Establishing a new medical practice can be a daunting task but having the ability to go to one source for reputable companies at a discount is invaluable.  There is strength in numbers and an...
Travis Goodnight, M.D.
General Surgery
The Independent Physicians Alliance provides a relationship for physicians and vendors that allow for the sharing of information, group pricing, and insurance negotiations that allow the independent...
Dr. Carolyn Dillard
Pointer Trail Family Clinic
Why hasn’t someone come up with this idea before now for independent doctors? We have needed this.
Dr. Rebecca Floyd
Sophia Meyer Family Medicine
The IPA provides me with a reliable and easy way to review pricing on products and services related to my practice without having to wade through a sea of vendors. It allows for quick, confident...
Dr. John Weddle
River Valley Urgent Care
I’m very impressed with the IPA, its leadership and vision. We are excited about the possibilities and look forward to becoming an active member.
Gregg Daniels
Prime Imaging / Radiologists PA
"Perhaps the best aspect of the I.P.A. is having honest people whom you can trust to provide recommendations based on their past experiences. As a member you have at your disposal a vast array of...
Dallas Harmon
President, ArNetex
"At a time when the Healthcare community is challenged on so many fronts, it is important for physicians and group administrators to pull together on key issues in whatever ways they can. Any...
John Hastie, Vice President
American Physician Insurance

FREE WEBINARS

  • Webinar Schedule for 2010 - All Broadcasts at 2:00pm Central Time

  • To register for a webinar, please go to REGISTER on the home page and complete the Required fields. Please indicate the Webinar(s) that you would like to attend in the Comment section. We will e-mail you the Login/Password information for the webinar(s) that you would like to attend.

    1. February 23 INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS ALLIANCE-Introduction to the Alliance for Employees
      *Why is initial membership free?
      *How are Webinars provided to our employees for free?
      *One United Voice
      *No Strings Attached!!!

    2. February 24 CGWG LAW FIRM-Interviewing and Hiring Guidelines for Management
      *What questions can an employer ask in an interview?
      *When and how can an employer ask for a reference?
      *How can I help avoid discrimination charges n the hiring process?
      *What does an employer need to include on an employment application form?
      *What does the application form tell employers?

    3. March 3 ARDOCSCARE-Healthcare Reform for Doctors/Management
      *What are some of the changes proposed in the reform bills?
      *How will these changes affect the provider?
      *How will these changes affect the patient?
      *What is the cost of Reform?

    4. March 9 ARNETEX- Using Facebook/Twitter/MySpace/Google Search
      *Features and Security with Facebook for your business
      *What is Twitter?
      *Features and Security with MySpace
      *GoogleSearch...what you're missing and what your kids really need

    5. March 23 HUMANA-Being Medicare Aware
      *Understading Medicare Benefits
      *Private Sector benefits verses Medicare benefits
      *Is it risky to switch away from Medicare?

    6. April 6 AMERICAN PHYSICIANS INSURANCE-Risk Management for Medical Staff
      *Aware of your surroundings
      *Potential law suits
      *How it affects your malpractice ratings

    7. April 13 INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS-Insurance Collections for Business Office
      *Accounts Receivable Management
      *In Starts at the Front Desk
      *Reporting for Trends
      *Accounts Receivable Buckets
      *Worksheets/Spreadsheets
      *Secondaries Last
      *Do Your Homework First
      *Group Carriers and Call
      *Once is Enough
      *Notes, Notes, Notes

    8. April 20 BANCORP SOUTH-Weatlh Planning for Employees
      *Investment Facts
      *Choices
      *Planning for the future

    9. May 4 CGWG LAW FIRM-Discipline/Termination/Documentation for Management
      *Why is documentation important?
      *What must be shown for each discipline and/or termination case?
      *What is employee due process?
      *How do you investigate and implement disciplinary action?
      *When is it time to terminate an employee?

    10. May 11 MMG LAW FIRM-Disability and Workers Compensation
      *Disability requirements
      *The Disability Dance
      *Workers Compensation

    11. May 25 PRACTICE PARTNER-Paperless Office for Medical Staff
      *Electronic Charts
      *Electronic Prescriptions
      *Transitioning to an EMR
      *Special Features
      *Do i have to change BILLING SYSTEMS?

    12. June 15 BROWN-HILLER-CLARK-Insurance Planning for Employees
      *Types of Insurance
      *Plan for the unexpected
      *Are you covered?

    13. June 17 U of A Fort Smith - Microsoft Word Basics for Employees
      *Word applications
      *Word templates
      *Importing into Word
      *Extras that make the difference
      *Inserting Tables

    14. June 29 IMSPRO-Correct Coding Procedures for Business Office
      *Cpt and ICD9 Tips
      *Common errors
      *Upcoding/Downcoding

    15. July 6 U of A Fort Smith-Microsoft Excel Basics
      *Excel applications
      *Graphs
      *Calculations
      *Extras that make the difference

    16. July 13 PRIME IMAGING-Fundamentals of Imaging for Medical Staff
      *CT Scan
      *MRI
      *Ultrasound

    17. July 27 SPMI, INC.-Human Resources/Payroll Law for Management
      *Policy Manuals
      *Employee Notifications
      *COBRA
      *P.T.O.
      *Payroll Taxes

    18. August 3 CGWG LAW FIRM-Defending Unemployment Claims for Management
      *What must the employer do after receiving a 'notice of claim filed?'
      *If an employer loses the initial determination, should the employer appeal that determination?
      *If an appeal has been filed, how should an employer prepare for teh Appeal Tribune hearing?
      *When does an unemployment claim go to the Board of Review and what does the employer do when it gets there?
      *Can the Board of Review's decision be appealed?
      *What can you do if a former employee is receiving benefits, but unwilling to work?

    19. August 11 WEBSITE WAREHOUSE-Medical Practice Web Design
      *Trends in the industry
      *Features for medical offices
      *How can a web page help your practice?

    20. August 25 CGWG LAW FIRM-Wage and Hour Updates for Management
      *What constitutes 'hours worked' under the FLSA?
      *When must an employee be paid for travel time and training?
      *What is included in the regular rate of pay for a non-exempt employee?
      *How should the regular rate of pay be calculated?
      *What payments are excluded from the regular rate of pay?

    21. September 14 RECLAST- Osteoporosis for Medical Staff
      *What is Osteoporosis?
      *What is Osteopenia?
      *What are the options for treatment?
      *I.V. verses Oral?

    22. September 21 ALLCARE - Strategies to Reduce Medication Errors
      *Describe the common causes of medication errors.
      *Recognize high-risk situations with potential for medication errors.
      *Explain how to prevent medication errors through system changes and avoiding shortcuts.
      *Describe the pharmacist's role in furthering the Institute for Safe Medication Practices and FDA efforts to reduce medication errors.
      *Illustrate the role of patient education in medication error prevention.

    23. September 28 U of A Fort Smith-Powerpoint Basics for Employees
      *Powerpoint applications
      *Animations and Transitions
      *Importing files into Powerpoint
      *Choosing the right Theme
      *Extras that make the difference

    24. October 12 GAMMA HEALTHCARE-Lab Fundamentals for Medical Staff
      *Clia Waived Tests
      *Passing OSHA/CLIA/COLA Inspections
      *Common Questions/problems

    25. October 26 CGWG LAW FIRM-FMLA and COBRA for Management
      *What is considered a serious health condition?
      *When can I request a doctor's note?
      *How can I control intermittent leave?
      *Do I have to offer my employees COBRA?
      *How long do I have to provide COBRA benefits?

    26. November 9 ARCTECH COLLECTION AGENCY-Patient Collections for Business Office
      *Deductibles/CoPays/CoInsurance
      *Collecting outstanding balances
      *Should I turn away a patient if they owe a collection debt?
      *How soon should I turn over accounts to the collection agency?

    27. November 23 ARVEST BANK-Loan verses Lease
      *Loan facts
      *Lease facts
      *What this decision will mean to you over time.

    28. December 14 BEALL BARCLAY-Tax Questions and Incentives for Employees
      *Tax basics
      *Exemptions
      *Should I Itemize?
      *Who should do my taxes?

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