Tami West, international speaker, author and keynote speaker of this year's Educational Conference. The title of the presentation was "Life Without The Monsters".  Tami reflected on her own life experiences and gave good advise that was well received by those attending.

Preston Nunnelly, MD from Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, spoke spcifically on KBML adverse actions but also gave good and informative information on CME, grievances and many other specific rules and regulations conserning a practicionors license in the state of Kentucky.  Dr. Nunnelly shared with the group the KBML's resoning for discontinueing the posting of adverse actions on the web but gave the procedures for obstaining that information.

Preston Nunnelley, MD

President of the KBML

“KBML Adverse Actions”

Patricia Lowman, MHA, CPMSM, CPCS,

CHQM-MC

Anthem BCBS

Manager II, Credentialing

“JCAHO vs. NCQA”

“OPPE/FPPE”

Mary Stone, CIC

Locum Tenens Consulting, Inc.

“Malpractice Insurance Certificates; What Do

You Need to Know”?

Veronica Shepherd, CPCS

Credentialing Coordinator

Central Baptist Hospital

“Taking the Jeopardy Out of Credentialing;

An Interactive Game Show”

Program Goals & Objectives:

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Identify major issues in attendees’ lives and provide

coping measures in dealing with those issues.

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Provide updates on OPPE/FPPE requirements and

examples of OPPE/FPPE processes and forms.

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Identify and explain issues regarding medical licensure

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Board actions and medical malpractice/insurance

certificates.

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Provide a comparison of JC and NCQA standards.

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Provide credentialing information and updates.

Target Audience Statement:

This Educational Series will be of particular interest to the Medical Staff Services and Credentialing Professionals, Practice Managers, Administrators, Medical Staff Leaders/Chiefs and individuals working in Departments of: Quality, Compliance, Risk Management, Accreditation

“Rules, Regs and Running Away”

7:30 - 8:00 Registration (coffee and danish)

8:00 - 9:30 “Life Without the Monsters”

Keynote - Tami West

9:30 - 9:40 Morning Break

(refreshments provided)

9:40 – 10:40 KBML Board Actions

Preston Nunnelley, MD

10:40 – 10:50 Morning Break

(refreshments provided)

10:50 – 11:50 OPPE/ FPPE

Patricia Lowman, MHA, CPMSM,

CPCS, CHQM-MC

11:50 - 1:00 Hot buffet lunch provided by:

Terri Lynn's Catering by Design

1:00 – 2:30 “Medical Malpractice/Insurance Certificates: What Do You Need to Know?”

Mary Stone, CIC

2:30 – 2:40 Afternoon Break

(refreshments provided)

2:40 – 3:50 JC vs NCQA

Patricia Lowman, MHA, CPMSM,

CPCS, CHQM-MC

3:50 – 4:00 Break

4:00 – 4:50 “Taking the Jeopardy Out of Credentialing”

An Interactive Game Show

Hostess – Veronica Shepherd

4:50 – 5:00 Closing Comments

Baptist Hospital East Education Center

Auditorium (2nd floor)

4000 Kresge Way

Louisville, KY 40207

Kentucky Association of Medical Staff Services

10th Annual Education Series

Friday, May 7, 2010

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Registration Fees

$75.00 KAMSS members

$130.00 Non-members

Registration Form

Name__________________________ ____

Title___________________ ___________

Hospital/Institution________ ___________

Address____________ ___________

City________________ _____ State __

Zip______ __ Phone__________________

E-mail_____________________ _____

Make checks payable to KAMSS

Send payment and registration to:

Kentucky Association of Medical Staff Services

P.O. Box 221445

Louisville, KY 40252-1445

Registration is limited to 225 participants.

Registration deadline:

Postmarked on or before April 30, 2010

Confirmation of registration: KAMSS.com

All cancellations will incur a $15.00 processing fee.

No refund if cancellation request is received after

April 30, 2010.

Contact: Lisa Adams, CPCS at 859-258-4339 or at liada@lexclin.com

KAMSS brochure layout 2010.pdf

Be sure to put the 10th Annual KAMSS Education Series on your calendar of events and educational opportunities.
Friday, May 7, 2010 at Baptist Hospital East  8a.m. - 5p.m. 
Information for Registration will be forwarded to you later and registration can be done at the door the day of the program at 7:30a.m.

A complete agenda will be posted at a later date. 

  Keynote Speaker:

  Tami West,
International Speaker and Author   

Tami West began her career with a B.S. in biology and then spent the next ten years working in hospitals, physician’s offices, and    research labs. In 1999 Tami received her Master’s degree while working in the field of education for ten years. In 2005, she wrote her  first book, Life Without the Monsters, to help women overcome worry, stress, and anxiety. Her second book, Balancing Your Career and Your Life, was published in 2007, and her audio series, Discovering Happiness In a Stressful World, was released in March of 2009. Currently, Tami is pursuing a PhD in human development and in her spare time, enjoys traveling with her husband and children and playing with her two dogs, a golden retriever named Lily, and a Shi-Tzu named Roxanne.

Accommodations:
Hawthorn Suites, 751 Cypress Station Drive (866-899-5959 or502-899-5959), negotiated rate of $92.00 + tax per night by mentioning you’re with KAMSS. BHE Parking:  Please park in the parking garage – take the pedway from the 2nd level of the garage to the education center (signs will be posted)