From the pre-conference day at SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2018, held June 27 – July 1, 2018 in Seattle, Washington.

Topic: Reimbursement & Professional Advocacy
Faculty: Michael Powe, BA

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the components of delivery system change that will impact PAs and other health professionals as payment systems transition to value-based reimbursement
2. Explain the unique role that Pas in dermatology will play in driving increased efficiencies and expanding access to care in these new payment models
3. Identify strategies to improve the identification and tracking of the contributions and productivity of Pas in a value-based payment system
4. Discuss Medicare’s guidelines for the Quality Payment Program and how Pas will be impacted