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CONFERENCE BROCHURE

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About the American

Pathology Foundation

The American Pathology Foundation is a non-profit educational associ-

ation dedicated to providing quality pathology management programs.

Each program topic is carefully selected and developed to meet patholo-

gists’ and practice managers’most current needs and provide “take-home,

how-to” information for implementation in their practices.

Founded in 1959, the American Pathology Foundation promotes the

private practice of pathology. Our objectives are:

• To promote the practice of pathology, in all its branches, through

scientific, cultural, educational, and charitable means.

• To cooperate with other professional organizations, especially societies

of pathologists, in the development of the art and science of medicine

in general, and pathology in particular.

• To provide a medium for exchange of information leading to provi-

sion of better anatomic and clinical pathology services for the public.

• To enhance the ability of the pathologist or practice admin-

istrator to manager his/her practice, time and resources.

continuing

education

This activity has been planned and implemented in accor-

dance with the Essential Areas, Elements and Policies of the

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

(ACCME). The American Pathology Foundation is accred-

ited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical

Education to provide continuing medical educa-

tion for physicians. The APF designates this

educational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA

PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should

only claim credit commensurate with the extent

of their participation in the activity.

AMERICAN PATHOLOGY

FOUNDATION

1540 South Coast Highway, Suite 203Laguna Beach, CA 92651

877-993-9935 • Fax 949-376-3456www.apfconnect.org

Brad Lund, Executive Director

Melissa Lord-Toof, Associate Director

Gail Sunshine, Conference Director

SPRING PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Michael L. Talbert, MD, Chairman

Karl H. Proppe, MD

Michael S. Brown, MD

Richard R. Ellis, MD

Larry J. Peterson

Krista L. Crews

Tricia Hughey

Daniel J. Hanson, MD

James J. Navin, MD

Robert M. Smith

Luke A. Perkocha, MD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Karl H. Proppe, MD, President

Ronald L. Weiss, MD, President-Elect

Gerald R. Hanson, MD, Secretary/Treasurer

Luke A. Perkocha, MD, Past-President

Michael L. Talbert, MD, Program Chair

C. Bruce Alexander, MD

Michael S. Brown, MD

Alfred W. Campbell, MD

Edward W. Catalano, MD

Bruce M. Dziura, MD

Richard R. Ellis, MD

Judith A. Hoschner, MD

F. Thomas Siskron, III, MD

Karen S. Thompson, MD

ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS

Robert M. Smith

Larry J. Peterson

Krista L. Crews

Tricia Hughey

Lance Beard

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Wednesday, March 125:00 – 7:00 pmRegistration Desk Open

5:00 – 7:00 pm Grand Opening Reception: Exhibitor Hosted

Wine Tasting & Eilers Fund Silent Auction

Thursday, March 137:00 am – 5:00 pmRegistration Desk Open

7:00 – 8:00 amBreakfast with the Board

8:00 – 8:15 amWelcome & Opening Remarks

Karl H. Proppe, MD, President, APF

Darwinism and Pathology Practice

Moderator: Michael L. Talbert, MD, Program Chair, APF

Morning Session Objectives:• Investigate the converging multiple environmental “pressures”

causing organizations to change or become extinct, including eco-nomic, technological, legal and regulatory.

• Discuss evolutionary changes in practice models in response tothe rapidly changing environment of the healthcare industry.

• Explore how demographic and technological changes will shapethe future of pathology practice.

• For some practices, selling may prevent “extinction”and may be a rea-sonable strategy – examine how to position a mature practice for sale,carry out the transaction, and practice under the new model.

8:15 – 9:00 amEnvironmental Economic Forces in 2008

Jondavid Klipp, Editor, Laboratory Economics, Poughkeepsie, NY

9:00 – 9:45 amThe Future of Pathology

Jared Schwartz, MD, PhD, President, College of American Pathologists, Charlotte, NC

9:45 – 10:15 amMorning Break

10:15 – 11:00 amA New World of Anatomic Pathology:

The Caris Diagnostics Approach

Richard H. Lash, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Caris Diagnostics, Irving TX

11:00 – 11:45 am I’m SOLD-Anatomy & Physiology of a Sale

George Branam, MD, Muncie, IN

11:45 am – 12:00 pmDiscussion / Q&A with Speakers

12:00 – 1:15 pmLuncheon

Moderator: Luke A. Perkocha, MD, Past President, APF

Afternoon Session Objectives:• Examine current legal and regulatory forces that are impacting

pathology practices.• Discuss what pathology practice may be like in a large health system

that converts to a physician-driven clinic model and the physician’srole in the transformation process.

• Explore how pathologists in diverse settings, including large, small,urban, rural, private and academic practices, are adapting to inter-nal and external environmental pressures and what innovativestrategies they are pursuing.

1:15 – 2:00 pmLegal & Regulatory Forces Affecting

Pathology in 2008

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

2:00 – 2:45 pmMeeting Health System Challenges by

Converting to a Physician-Driven Clinic Model

Rayburn “Bud” Thompson, Jr., Executive VP, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA

2:45 – 3:15 pmAfternoon Break

3:15 – 4:45 pmPanel Discussion:

Pathology Practices Evolving

• Dependent Business Units Accommodate Differences

Krista L. Crews, Executive Director, ProPath, Dallas, TX

• All for One and One for All

Tricia Hughey, CEO, UniPath LLC, Denver, CO

• Bringing New Technology to Rural America

Michael S. Brown, MD, Partner, Yellowstone Pathology Institute, Billings, MT

• Finding a Niche in a Crowded Market

Allen M. Gown, MD, Founder, PhenoPath Laboratories, Seattle, WA

• Finding a Competitive Course in Academic Pathology

C. Bruce Alexander, MD, Vice-Chair, Pathology, University of Alabama

• Reinventing the Private Practice of Pathology

Don Howard, MD, PhD, Chairman, CellNetix Pathology, Seattle, WA

4:45 – 5:00 pm

Discussion / Q&A with Speakers

5:00 – 6:30 pm

Reception / Grand Ballroom

6:30 – 10:00 pm

Poolside Western BBQ

Conference Schedule

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FRIday, March 14

7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Registration Desk Open

7:00 – 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast

Healthcare, the Government and You

Moderator: James J. Navin, MD, Past-President, APF

Morning Session Objectives:• Investigate the political and economic variables, the various pro-

posals and paths to healthcare reform and how they may affectpatients and pathologists.

• Explore the current state of molecular pathology testing and govern-ment payment policies

• Examine the impact of practice expense adjustments on yourbottom line.

• Discuss the status of “Medically Unlikely Edits” and their impacton your practice.

8:00 – 9:00 am

National Healthcare Policy Update 2008

Special Guest Speaker to be announced…

9:00 – 9:30 am

Discussion / Q&A with Speaker

9:30 – 10:00 am

Morning Break

Conclusion of Eilers Fund Silent Auction

10:00 – 10:45 am Molecular Pathology-What Are We Doing?

What Are They Paying Us For?

Jeffrey Kant, MD, PhD, Director, Division of Molecular Diagnostics,

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

10:45 – 11:30 amIt’s the Little Things-Practice Expense &

Medical Unlikely Edits

W. Stephen Black-Schaffer, MD, Associate Chief of Pathology, MassachusettsGeneral Hospital, Boston, MA

11:30 – 12:00 am


12:00 – 1:15 am

Luncheon

The Digital Pathologist

Moderator: Luke A. Perkocha, MD, Past-President, APF

Afternoon Session Objectives:• Explore the status of digital imaging in pathology in 2008 – what

is being implemented now in practice settings like yours; what ison the near- or long-term horizon.

• Examine the technologies, costs and practical and legal consider-

ations of making frozen section diagnoses remotely, in a distrib-uted practice setting.

• Identify how some pathology practices are using digital images.Whatare the advantages, disadvantages and practical considerations?

1:00 – 1:15 pm

Introduction: Overview of Digital Pathology

Luke Perkocha, MD, Past-President, APF

1:15 – 2:15 pm Remote Frozen Section Diagnosis:

Comparing Technologies for the

Distributed Pathology Practice

• Robotic TelepathologyBruce Dunn, MD, Iron Mountain Pathology VISN, Iron Mountain, MI

• Whole Slide Imaging TelepathologyAndrew Evans, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

2:15 – 2:45 pm Practical Uses of Digital Pathology in the

Community Practice

Eric Glassy, MD, Affiliated Pathologists Medical Group, Torrance, CA

2:45 – 3:00 pm


3:00 – 3:30 pm

Afternoon Break

3:30 – 4:00 pm Digital Whole Slide Imaging-A Primer &

Review of The State of the Industry

Jonhan Ho, MD, Assistant Professor, Pathology and Dermatology, UPMC,

Pittsburgh, PA

4:00 – 4:30 pm Whole Slide Image Validation Studies-

Existing Research and Future Studies

Jeffrey L. Fine, MD, Assistant Professor, Pathology, UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA

4:30 – 5:00 pmThe Whole Slide Image & Photo Archiving

Communication Systems (PACS) for Pathology:

What is the Future of the Glass Slide?

(Point-Counterpoint)

Bruce Williams, DVM, Chair, AFIP Telemedicine Program, Washington, DC

Ronald Weinstein, MD, Director, Arizona Telemedicine Program, Tucson, AZ

5:00 – 5:15 pm


5:30 – 9:00 pm APF Board of Directors Meeting & Dinner

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Hotel & Event Information

HILTON SCOTTSDALE RESORT & VILLAS

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6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250

(480) 948-7750 w w w.hilton.com

The Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas offers an intimate relaxed atmosphere reflecting the

spirit of the surrounding desert’s splendor. Situated on 20 luxuriant acres in the heart of

the city, one doesn’t need to go far to experience the delights of Scottsdale – more than 100

shopping and dining venues are within walking distance of the Hilton. Art galleries,

museums, botanical gardens and the zoo are also close by, as are the diverse and chal-

lenging golf courses for which Scottsdale is famous. The property is 15 minutes from

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Enjoy the comforts of the Resort’s newly renovated guest rooms. All rooms are supplied with

comfortable robes, coffee makers, refreshment centers and high-speed internet. A crystalline

outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool spa as well as a premiere fitness center with spa ameni-

ties can be found on the grounds of the resort. Three onsite restaurants offer a variety of choices,

from casual poolside fare to the finest steaks, seafood and specialty wines.

The Hilton Scottsdale Resort is offering APF guest rates of $209, plus tax, single/double occu-

pancy. The cut-off date for hotel reservations is Monday, February 11, 2008. We strongly recom-

mend that you contact the hotel directly at 480-948-7750 well in advance of this date to ensure

your accommodations at the host hotel. Please note that APF has reserved the majority of guest

rooms at this property and the hotel may sell out prior to the cut-off date.

Experience Spring in Scottsdale:

Imagine, if you will, a haven where you can pamper your body at a luxurious resort spa,

engage your senses at art galleries and museums and take-in some of the worlds finest golf;

a place where shopping is an art form and activities abound in the lush Sonoran Desert.

Scottsdale is that place, serving up its own signature blend of diverse activities.

• More than 330 days of sunshine each year

• Nearly 200 golf courses in the metro area

• Over 125 art galleries, studios and museums

• More than 600 local restaurants to choose from

• An abundance of outdoor activities including hot-air ballooning, river

rafting, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding and

off-road Sonoran Desert tours.

Photo courtesy Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau


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Grand Opening Reception:

Exhibitor Hosted Wine Tasting & Second Annual Eilers Fund Silent Auction

Wednesday, March 12 • 5:00 – 7:00 pm • Grand Ballroom

The Spring 2008 Conference gets underway with a Grand Opening Reception on Wednesday evening. Meet

and greet friends old and new as the evening’s social activities get underway with a fabulous wine-tasting event

hosted by our exhibitors. As you visit each exhibit booth, you will be served a favorite wine that the exhibitor

has chosen for the occasion.

Our Second Annual Eilers Fund Silent Auction will kick-off on Wednesday evening with a variety of special

items up for bid. Auction items will be on display in the Grand Ballroom exhibit hall throughout the confer-

ence until bidding concludes during our Friday morning break. Proceeds will benefit the American Pathology

Foundation’s Russell J. Eilers Scholarship Fund. This fund makes it possible for selected pathology residents

to attend APF meetings free of charge. We encourage members to donate items for the silent auction and

welcome all contributions: gift items, artwork, collectibles, products and services. Contact the National Office

for more information or an auction donation form.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BOARD

Thursday, March 13 • 7:00 – 8:00 am • Grand Ballroom

If you are a new member or attending your first APF conference, the APF Board of Directors invites you to

join us for this special breakfast session. You’ll learn more about the Foundation as you meet current members

and staff. As new members, we encourage your involvement and participation in the organization. Bring your

ideas for educational programs and other projects. All conference attendees are welcome to participate. We

look forward to seeing you there!

POOLSIDE WESTERN BARBEQUE

Thursday, March 13 • 6:30 – 10:00 pm • Poolside

Join us poolside for a special evening under the starry desert sky. Leave the business suits behind and wear your

favorite western attire! Our southwestern spread will include everything from fruit cobblers and chili to mesquite

grilled chicken, and steaks. Don’t miss this chance to unwind at the end of the day with your friends and colleagues

while you enjoy wonderful food and music!

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE & REFRESHMENT BREAKS

The Grand Ballroom is the setting for the Exhibitor Showcase and the gathering place throughout the

conference. We encourage you to visit with each of our special vendors who have come to do business with you.

Food and refreshment areas can also be found here. Come to socialize, network or just take a break.

Thursday, March 13

9:45 – 10:15 am . . . . . . . . . . Morning Break 2:45 – 3:15 pm . . . . . . . . . Afternoon Break

Friday, March 14

9:30 – 10:00 am . . . . . . . . . . Morning Break 3:00 – 3:30 pm . . . . . . . . . Afternoon Break (Conclusion of Eilers Fund Silent Auction)

DAILY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & LUNCHEONS

A Continental Breakfast Buffet and Plated Luncheon will be served each day in the Grand Ballroom. Breakfast

will be from 7:00 -8:00 am each day and lunch will be 12:00 to 1:15 pm. These meals are included in your regis-

tration costs. Please use these opportunities to visit exhibitors and network with your colleagues.

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APF 2008 SPRING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Please Register today at www.apfconnect.org or return this form with full payment to:American Pathology Foundation, 1540 S. Coast Hwy, Suite 203, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 • Fax (949) 376-3456

ATTENDEE INFORMATION:

First Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Last Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Company Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone # _______________________________________________ Fax # ________________________________________________

Email Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Phone # ______________________________________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION:On or before After

Description February 1st February 1st

APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $695.00 . . . . . . . . . . $750.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

Non-APF Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $795.00 . . . . . . . . . . $850.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

One Day Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $347.50 . . . . . . . . . . $375.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________Indicate day you will attend: � March 13 � March 14

Guest Registration (for Receptions & Silent Auction) . . . . . . . $100.00 . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

Total . . . . . . . . . . . $ __________

Please assist us in planning by checking the information below:� This is my first APF Conference� I am a new APF memberPlease check ALL events you plan to attend (included in registration price):

� Wine Tasting Reception & Silent Auction (Wednesday) � Breakfast with the Board (Thursday)� Luncheon (Thursday) � Reception (Thursday)� Poolside Western BBQ (Thursday) � Continental Breakfast (Friday)� Luncheon(Friday)

� Special Needs, including dietary: _______________________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Enclosed is a check made payable to “American Pathology Foundation” Check # _______________

Credit Card: � Visa � MasterCard � American Express

Credit Card # __________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date ___________

Name as it Appears on Card (please print) ______________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature ____________________________________________________________________ Date _______________


The American Pathology Foundation

1540 South Coast Highway, Suite 203

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

TOPIC TRACKS TO INCLUDE:

• The Changing Marketplace

• The Digital Pathologist

• How to Value Your Practice and Position It For Sale

• Group Evolution: Financial and Structural Considerations for a Changing World

• Laboratory Economics & Large Lab Strategy

• Legal and Healthcare Policy Issues

This is a time of unprecedented change in pathology, creating winners and losers. We urge

you to attend these important educational sessions that will help you position and prepare

your practice to face these challenges.

APF conferences provide ample

networking opportunities for you

to share experiences and craft

solutions with your colleagues.

For more informationplease visit www.apfconnect.org

or call 877-993-9935

2008 Spring Conference Features:


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