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Seminar Programs

Once again we will be offering our Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Dental Education (CDE), Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar program at the lodge this summer. This is a unique opportunity to meet your continuing education requirements, yet still have plenty of time to fish the Alagnak River and enjoy the Alaskan wilderness. This program can be can be set up for any available dates during the summer, but only if a minimum of 6 attendees can be guaranteed. You are also welcome to put together your own seminar program. Please call for more information.

 

The 2002-2003 Medical-Dental-Legal Update
A 20-Hour Survey of Medical Malpractice, Risk Management, Healthcare Law, Practice Management, and Selected Clinical Topics

Course Objectives    Accreditation    Schedule    Fees

A 20-hour survey of medical malpractice, risk management, health care law, practice management, and selected clinical topics.

THERE ARE few areas in our society as fluid and dynamic as healthcare delivery. The 2002-2003 Medical-Dental-Legal Update is designed to help you keep pace with this complex and ever changing environment.
Presented in a structured classroom setting on broadcast-grade videotape, The Update brings you current with a broad selection of discussions, lectures, and demonstrations, a comprehensive course syllabus and the opportunity for dialogue with your medical, dental and legal colleagues.

Course objectives   (BACK TO TOP)

After completing The 2002-2003 Medical-Dental Legal Update you should be able to:

  • Discuss the stages of medical malpractice litigation..
  • Identify and avoid many high-risk scenarios encountered by office-based practitioners in both the clinic and malpractice litigation.
  • Identify and respond to bio and chemical terrorism agents and the medical conditions they cause.
  • Avoid compensation arrangements and ancillary service contracts that run afoul of Stark and anti-kickback legislation.
  • Implement techniques for developing and retaining a competent office staff.
  • Discuss HIPAA privacy requirements and take steps to fulfill them.
  • More effectively prepare for a malpractice deposition.
  • Identify Hypothyroidism earlier and manage it more effectively.
  • More effectively treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
  • More appropriately disclose unanticipated medical outcomes.
  • Identify and manage some risks associated with professional use of the Internet and E-mail.
  • Evaluate and manage headache more effectively.
  • Discuss the diagnostic criteria and immunology of HIV/AIDS, as well as current treatment options.
  • Discuss legal issues associated with the termination of office employees.

Accreditation   (BACK TO TOP)

MEDICAL

20 Hours AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit
American Educational Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 hours in Category 1 credit toward the AMA physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Accreditation Statement
American Educational Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Coucil for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Please Note: Physicians interested in Category 1 credit will be required to complete attendance verification forms.

Risk Management Credit Eligibility

  • Florida: 5 hours
  • Massachusetts - 10 hours

HIV/AIDS Credit Eligibility

  • Florida - 1 hour

20 Hours AOA Category 2 Credit

LEGAL

The Update is approved in the following states with MCLE requirements:

AR- 10 hrs.
CA- 17.5 hrs.
CO- 21 hrs.
DE- 17.6 hrs.
FL- 24 hrs.
GA- 17.6 hrs.
ID- 12.25 hrs.
IN- 17.6 hrs.
KS+
LA+
ME- 17.6 hrs.
MS- 17.6 hrs.
MT- 17.5 hrs.
NC- 17.5 hrs.
ND- 17.5 hrs.
 
NH- 6 hrs.
NM- 20.1 hrs.
NV- 17.5 hrs.
NY- 20 hrs.#
OK- 21 hrs.
OR+
RI- 20 hrs.
SC- 16.75 hrs.
TX- 16.75 hrs.
UT- 21 hrs.
VA- 17.5 hrs.
VT- 18 hrs.
WA- 20 hrs.
WV- 21.14 hrs.
WY- 17.5 hrs.
 


+Attorneys must make application individually.
#Eligible under approved jurisdiction procedures.
* Approved 2001-02, 2002-03 approval pending.

DENTAL

The Dental Boards of the following states have approved AEI as a CDE Sponsor:

  • Florida
  • Indiana*
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota

The Update is approved in the following states:

AL+
AR+
CA- 13 hrs.
FL- 20 hrs.
ID+
IN- 5 hrs.*
KS- 8 hrs.
KY- 20 hrs.
(Cat B: 7, Cat C: 13)
MI- 20 hrs.
 
MN- 20 hrs.
ND- 20 hrs.*
NE- 5 hrs.
NJ- 7 hrs.*
NM- 20 hrs.
OK- 20 hrs. Cat B
RI- 20 hrs.
SD- 20 hrs.*
WV- 20 hrs.

+Dentists must make application individually.

*Approved 2001-02; 2002-03 approval pending.
Approval in some other states is also pending. Please call for update.

NURSING

The Nursing Boards of the following states have approved The Update for 20 CE contact hours:

  • Alabama
  • California
  • Delaware
  • Ohio

CRNA's may apply for CE Credits directly with the AANA. Applications should be requested from the AANA at (708) 692-7050.

Program Schedule   (BACK TO TOP)

M O N D A Y

The Medical Response to Biological and Chemical Terrorism
Bernd Wollschlaeger, MD  

 

Medical Malpractice Pitfalls Part 1
Robert P. Siemion, Esq.

Employment Law for the Healthcare Office 101 Part 1
Dennis J. Alessi, Esq.

Malpractice Litigation Anatomy: Part 1
David L. Drake, Esq.

T U E S D A Y

England v. Katibah: Who's at Fault for an Unnecessary Mastectomy?
A CourtTV production with additional commentary by David J. Cooper, Esq.

The Identification and Management of Hypothyroidism
Louis Kuritzky, MD

HIPAA Privacy Regulations: What All Physicians Must Know
Linda S. Ross, Esq.

Disclosing Unanticipated Outcomes
Part 1: To Tell or Not to Tell

Geri H. Amori, Ph.D.

W E D N E S D A Y

The Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Louis Kuritzky, MD

Malpractice Litigation Anatomy: Part 2
David L. Drake, Esq.

Employment Law for the Healthcare Office 101 Part 2
Dennis J. Alessi, Esq.

Disclosing Unanticipated Outcomes
Part 2: How to Break Bad News

Geri H. Amori, Ph.D.

T H U R S D A Y

HIV/AIDS Update
Louis D. Saravolatz, MD

Preparation of the Defendant Doctor for Deposition
David J. Cooper, Esq.

E-risk and Internet Medicine
Catherine Keyes, Esq.

Group Practice Issues under Stark
Keith J. Soltis, Esq.

F R I D A Y

Migraine Evaluation and Management
J. Michael Hemphill, MD

Lessons Learned from a Stark Trial
Alan G. Gilchrist, Esq.

Medical Malpractice Pitfalls Part 2
Karen Faett, Esq.

Hiring and Retaining Effective Office Staff
Roy W. Huntsman, CHBC

Fees   (BACK TO TOP)

Standard Seminar Cost:  $425
Spouse of Registrant:  $145
Medical Resident: $325
RN, RNP, or PA: $295

The lodge fee for a week of this course is at a special rate of $3400 per person (this represents a discount of $400 off our standard rate). Not combinable with our flyout specials.

All information 2002 American Educational Institute, Inc.
All information correct at time of publication but subject to change.

 


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