Hey friends! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of sleep medicine? The Practice Management Course for 2024 is packed with insights and expertise from some fantastic speakers who are making waves in the field. Let’s take a sneak peek at who will be sharing their knowledge with us!
Alex Thompson, MD
Introduction
9:45 AM
Strengthening Your Sleep Center Workforce
11:45 AM
Dr. Alex Thompson is a board-certified sleep medicine and psychiatry expert, currently serving as the medical director at the Sleep Health Center in Sunnyvale, California. He’s deeply interested in enhancing the quality and management of sleep centers, focusing on developing strong, effective sleep teams. Alex also chairs the education committee for sleep technologists and respiratory therapists, and he’s a major player in the AASM’s adult inter-scorer reliability program. Fun fact: he started his healthcare journey as a sleep technologist!
Emily Johnson, MD
Building Your Sleep Medicine Practice for Success
10:00 AM
Emily Johnson is the founder and medical director of Dreamland Sleep Center in Phoenix, AZ, which she established in 2021. She specializes in complex sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy, with a passion for optimizing CPAP therapy. As the Practice Management Co-Chair, Emily advocates for early-career physicians and contributes to policy development as the Early Career Director for the Arizona Medical Association.
Jake Stevens, MD
Redesigning Your Practice to Save Time and Reduce Administrative Burden
10:45 AM
Dr. Jake Stevens is a general internist and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Health Sciences. He plays a key role at the American Medical Association as a Senior Physician Advisor, focusing on enhancing physician satisfaction and sustainability in practice. Since 2016, he has been committed to combating physician burnout by improving organizational culture and streamlining workflows. If you’re curious about how to make your practice more efficient, Jake’s session is a must-attend!
Lily Martinez, RPSGT
Understanding the New Service-Based Accreditation Model
12:30 PM
Lily has been the Director of Accreditation at our favorite sleep medicine organization for several years now. She’ll be discussing the latest in accreditation models that can help your practice thrive.
Tom Roberts, PhD
Meeting the Moment: Integrating Behavioral Sleep Medicine with Sleep Centers
2:00 PM
Dr. Tom Roberts is a licensed psychologist with a focus on Behavioral Sleep Medicine, practicing since 2011. Currently, he directs behavioral sleep medicine at a well-known clinic and is heavily involved in training new clinicians. Tom is passionate about integrating sleep therapy in various settings, including primary care and behavioral health, which is critical for holistic patient care.
Mia Thompson, MBA, RPSGT
Optimizing Your Home Sleep Apnea Test Program
4:00 PM
With over 15 years in the field, Mia is currently the Director of Operations at a major healthcare provider. She holds an MBA and is actively involved with the AAST, ensuring that sleep practices are running smoothly and efficiently.
Nina White, MD
Maximizing Reimbursement in Sleep Medicine
4:45 PM
Dr. Nina White is a Professor of Neurology and has extensive experience in adult sleep medicine. She’ll be sharing insights on how to navigate the reimbursement landscape, which can be a game-changer for your practice.
This year’s Practice Management Course is packed with valuable content that every member of your sleep team can benefit from. If you’re interested in improving patient care, workforce development, or simply want to learn more about trends in sleep medicine, you won’t want to miss this!
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Can’t wait to see you at the event—let’s make sleep medicine better, together!