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STFM 27th Annual Conference
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Thursday, November 17
1:30–5:00 pm
How to Make Money for Your Practice:
Billing for Patient Education
Thomas Weida, MD, Penn State University; Priti Mody-Bailey, MD, MA, Community Medical Associates, The
University Health System, Community First Health Plan, San Antonio, Texas; Evangelina Villagomez, MSN, RN,
CCRN, CS, FCCM, CDE, Texas Diabetes Institute, The University Health System, San Antonio, Texas
Patient education is valued by most in medicine but often difficult to justify and incorporate in practice due
to financial constraints. Escalating health costs have forced a search for new ways to manage patient education.
Through innovative thought and collaboration, several practices have successfully sought reimbursement for patient
education services. Their strategies will be discussed in this session. Patient education, when it is discerned as
“medically necessary,” is a reimbursable component of care and more importantly, can improve outcomes.
Attendees will learn how to bill for patient education and make money for their practices.
Fee: $95