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Financing EHR/EMR systems: Should your practice accept a donation?
In August 2006, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) passed federal rules making it possible for hospitals, health systems and health plans to donate health information technology (HIT) to physician practices. Yet recent reports show that only four percent of physician practices have functional electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems. The web conference will explore the ins and outs of donation agreements and the Stark law and Anti-Kickback Statute requirements—ultimately helping your practice decide if accepting a donation is the right move.   

Group and Faculty Practice Educational Series: Practice Management
The AMA Office of Group Practice Services, in conjunction with the AMA Bookstore, is hosting a series of four 90-minute Web conferences as part of its 2008 practice management success series. The program is designed for practice managers in small to medium-sized group practices.

National Disaster Life Support Training Program
National Disaster Life Support (NDLS) training is a program designed to better prepare health care professionals and emergency response personnel for mass casualty events.  The overarching goal is to standardize emergency response training nationwide and strengthen our nation’s public health system.  Multiple courses throughout 2008, see Web site for details.