The American Pathology Foundation (APF) is a non-profit professional society devoted to the

business of pathology. Founded in 1959, the Foundation provides quality educational programs,

practice management resources and networking opportunities for its members. Each educational

topic within the Foundation’s programs is carefully selected and developed to meet pathologists’

and practice managers’ most current needs and provide them with practical information for implementation within their practices.

THE FOUNDATION’S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE:

• To promote the practice of pathology in all of its

branches, through scientific, cultural, educational and

charitable means.

• To cooperate with other professional organizations to

develop the professional practice, art and science of

medicine in general and pathology in particular.

• To enhance the ability of pathologists and practice managers to

effectively manage their practice, time and resources.

• To be a resource for pathologists and practice managers who

wish to expand their knowledge of scientific, legislative, political

and marketplace developments which affect the practice of

pathology.

ABOUT APF

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ContinuingEducationThis activity has been planned and implemented inaccordance with the Essential Areas, Elements andPolicies of the Accreditation Council for ContinuingMedical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsor-ship of the American Society for Clinical Pathology(ASCP) and the American Pathology Foundation (APF).ASCP is accredited by the ACCME to provide contin-uing medical education for physicians. The ASCPdesignates this live educational activity for a maximumof 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physiciansshould only claim credit commensurate with the extentof their participation in the activity.

Non- Physician Attendees at APF’s 2014 SpringConference can earn 12 credits towards the AmericanPathology Foundation’s Practice Managers’ Certificationand the organizational designation: APF C-PM. Thisdesignation encourages educational excellence withinthe APF non-physician membership through attendanceand participation in pathology and practice manage-ment related programs.

Attendees at the full day APF 2014 Practical CodingPre-Conference can additionally earn 7.5 AMA PRACategory 1 Credits™ or APF C-PM credits. APF willalso apply for CEU credits through the AmericanAcademy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for the 2014Practical Coding Pre-Conference. The LabManagement University Pre-Conference coursesprovide credit towards the Lab ManagementCertificate jointly offered by APF and ASCP. Attendeesat the half day 2014 Lab Management University Pre-Conference (LMU) can additionally earn 5 AMA PRACategory 1 Credits™ or APF C-PM credits.

Lewis A. Hassell, MDChairman

Alfred W. Campbell, MDKelli A. Chase, MD, MBA

Richard R. Ellis, MDDaniel J. Hanson, MDKeith J. Kaplan, MDStanette Kennebrew, MBA, JD

James J. Navin, MDLuke A. Perkocha, MDLarry J. Peterson, CPA

Alfred W. Campbell, MD President

David C. Hoak, MD Past-President

Karen S. Thompson, MD President-Elect

Kelley W. Suskie, MHSA Secretary / Treasurer

Robert C. Babkowski, MD, MMMJohn A. Baci, MBA, C-PMSamuel K. Caughron, MDKelli A. Chase, MD, MBA

Judy Frost, RN, C-PMRyan M. Gill, MD, PhDGregory S. Henderson, MD, PhDKeith J. Kaplan, MDJared N. Schwartz, MD, PhDJoseph D. Rondinelli, MBAJill L. Zyrek, MD

AMERICAN PATHOLOGY FOUNDATION1540 South Coast Hwy., Suite 204, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Phone: 877-993-9935 • Fax: 949-376-3456 • www.apfconnect.org

Bradley J. Lund, Executive Director • Melissa A. Lord-Toof, Director of Operations

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The American Pathology Foundation provides modern medical management

information (PURPOSE) focused on the practice of anatomic and clinical

pathology, as well as a forum for information exchange (CONTENT) through

continuing medical education for practicing pathologists and pathology

managers in North America, our target audience. The Foundation co-

sponsors live seminars in pathology, and disseminates medical management

information through our educational programs and other member

communications (ACTIVITIES and SERVICES). The APF anticipates that

this activity will enhance the ability of board-certified pathologists to more

effectively manage their medical practice, valuable time, financial and

laboratory resources (EXPECTED RESULTS).

CME MISSION STATEMENT

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11:45 am – 4:45 pm

Lab Management University

Pre-Conference

11:45 am – 12:00 pm

Introduction to Lab ManagementUniversity

Moderator: Ronald Weiss, MD, MBA, Professor of Pathology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

12:00 – 12:45 pm

Getting to the Soul of Leadership inLaboratory Medicine: The Skills YouNeed to Navigate Change

Vinay Prasad, MD, Director of Surgical Pathology &Pediatric GI Pathology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital,Columbus, OHLearning Objectives: • Develop leadership skills that are built on personaland social competencies of Emotional Intelligence.

• Build teams that are effective, communicate well andare focused on conversations and interactivity

• Manage time, harness ‘big picture’ thinking, enhancegroup emotional intelligence and learn techniques toallay stress in the workplace

12:45 – 1:30 pm

The Benefits of Mentoring in thePathology Department

John Baci, MBA, C-PM, Director of PathologyAdministration, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Learning Objectives:• Develop effective mentoring skills for all technical andadministrative levels within your organization

• Use mentoring as an effective practice recruitment tool

1:30 – 2:15 pm

How to Plan, Prepare and Analyze YourPathology and Laboratory Budget

Richard E. Horowitz, MD, Clinical Professor of Pathology,University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Learning Objectives: • Review the use of the strategic planning process inbudget preparation

• Recognize the role of the entire laboratory andhospital staff in budget preparation

• Prioritize and justify the various components of thebudget and identify tools to measure budgetperformance

2:15 – 2:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discussion / Q&A

2:30 – 2:45 pm. . Lab Management University PM Break

2:45 – 3:30 pm

Pathology Informatics Management

J. Mark Tuthill, MD, Division Head, Pathology InformaticsHenry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI

Learning Objectives: • Examine the role of computing hardware, softwareand databases involved in information managementfor pathology practice

• Build on basic principles of computer theory to moresophisticated informatics concepts

• Apply critical and practical advice to areas of infor-matics in management, operations, budgeting, andproject planning

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Pathology Compliance Issues andPractical Solutions

Jane Pine Wood, Esq., McDonald Hopkins LLC, Dennis, MA

Learning Objectives:

• Examine current pathology practice compliance and

legal issues

• Implement applicable risk management strategies and

steps required for a model practice compliance plan

4:30 – 4:45 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discussion / Q&A

1:00 – 5:00 pm . . . . . Exhibitor Registration and Set-up

5:00 – 7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . General Registration Open

5:30 – 7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . Opening Welcome Reception

Visit www.ascp/lmu

to learn more about the LMU

Certificate Program

Introducing Lab Management University

A Joint Collaboration Between APF and ASCP

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Full Name/Title (as you would like it to appear on name badge) ________________________________________________________________________

Company or Practice Name _____________________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone # _______________________________________________ Fax # _____________________________________________

Email Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact ________________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone # _________________________

REGISTRATION On or before After2014 PATHOLOGY CODING PRE-CONFERENCE (FULL DAY) February 28 February 28

APF Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00 . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Non-APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 . . . . . . . . . . $450.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

LAB MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY PRE-CONFERENCE (HALF DAY)

APF Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00 . . . . . . . . . . $199.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Non-APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199.00 . . . . . . . . . . $225.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

APF 2014 SPRING CONFERENCE

APF Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00 . . . . . . . . . . $850.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Non-APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850.00 . . . . . . . . . . $950.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Resident Rate (proof of residency program required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.00 . . . . . . . . . . $375.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

APF “HOT TOPICS” BREAKFAST SESSION

APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Non-APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Indicate your first choice discussion group for the “Hot Topics” Breakfast Session (see Conference Events for details):

� Group 1 Pathology Billing � Group 2 Cloud Based Diagnosis � Group 3 Pathology Leadership � Group 4Workforce Issues � Group 5Molecular Pathology

NON-CME NETWORKING PASS (For exhibit hall events ONLY. DOES NOT include admittance to educational sessions or program materials)

For Exhibit Hall events only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00 . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

CONCURRENT SESSIONS Choose one session from each time block for Friday, March 28 (REQUIRED)

3:05 – 4:00 pm: � A1 � B1 � C1 � D1 4:05 – 5:00 pm: � A2 � B2 � C2 � D2

GUEST FEE (this charge covers meals for additional guests and does not include admittance to educational sessions or conference materials)

$250.00 for all meals per guest x ______________ (# of guests). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

OR $35.00 per function attended ______________ (# of functions) x ______________ (# of guests) . . . $ __________

Guest(s) Name(s) _______________________________________________________ Total. . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

Please check ALL events you plan to attend. If you are bringing guest(s), check ALL events they plan to attend: (REQUIRED)

� Special Needs, including dietary: __________________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Enclosed is a check made payable to “American Pathology Foundation” Check # _______________ Credit Card: � Visa � MasterCard � American Express

Credit Card # ___________________________________________________________CVV # _________ Exp. Date ___________

Name as it Appears on Card (please print) ______________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature ____________________________________________________________________ Date _______________

You Guest Event

� � . . . Opening Welcome Reception (Thurs) � � . . . Continental Breakfast (Fri) � � . . . Morning Break (Fri) � � . . . Lunch (Fri) � � . . . Afternoon Break (Fri)

You Guest Event

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