37 th Annual Conference for Ophthalmologists, Ophthalmic Technicians and Nurses, and Ophthalmic Office Staff Friday and Saturday, March

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1 37 th Annual Conference for Ophthalmologists, Ophthalmic Technicians and Nurses, and Ophthalmic Office Staff Friday and Saturday, March FACULTY - PHYSICIAN SESSIONS David Huang, MD, PhD Dr. Huang is a Peterson Professor of Ophthalmology and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Casey Eye Institute, Portland, OR where he performs LASIK and PRK with the CustomVue technology he also performs Intacs intracorneal implants, Verisyse phakic intraocular lens implants, astigmatic keratotomy (AK), and natural lens replacement procedures. He is also widely consulted for complications of LASIK, corneal transplantation and other corneal surgeries. Dr. Huang earned his MD degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed ophthalmology residency training at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California, and fellowship training in Corneal Diseases and Refractive Surgery at Emory University. He also earned a PhD degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the field of Medical Engineering and Medical Physics. As part of the PhD research, Dr. Huang co-invented optical coherence tomography (OCT), a high-resolution cross-sectional imaging technology that is now indispensable in the diagnosis of eye diseases. His PhD research also included development of femtosecond lasers, which are now widely used in corneal and refractive surgery. He is one of a very few doctors with deep understanding of laser surgery from both a clinical and engineering perspective. Dr. Huang is well known for his research and teaching in refractive surgery, laser and imaging technologies. He leads the Center for Ophthalmic Optics and Lasers ( The National Institute of Health (NIH) has awarded him four research grants totaling over eight million dollars. He has produced over 70 scientific articles and book chapters, 8-patented inventions and 2 books. He has taught 19 instruction courses at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and delivered 99 conference presentations and 44 invited lectures. Majid Moshirfar, MD, FACS, FACE Dr. Moshirfar is a professor of Ophthalmology at UCSF Department of Ophthalmology. He is currently co-director of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Division, director of Proctor/UCSF Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery and associate medical director of Beckman Vision Institute at UCSF Medical Center. Dr. Moshirfar earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honorary recognition. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Hospital in Chicago Illinois where he graduated as the sole recipient of the outstanding resident clinical ward. He completed a two-year fellowship with great emphasis on cornea/external disease, refractive surgery, and anterior segment reconstruction at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah where he had been practicing for the last 16 years. Dr. Moshirfar specializes in LASIK, LASEK, PRK, Phakic intraocular lenses, Intacs, Collagen Cross-Linking as well as corneal transplantation, keratoprosthesis (artificial cornea), management of difficult corneal disorders, complicated cataract extraction, keratoconus, infectious eye diseases and other complex procedures of the cornea and anterior segment of the eye. Dr. Moshirfar has played a leading role in the development and dissemination of these procedures, particularly in the area of challenging refractive surgery techniques. Dr. Moshirfar has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed scientific publications and is on the editorial board of numerous scientific journals. Mitchell P. Weikert, M.D., M.S. Dr. Weikert is an Associate Professor at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine. Prior to pursuing a career in medicine, Dr. Weikert received degrees in both electrical and biomedical engineering, and worked as a design engineer in the petroleum industry. He obtained his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he graduated with honors. During his ophthalmology residency, completed at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, he served as Chief Resident during his final year of training. He completed his fellowship in cornea, external disease, cataract and refractive surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine s John. A. Moran Eye Center. Dr. Weikert s research interests include biomedical optics, anterior segment imaging, intraocular lens technology, and wavefront applications in cataract and refractive surgery. He is the Residency Program Director at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Lion s Eye Bank of Texas. He is a recipient of the Baylor College of Medicine Louis J. Girard Distinguished Alumni Award, the AAO Secretariat Award, and the AAO Achievement Award. Additional Faculty & Panel Participants Cataract/Cornea Panel - Robert Cionni, MD - Matthew Hammond, MD Jeff Pettey, MD Mitchell Weikert, MD Glaucoma Norm Zabriskie, MD Neuro-Ophthalmology - Kathleen Digre, MD Judith E. A. Warner, MD Ocular Trauma Panel- Ryan Isom, MD - Nick Mamalis, MD Thomas Oberg, MD Refractive Surgery Panel- Majid Moshirfar, MD - Brian Davis, MD Amy Lin, MD Mark Mifflin, MD UOS Planning Committee UOS Education Committee Chair, Albert Vitale, MD - John Carver, MD Kevin Charlton, MD Craig Chaya, MD Mary E. Hartnett, MD Darcy Wolsey, MD UOS Board of Directors President, Brian Davis, MD Mark Mifflin, MD Michael Pingree, MD Sharon Richens, MD Councilor to AAO James Howard, MD

2 FACULTY - TECHNICIAN SESSIONS Registration at: Featured Speaker Savory Turman, COMT Savory is a certified ophthalmic medical technologist and has over ten years experience in the field of ophthalmology. She has extensive specialty testing experience from her role as Clinical Coordinator at a large teaching hospital in Texas, where she specialized in Goldmann Perimetry, and other imaging. Savory teaches regularly for JCAHPO at regional and national meetings on a variety of topics, including technical skills and leadership. Currently, Savory is the Clinical Director of a large multi- specialty clinic, at Eye Center of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins, Colorado where she manages a team of 49 technicians and tries to keep 15 doctors in line. In her spare time Savory enjoys time with family, travel, cooking, quilting, and running (usually with her chocolate lab, Scooby Doo). Technician and Nurse Program Course Topics/Objectives Uber Tech- Savory Turman, COMT This course will provide technicians with critical thinking skills generally reserved for experienced technical staff. Discussions will include the importance of history taking and utilizing a patient history to determine necessary pre- testing, and imperative behavioral traits of seasoned, skilled technician. The Top 10 Things I Trust My Techs to do for me and they do it well Brice Williams, MD A look at crucial components of history taking and how to document for correct billing. Discussions will include principles of IOP measurements, IOL master measurements, visual field measurements, as well as how to perform refractions on difficult patients and how to detect subtle APDS. Uveitis and other Ocular Inflammatory Disease for the Ophthalmic Medical Technician - Akbar Shakoor, MD This course is an overview of the technician s role in the diagnosis and management of uveitis and other ocular inflammatory conditions. Surgical Repair of Common Retina Pathology: A Better Video Voyage. Ryan Isom, MD Discuss common retina pathology with videos of surgical intervention. Multiple case presentations will be discussed. The Wonder World of Oculoplastic Surgery Conley Call, MD Attendees will be introduced to several oculoplastic procedures through video presentations. Pediatric Ophthalmology: Clinical Pearls Leah Owen, MD, PhD This course will introduce the audience to common pathology in pediatric ophthalmology and highlight effective exam techniques. New Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Eye- Amy Lin, MD Participants will be able to describe the various etiologies of dry eye diseases, and learn about traditional and new diagnostic tests. They will learn about new treatments for blepharitis and dry eye. Perimetry Phobia: Don t Fear the Field Savory Turman, COMT This course will provide technicians the basis of Goldmann and Humphrey Perimetry. Discussions will include the importance of visual field testing and the assistance that perimetry gives to diagnosis and treatment of patient conditions. Techniques on how to best gather visual fields and garner patient cooperation will be reviewed. A variety of visual field defects and patterns will be discussed as well as the importance of Technician Course Program Planning Course Director, Annette Mahler Program Chair, Sandra Staker, COT Program Co- Chair, Dana Dillon, COT, OSA 2

3 Schedules- Friday, March 4, 2016 Physician Program - Bryce Ballroom Moderator- UOS President, Brian R. Davis, MD Register online at: Technician Program - Canyons Ballroom Course Director, Annette Mahler Program Chair Sandra Staker, COT & Dana Dillon, COT, OSA Registration for this program is through JCAHPO, online registration available at: 7:45 am Registration and Breakfast 7:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:15 Welcome, Brian Davis, MD UOS President 8:20 Biometry & IOL Calculations: The Bottom Line & Challenging Cases Mitchell P. Weikert, MD 8:45 Corneal Topography & Tomography: What You Really Need to Know Mitchell P. Weikert, MD 8:00 Uber Tech: How To Be The Total Package Savory Turman, COMT 8:50 Top 10 Things I Trust My Techs to do for me, and they do it well Brice Williams, MD 9:40 Break 9:10 Cornea Case Studies- panel 10:00 Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease for the Ophthalmic Medical Technician - Akbar Shakoor, MD 9:55 Break 10:50 Surgical Repair of Common Retina Pathology: A Better Video Voyage Ryan Isom, MD 10:10 Cases in Neuro-Ophthalmology Kathleen Digre, MD & Judith E. A. Warner, MD 11:40 Lunch 11:10 Corneal OCT David Huang, MD, PhD 12:45 The Wonder World of Oculoplastic Surgery: A Video Voyage Conley Call, MD 11:35 OCT Angiography David Huang, MD, PhD 1:35 Pediatric Ophthalmology: Clinical Pearls Leah Owen, MD, PhD 12:00 Lunch 2:25 Break 12:50 Lewis A. Peterson Humanitarian Award :35 New Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Eye Amy Lin, MD 1:00 Trabeculectomy: Improved Safety & Outcomes Norm Zabriskie, MD 1:20 Ocular Trauma Panel Ryan Isom, MD Nick Mamalis, MD Thomas Oberg, MD 2:50 Break 3:05 Management of Rainbow glare after LASIK and Central Toxic Keratopathy after LASIK - Majid Moshirfar, MD 3:30 Phakic Intaocular Lens for the correction High Myopia : Which lens and what Size? Majid Moshirfar, MD 3:55 Refractive Case Studies - panel 4:35 Complete CME Evaluations, Prize Drawing 4:55 Adjourn 3:25 Perimetry Phobia: Don t Fear the Field Savory Turman, COMT 4:15 Adjourn UOS Physician Dinner You must pre-register to attend at: Location: Caffe Molise Restaurant 100 South and 55 West Time: Please arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 pm Parking available at City Creek Center or the Marriott Google Map Link 3

4 Codequest 2016 UOS 37 th Annual Conference March Code Your Way to a Successful Practice! The Utah Ophthalmology Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Present Codequest 2016 Attend the Premier Ophthalmic Coding Course Stay up- to- date on the most important ophthalmic coding topics by attending the American Academy of Ophthalmology Codequest in- person coding seminar. In just four hours, you will learn how to code for the highest allowable reimbursement, code ICD- 10- CM accurately, reduce audit triggers and avoid costly penalties and denials. Best of all, Codequest is ophthalmology- specific and state- specific to focus on the coding information you need most. Get Accurate, Up- to- Date Coding Information Taught by experts with years of ophthalmic experience, Codequest 2016 will cover: Significant updates for 2016 coding Top ICD- 10 claim denials Coding and documentation rules and requirements Solutions to challenging coding problems Payers policies and strategies to reduce claim denials Examples of coding best practices 2016 PQRS updates and reporting options Customized answers to your questions from the Academy s coding experts Codequest offers 4 CME, JCAHPO Category A and NBCOE credits, and a certificate of completion Who Should Attend Codequest is taught at an intermediate level. Ophthalmologists, practice administrators, coders and billers who are familiar with ophthalmic coding are encouraged to attend. Elizabeth Cottle, CPC, OCS Codequest Instructor Elizabeth is an associate administrator of the Casey Eye Institute at OHSU, in Portland, Oregon, responsible for department compliance activities. She is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with a specialty proficient credential in ophthalmology by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC). Elizabeth has over 30 years healthcare experience, and over 20 in ophthalmology. Register today at What Your Colleagues Are Saying All doctors should attend! It s our responsibility to know what s billed and make sure it corresponds with the chart. Codequest helps us make sure that our documentation is appropriate and allows us to get paid the most for the work being done. Robert Innocenzi, DO Chino, CA Our office attends this course every year excellent presentation and information. Patricia J. Stull Eyes Over Texas, Katy, TX I enjoy coming every year as there is always something new I take with me! Polly A. Park, CPC Nashville Eye Associates, Nashville, TN Saturday, March 5, 2016 CODEquest Schedule 7:45-8:15 am Registration, Breakfast 8:15-10:15 Course 10:15 am Break 10:30-12:30 pm Course REGISTER TODAY AT : 4

5 General Conference Information Location (for all programs) The Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT Conference area, East end of the hotel Registration - Participants must submit a completed registration form (insert) and submit payment by February 10, No onsite registration is available. Hotel Room Reservations For your convenience, spend the night at the Sheraton. Reservations must be made 30 days prior to conference to receive the special attendee rate of $105 + tax. CLICK HERE TO BOOK HOTEL ROOMS or call and be sure to mention the Utah Ophthalmology Society group rate. Special Needs If you have a disability and require special classroom accommodations, please append a statement regarding your disability-related needs. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need. Cancellations/Refunds A written notice must be received no later than two weeks prior to March 4, for a refund minus a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be accepted after February 20, Participant substitutions can be made up to 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Driving Directions The Sheraton Hotel is located on 5th south, in the heart of the downtown business and entertainment district and three blocks from the Salt Palace Convention Center. The address is: 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah Parking Complimentary parking is available on the west or east side of the Sheraton Hotel. Deadlines for Registration - All Registration and payments are due by February 18, No registration will be accepted after that date. No onsite registration available. Physician If paying by credit card, please pay online at: Cost physician scientific session UOS Member/$275 Resident Physician/$125 Retired or working less than 20 hours per week Physician/$175 Non- member/$375 Physician Dinner Following conference on Friday, March 4, 2016 Join your colleagues for dinner following the conference Location: Caffé Molise, 282 South, and 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT Cost: Dinner cost is included for those members paid and registered for the Friday physician scientific session. UOS members not registered for the Friday scientific program and Guests of UOS members/$50 per person Residents/$35 per person UOS 37 th Annual Conference March Non- members (must be registered for the physician program)/$65 per person Codequest * *Staff from a UOS member office can attend at the member rate. UOS member or the first person from member staff (1 st person from office) $210 Each additional from the same office/$185 per person Residents/$125 per person Non member and staff/$325 per person Ophthalmic Assistant- Brochure and registration sent separately Register online at: PAYMENT Register and pay online: or use form on next page Check Payments, mail completed form to: Utah Ophthalmology Society 310 East 4500 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah Accreditation Physician Program Accreditation Statement The Utah Ophthalmology Society is accredited by the Utah Medical Association to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Utah Ophthalmology Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.00 hour(s) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). JCAHPO Educational Credits -This program has been awarded 8.00 JCAHPO credits. AOC and OPS credits have been approved. JCAHPO continuing education credits earned will be posted on your account at: approximately 6-8 weeks after the program for participants who complete evaluation forms. Note: Attendance is monitored for each hour of instruction. Participants absent for more than 15 minutes of any given hour will not receive credit for that hour. Codequest Accreditation The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Statement The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. JCAHPO CE Credit Ophthalmic allied health professionals receive 4.0 JCAHPO A CE Credits for completion of this course. NBCOE CE Credits The National Board for the Certification of Ophthalmic Executives (NBCOE) reviews the Codequest program of the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE) for COE Category A credit hours. All Category A activities yield a 1:1 credit ration for hours spent to hours earned. Visit asoa.org for more information. Ophthalmic Executives (NBCOE) reviews the Codequest program of the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE) for COE Category A credit hours. All Category A activities yield a 1:1 credit ration for hours spent to hours earned. Visit asoa.org for more information. 5

6 REGISTER ONLINE AT: Physician, Physician Dinner, and Codequest Registration and Payment Submission Registration Deadline: Feb. 18, no exceptions -Please print legibly Register online at: or Fax credit card to: (no cover needed) Pay by check and Mail to: UOS, 310 East 4500 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT PLEASE NOTE: TECHNICIAN Program Registration will be sent by JCAHPO, online registration available at: Name of Office or UOS Member Name: Contact Name: Contact Phone: UOS Physician Attendees for Physician Program ($275 each) Residents ($125) Retired ($175) Non-member ($375) CODEquest please include names for all attendees attach separate sheet as necessary Affiliated (Employed by a physician who is a UOS member) First Attendee ($195) List Name of UOS Member (not practice name) $175, each additional attendee from same member office: Non- affiliated -$ per person (Employed by a physician who is NOT a UOS member) list name(s) below Physician Dinner Following Conference Caffé Molise Restaurant must register to attend List Names of UOS Members Attending Physician Dinner ($0) no charge if UOS member and registered for Fri. scientific physician session Not a UOS Member Dinner ($65 per person) 1. Guest of UOS Member or UOS Member not Attending Physician Program ($50 per person) Residents ($35 per person) Cardholder name: Signature Card Number Street Address on credit card Address to send receipt: Expiration Date / City, State, Zip of card Total Due for all sessions: All Registration Ends February 18,

7 Utah Ophthalmology Society 37 th Annual Conference 310 E S., Ste. 500 Salt Lake City, UT Register early, space is limited Please share this brochure with: Physicians, Office managers, Coding and reimbursement staff, and Ophthalmic Nurses/Technicians Registration Deadline, February 18, 2016 Physician & CODEquest Register and Pay Online at: Technician program Click Here for SHERATON HOTEL ROOMS LINK or Link for rooms: 7