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Issue 3 - March 1, 2000 Main Page http://www.practiceguardian.com To unscribe to this newsletter please forward to unscribe@practiceguardian.com and include "unscribe" in the text you will be removed from the list as soon as possible. **************************************************** CHEST 2000 Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians and Clinical World Congress on Diseases of the Chest October 22-26, 2000 San Francisco, California For information please contact: American College of Chest Physicians 3300 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062 Phone: 847-498-1400 Fax: 847-498-5460 E-mail: registration@chestnet.org Web site: www.chestnet.org ***************************************************** Dr. Joe Camp will be giving an updated endodontic lecture to take place at Howard University in Washington, DC on March 18, 2000. We here at Medidenta highly recommended this course and will provide the necessary equipment to make this seminar a successful hands on participation course. The details are outlined on the Freeman Dental Society Registration form found on this web-page: http://www.medidenta.com/equip/endo/index.html To speak to Medidenta directly, please call us toll free at (800) 221-0750, fax us at (718) 565-6208, visit our web-site: http://www.medidenta.com or send a reply to: medidenta@medidenta.com. ************************************************************ Test your knowledge and experience with the accounts receivable management test today. http://www.practiceguardian.com/test.html ************************************************************ INDEX **************************************************** PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SITES .....Wall Street Traders Column ......New_York3333,3333,3333Prime Medical Net GenevaPRACTICE TIPS ...New_YorkSweeping your Accounts Receivables Away. GenevaASSOCIATION UPDATE ....American Thoracic Society News Briefs NATIONAL NEWSLETTERS & PUBLICATIONS NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONS (A TO Z) EDITORIAL INFORMATION ******************************************************************* Practice Management Sites ******************************************************************** Wall Street Traders Column. http://www.wstraders.com Keep track on the latest stocks and markets with Wall Street Traders Column by Mr. Harry Aloof. Excellent resource for the investors. Visit the web site for a free trial. ******************************************************************** NEW - In 90 DAYS - In House Recovery System Are you interested in the resources to collect existing practice delinquencies? Managing receivables is an art form. Using the right tool to increase patient response can reduce loss cash flow and create positive results without injuring your patient's pride. Designed to improve patient relations! 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Oh, and "don't forget visit the Managed Care Oracle for a little fun," Block says with a twinkle in her eye. Kathy Block Prime Medical Placements (877) 219-5600 Toll Free (706) 221-5600 (706) 221-5601 - Fax <http://www.prime-medical-jobs.com< <primemed@knology.net< ******************************************************************* Enter the Practice Guardian.Com 2000 Practice Management Giveaway! Enter today to win free one year of a.r. management consulting, an autographed author copy of "Collections Made Easy! or Practice Guardian News extras. For more information: < http://www.practiceguardian.com/giveaway.html>< ************************************************************************* PRACTICE TIP ******************************************************************** TimesSweeping Away Your Accounts Receivables. Between Rounds.Com - Interview <http://www.betweenrounds.com< February/March Issue of the top rated managed care web site Between Rounds.Com concerning accounts receivable management. Visit the web site for all updates on managed care issues. Geneva******************************************************************** ASSOCIATION UPDATE ******************************************************************** American Thoracic Society News Brief <HelveticaHealth Niche Advisor GenevaFree Newsletter Helveticahttp://www.hbpp.com GenevaFocus Point: HelveticaHealth Niche Advisor is the monthly newsletter that reveals the closely held secrets of CPAs and consultants who have succeeded in healthcare industry financial matters.Its proactive advice and real-world strategies position you on the cutting-edge of this dynamic market. It is written for any person who works with medical practices on a daily basis. GenevaTo Subscribe: Helvetica1-800-831-7799. For more information: reedt@ibm.net Dental Angle Online Free GenevaMagazine Helveticahttp://www.dentalangle.com GenevaFocus Point: HelveticaA resource for dental professionals, Dental Angle Online magazine is devoted to helping dentists build thriving, successful practices. The first issue was posted on the World Wide Web in May 1996 and since then, each edition has provided thought-provoking insights and advice on how to overcome the many challenges facing dentists today. GenevaTo Subscribe: Helvetica If you would like to be notified when future issues are posted, please send an e-mail to editor@futuredontics.com with your request. The Anaheim Group DENTAL FAX WEEKLY Newsletter DENTAL FAX MONTHLY Newsletter http://www.dentalfax.com GenevaFocus Point: HelveticaThe DENTAL FAX WEEKLYHelvetica provides a 3-4 page summary of dental industry news for the week just ending. It is sent by fax & e-mail. Each WEEKLY reports the news in easy-to-read sections: DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURING,MANAGED CARE/INSURANCE, NEW PRODUCTS, & TRENDS. DENTAL FAX MONTHLY expands upon all of the WEEKLY news stories plus lists all new products cleared for marketing by the FDA, US Dental Patents, German & Japanese dental patent citations, and STOCK WATCH - a listing of over 30 dental company's stock prices. GenevaSubscribe: Helvetica For more information contact: Mr. James R. Ferrell, MBA, President at jferrell@thegrid.net NewbyNews Physician Coding/Practice Issues Newsletter <Newbyassoc@aol.com< Focus Point: Bimonthly fax newsletter designed to meet the coding and general practice issues of physician practices. Subscription: To receive your free issue or if you have any questions/comments, please feel free to contact our newsletter coordinator, Maureen Hoffmeyer, at (317) 577-3066. Questions, comments, and subscription requests may also be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to us at the following address: Joy Newby & Associates, Inc. 6828 Hawthorn Park Drive Indianapolis, IN 46220 Fax: 317-577-3061 Newbyassoc@aol.com Be sure to include your name, practice name, telephone number, and fax number. The Journal of the Southeasten Society of Pediatric Dentistry Magazine Focus Point: Informative and practical clinical and practice management magazine. Features articles, tips and up to date dental procedures and discussions. For more information on subscribing contact Dr. Edward S. Nacht, D.D.S. at 954-791-0198 GenevaGerontological Nurse Ventures, P.A. http://www.jwger-nurseventures.com Monthly Ezine Focus Point: Nursing Issues. To Subscribe: http://www.jwger-nurseventures.com/scripts/subscribe.cfm or afgnv@erols.com with subscribe in subject The Health Care Collector Published Monthly by: Aspen Publishers Questions contact: JoAnn Petaschnick , Editor jmpeta@aol.com 414-462-0278 FAX 414-462-7547 200 Orchard Ridge Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Yearly Subscription: $197 Focus Point: Collections/Reimbursement/Billing The Credit Connection Published Quarterly by: Wisconsin Clinic Credit Managers Association (WCCMA) Questions Contact: Support Services - Deen Clinic Ms. Teresa Addison, Editor addison_teresa_l@ssmhc.com 608-250-1121 1808 W. Beltline Highway Madison, Wisconsin 53725 Yearly Subscription: $35 Focus Point: Medical Collections, Accounts Receivables, Federal & State Regulations. American Medical News Published weekly by: American Medical Association (A.M.A.) Questions contact: A.M.News Staff 312-464-4429 515 North State Street Chicago, Illinois 60610 Yearly Subscription: (Free with AMA Membership) Focus Point: All Medical/Socioecomonic Issues. Web site: http://www.ama-assn.org/public/journals/AmNews/AmNews.htm Physican1s Marketing & Management Published monthly by: American Health Consultants Inc. Questions contact: Managing Editor, 404-282-7436 3525 Piedmont Road N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305 Yearly Subscription Focus Point: Medical Management In Confidence Published Bimonthly by: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Questions contact: Ms. Jennifer Carpenter. RRA Professional Practice 312-787-2672 919 N. 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American Academy of Family Physicians Contact: (816) 333-9700 Web Site: http://www.aafp.org American Academy of Pediatrics Contact (847) 228-5005 Web Site: http://www.aap.org American College of Cardiology Contact: 800-253-4636 ext.697, or 301-897-5400, ext.697) http://www.acc.org American Dental Association Contact: (312) 440-2500 Web Site: http://www.ada.org American Medical Association (A.M.A.) Contact: (312) 464-5000 Web Site: http://www.ama-assn.org Association of Managed Care Dentists Contact: Call: 310-4553-3439 http://www.dentalgroup.com/amcd. Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) Contact: (301) 897-8800 ext. 20. marisab@amsus.org http://www.amsus.org Healthcare Financial Management Association (HCFMA) Contact: (800)252-HFMA (4362), ext. 362 tarya@hfma.org http://www.hfma.org Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA)(Managed Care) Contact: (925) 746-5100 bcarter@iha.org. Web Site: http://www.iha.org Medical Group Management Association Contact: (303) 799-1111 Web Site: http://www.mgma.com National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Contact: Phone: 301-496-4263 E-mail: Sally.Wilberding@nih.gov The American College of Physician Executives Contact: wcurry@acpe.org 813-287-2000, http://www.acpe.org The American College of Chest Physicians Contact: 1-800-343-2227 or 847-498-1400 registration@chestnet.org http://www.chestnet.org The American Gastroenterlogical Association Contact: http://www.gastro.org The American Thoracic Society Contact: 212/315-6442 ladkins@thoracic.org http://www.thoracic.org **************************************************** PRACTICE GUARDIAN NEWS Practice Guardian News is published monthly. Send all inquiries to attention editor at (219) 583-4234. E-Mail info@practiceguardian.com The subjects and written examples in this newsletter are for general use only. The publisher and author do not accept any responsibility or liability in regards to misuse or misinterpretation. A qualified attorney should be consulted in all matters concerning practice management. Keep update on all Healthcare Practice Management Resources Visit Practice Guardian.Com web site today at <http://www.practiceguardian.com< Copyright 2000, MJB Consultant. Coming March 31, 2000, Practice Guardian News Quarterly - a guide to internet products and services. For More information: 219-583-4234. ************************************************************