Registration/Networking with Exhibitors

7:00am-5:00pm

Welcome

9:55am
Salon C

Moderators: Dori Cage, M.D. & Minal Tapadia, M.D., MBA, JD

ABOS Board Preparation

10:00am-10:30am
Salon C

Lindsey Hagstrom, M.D.

High Yield Topics
Study Tips
Resources - COA OKU-11 Flashcards/Review Courses
Presentation

10:50am
Q&A

How to Find out the REAL Information About a Job Offer

10:30am-11:00am
Salon C

Chris Kahl, Pacific Companies

Job Interview Expectations
What to Know About the Practice

Presentation

Presentation

Presentation


10:50am
Q&A

What is the Right Practice Setting for You?

11:00am-11:45am
Salon C

Panel of Young Orthopaedist sharing their experience
"Pros and cons of Different Practice Settings"
Orrin Franko, M.D. - Private Practice
Tim Craft, M.D. - Kaiser
Francis Gonzales, M.D. - Academic
Presentation

11:35am
Expert Panel Discussion/Q&A

Contracting Basics

11:45am-12:15pm
Salon C

Douglas S. Free - Kessenick, Gamma & Free, LLP

5 Key Provisions to Look for in a Contract
5 Key Provisions to Stay Away From in a Contract
Presentation

12:10pm
Expert Panel Discussion/Q&A

Lunch/Networking with Exhibitors

12:15pm-1:00pm
Exhibit Hall

Personal Finances for the Physician

1:00pm-2:00pm
Salon C

Anthony Williams ChFC, RFC, CLU - Mosaic Financial Associates

Learn About Medical Malpractice, Disability, Life, and Umbrella Insurances

Financial Planning, Managing Loans, Planning for the Future

Presentation

1:45pm
Q&A

Orthopaedic Coding and Billing Rules 101

2:00pm-2:45pm
Salon C

Joshua Klinge - Newport Medical Solutions

Documenting Your E&M Services - Sample Templates

Staying out of Trouble - RAC Audits - Importance of Documentation in the Patient Medical Record and Hospital Records

Documentation Template for Total Joint Replacements

Common Orthopaedic Modifiers
Presentation

2:30pm
Q&A

Workers' Compensation 101

2:45pm-3:15pm
Salon C

Dori Cage, M.D.

Understanding the California System
Presentation

2:30pm
Q&A

Coffee Break/Networking with Exhibitors/E-Posters

3:15pm-3:30pm
Exhibit Hall

Join COA’s General Session

3:30pm-5:00pm
Costa Del Sol Ballroom