Saturday
SESSION XXXI: RAPID FIRE UPDATE ON ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS ISSUES FOR VASCULAR SURGEONS (5-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Patrick J. Lamparello, M.D. , K. Craig Kent, M.D.
SESSION XXXI SCHEDULE
10:56 AM - 11:01 AM What Vascular Surgeons Need To Know About “Outcome Measures” And How They Will Affect Their Practice And Their Bottom Line
  Presenters(s): Anton N. Sidawy, M.D., M.P.H.  
11:02 AM - 11:07 AM How To Structure A Vascular Practice To Survive Financially With Present Reimbursement Policies In The US
  Presenters(s): Robert M. Zwolak, M.D., Ph.D.  
11:08 AM - 11:13 AM How To Optimize The Value Of A Venous Practice
  Presenters(s): Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA  
11:14 AM - 11:19 AM How To Bill And Code To Maximize Revenue In Vascular Surgery: 10 Top Tips
  Presenters(s): Sean P. Roddy, M.D.  
11:20 AM - 11:25 AM Impact Of Changing Treatment For Infrainguinal Disease On Professional Reimbursement
  Presenters(s): Thomas F. O'Donnell, Jr., M.D.  
11:26 AM - 11:31 AM Vascular Surgeon Owned Outpatient Endovascular Centers: A Way To Bring Enlightened Vascular Surgery To Underserved Areas
  Presenters(s): Sam S. Ahn, M.D., F.A.C.S., M.B.A.  
11:32 AM - 11:37 AM How Vascular Screening Can Enhance The Practice Of Vascular Surgery
  Presenters(s): William R. Flinn, M.D.  
11:38 AM - 11:43 AM Update On Malpractice Relief: Is There Any Hope?
  Presenters(s): O. William Brown, M.D., J.D.  
11:44 AM - 11:49 AM Comparison Of Economic Impact Of Endovascular And Open Procedures In Various Vascular Beds: Is Endo Profitable Or A Loser?
  Presenters(s): Richard M. Green, M.D.  
11:50 AM - 11:58 AM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION XXXI