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Date: April 16, 2010
Presenters: Scott Shalett, Jason Eberstein, & Greg Doggett, JD
Time: 12:30 PM PDT / 1:30 PM MDT / 2:30 PM CDT / 3:30 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 13, 2010
Cost: Free
CE Given: 1 ML
Scott Shalett and Jason Eberstein of the Dewey Square Group and AHDI-MTIA staff member Greg Doggett will provide a brief recap of the 2010 Advocacy Summit, including information about the dozens of meetings members had with legislators and their staff, the hundreds of letters delivered to legislative offices, and major outcomes and policy implications of the associations’ advocacy efforts. Advocacy Summit attendees will then share their stories, experiences, and thoughts from the event. Webinar participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and to offer comments.
Scott Shalett is a principal in Dewey Square Group’s grassroots practice. A results oriented, critical thinker with a background in strategic planning, policy analysis and political organizing Shalett brings extensive experience and strategic planning to high profile political and corporate clients across the country. Prior to joining Dewey Square Group, Shalett managed The ATLAS Project devising grassroots strategies in 15 battleground states on behalf of progressive institutions and democratic allies.
In 2004, Shalett served as Chief of Staff for Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitchell J. Landrieu where he was responsible for the policy and political direction of the Lieutenant Governor’s office and the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism.
In 2000, Shalett was the Southern Political Desk at the Democratic National Committee and also directed Al Gore’s Get- Out-the-Vote effort in Iowa. He served as the Field Director for U.S. Senator Carl Levin (1996) and directed City Council relations for New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial from 1994 to 1996.
Shalett was selected as one of the “Rising Stars of Politics” by Campaigns and Elections Magazine in 2002 and is a native of New Orleans.
Jason Eberstein, a principal at the Dewey Square Group, is involved in legislative lobbying and advocacy, government outreach, and strategic planning for the firm’s clients. With an extensive background in lobbying and public relations, Mr. Eberstein brings a strategic approach to advocacy and government affairs. Eberstein has represented a cross section of American businesses and foreign entities on issues ranging from appropriations to taxes, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and telecommunications and trade.
Mr. Eberstein has represented numerous clients before federal, state and local governments. Additionally, Mr. Eberstein has experience in coalition creation and management, having developed and run multiple successful national grassroots legislative advocacy coalitions.
Mr. Eberstein’s government relations experience includes both working for a foreign embassy, on Capitol Hill, and for a global public affairs/public relations firm. Mr. Eberstein holds a Master’s of Business Administration from the George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from the University of Maryland.
Greg Doggett oversees government and board affairs for AHDI and MTIA. Greg received his law degree, with a concentration in health law, from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
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Date: April 15
Presenters: Robin Daigh, Blake Martin & Peter Tippett, MD, PhD
Time: 10 AM PST / 11 PM MST / 12 PM CST / 1 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 12, 2010
Cost: $20 Members / $30 Non-members
CE Given: 1 TW
This webinar will give an overview and update on the medical data exchange, private, secure, network-based platform for the distribution and sharing of medical transcription and related medical records in electronic form. Founding transcription members, MD-IT and Sten-Tel, and developers of the exchange, Verizon Business, will be presenting an overview/roadmap on where the exchange is going and how this can enhance your current business. We invite you to learn about the advancements in the medical transcription service organizations field and how you can become involved.
Robin Daigh currently serves as vice president of marketing and business development for MD-IT, a national company that specializes in providing medical documentation software and service for physicians and ambulatory care clinics. Her current job responsibilities include working with ambulatory practices to make an effective transition from paper-based to electronic medical records, as well as establishing collaborative relationships with EMRs and other HIT vendors. She currently serves as co-chair for the MTIA/AHDI task force on EMR integration.
Blake Martin has 16+ years’ experience working in information technology in health care, manufacturing, and publishing. He has held positions including software and web applications developer, help desk manager, business analyst, operations manager, and currently is the CIO and business technology director for Sten-Tel.
Peter Tippett, MD, PhD, is the chief medical officer of Verizon and vice president of innovation & technology. His responsibility includes security and healthcare solutions. Tippett is world-renowned in the security arena as he is credited with creating one of the first anti-virus products that was later renamed to Norton AntiVirus. He has advised the Joint Chiefs of Staff on cyber warfare, has served on presidential advisory councils, and has testified in front of congressional panels and committees such as the HIT Standards Committee.
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Date: April 13, 2010
Presenter: Tim Kruse, CEO Kruse Acquisitions, LLC
Time: 10 AM PST / 11 AM MST / 12 PM CST / 1 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 8, 2010
Cost: $20 – Members / $30 Non-members
CE Given: 1 PD
In this session we will explore current trends in mergers and acquisitions prevalent in the dynamic medical transcription marketplace. We’ll begin by looking at today’s buyers – Who are they? Where do they come from? In addition, we’ll take a close look at asset evaluation, pricing, and terms of sale, with a focus on packaging your service organization for potential sale, marketing, finding prospective buyers, the letter of intent, due diligence, and closing the deal.
Tim Kruse is the owner of Kruse Acquisitions, LLC, a mergers and acquisitions firm out of Madison, WI, that focuses almost entirely on the MTSO marketplace. He advises large and small MTSOs, both acute and ambulatory, and those interested in buying or selling.
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Date: April 12
Presenter: Jerry Simmons
Time: 2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
Registration Close: April 7
CEC Given: N/A
How much do you invest each year in dictionaries, specialty word books, and resources that assist you with documentation research? How many hours do you spend chasing down new terms, trying to find the name and address of an unknown physician, or looking for the right expression for something you need to transcribe? The need to have accurate, up-to-date clinical information at your fingertips is more critical now than ever before. In response to this need in our professional marketplace, AHDI and InterFix, LLC, are proud to introduce you to Benchmark KB—a subscription-based, online resource that delivers a wide array of research tools via one user interface. If you want a reliable, one-stop resource for the things you look for every day, then join Jerry Simmons of InterFix for a walk through the KB and a peek at what you’re missing!
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Last week AHDI and MTIA members took to Capitol Hill to educate legislators on the need for regulators to recognize the medical transcription sector’s valuable contribution to quality documentation and accelerated EHR adoption. Information about the outcome of this event can be found on the AHDI website. In addition, we are offering a free webinar in which Scott Shalett and Jason Eberstein of the Dewey Square Group and AHDI-MTIA staff member Greg Doggett will provide a recap, including information about the dozens of meetings members had with legislators and their staff, the hundreds of letters delivered to legislative offices, and major outcomes and policy implications of the associations’ advocacy efforts. Advocacy Summit attendees will share their stories, experiences, and thoughts from the event. Webinar participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and to offer comments. For full details or to register for this webinar, click here.
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Date: April 6, 2010
Presenter: Kathryn Martin, BS
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 1, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: n/a
Take an inside look at the AHDI/OAK Horizons online course offerings. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an overview of course structure, objectives, and functionality as well as learn how you can increase your tacit knowledge, broaden your professional skills, and prepare for AHDI credentialing exams through simulated practice applications. These courses can be taken from the comfort of home with high-speed Internet access. If you’ve wondered about the logistics of “distance learning,” come check us out. It’s easier than you think!
Kathy Martin has a background in education and taught for several years. She moved to health care about 25 years ago and 1995 fell in love with the medical transcriptionists who are brilliant and continuous learners. She has presented at several symposiums and most recently was the chair of the Educator’s Alliance Steering Committee. She is a co-owner of OAK Horizons and continues to seek opportunities to assist MTs and coders in continuing education.
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Date: April 6, 2010
Presenter: Kathryn Martin, BS
Time: 10 AM PST / 11 AM MST / 12 PM CST / 1 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 1, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: n/a
Take an inside look at the AHDI/OAK Horizons online course offerings. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an overview of course structure, objectives, and functionality as well as learn how you can increase your tacit knowledge, broaden your professional skills, and prepare for AHDI credentialing exams through simulated practice applications. These courses can be taken from the comfort of home with high-speed Internet access. If you’ve wondered about the logistics of “distance learning,” come check us out. It’s easier than you think!
Kathy Martin has a background in education and taught for several years. She moved to health care about 25 years ago and 1995 fell in love with the medical transcriptionists who are brilliant and continuous learners. She has presented at several symposiums and most recently was the chair of the Educator’s Alliance Steering Committee. She is a co-owner of OAK Horizons and continues to seek opportunities to assist MTs and coders in continuing education.
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Date: March 31, 2010
Presenter: Cassie Uber
Time: 1:00 PM PST / 4:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: March 26, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: N/A
Do you want to get credentialed but don’t know where to start? This comprehensive FREE webinar will cover everything you need to know about how to become an RMT or CMT, including an overview of the content of both exams, test taking tips, information on how to register, and even sample test questions.
Cassie Uber is the Credentialing and Education Coordinator for AHDI.
AHDI News »
Date: April 6, 2010
Presenter: Kathryn Martin, BS
Time: 10 AM PST / 11 AM MST / 12 PM CST / 1 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 1, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: n/a
Take an inside look at the AHDI/OAK Horizons online course offerings. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an overview of course structure, objectives, and functionality as well as learn how you can increase your tacit knowledge, broaden your professional skills, and prepare for AHDI credentialing exams through simulated practice applications. These courses can be taken from the comfort of home with high-speed Internet access. If you’ve wondered about the logistics of “distance learning,” come check us out. It’s easier than you think!
Kathy Martin has a background in education and taught for several years. She moved to health care about 25 years ago and 1995 fell in love with the medical transcriptionists who are brilliant and continuous learners. She has presented at several symposiums and most recently was the chair of the Educator’s Alliance Steering Committee. She is a co-owner of OAK Horizons and continues to seek opportunities to assist MTs and coders in continuing education.
AHDI News »
Date: April 15
Presenters: Robin Daigh, Blake Martin & Peter Tippett, MD, PhD
Time: 10 AM PST / 11 PM MST / 12 PM CST / 1 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 12, 2010
Cost: $20 Members / $30 Non-members
CE Given: 1 TW
This webinar will give an overview and update on the medical data exchange, private, secure, network-based platform for the distribution and sharing of medical transcription and related medical records in electronic form. Founding transcription members, MD-IT and Sten-Tel, and developers of the exchange, Verizon Business, will be presenting an overview/roadmap on where the exchange is going and how this can enhance your current business. We invite you to learn about the advancements in the medical transcription service organizations field and how you can become involved.
Robin Daigh currently serves as vice president of marketing and business development for MD-IT, a national company that specializes in providing medical documentation software and service for physicians and ambulatory care clinics. Her current job responsibilities include working with ambulatory practices to make an effective transition from paper-based to electronic medical records, as well as establishing collaborative relationships with EMRs and other HIT vendors. She currently serves as co-chair for the MTIA/AHDI task force on EMR integration.
Blake Martin has 16+ years’ experience working in information technology in health care, manufacturing, and publishing. He has held positions including software and web applications developer, help desk manager, business analyst, operations manager, and currently is the CIO and business technology director for Sten-Tel.
Peter Tippett, MD, PhD, is the chief medical officer of Verizon and vice president of innovation & technology. His responsibility includes security and healthcare solutions. Tippett is world-renowned in the security arena as he is credited with creating one of the first anti-virus products that was later renamed to Norton AntiVirus. He has advised the Joint Chiefs of Staff on cyber warfare, has served on presidential advisory councils, and has testified in front of congressional panels and committees such as the HIT Standards Committee.
