The business of electrophysiology (EP) in today’s US healthcare landscape is a continuous journey involving quality care, strategic planning, and adapting to evolving industry trends. Achieving success in the business of EP requires a multi-pronged approach, encompassing clinical expertise, strategic planning, and a focus on both patient care and financial viability.
Update your #HRS2024 itinerary with these three Business in EP sessions. Attending these sessions is an investment in your professional development and the success of your EP practice. It provides a unique opportunity to learn, network, and gain valuable insights that can significantly improve your business acumen and contribute to better patient care in the field of electrophysiology.
Session I: Healthcare Landscape, Payment, and Revenue in Cardiac EP
When: Thursday, May 16, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM ET
Where: Room 157, BCEC
Chairs: Thomas F. Deering, MBA, MD, FHRS, CCDS;
Rakesh Gopinathannair, MA, MD, FHRS
Speakers: Naushad A. Shaik, MBBS, MD, FHRS, CCDS; Gopi Dandamudi, MBA, MD, FHRS; T. Jared Bunch, MD, FHRS; Andrea Natale, MD, FHRS
This session will explore the evolution of the U.S. healthcare landscape and how it will impact EP practice in the next 10 years. Speakers will also discuss the fundamentals of RVU, current payment models in EP, and how these will change with the shift to value-based care, as well as hospital payment, how to engage administration to enhance EP services, and what information you need/ask for a fruitful collaboration with administration.
Session II - Practice Management, Operational Efficiencies, and Working with Hospital Administration for the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
When: Thursday, May 16, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM ET
Where: Room 157, BCEC
Chairs: Cathleen Biga, MSN; Gerhard Hindricks, MD
Speakers: Haydee Garcia, DNP; Bobbi L. Hoppe, MD; Vijendra Swarup, MD, FHRS; Gregory K. Feld, MD, FHRS; Jose Osorio, MD, FHRS; Dale Yoo, MD
This session will review tips for running an efficient, high-quality cardiac electrophysiology practice, including revenue generation, billing pearls, and working with administration to improve lab efficiency.
Session III - Reclaiming Physician EP Leadership
When: Thursday, May 16, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM ET
Where: Room 157, BCEC
Chairs: Christine M. Albert, MD, MPH, FHRS; Sanjeev Saksena, MBBS, MD, FHRS
Speakers: Mark Estes, III, MD, FHRS, CCDS; Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, PhD, FHRS; Thomas F. Deering, MBA, MD, FHRS, CCDS; Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy, MBA, MD, FHRS; Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS; Scott L. Greenberg, MD, FHRS
This session will assess how EP practice will evolve over the next decade and analyze essential considerations necessary to create successful organizations. Session topics will include updates on how one can develop the skillsets necessary to become an organization leader, information on how EP teams can embrace new technology, such as AI to generate value, concepts that emphasize the importance of building effective multidisciplinary arrhythmia teams, and a discussion on developing effective advocacy for the specialty of electrophysiology.
