Friday Courses
Receive in-depth updates on the latest in GI and hepatology, endoscopy, and practice management when you attend one or more of the optional Friday courses. Four courses are offered: three half-day courses, the GI Pathology and Imaging Course, the What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course, and the Practice Management Summit; and one full-day course, the ASGE Endoscopy Course.
Practice Management Summit
"Bigger, Stronger, and Faster": How to Make Your Practice Thrive, Not Just Survive
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm Eastern Time
Course Directors: Michelle L. Hughes, MD, and J. Andy Tau, MD
| Friday, October 25, 2024 | ALL TIMES ARE LISTED IN THE EASTERN TIME ZONE | |
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| 1:30 pm | Welcome and Introductions Michelle L. Hughes, MD, and J. Andy Tau, MD |
| Session 1 | “Bigger”: Expanding Human Capital Moderator: Michelle L. Hughes, MD |
| 1:35 pm | Physician Recruitment and Retention Jagdish S. Nachnani, MD, and Paul R. Guzik, DO Discuss the looming GI workforce shortage, including tips for making a practice attractive to new graduates and retaining physicians nearing retirement. |
| 2:10 pm | Inclusivity and Profitability: Flip Sides of the Same Coin Vonda G. Reeves, MD, MBA, FACG Describe how creating an inclusive practice can be financially beneficial to your practice, while considering the issues of retaining office staff, attracting certain patient populations, and recruiting diverse physicians. |
| 2:30 pm | Extending Your Practice with Advanced Practice Providers Sarah M. Enslin, PA-C Explain when and how to best utilize APPs to improve practice productivity. |
| 2:50 pm | Q & A Michelle L. Hughes, MD |
| Session 2 | “Stronger”: Optimizing Practice Productivity Moderator: J. Andy Tau, MD |
| 3:05 pm | Locum Tenens and the Fair Market Value of Hospital Work Kimberly C. Zibert, DO Describe the inner workings of locums, the pros and cons of locums as a viable source of income, and their potential for negotiating contracts for hospital coverage. |
| 3:25 pm | The ASC: Maximizing Utilization, Minimizing Cost Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG Outline strategies to optimize workflow in the ASC, minimize no-shows, and reduce costs, as well as discuss the value of implementing Open Access Colonoscopy and its potential pitfalls. |
| 3:45 pm | How We Did It: Successful Ancillary Services You Don’t Want to Miss Out On Harish K. Gagneja, MD, FACG Summarize unique ancillary service opportunities that can expand your revenue streams including research, pharmacy, liver stiffness measurement, dietary/nutritional services, and anorectal services such as hemorrhoidal banding and manometry. |
| 4:05 pm | Q & A J. Andy Tau, MD |
| 4:20 pm | Break |
| Session 3 | “Faster”: Harnessing Machines and Digital Tools to Boost Efficiency Moderator: Michelle L. Hughes, MD |
| 4:30 pm | Beyond the Scope: Practical AI Tools For the Clinic Manoj K. Mehta, MD, FACG Evaluate currently available AI-based technology that can be used to improve your clinical efficiency and minimize burnout, and “pajama time.” |
| 4:50 pm | Using Social Media for Marketing, Education and Networking J. Andy Tau, MD Discuss new ways to implement social media to attract and engage patients and staff, that can promote your practice beyond traditional marketing approaches. |
| 5:10 pm | Is Computer-Aided Detection (CADe) in Colonoscopy Worth It? Sravanthi Parasa, MD Assess the most recent data regarding CADE, including its pros, cons, and financial considerations, for a variety of practice models. |
| 5:30 pm | Q & A Michelle L. Hughes, MD |
| 5:45 pm | Closing Remarks |
| 5:50 pm | Reception for Attendees and Faculty |
| 6:30 pm | Course Adjourns |
