Best Practices In Advanced Radiation Oncology And Imaging

12/08/2010 - 12/10/2010

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Recent advances in our understanding of radiation oncology, molecular biology, and imaging are allowing us to see and study tumors like never before. We can now develop unique treatment strategies for patients in ways only dreamed of by previous generations of physicians, scientists and patients. The possibilities for increasing cancer cure while at the same time minimizing the side effects of treatment is exciting and invigorating to us. The field of Radiation Oncology Imaging is experiencing more challenges than ever before. With declining reimbursements and the rising cost of imaging Technology, services. Therefore, it is now more important than ever for Radiation Oncology Administrators to be able to run their departments more efficiently and effectively.
This strategic, two-day conference ADVANCED RADIATION ONCOLOGY & IMAGING: STRATEGIES FOR STREAMLINING DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT, December 8-10, 2010 • Tampa, Flordia will bring together leading hospital Radition Oncology & Imaging Administrators, Directors, Executives, Physicians and individuals involved in the care of cancer patients.
The mission of this conference is clear: accelerating research in and the delivery of novel cancer treatments that improve the lives of patients.
We are proud to present a conference program of extraordinary speakers and high-end technologies to provide clear leadership in the field and we are poised to advance the effectiveness of radiation delivery at this critical time in history.
• Best practices for advanced Radiation, Oncology and Imaging services and operations
• Choosing the most up to date and cost-effective Radiation Oncology technologies to achieve more efficient workflow and improved patient care
• Proton Therapy: clinical applications and future advancements
• Integrating and streamlining your hospital’s Radiation Oncology services to increase customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
• Providing a comprehensive array of Radiation Oncology services to accommodate increased patient volume and improve outcomes
• Understanding and overcoming radiology oncology challenges including: increased competition, demand for services, rapidly changing technologies
• Radiation therapy treatment trends including use of IGRT, IMRT, conformal therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and brachytherapy
• Integrating new and emerging imaging modalities into Radiation Therapy
• Strategies for ensuring optimal reimbursement while improving compliance
• Ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulations
• Successful Strategies for Performance and quality outcomes measurement in Radiation Oncology
Speakers Include
Hak Choy, M.D., Professor and Chairman
Nancy B. and Jake L. Hamon distinguished Chair in Therapeutic Oncology Research Department of Radiation Oncology The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Dr. Eleanor Harris, Associate Professor, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Kathy Ouellette-Piazzo, BS, RT(R)(M)(CT), Former CT Operations Manager, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston MA; Director of Clinical Solutions, Bracco Diagnostics, Princeton New Jersey
Linda Seidman, Director, Business Development IBA Particle Therapy, Inc
Thomas J. Dilling, MD, Radiation Oncology Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
Robin Chenail, Director of Operations, Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute
Andre Konski, M.D., M.B.A., Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology for the Wayne State University School of Medicine and Service Chief for Radiation Oncology at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center.
Cindy C. Parman, CPC, CPC-H, RCC, Principal and Co-Founder, CODING STRATEGIES, INC.
Chris Petillo, Director, PACS Information Technologies NYU Medical Center, New York, NY
Dr. Edmund Simon, Radiation Oncologist, Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Western Regional Medical Center
Kathy Tabor McEwan, Executive Director of Imaging, Department of Radiology, Boca Raton Community Hospital, Boca Raton, FL
Nick Hernandez, MBA, FACHE, is a Vice President Oncure Medical Corporation
James Hugh, Sr. Vice President AMAC – American Medical Accounting & Consulting
Paul Read, MD PhD Associate Professor, University of Virginia
The conference is ideally suited for physicians, nurses, administrators and other health care professionals involved in the care of Oncology Imaging Department patients – Representing the Oncology Imaging/Radiology Departments of Community Hospitals, Health Systems, Academic Medical Centers, and Hospital Networks. Key titles include:
Director Radiology
Administrator, Vice President, Director of Radiation Oncology
Director Radiology
Radiology Administrators
Chief Molecular Imaging
PACS Administrators
Director Oncology Imaging
Director Diagnostic Imaging
Director of Imaging Services
Hospital President, CEO, CIO, COO
Chief Medical Officer
Director of Comprehensive Cancer Center
Director of Oncology Services
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