peter L. Duffy, M.D., FSCAI, FirstHealth Cardiology - Pinehurst

4:30 PM

Discussion

4:40 PM

How To Make TAVR, Mitral Therapies, and LAAO Economically Sustainable
Robert Piana, M.D., FSCAI, Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute

4:50 PM

How to Appropriately Document and Code
Peggy McElgunn, Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals

5:00 PM

Economics of Free-Standing Labs
Tony Das, M.D., FSCAI, Cardiology and Interventional Vascular Associates

5:10 PM

How to Keep Your Cath Lab Running on Time
Amar Krishnaswamy, M.D., Cleveland Clinic

5:20 PM

Discussion

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