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Agenda
- Day 1September 21, 2023
- Day 2September 22, 2023
- Day 3September 23, 2023
10:00 AM
Attendee Registration and Check In
You can check in at the Marriott Marquis and then follow the signs to the NORM Registration desk to pick up your conference items. Registration is open until 5:00 PM PST and Friday morning for late arrivals.
Location: South Office3:30 PM
New Member/Attendee Orientation
This session is for New Attendees and New Members of NORM.
Location: Foothill G5:00 PM
6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Join us for our Thursday night welcome reception. Mix and mingle with all of our attendees.
Guests and exhibitors are welcome to join us!
Location: Atrium at the Marriott Marquis10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Set Up and Check In
Exhibitors and sponsors can set up their booths.
Location: Yerba Buena Ballroom5:00 PM
6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Join us for our Thursday night welcome reception. Mix and mingle with all of our attendees.
Guests and exhibitors are welcome to join us!
Location: Atrium at the Marriott Marquis
6:30 AM
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall8:00 AM
Welcome and Review of Conference
Location: Yerba Buena General Session8:45 AM
Keynote: The Future of Healthcare & Rheumatology: What Will it Look Like in 5 Years?
Ron Howrigon
Session Objectives:
• Define current trends in health care and how they are going to continue over the next five years
• Describe the likely structure and attributes of our health care system in the future
• Evaluate the impact these changes are going to have on physician practices
• Develop strategies for medical practices to insure they are prepared for the future
Location: Yerba Buena General Session9:45 AM
General Session: Retain your Revenue Part 1: Learn ERISA Regulations and Make Them Work for You
David Zetter, PHR, SHRM-CP, CHC, CPCO, CPC
Location: Yerba Buena General Session10:45 AM
Break/Networking In Exhibit Hall
Network with vendors in our exhibit hall.11:30 AM
Transition
11:45 AM
General Session: Retain your Revenue Part 2: Learn ERISA Regulations and Make Them Work for You
David Zetter, PHR, SHRM-CP, CHC, CPCO, CPC
Location: Yerba Buena General Session12:45 PM
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall2:15 PM
Breakout Sessions A
Managing Rheumatology Denials and the Appeals Process
Revenue Cycle & FinancialHealth Metrics From Your Rheumatology Peers
Panel Discussion: Ancillary Services To Consider For Your Rheumatology Practice
Roundtable Discussion: Employee Retention Ideas
Location: Nob Hill3:15 PM
Break/Networking in Exhibit Hall
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall4:00 PM
Breakout Sessions B
Rheumatology Internal Auditing Part 1: What should you look for?
A Conversation with CMMI - The Future of Rheumatology from a CMS Perspective
The Evolution & Future of the Rheumatology Care Delivery Model
Roundtable Discussion: Group Purchasing Savings Beyond Buy & Bill Drugs6:00 PM
Friday Night Reception
Join us for our Friday night reception at the City View at Metreon!
(Across from the Conference Hotel)7:00 PM
9:00 PM
Friday Night Dinner
Join us for our Dinner and Entertainment at the City View at Metreon!
(Across from the Conference Hotel)6:30 AM
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Your exhibit Booth must be manned during breakfast, but you are welcome to partake in the food. Please allow NORM members to use the seating provided in the Exhibit Hall.
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall8:00 AM
Open Exhibit Hall Hours
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall12:45 PM
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Your exhibit Booth must be manned during lunch, but you are welcome to partake in the food. Please allow NORM members to use the seating provided in the Exhibit Hall.
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall2:15 PM
Open Exhibit Hall Hours
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall6:00 PM
Friday Night Reception
Join us for our Friday night reception at the City View at Metreon!
(Across from the Conference Hotel)7:00 PM
9:00 PM
Friday Night Dinner
Join us for our Dinner and Entertainment at the City View at Metreon!
(Across from the Conference Hotel)
7:00 AM
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall8:00 AM
General Session: Obtain Best Outcomes of Rheumatology Practices - The Need to Lead
Ricky Newton
Objective: To understand how to advocate and work/partner to influence issues to have a better outcome for your rheumatology practice.
Location: Yerba Buena General Session9:00 AM
Annual Membership Meeting
NORM Members ONLY
Location: Yerba Buena General Session10:00 AM
Break/Networking in Exhibit Hall
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall10:45 AM
General Session: How to Embrace Change Using Emotional Intelligence
Susan Childs
Location: Yerba Buena General Session11:45 AM
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall1:15 PM
Breakout Sessions C
Rheumatology Internal Auditing Part 2: Working with Real Case Studies
Checkup: A “Well Visit” for Your Rheumatology Practice
The Evolution & Future of the Rheumatology Care Delivery Model
Panel Discussion: Managing Upward: Developing A Positive & Productive Relationship with Your Providers2:15 PM
Break
2:30 PM
General Session: To Infuse or Not to Infuse, That is the Question
Location: Yerba Buena General Session3:30 PM
General Session: The Great Boss Factor: How to Activate People and Cultivate Commitment
Joe Mull, M.Ed, CSP
Objective: Managers will learn how to build a strong team that will be with them into the future. Attendees will learn three specific habits that play a role in triggering emotional and psychological commitment from your employees. Take Your Team into a New Age of Work!
Location: Yerba Buena General Session4:30 PM
Transition to Big Bus Tour
Location: Hotel Lobby5:30 PM
7:30 PM
Saturday Night Event: Big Bus San Francisco Private Charters
NORM will be offering our attendees a private bus tour on Saturday night. This tour will take you to the most iconic parts of the city. Pick up and drop off will be at the conference hotel.7:00 AM
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Your exhibit Booth must be manned during breakfast, but you are welcome to partake in the food. Please allow NORM members to use the seating provided in the Exhibit Hall.
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall8:00 AM
Open Exhibitor Hall Hours
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall12:00 PM
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Your exhibit Booth must be manned during lunch, but you are welcome to partake in the food. Please allow NORM members to use the seating provided in the Exhibit Hall.
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall1:15 PM
2:15 PM
Exhibitors Breakdown
Reminder: It is not permitted to break down early.
Location: Yerba Buena Exhibit Hall
