Hot Topics in Dermatopathology
Practice, Policy, and Threats
Sunday, November 8
9:30 a.m. - Noon Central Time
Course Directors
Catherine G. Chung, MD
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Vikas Shrivastava, MD
US Navy
Olayemi Sokumbi, MD
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville
2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This year’s Hot Topics in Dermatopathology session will focus on challenges facing dermatopathology practice today, including various practice models (e.g.: private, academic, group, government, combination), current threats to the specialty (e.g.: changing landscape, increase in non-physician providers interpreting and communicating pathology reports, changes in reimbursement and private equity acquisitions) and provide updates in dermatopathology advocacy, legislation and public affairs.
Faculty and Course Outline:
9:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions |
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9:35 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
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Legal Issues in Dermatopathology
Ronald P. Rapini, MD
University of Texas McGovern Medical School and MD Anderson Cancer Center |
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10:05 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
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Starting Your Own Dermatopathology Practice - Wins, Losses, and Life
Omar P. Sangueza, MD
Wake Forest School of Medicine |
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10:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
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Relevant Policy Updates in Dermatopathology
Karl M. Napekoski, MD
Laboratory and Pathology Diagnostics, LLC |
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11:05 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
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Private Equity and Dermatology: Impact on Dermatopathology
Sailesh Konda, MD
University of Florida |
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11:35 a.m. - Noon |
Q & A and Closing Remarks |
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe advantages and disadvantages of various practice models.
- Recognize potential challenges facing today’s dermatopathology practice and apply strategies to circumvent them.
- Demonstrate greater understanding of the impact of the latest advocacy efforts, legislation and public affairs on dermatopathology practice.