Join Healthcare Attorney Heather Skelton on Thursday, December 10 at 9 a.m. for an informational roundtable entitled “Your Practice’s Website & Email Use: Legal Do’s & Don’ts”. Heather will lead discussion on what must be included on your practices website and what should not be. Also how practices are using email, the risks and rules you need to know.
Continue Reading December 4th, 2009
Back by popular demand, Heather Skelton’s complimentary roundtables return in November month. Open to all medical practice professionals, these meetings offer an opportunity for area physicians and practice managers to discuss issues that affect their business on a day to day basis.
Continue Reading October 20th, 2009
The Renal Physician Association (RPA) will hold it’s annual meeting March 15-17, 2008 in Austin, Texas where health care attorney Heather Cook Skelton will conduct a workshop on Managed Care contracting. Heather’s session includes tips and tools designed to help physicians and practice managers prepare for negotiating with MCO representatives as well as how to maximize their practice’s bottom line by identifying hidden payments and bonus terms that may not be discussed unless requested. For more information and registration information visit http://www.renalmd.org/meeting/index.cfm.
February 26th, 2008
The National 2008 Managed Care Contracting Symposium sponsored by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHP) will feature Heather Skelton, healthcare attorney and Joanne Byron, CEO of Health Care Consulting Services, Inc.
Continue Reading February 17th, 2008
Heather Skelton has been invited to speak at the 2008 meeting of the Neurosurgery Executives’ Resource Value and Education Society (NERVES) in Chicago, IL. Heather will be presenting information and strategies for Managed Care contract negotiations to members attending the annual meeting of neurosurgery practice managers and administrators. Managed care contract negotiations are an important element in every medical practice’s business operation and with proper planning and a decisive negotiating strategy can make a positive difference to the bottom line.
The NERVES 2008 Annual Meeting is taking place April 24-26 at the Intercontinental Chicago, 505 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. For meeting schedule and registration information, visit http://www.nervesadmin.com/info.html.
February 4th, 2008
On Wednesday, November 14th, from 8:30 to 9:30, Heather Skelton and Michelle Skipper, with the American Arbitration Association will be conducting a joint presentation on the benefits of alternative dispute resolution for healthcare practices. Heather uses Alternative dispute resolution regularly to help groups resolve conflicts in a cost-effective manner. Michelle will share how you can use these methods to your advantage. There is no charge to attend. Space is limited so RSVP today!
To register, for more information, please send your name, practice name, address and phone to info@doctorslawyer.com. Or, call us at 704-643-9076.
November 12th, 2007
Heather Skelton led a discussion with healthcare professionals on October 31st during her complimentary roundtable about Medical Malpractice and associated danger zones. Malpractice examples, theories of liability for patient care and other topics were addressed. The monthly meeting took place at Heather’s new location at 409 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
If you were unable to attend, or would like an electronic version of this session’s handout, please click on the link below and download her handout containing valuable information for your medical practice.
Medical Malpractice Danger Zones – October 2007 Handout
November 3rd, 2007
On Wednesday, October 31, healthcare attorney Heather Skelton will be leading a complimentary roundtable discussion on steps that area medical practices can take to avoid and possibly prevent Malpractice issues. This event will be held at our NEW location at 409 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC at 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Parking is free and refreshments will be served. Area healthcare managers and physicians are invited to attend. Space is limited so RSVP today!
To register, for more information, please send your name, practice name, address and phone to info@doctorslawyer.com. Or, call us at 704-643-9076.
October 11th, 2007
Heather Skelton and area healthcare professionals gathered September 25 to discussed the recent managed care settlements for a complimentary roundtable. Heather led the discussion on how medical practices can submit claims for refunds to carriers that denied past payments due to unfair and deceptive practices.
If you were unable to attend, click on the link below and download her session handout that includes valuable information for your medical practice to review and implement.
The Managed Care Settlements-September 2007 Roundtable Handout
October 11th, 2007
In September’s complimentary roundtable, healthcare attorney Heather Skelton will be leading a discussion regarding the recent MCO Settlements and how they affect your practices’ upcoming managed care contract negotiation. The Wednesday, September 26th event will be held at our NEW location in the heart of historic Dilworth at 409 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 at 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Free parking and refreshments will be served. Area healthcare managers and physicians are invited to attend. Space is limited so RSVP today!
To register, for more information, please send your name, practice name, address and phone to info@doctorslawyer.com. Or, call us at 704-643-9076.
September 6th, 2007
