APF Spring 2014 Conference Brochure · pathology, as well as a forum for information exchange...

The American Pathology Foundation (APF) is a non-profit professional society devoted to thebusiness of pathology. Founded in 1959, the Foundation provides quality educational programs,practice management resources and networking opportunities for its members. Each educationaltopic within the Foundation’s programs is carefully selected and developed to meet pathologists’and practice managers’ most current needs and provide them with practical information for implementation within their practices.

THE FOUNDATION’S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE:• To promote the practice of pathology in all of itsbranches, through scientific, cultural, educational andcharitable means.

• To cooperate with other professional organizations todevelop the professional practice, art and science ofmedicine in general and pathology in particular.

• To enhance the ability of pathologists and practice managers toeffectively manage their practice, time and resources.

• To be a resource for pathologists and practice managers whowish to expand their knowledge of scientific, legislative, politicaland marketplace developments which affect the practice ofpathology.

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APF 2014 SPRING CONFERENCE • MARCh 27-29, 2014 • LAS VEGAS, NEVAdA

ContinuingEducationThis activity has been planned and implemented inaccordance with the Essential Areas, Elements andPolicies of the Accreditation Council for ContinuingMedical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsor-ship of the American Society for Clinical Pathology(ASCP) and the American Pathology Foundation (APF).ASCP is accredited by the ACCME to provide contin-uing medical education for physicians. The ASCPdesignates this live educational activity for a maximumof 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physiciansshould only claim credit commensurate with the extentof their participation in the activity.

Non- Physician Attendees at APF’s 2014 SpringConference can earn 12 credits towards the AmericanPathology Foundation’s Practice Managers’ Certificationand the organizational designation: APF C-PM. Thisdesignation encourages educational excellence withinthe APF non-physician membership through attendanceand participation in pathology and practice manage-ment related programs.

Attendees at the full day APF 2014 Practical CodingPre-Conference can additionally earn 7.5 AMA PRACategory 1 Credits™ or APF C-PM credits. APF willalso apply for CEU credits through the AmericanAcademy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for the 2014Practical Coding Pre-Conference. The LabManagement University Pre-Conference coursesprovide credit towards the Lab ManagementCertificate jointly offered by APF and ASCP. Attendeesat the half day 2014 Lab Management University Pre-Conference (LMU) can additionally earn 5 AMA PRACategory 1 Credits™ or APF C-PM credits.

Lewis A. Hassell, MDChairmanAlfred W. Campbell, MDKelli A. Chase, MD, MBA

Richard R. Ellis, MDDaniel J. Hanson, MDKeith J. Kaplan, MDStanette Kennebrew, MBA, JD

James J. Navin, MDLuke A. Perkocha, MDLarry J. Peterson, CPA

Alfred W. Campbell, MD President

David C. Hoak, MD Past-President

Karen S. Thompson, MD President-Elect

Kelley W. Suskie, MHSA Secretary / Treasurer

Robert C. Babkowski, MD, MMMJohn A. Baci, MBA, C-PMSamuel K. Caughron, MDKelli A. Chase, MD, MBA

Judy Frost, RN, C-PMRyan M. Gill, MD, PhDGregory S. Henderson, MD, PhDKeith J. Kaplan, MDJared N. Schwartz, MD, PhDJoseph D. Rondinelli, MBAJill L. Zyrek, MD

AMERICAN PATHOLOGY FOUNDATION1540 South Coast Hwy., Suite 204, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Phone: 877-993-9935 • Fax: 949-376-3456 • www.apfconnect.orgBradley J. Lund, Executive Director • Melissa A. Lord-Toof, Director of Operations

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The American Pathology Foundation provides modern medical managementinformation (PURPOSE) focused on the practice of anatomic and clinicalpathology, as well as a forum for information exchange (CONTENT) throughcontinuing medical education for practicing pathologists and pathologymanagers in North America, our target audience. The Foundation co-sponsors live seminars in pathology, and disseminates medical managementinformation through our educational programs and other membercommunications (ACTIVITIES and SERVICES). The APF anticipates thatthis activity will enhance the ability of board-certified pathologists to moreeffectively manage their medical practice, valuable time, financial andlaboratory resources (EXPECTED RESULTS).

CME Mission statEMEnt

wEAthERING thE StORMS IN PAthOLOGy: thRIVE, dIVE, OR JuSt SuRVIVE?

7:00 am – 1:00 pm . . . . . . Pre-Conference Registration

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

aPf 2014 Practical Pathology Coding& iCd-10 Preparation Pre-Conference

Dennis Padget, MBA, CPA, FHFMA,

DLPadget Enterprises, Inc., The Villages, FL

8:00 – 10:30 am

Medicare & CPt Changes for 2014:regain your sanity!

CMS delivered several strikes against pathologists and

laboratories in December with its physician fee schedule

and hospital outpatient final rules for 2014. Several key

pathology organizations have made efforts since then to

petition CMS to provide relief to the harshest of these

policy changes. This session will examine where we stand

on immunohistochemistry, prostate biopsy, molecular

test, clinical lab fee schedule revaluation, payment

bundling, and related Medicare issues. Work-around tips

for pathology coding will be provided and discussed.

10:30 – 10:45 am . . . . . . Coding Pre-Conference AM Break

10:45 – 11:45 am

iCd-10-CM transition: the Meadow at 2600 feetJoseph Rondinelli, MBA, Rondinelli & Associates,Swedesboro, NJ

You'll need to work with numerous stakeholders to ensure

a successful transition to ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding

on October 1, 2014. These include your pathologists,

referring physicians and hospitals, insurers, and contracted

service providers. Understand how each of these stake-

holders must change to support your near-term diagnosis

needs and how to encourage that change.

11:45 am – 12:00 pm . . . Q&A / Discussion of AM Sessions

12:00 – 1:00 pm. . . . . . . Coding Pre-Conference Lunch

1:00 – 3:00 pm

iCd-10-CM transition: deep in the WeedsBrenda Cox, Pathology Resource Consultants, Wimberley, TX

Transitioning to ICD-10-CM requires much more than

simply getting used to dealing with five times the number

of codes in the ICD-9-CM codebook. Many of the

ground-rules, protocols, and lookup techniques you’re

accustomed to will change. During this session we’ll dig

deep into the practical matters you need to know to

successfully navigate the ICD 10-CM codebook.

3:00 – 3:15 pm. . . . . . . . . Coding Pre-Conference PM Break

3:15 – 4:00 pm

iCd-10-CM transition: deep in the Weeds (continued)

4:00 – 4:45 pm iCd-10-CM transition: Lessons Learned

During this summary and wrap-up session you’ll learn from

and collaborate with others in the audience on what they’ve

been doing to prepare for the ICD-10-CM transition, the

problems they’ve encountered, and the solutions they’ve devel-

oped. Faculty will provide additional helpful tips and you’ll

leave well prepared to begin or continue with your practice’s

successful transition to ICD-10.

4:45 – 5:00 pm. . . . Q&A / Discussion of PM Sessions /

Concluding Remarks

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11:45 am – 4:45 pm Lab Management university Pre-Conference

11:45 am – 12:00 pm introduction to Lab Managementuniversity Moderator: Ronald Weiss, MD, MBA, Professor of Pathology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

12:00 – 12:45 pm Getting to the soul of Leadership inLaboratory Medicine: the skills youneed to navigate ChangeVinay Prasad, MD, Director of Surgical Pathology &Pediatric GI Pathology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital,Columbus, OHLearning Objectives: • Develop leadership skills that are built on personaland social competencies of Emotional Intelligence.

• Build teams that are effective, communicate well andare focused on conversations and interactivity

• Manage time, harness ‘big picture’ thinking, enhancegroup emotional intelligence and learn techniques toallay stress in the workplace

12:45 – 1:30 pm the Benefits of Mentoring in thePathology department John Baci, MBA, C-PM, Director of PathologyAdministration, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Learning Objectives:• Develop effective mentoring skills for all technical andadministrative levels within your organization

• Use mentoring as an effective practice recruitment tool

1:30 – 2:15 pm how to Plan, Prepare and analyze yourPathology and Laboratory BudgetRichard E. Horowitz, MD, Clinical Professor of Pathology,University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Learning Objectives: • Review the use of the strategic planning process inbudget preparation

• Recognize the role of the entire laboratory andhospital staff in budget preparation

• Prioritize and justify the various components of thebudget and identify tools to measure budgetperformance

2:15 – 2:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discussion / Q&A2:30 – 2:45 pm. . Lab Management University PM Break

2:45 – 3:30 pm Pathology informatics ManagementJ. Mark Tuthill, MD, Division Head, Pathology InformaticsHenry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI

Learning Objectives: • Examine the role of computing hardware, softwareand databases involved in information managementfor pathology practice

• Build on basic principles of computer theory to moresophisticated informatics concepts

• Apply critical and practical advice to areas of infor-matics in management, operations, budgeting, andproject planning

3:30 – 4:30 pm Pathology Compliance issues andPractical solutions

Jane Pine Wood, Esq., McDonald Hopkins LLC, Dennis, MA

Learning Objectives: • Examine current pathology practice compliance andlegal issues

• Implement applicable risk management strategies andsteps required for a model practice compliance plan

4:30 – 4:45 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discussion / Q&A

1:00 – 5:00 pm . . . . . Exhibitor Registration and Set-up5:00 – 7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . General Registration Open5:30 – 7:00 pm . . . . . . . . . Opening Welcome Reception

Visit www.ascp/lmuto learn more about the LMU

Certificate Program

Introducing Lab Management University

A Joint Collaboration Between APF and ASCP


ConfErEnCE ProGraMsfriday, MarCh 28, 2014

7:00 – 8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . Registration and Breakfast

FRIDAY MORNING BLOCK Weather the storm: financial Pressuresand Payment reform in 2014Moderator: Alfred W. Campbell, MDThe sweeping economic and social changes of our eraare shifting the paradigms for existing practice models.Assumptions as fundamental as getting paid for whatyou do continue to be challenged by new models, newincentives and new structures. Doing what you havedone before may be like diving into an empty pool, arecipe for a paralyzed practice. Learn to avoid dangersto your practice and anticipate the opportunities coming.

8:00 - 8:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction and WelcomeAlfred W. Campbell, MD

President, American Pathology Foundation

8:15 – 9:00 am Weathering the storm: Challenges facing Pathology today Gene Herbek, MD, President, College of American Pathologists;Medical Director at Nebraska Methodist Health System,Omaha, NE

Learning Objectives:• Examine impacts of various governmental and societalchanges underway on the practice of pathology invarious settings

• Analyze organized efforts to advocate for favorablechanges and contest detrimental policies on local andnational levels

9:00 – 9:45 am health Care Economics and Payment reformRichard Sperry, MD, PhD, Gov. Scott MathesonPresidential Endowed Chair in Health Policy &Management, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Learning Objectives:• Explore existing and new models of payment reformand incentivized services

• Recognize and implement strategies to successfullycollaborate with other members of the healthcare team

9:45 – 10:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AM Break

10:15 – 11:00 amthe Battle with Medicare over aP and CLfs feesAlan Mertz, President, American Clinical LaboratoryAssociation, Washington, DCLearning Objectives: • Unravel the mystique of recent fee schedule changesand rulings from CMS relative to pathology

11:00 – 11:45 am CPt and iCd-10 Changes for 2014: are you Prepared?Dennis Padget, MBA, CPA, FHFMA, DLPadget Enterprises, Inc., The Villages, FL (and Panelists)Learning Objectives: • Understand the impacts of the ICD-10 transition onoperational workflow and staff and managementeducational needs

• Prepare for the ICD-10 transition and learn whatcolleagues are doing to prepare their practices forthis change

11:45 am – 12:00 pm. . . . . . . . . Discussion / Q&A with Morning Speakers

12:00 – 1:00 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm 2014 Pathology Legal and regulatory updateJane Pine Wood, Esq. McDonald Hopkins LLC, Dennis, MALearning Objectives: • Consider trends in current legal action that impactpractice types differently

• Define and attend to areas of regulatory risk in yourpractice

2:00 – 2:15 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discussion / Q&A with Afternoon Speaker



ConfErEnCE ProGraMsfriday, MarCh 28, 2014

FRIDAY AFTERNOON BLOCK

Weatherproofing your Practice:individuals Making a difference Moderator: Lewis A. Hassell, MDConfronting the alphabet soup of pathology friendsand foes may give you a headache, but some of thesepresent real opportunities. This afternoon’s sessionswill offer insights into how successful organizationscan do more than just survive the jump into the turbu-lent waters of health care reform, shifting demographics,and altered payment models.

2:15 – 2:30 pm . . . . . . . . . Concurrent Session Previews Lewis A. Hassell, MD

Program Chair, American Pathology Foundation

2:30 – 3:00 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM Break

Concurrent Sessions: Limit 40 registrations per track. Eachattendee will select two sessions, one from each time block.

3:05 – 4:00 pmA1: APF – Becoming an Effective Pathology Advocate Ronald Weiss, MD, MBA, Professor of Pathology,University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UTLearning Objectives: • Understand the legislative and rulemaking process andcharacteristics of successful advocacy campaigns

• Develop tools, resources and strategies for being aneffective practice advocate

B1: API – To Hire or To Train? –Board Certification in Pathology Informatics Anil Parwani, MD, PhD, MBA, Professor of Pathology, UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA Learning Objectives: • Learn about the establishment of the informaticssubspecialty board in pathology, and its current andfuture impacts on the practice

• Analyze current and future practice needs that mayrequire the intellectual capital of a pathology informatician

C1: CAP – PQRS – Position Yourself to Thrive Emily Volk, MD, Medical Director, Dept. of Pathology andLaboratory Medicine, Baptist Health System, San Antonio; TXLearning Objectives: • Review changes to the PQRS system, clarifyindividual VS group requirements and learn aboutpenalties and incentives

• Position your practices to benefit from quality-basedpayment systems and avoid penalties

D1: ASCP – Understanding the Choosing WiselyCampaign Lee Hilborne, MD, Professor of Pathology and LaboratoryMedicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CALearning Objectives: • Recognize how decision support from pathologistsand labs is transforming the economics of health care

• Engage your local medical community towardswiser test ordering practices

4:05 – 5:00 pmRepeat of 3-4 pm Concurrent Sessions Tracks

A2: APF – Becoming an Effective Pathology Advocate

B2: API – To Hire or To Train? –Board Certification in Pathology Informatics

C2: CAP – PQRS – Position Yourself to Thrive

D2: ASCP – Understanding the Choosing Wisely Campaign



ConfErEnCE ProGraMssaturday, MarCh 29, 2014

SATURDAY MORNING BLOCK Weathering the storms as a Pathology LeaderModerator: Kelli A. Chase, MD, MBAA key role of practice leaders is preparing and guidingtheir organizations through change. Leaders do morethan “solve the problem” - They attend to strategic, culturaland interpersonal matters that are often the most criticalfactors of individual and practice success.

8:00 – 8:15 am. . . . . . . . . . Introduction and Welcome /

Overview of the Day by Moderator

8:15 – 9:00 am the Broad(er) Path to PathologyLeadership: how, Why, is it Worth it?Karim Sirgi, MD, MBA, UniPath, Lambda X3, Denver, CO

Learning Objectives: • Explore various leadership pathways in pathology andthe broader healthcare environment

• Contrast leadership in a hospital setting with that of aprivate group setting

• Consider the educational and emotional toolboxneeded for the various leadership roles

• Identify the practical risks and rewards of leadership

9:00 – 9:45 am Evaluating Partners and Processes forsuccessful Practice Mergers Bob De La Torre, Chief Operating Officer, Pathology Specialistsof Arizona, Tempe, AZLearning Objectives: • Recognize settings where mergers of traditional ornew types may offer security and advantage in thenew realities of payment reform

9:45 – 10:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AM Break

10:15 – 11:00 am retaining independence WhileEmbracing accountabilitySpeaker to Be AnnouncedLearning Objectives: • Explore care coordination strategies suitable for smallor medium sized independent practices

• Facilitate improved communication strategies amongall the parties involved with care, including the patient

• Understand and analyze data to produce betteroutcomes, and provide more efficient care

11:00 – 11:45 am Workforce issues in Pathology: a Point - Counter Point sessionAlfred W. Campbell, MD, President, American PathologyFoundation, Carolinas Pathology, Spartanburg, SCLewis A. Hassell, MD, Program Chair, American PathologyFoundation, Director of Anatomic Pathology, OUHSC,Oklahoma City, OKLearning Objectives: • Strategize on methods to cope with currentdemographic factors in the pathology and laboratoryworkforce, based on current data and projections

11:45 am – 12:00 pm . . . . . . . . Q&A with AM Speakers 12:00 – 1:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch

SATURDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKusing innovation and technology toWeather the storm Moderator: Luke A. Perkocha, MD, MBANew technologies and tools continue to push the bound-aries of “what is possible” and what is “standard of care.”Diverse data sources and new methods of analysis loomover those unprepared to use them. Pathologists andmanagers of practices must understand their role inusing and directing these and other emerging toolsappropriately.

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ConfErEnCE ProGraMssaturday, MarCh 29, 2014

1:00 – 1:45 pm Validation of digital Pathology systemsfor Clinical use: Where We are andWhere We need to GoAnil Parwani, MD, PhD, MBA, Professor of Pathology,UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA Learning Objectives: • Understand why digital pathology is not “just like amicroscope” and why validation is important

• Examine regulatory issues (from CAP and FDAperspective) surrounding the use of digitalpathology systems

• Review results of validation studies and understandwhat labs must do to reap benefits of this emergingtechnology

1:45 – 2:30 pm “Big data” Mining of his and Lis forPractical applicationsFelicitas Lacbawan, MD, Section Head, Molecular Genetics,Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OHLearning Objectives: • Identify specific sources of “big data” in variouspathology practice settings

• Demonstrate test cost-savings strategies and value-based test utilization initiatives

• Emphasize the important role of the pathologist inthe patient care management team

2:30 – 3:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM Break

3:00 – 3:45 pm a Cloud atlas of digital PathologyGregory Henderson, MD, PhD, President, Pacific Pathology Partners, PLLC, Seattle, WALearning Objectives: • Understand how cloud storage solutions allow thesharing of whole slide images to facilitate groupcollaboration and consultation

• Anticipate the bandwidth, security and reportingchallenges that arise when using cloud storagesolutions to render primary and consultativediagnosis

3:45 – 4:00 pm. . . Discussion / Q&A /Closing Remarks

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OPENING WELCOME RECEPTIONEXHIBITOR HOSTEd WINE TASTING ANdEIGHTH ANNuAL EILERS FuNd SILENT AuCTION

THuRSdAy, MARCH 27 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm

The APF 2014 Spring Conference gets underway with an Opening Welcome Reception.Meet and greet friends old and new as the evening’s social activities get underwaywith a fabulous wine-tasting event hosted by our exhibitors. As you visit eachexhibit booth, you will be served a favorite wine that the exhibitor haschosen specially for the occasion. Our Eighth Annual Eilers Fund SilentAuction will kick-off on Thursday with a variety of prizes up for bid.Auction items will be on display in the exhibit hall throughout the confer-ence until bidding concludes during our Saturday afternoon break.Proceeds raised will benefit the American Pathology Foundation’s

Russell J. Eilers Scholarship Fund. This scholarship provides a travel stipend forselected pathology residents to attend APF conferences. We encourage members todonate items for the silent auction and welcome all contributions: gift items, artwork,collectibles, products and services. Contact the APF National Office for more infor-mation or an auction donation form.

APF 55th ANNIVERSARy RECEPTIONFRIdAy, MARCH 28 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Join us on Friday evening to unwind after the day’s sessions,network with fellow attendees and and help us celebrate APF’s55th Anniversary! Our silent auction will continue with avariety of items on display for bid. Collect APF poker chipsfrom exhibitors to be entered in a special prize drawing.

APF “HOT TOPICS” BREAKFAST SESSIONSSATuRdAy, MARCH 29 • 7:00 – 8:00 am

Get your day started the right way with a full breakfast and a chance to network withconference faculty and colleagues on the “hot topics” of the day. This special breakfastsession takes place on Saturday, March 29 from 7 – 8 am and is limited to the first 50participants to register (10 participants per “topic group”). Participants will be seatedby “topic groups” for an open discussion moderated by 2014 conference faculty andexhibitors. This is your chance to compare notes with pathologists and managers fromaround the country and get your important questions on billing, cloud based systems,leadership, workforce issues and molecular pathology answered by our experts.

Topic Topic Leader Group

Pathology Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mick Raich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group 1Cloud Based Systems / Diagnosis . . . . . . . Gregory Henderson, MD, PhD . . . . . . . . Group 2Pathology Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karim Sirgi, MD, MBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group 3Workforce Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alfred Campbell, MD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group 4Molecular Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Gasparini, MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group 5

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE &REFRESHMENT BREAKS

The Juniper (1-2) Ballroom is the setting

for the conference exhibit hall and the

gathering place throughout the conference. All Conference breaks, meals and receptionswill take place here. Come to socialize,network or just to take a break.

FRIdAy, MARCH 28, 2014 9:45 – 10:15 am . . . . . Morning Break2:30 – 3:00 pm . . . . . . Afternoon Break

SATuRdAy, MARCH 29, 20149:45 – 10:15 am . . . . . Morning Break2:30 – 3:00 pm . . . . . . Afternoon Break

dAILy CONTINENTALBREAKFAST ANd LuNCH

A Continental Breakfast Buffet and Lunchwill be served each day in the Juniper (1-2)Ballroom. Breakfast will be from 7:00 – 8:00am each day and lunch will be 12:00 – 1:00pm. These meals are included in your regis-tration costs. Please use these opportunitiesto network with exhibitors and colleagues.

ConfErEnCE EVEnts


aPf 2014 sPrinG ConfErEnCE rEGistrationPlease register today at www.apfconnect.org or return this form with full payment to:American Pathology Foundation, 1540 S. Coast hwy, Suite 204, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 • Fax (949) 376-3456 • [email protected]

ATTENDEE INFORMATIONFull Name/Title (as you would like it to appear on name badge) ________________________________________________________________________

Company or Practice Name _____________________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone # _______________________________________________ Fax # _____________________________________________

Email Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact ________________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone # _________________________

REGISTRATION On or before After2014 PATHOLOGY CODING PRE-CONFERENCE (FULL DAY) February 28 February 28

APF Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00 . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Non-APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 . . . . . . . . . . $450.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

LAB MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY PRE-CONFERENCE (HALF DAY)

APF Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00 . . . . . . . . . . $199.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Non-APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199.00 . . . . . . . . . . $225.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

APF 2014 SPRING CONFERENCE

APF Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00 . . . . . . . . . . $850.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Non-APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850.00 . . . . . . . . . . $950.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Resident Rate (proof of residency program required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.00 . . . . . . . . . . $375.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

APF “HOT TOPICS” BREAKFAST SESSION

APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Non-APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00 . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Indicate your first choice discussion group for the “Hot Topics” Breakfast Session (see Conference Events for details):

� Group 1 Pathology Billing � Group 2 Cloud Based Diagnosis � Group 3 Pathology Leadership � Group 4Workforce Issues � Group 5Molecular Pathology

NON-CME NETWORKING PASS (For exhibit hall events ONLY. DOES NOT include admittance to educational sessions or program materials)

For Exhibit Hall events only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00 . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________CONCURRENT SESSIONS Choose one session from each time block for Friday, March 28 (REQUIRED)

3:05 – 4:00 pm: � A1 � B1 � C1 � D1 4:05 – 5:00 pm: � A2 � B2 � C2 � D2

GUEST FEE (this charge covers meals for additional guests and does not include admittance to educational sessions or conference materials)

$250.00 for all meals per guest x ______________ (# of guests). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

OR $35.00 per function attended ______________ (# of functions) x ______________ (# of guests) . . . $ __________

Guest(s) Name(s) _______________________________________________________ Total. . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Please check ALL events you plan to attend. If you are bringing guest(s), check ALL events they plan to attend: (REQUIRED)

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