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
9:35 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.	Legal Issues in Dermatopathology Ronald P. Rapini, MD University of Texas McGovern Medical School and MD Anderson Cancer Center
10:05 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.	Starting Your Own Dermatopathology Practice - Wins, Losses, and Life Omar P. Sangueza, MD Wake Forest School of Medicine
10:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.	Relevant Policy Updates in Dermatopathology Karl M. Napekoski, MD Laboratory and Pathology Diagnostics, LLC
11:05 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.	Private Equity and Dermatology: Impact on Dermatopathology Sailesh Konda, MD University of Florida
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.