Agenda
Regional Course
The course is a mix of didactic and panel discussions with open Q&A throughout each session. To create an interactive learning environment, FPA invites our sponsors to sit in during general session with our faculty and attendees and participate in the open discussion. This is a non-CME program.
Faculty
- Vinay Aggarwal, MD, NYU Langone Health
- Emily Ast, Esq., Ast Contracts
- Mike Ast, MD, FAAOS, Hospital for Special Surgery
- Janet Carlson, MSN, BSN, CRN, NE-BC, Vertex Surgical Solutions
- Brian Culp, MD, FAAOS, Princeton Orthopedics
- Carl Herndon, MD, Columbia Orthopedics
- Dana Jacoby, MBA, Vector Medical Group
- Sean McMillan, DO, Virtua Medical Group
- Alex Neuwirth, MD, Columbia Orthopedics
- Stephane Owusu-Sarpong, MD, NYU Langone Health
- Marney Reid – Executive Director, FPA and Founder and CEO, Marney Reid Consulting, LLC
- Susanne Roberts, MD, Columbia Orthopedics
- Josh Rozell, MD – Program Chair, NYU Langone Health
- Rich Yoon, MD, FAAOS, FIOTA, Robert Wood Johnson/Barnabas Health
Conference Venue
NYU Tisch Campus
550 First Ave
Room 104
New York, NY 10016
Meeting Rooms
Smillow Seminar Room – Room 104
General Session
Smillow Multi-Purpose Room – next to Room 104
Sponsor Hall
Overview
Saturday, December 9, 2023
9:00 – 7:30 PM
Working Breakfast, General Session, & Networking/Cocktail Reception
Program Agenda
Saturday, December 9, 2023
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Check-in and Breakfast
Smillow Multipurpose Room
9:30 – 9:45 AM: Welcome and “What to Expect”
- Dr. Josh Rozell (Course Chair) and Marney Reid (Executive Director)
9:45 – 10:15 AM: Finding and Interviewing For the Right Job
Moderator
- Marney Reid
Faculty
- Dr. Michael Ast
- Dr. Alex Neuwirth
- Dr. Susanne Roberts
- Dr. Josh Rozell
Discussion Topics
- Various practice models
- When and how to begin your job search
- Junior partner considerations
- Understanding practice politics
10:15 – 11:00 AM: Different Compensation Models and Proper Billing/Coding
Moderator
- Dr. Josh Rozell – didactic and panel
Faculty
- Dr. Brian Culp
- Dr. Carl Herndon
- Dr. Sean McMillan
- Dr. Rich Yoon
Discussion Topics
- Basic vocabulary
- Review the main compensation models
- Compensation based billing/coding considerations and watch outs
- Best practices and lessons learned from the faculty
11:00 – 11:30 AM: Building Your Practice as a Junior Partner
Moderator
- Dr. Brian Culp
Faculty
- Dr. Vinay Aggarwal
- Dr. Susanne Roberts
- Simran Sabharwal: Smith & Nephew
- Erin Mullen: Stryker
Discussion Topics
- Observing practice dynamics as you build your brand
- Utilizing social media – best practices and lessons learned
- Board collections considerations
- Building efficiencies and your team
- Junior partner/senior partner dynamics
- Changing jobs – building a new practice without starting over
- How industry can partner with early career surgeons
11:30 – 11:45 AM: Break and Get Lunch
Smillow Multipurpose Room
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM: Introduction to Employment Contracts – Working Lunch
Faculty
- Emily Ast, Esq. – didactic and panelist
Panel Moderator
- Dr. Rich Yoon
Faculty
- Dr. Sean McMillan
- Dr. Josh Rozell
Discussion Topics
- Top 10 employment contract considerations
- Negotiation strategy
- Ancillary revenue and IP opportunities
- Lessons learned from the faculty
12:45 – 1:00 PM: Break and Sponsor Engagement
Smillow Multipurpose Room
1:00 – 1:30 PM: When and How to Ask for Equipment and Products
Moderator
- Dr. Josh Rozzell
Faculty
- Dr. Carl Herndon
- Dr. Susanne Roberts
- Aidan Thompson, PhD: IntelliJoint
- Evan Weinstock: Zimmer Biomet
Discussion Topics
- When and why to try something new
- Emerging technology like robotics and navigation
- Navigating a value analysis committee
- Assessing technology to create a niche
1:30 – 2:00 PM: Partnering with Industry
Moderator
- Dr. Brian Culp
Faculty
- Dr. Vinay Aggarwal
- Dr. Sean McMillan
- Dennis McLaughlin: Pacira
- Marty Nichols: Physicians’ First Bancorp
Discussion Topics
- When is the right time to work with industry?
- How to get noticed and vet your opportunities
- Managing expectations – what industry looks for and what they avoid
- Advamed guidelines
2:00 – 2:45 PM: Physician Burnout – Address It Before It Becomes an Issue
Moderator
- Dr. Josh Rozell – didactic and panel
Faculty
- Dr. Stephane Owusu-Sarpong
- Dr. Alex Neuwirth
- Dr. Susanne Roberts
- Dr. Rich Yoon
Discussion Topics
- Different definitions of burnout to different people
- How to recognize burnout; signs/symptoms
- Work life balance/integration
- ACGME 80 hour work week changes
- How and when to ask for help
- Individual anecdotes/success stories/overcoming adversity
2:45 – 3:00 PM: Break and Sponsor Engagement
Smillow Multipurpose Room
3:00 – 4:00 PM: ASC Clinical and Financial Considerations
Faculty
- Will Holding: VP of Development at Compass Surgical Partners – didactic and panelist
Panel Moderator
- Dr. Brian Culp
Faculty
- Janet Carlson, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC: Executive Director of ASCs at Commonwealth Pain & Spine
- Dr. Sean McMillan
- Ryan Van Puffen, MBA: Senior Marketing Manager, KOL & Society Strategy, ASC Depuy Synthes
Discussion Topics
- Site of surgery: In-patient, HOPD, ASC
- Reading a proforma – key things to understand
- DeNovo versus re-syndication
- Achieving an Orthopedic Center of Excellence accreditation
- Multi-specialty ASC considerations
- Utilizing an ASC to build a concierge medicine practice
4:00 – 4:15 PM: Break and Sponsor Engagement
Smillow Multipurpose Room
4:15 – 5:30 PM: Private Equity and Super Groups
Faculty
- Dana Jacoby, MBA: Vector medical Group – didactic and panelist
Moderator
- Marney Reid
Faculty
- Dr. Mike Ast
- Dr. Brian Culp
Discussion Topics
- Private Equity – who they are and why Orthopaedics
- State of the union – players and platform groups
- Unpacking the PE terminology
- Junior partner considerations for PE
5:30 – 7:30 PM: Cocktail and Networking Reception – Faculty, Attendees and All Sponsors
Smillow Multipurpose Room