Annual Meeting & Scientific Session

Are you a psychiatrist considering starting your own private practice? Join North Carolina Psychiatric Association’s "Business of Psychiatry" webinar series. This series is designed for those who are considering or have already started their own private practice. Learn from experts about essential topics such as finance, billing, and insurance. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the complex world of private practice and ensure it thrives. 

Session 1 - January 14
Business of Psychiatry: Finances 101

In this webinar, we will discuss key considerations around maintaining your financial records and how a clean set of books can lead to a seamless tax filing process. We will also cover key tax considerations for providers and how you can plan proactively.
Presented by: Amy Kretzer, Controller, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) & Molly Jones, Principal, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)

Session 2 – February 11
Business of Psychiatry:Billing and Insurance 101

In this webinar, we will review the essential impact of having a strong revenue cycle within a psychiatry practice and how you can proactively avoid increased costs and loss of revenue due to incorrect billing.
Presented by: Jennifer Campbell, Healthcare Consulting Manager, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)

Session 3 – March 11
Business of Psychiatry: Part 3

Information coming soon!

Choose to register for individual webinars ($30 for NCPA members, $40 for non-members) or the entire series ($75 for NCPA members, $100 non-members).

Registration opening soon!
 

2024 Annual Meeting Follow-Up
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Resources      Share Your Experience

 

We are all still feeling the significant impact Hurricane Helene had on our 2024 Annual Meeting. The storm's devastation was unforeseen, and we deeply regret the disruption it caused. Many of you played in integral role in sharing information and resources, and for that, we sincerely thank you!

We are incredibly grateful to the Renaissance Asheville Hotel staff for taking great care of us despite the tremendous challenges they faced. Many staff members had no contact with their families and were unaware of the damage to their homes. Their commitment under such circumstances was truly commendable.

Safety and Wellbeing
The safety of our attendees and members is our top priority. We have done our best to maintain a list of all attendees who have made it home safely and believe all attendees are accounted for. We know many of you formed meaningful relationships and deepened bonds over the weekend. If you need assistance in contacting someone or inquiring about their status, please email [email protected] for more information.

Questions
We know you have questions about the meeting, NCPA staff are diligently working on answers. Rebuilding efforts in Asheville, including the venue, are ongoing, which creates a delay in our ability to finalize details. We are actively collaborating with the venue staff, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), and our event insurance broker. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this complex situation.

Please direct your questions to [email protected]. We will continue to provide updates as soon as information becomes available.

Support Resources
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, you may find these resources helpful:


Share Your Experience
Many NCPA members have experiences they would like to share with the membership community. We're currently exploring the best way to provide everyone with an opportunity to contribute. In the meantime, feel free to share your story with us at [email protected]. Once we've determined the most effective format for compiling these stories, we'll reach out to you for permission to use your contribution.

 

 

2024 Program Schedule

Thursday, Sept 26  
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Recent Developments in the Assessment of Suicide Risk (Virtual) 
Nate Kimbrel, Ph.D.

1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Our Primary Adverse Event:  The Impact of Patient Suicide on Psychiatrists and Psychiatry Residents  
Joan Anzia, M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A.
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Managing Post-Hospitalization for the Suicidal Patient
Danielle Lowe, M.D., Ph.D.
Friday, Sept 27  
1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Fully Virtual Practice and Standards of Care 
David Cash, J.D., L.L.M. & Miriam Clarke, D.O.
1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Value Based Care for Psychiatry
Mehul Mankad, MD
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Workshop by Practice Type: Private Practice
Aarti Kapur, M.D. & Randie Schachter, D.O.
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Workshop by Practice Type: Academic
Austin Hall, M.D., F.A.P..A & John Nicholls, M.D., J.D., D.F.A.P.A.
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Workshop by Practice Type: Administrative
Ish Bhalla, M.D. & Micah Krempasky, M.D. 

 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by American Psychiatric Association (APA) and North Carolina Psychiatric Association. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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CME Information

Please note that you must claim your CME credit within 90 days of the conference. Certificates will not be issued after December 28, 2024. 

  1. Go to https://education.psychiatry.org/Users/InvitationCode.aspx
  2. Log in with your APA username and password or create a new account (if needed)
  3. Enter the Invitation Code into the text field: [VXPZ77P1876]
  4. Click "Enroll" to gain access to the course
  5. Click the blue "Get Started" on the right-hand side of the screen.
  6. Click the blue "Go to Evaluation" button or "Evaluation" tab on the top navigation bar of the course.
  7. Click the blue "Start" button next to "Evaluation" and complete the required questions.
  8. Submit your responses using the blue “Submit” button at the bottom of the screen.
  9. Select from the dropdown menu the amount of credits you would like to claim and click "Claim" to complete your Credit Request.
  10. Click "Continue" and the screen will refresh to show the green check mark banner across the top of the screen. Under this banner, there is an option to download the PDF of your certificate. A copy of this certificate and the credits awarded is available in your Transcript.

 Step by Step Instructions can be found here. 

*Please note that you must claim your CME credit within 90 days of the conference. Certificates will not be issued after December 28, 2024. For customer support, please email [email protected].