NN&I - August 2010

42 Nephrology News & Issues August 2010www.nephronline.comConference Preview QMS symposium to examine impact of the ESRD bundleWith the newly released bundling payment system, new standards for electronic medical records, and CROWNWeb to worry about, every-one in the renal community may want to pay close attention to Quantitative Medical Systems' annual symposium, which will be held Aug. 19-20 at the Westin Casuarina in Las Vegas. QMS's meeting will feature nation-ally-recognized experts to discuss challenges and opportunities the dial-ysis industry will be facing heading into 2011. "Dialysis providers must adapt to specific challenges posed by the financial structure of bundled pay-ment for dialysis therapy coupled with increased reporting requirements by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services," QMS said in a news release. Sessions at the symposium will examine the newly released bundling rules, discuss revenue maximization, and operational optimization for pro-viders to effectively adjust business models to work within the new para-digm, according to QMS. There will also be a review of indus-try activities regarding CROWNWeb and electronic data submission will be The ConferenceQuantitative Medical Systems' annual symposiumAugust 19-20 Westin Casuarina Las Vegas another part of this session. In addition to these business top-ics, current clinical issues, which relate specifically to treating the end-stage renal disease patient during the first 120 days of dialysis and effec-tive fluid management of the dialysis patient will be discussed. Speakers for the symposium will include Edward Jones, MD; Diana Hlebovy, RN; Linda McCann, RD; Marcia Keen, RN, PhD, as well as key clinical and business members of the ESRD provider community. CalendarSeptember European Dialysis & Transplant Nurses Association European Renal Care Association Annual MeetingSept. 18-21 Dublin, Ireland queries@edtnaerca.org www.edtnaerca.org National Renal Administrators Association Annual Fall Conference Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, Calif. www.nraa.orgOctoberESRD Network of New England Annual Meeting Sturbridge Host Hotel www.networkofnewengland.org The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a RN Nurse Manager - Hemodialysis Unit, serv- ing both acute and chronic cases. Preferred Qualifications: MSN, National Certification in Nephrology Nursing. Recent Hemodialysis experience and Management experience. Applicant's successful nursing practice and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board of peers in recom- mending the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The Dorn VAMC is one of the fast-est growing VA Medical Centers in the US. Our quality processes and prac- tice innovations are excellent. Position qualifications include specialty board certification or board eligibility. Dorn offers in its compensation package: competitive salaries, 100% malpractice insurance coverage, health & life insur- ance programs, a three-tiered retire- ment income program, and up to 26 paid days of vacation per year. Come join our team, Columbia is the geographic center of South Carolina, with easy access to mountains (2 hrs west) and nationally recognized beach resorts (2 hrs east). Columbia boasts a nationally acclaimed library system, highly rated schools, The University of South Carolina (with SEC Sports teams) and many outstanding golf courses. For details on how to apply refer to: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov Announcement number: 2010-033-Acute Conference Prev_NNI0810_3.indd 42 7/15/10 3:31:30 PM