Practice Management Institute Faculty to present two sessions at the National College of Rheumatology Meeting in Washington, D.C.

SAN ANTONIO, TX, October 27, 2012

Practice Management Institute (PMI) today announced that two of its faculty members have been asked to present at the National College of Rheumatology's Annual Meeting, November 9 and 10 in Washington, D.C.

PMI faculty members, Rose B. Moore, CMC, CMOM, CMIS, CMCO, CPC, and Sunjanel Avecilla, CMC, CPC, CMIS, CMOM, will be on hand to deliver two presentations during the CORC Pre-Meeting session, November 10, aimed at improving revenue and management skills.

Moore's keynote address is designed to inspire practice managers and administrators, entitled: "The World's Best Managers Do Manage Differently - Find Your Strengths for Efficiency!" The session will address the roles of the manager and staff communication techniques,

Avecilla will share timely information on how to identify the most common denials and rejection edits in an effort to minimize losses in her presentation, "Improving Accounts Receivable for Profitability." She will discuss how practice management system tools can directly assist in streamlining outstanding accounts to increase revenue and identify tracking mechanisms to secure accurate and timely reimbursement.

The CORC Pre-Meeting Courses are primarily focused on helping practice managers manage a profitable practice. These sessions offer attendees with a specific interest a unique learning opportunity. A separate registration is required. Faculty members will also be on hand to address attendee's coding, billing, insurance or practice management questions.

"In this day of heavy regulation and constant change within the medical practice setting, we are thrilled to utilize the services of PMI to provide the superb quality of educational content that will be of great benefit to our members," said Cindy Gutierrez, MBA, Sr. Specialist, Insurance and Practice Management, American College of Rheumatology, Socioeconomic Affairs.

The Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, a division of the American College of Rheumatology, is a professional membership society composed of non-physician health care professionals specializing in rheumatology, such as advanced practice nurses, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, epidemiologists, physician assistants, educators, clinicians, researchers, research coordinators and office staff.

Practice Management Institute (PMI) is the training, networking and credentialing source for medical office professionals. For 30 years, physicians and their staff have looked to PMI for training that contributes to a more efficient, profitable and compliant office. Classes are hosted in 300 of the nation's leading hospitals, medical societies and colleges. PMI awards certification by exam to accomplished medical office coding, reimbursement, and management professionals. In all, more than 17,000 medical office professionals have earned their credentials through PMI.