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SEMINAR	DATE/TIME	PROGRAM CODE	EDUCATOR	MEMBER FEE	NON-MEMBER FEE
Medical Records and the Law	June 10 Green Bay @ Tundra Lodge June 11 Madison @ Wisconsin Medical Society June 12 Waukesha @ Country Springs Hotel Registration 8:30 a.m.; Program: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (all sessions) Lunch is included (all sessions)	5713 5714 5715	Michelle Leiker, JD	$179 per person	$279 per person
	What is a medical record? What information is included in the medical record? Who owns medical records? What needs to be documented in the medical record? Who can have access to the medical record? When can a health care provider/facility release medical records? How long do medical records have to be retained? Are there special rules for medical records of minors? What do I need to know about EMRs? These are just a few examples of the questions that will be addressed during the Medical Records and the Law seminar. A panel of presenters will provide participants with an overview of federal and Wisconsin state laws as they relate to medical records. At this seminar, participants will learn about a multitude of issues related to medical records including: content and function of medical records, documentation principles, ownership of medical records, retention and destruction of medical records, the laws surrounding confidentiality and release of medical records, and electronic medical records. In addition, presenters will lead discussions using case studies and hypothetical situations, allowing seminar participants to discuss and apply the knowledge shared during the seminar to everyday situations. All attendees will receive a comprehensive resource manual prepared by the Wisconsin Medical Society. This seminar is a great opportunity for practice administrators, medical records personnel, health information managers, business and office managers, compliance directors, physicians and lawyers to come together and learn about the laws surrounding the creation, maintenance, release and retention of medical records. Panel of Experts The Society’s Office of General Counsel, along with representatives from PIC Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Hospital Association, will share their expertise with you. Speakers include: Michelle Leiker, JD, Assistant General Counsel, Wisconsin Medical Society Brian Buchanan, JD, Staff Attorney, Wisconsin Medical Society Laurette Salzman, CPHRM, CPC, Risk Management Consultant, PIC Wisconsin, a Pro Assurance Company Ashley Austin, Manager, Wisconsin Hospital Association-Information Center For complete speaker biographies click here.
Mastering Office Skills for Increased Patient Satisfaction	August 19 Wausau @ The Plaza Hotel & Suites August 21 Waukesha @ Country Springs Hotel Registration 8:30 a.m.; Program: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is included	5722 5723	Penny Osmon, CPC	$179 per person	$279 per person
	An efficient medical office leaves a lasting impression. Front office personnel can create a lasting impression with positive patient interaction and exceptional service that patients will be slow to forget. Master the talent of scheduling appointments, learn telephone techniques and etiquette and enhance your reception skills to assure a positive, friendly and efficient office climate. Attend this session and learn to identify what is important to patients and get tips on how maximize time in the office by overcoming obstacles with simple policies and procedures. Who Should Attend? Physicians; Coders; Billing Managers Reimbursement Managers; and Billing Service Professionals