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Using Social Media to Market Your Practice Category: Clinical and Business Trends Date Recorded: 2/24/2013 Patrick Murray, social media manager for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, gives a crash course on how to use social media to increase awareness of sleep disorders and potentially drive patients to your sleep center. Mr. Murray gives a short overview of each of the major social networks and goes in-depth with strategies to produce attractive, shareable content on Facebook and Twitter. Emerging Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine is a series of live presentations recorded at the AASM 2013 Winter Course in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the series, experts explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and strategies to improve current business practices through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions and pro/con debates. Discussion focuses on providing relevant updated information and new strategies that sleep clinicians can use in their practice. The focus is on three areas: changing guidelines and regulations in sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing sleep disorders and business considerations for sleep specialists. CME Credits: 0.75 This module can be bought as part of Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine Bundle. Buy Module Buy Series More Information Using Social Media to Market Your Practice Description Learning Objectives References Presenters Patrick Murray, social media manager for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, gives a crash course on how to use social media to increase awareness of sleep disorders and potentially drive patients to your sleep center. Mr. Murray gives a short overview of each of the major social networks and goes in-depth with strategies to produce attractive, shareable content on Facebook and Twitter. Emerging Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine is a series of live presentations recorded at the AASM 2013 Winter Course in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the series, experts explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and strategies to improve current business practices through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions and pro/con debates. Discussion focuses on providing relevant updated information and new strategies that sleep clinicians can use in their practice. The focus is on three areas: changing guidelines and regulations in sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing sleep disorders and business considerations for sleep specialists. Duration: 0 hr 27 min Target Audience Physicians and health care providers involved in the treatment and management of patients with sleep disorders and the business operations of a sleep center Learning Objectives Describe the leading social networks; Develop social media strategies to promote your sleep medicine practice; and Explain the elements of a social media policy. References Presenters: Patrick Murray Web and Social Media Editor for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Update on the Management of RLS Category: Clinical and Business Trends Date Recorded: 2/24/2013 Michael H. Silber, MBChB, Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic, talks about the diagnosis, epidemiology and pathogenesis of restless legs syndrome. He presents the advantages and disadvantages of using medications to treat the movement disorder. Dr. Silber also introduces an algorithm for the management of the disease. Emerging Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine is a series of live presentations recorded at the AASM 2013 Winter Course in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the series, experts explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and strategies to improve current business practices through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions and pro/con debates. Discussion focuses on providing relevant updated information and new strategies that sleep clinicians can use in their practice. The focus is on three areas: changing guidelines and regulations in sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing sleep disorders and business considerations for sleep specialists. CME Credits: 0.75 This module can be bought as part of Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine Bundle. Buy Module Buy Series More Information Update on the Management of RLS Description Learning Objectives References Presenters Michael H. Silber, MBChB, Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic, talks about the diagnosis, epidemiology and pathogenesis of restless legs syndrome. He presents the advantages and disadvantages of using medications to treat the movement disorder. Dr. Silber also introduces an algorithm for the management of the disease. Emerging Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine is a series of live presentations recorded at the AASM 2013 Winter Course in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the series, experts explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and strategies to improve current business practices through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions and pro/con debates. Discussion focuses on providing relevant updated information and new strategies that sleep clinicians can use in their practice. The focus is on three areas: changing guidelines and regulations in sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing sleep disorders and business considerations for sleep specialists. Duration: 0 hr 48 min Target Audience Physicians and health care providers involved in the treatment and management of patients with sleep disorders and the business operations of a sleep center Learning Objectives Describe the long-term outcomes of dopaminergic therapies for RLS; Explain the use of alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligands for the treatment of RLS; Use the most recent algorithm for the management of intermittent and chronic persistent RLS; and Discuss the therapeutic options for refractory RLS including the use of opioids. References Presenters: Michael Silber, PhD Dr. Michael H. Silber, MBChB is Professor of Neurology and Co-Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota and past president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He served as the chair of the Visual Task Force for the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Related Events. His research interests include epidemiology and pathogenesis of narcolepsy; relationship of REM sleep behavior disorder to neurodegenerative diseases, restless legs syndrome and other parasomnias including nocturnal hallucinations.
Further Business Considerations: Accreditation, Coding, and Reimbursement for 2013 Category: Clinical and Business Trends Date Recorded: 2/24/2013 Sam Fleishman, MD, 2012-2013 AASM President discusses the issues that are affecting the changes in our health care delivery system. He provides direction for sleep centers to adapt to the changes. Dr. Fleishman also gives an overview of the AASM initiatives to help sleep centers through this shift. Emerging Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine is a series of live presentations recorded at the AASM 2013 Winter Course in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the series, experts explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and strategies to improve current business practices through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions and pro/con debates. Discussion focuses on providing relevant updated information and new strategies that sleep clinicians can use in their practice. The focus is on three areas: changing guidelines and regulations in sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing sleep disorders and business considerations for sleep specialists. CME Credits: 0.75 This module can be bought as part of Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine Bundle. Buy Module Buy Series More Information Further Business Considerations: Accreditation, Coding, and Reimbursement for 2013 Description Learning Objectives References Presenters Sam Fleishman, MD, 2012-2013 AASM President discusses the issues that are affecting the changes in our health care delivery system. He provides direction for sleep centers to adapt to the changes. Dr. Fleishman also gives an overview of the AASM initiatives to help sleep centers through this shift. Emerging Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine is a series of live presentations recorded at the AASM 2013 Winter Course in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the series, experts explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and strategies to improve current business practices through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions and pro/con debates. Discussion focuses on providing relevant updated information and new strategies that sleep clinicians can use in their practice. The focus is on three areas: changing guidelines and regulations in sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing sleep disorders and business considerations for sleep specialists. Duration: 0 hr 53 min Target Audience Physicians and health care providers involved in the treatment and management of patients with sleep disorders and the business operations of a sleep center Learning Objectives Describe the current sleep medicine code family; Explain the related RVU's/Reimbursement to the sleep medicine codes; Discuss the different types of accreditation and some of the associated standards; and Review current initiatives by the AASM to assist in the practice of sleep medicine. References Presenters: Sam Fleishman, MD .
Update on the Management of REM and NREM Parasomnias in Adults Category: Clinical and Business Trends Date Recorded: 2/24/2013 Michael H. Silber, MBChB, Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic provides a clinical overview of REM sleep behavioral disorder including symptoms, diagnosis and therapies. He also discusses the management of other parasomnias, such as sleep-related eating disorders. Emerging Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine is a series of live presentations recorded at the AASM 2013 Winter Course in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the series, experts explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and strategies to improve current business practices through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions and pro/con debates. Discussion focuses on providing relevant updated information and new strategies that sleep clinicians can use in their practice. The focus is on three areas: changing guidelines and regulations in sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing sleep disorders and business considerations for sleep specialists. CME Credits: 0.75 This module can be bought as part of Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine Bundle. Buy Module Buy Series More Information Update on the Management of REM and NREM Parasomnias in Adults Description Learning Objectives References Presenters Michael H. Silber, MBChB, Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic provides a clinical overview of REM sleep behavioral disorder including symptoms, diagnosis and therapies. He also discusses the management of other parasomnias, such as sleep-related eating disorders. Emerging Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine is a series of live presentations recorded at the AASM 2013 Winter Course in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the series, experts explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and strategies to improve current business practices through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions and pro/con debates. Discussion focuses on providing relevant updated information and new strategies that sleep clinicians can use in their practice. The focus is on three areas: changing guidelines and regulations in sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing sleep disorders and business considerations for sleep specialists. Duration: 0 hr 47 min Target Audience Physicians and health care providers involved in the treatment and management of patients with sleep disorders and the business operations of a sleep center Learning Objectives Discuss the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD); Explain the neurologic significance of a diagnosis of RBD; Describe current management approaches to RBD; and Describe the management of arousal parasomnias and sleep related eating disorders. References Presenters: Michael Silber, PhD Dr. Michael H. Silber, MBChB is Professor of Neurology and Co-Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota and past president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He served as the chair of the Visual Task Force for the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Related Events. His research interests include epidemiology and pathogenesis of narcolepsy; relationship of REM sleep behavior disorder to neurodegenerative diseases, restless legs syndrome and other parasomnias including nocturnal hallucinations.
Practicing in the Digital Age: Protecting Patient Data on Your Mobile Devices and Monitoring Social Media in the Office Category: Clinical and Business Trends Date Recorded: 2/24/2013 Kristin L. Daley, PhD, CBSM, a clinical psychologist in a private practice, talks about how to comply with federal regulations related to protecting patient data. She discusses concerns about data storage options, portable devices and social media. Emerging Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine is a series of live presentations recorded at the AASM 2013 Winter Course in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the series, experts explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and strategies to improve current business practices through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions and pro/con debates. Discussion focuses on providing relevant updated information and new strategies that sleep clinicians can use in their practice. The focus is on three areas: changing guidelines and regulations in sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing sleep disorders and business considerations for sleep specialists. CME Credits: 0.75 This module can be bought as part of Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine Bundle. Buy Module Buy Series More Information Practicing in the Digital Age: Protecting Patient Data on Your Mobile Devices and Monitoring Social Media in the Office Description Learning Objectives References Presenters Kristin L. Daley, PhD, CBSM, a clinical psychologist in a private practice, talks about how to comply with federal regulations related to protecting patient data. She discusses concerns about data storage options, portable devices and social media. Emerging Clinical and Business Trends in Sleep Medicine is a series of live presentations recorded at the AASM 2013 Winter Course in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the series, experts explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and strategies to improve current business practices through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions and pro/con debates. Discussion focuses on providing relevant updated information and new strategies that sleep clinicians can use in their practice. The focus is on three areas: changing guidelines and regulations in sleep medicine, diagnosing and managing sleep disorders and business considerations for sleep specialists. Duration: 0 hr 31 min Target Audience Physicians and health care providers involved in the treatment and management of patients with sleep disorders and the business operations of a sleep center Learning Objectives Identify costs and benefits of cloud and on-premise data storage options; Describe the regulatory process of HITECH and its application within the sleep center; Evaluate usage of portable devices for data security; and Explain how to increase patient data security through technological and physical controls. References Presenters: Kristen Daley, PhD .

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