"One
of the true benefits of my membership and involvement
in PSAA is that it has afforded me, both personally
and professionally, the opportunity to network with
other plastic surgery office managers throughout the
entire U.S. Forming a common bond with people who
share specific problems and concerns is absolutely
critical in surviving and even thriving in today's
health care arena."
- Bobbi Hamilton
Morgantown, WV
"I
was encouraged to join PSAA in 1979 by my employer,
Dr. Carl R. Hartrampf. I had worked in the medical
field for many years, but had never managed a practice.
Dr. Hartrampf felt that this organization could offer
me the opportunity to grow in my job and it was one
of the best things I ever did as our practice grew
from two doctors to six doctors over the years. He
encouraged my to attend the meetings each year. Since
these meetings offer subjects directly relating to
managing a plastic surgery practice, each year I was
able to bring back to our office ideas that improved
our efficiency and profitability. I would encourage
any manager of a plastic surgery practice to become
involved with this very professional association.
The expense of membership and attending the meetings
will be returned to the practice many times over with
increased productivity."
-
Nancy L. Cadora
Office Manager, Atlanta, GA
"I
have been a member for many years and I still benefit
from my association with PSAA . Office and personnel
issues ar the same regardless of what part of the
country we live in. Knowing I can network with my
peers nationally to obtain information and assistance
is so helpful. I use PSAA's resources several times
a year. It is important to keep abreast of current
issues facing the field of plastic surgery and I accomplish
this by attending our annual meetings. I always learn
from the educational symposiums and enjoy networking
with my peers."
-
Marcy Coggins
"From
its beginning, I have been a supporter of this organization.
I have had the honor and the pleasure of addressing
their membership at their annual meeting.
We
surgeons look forward to our meetings together and
attend seminars in order to keep current with rapid
changes in the medical field. It is also necessary
and important for practice managers to attend meetings
to stay abreast of the most up to date practice management
techniques. One of the unique things about belonging
to PSAA and attending their meetings is that they
offer education specifically addressing plastic surgery
practices. Our field is unique an din many ways cannot
be compared to other specialties. We must stay current
to comply with new laws. It is necessary for us to
stay up to date on coding, billing, and managed care
issues. Your manager is kept informed of all these
issues through attending the annual meeting and receiving
their excellent quarterly publication, The Administrator
Review."
-
Carl R. Hartrampf, Jr., MD
Atlanta, GA
"It
is hard to put into words what a great organization
this is. PSAA has been a great source of reference
to me.
In
this competitive world, we are unable to acquire information
and assistance from local practices. PSAA has given
me the opportunity to get the answers I need from
office managers/administrators nationwide, some of
whom I have made lifetime friendships.
New
and old members alike can benefit from the sharing
of ideas and the problem solving abilities this organization
can offer.
I
would highly recommend becoming a member of this organization.
The sooner you join, the sooner you can begin to reap
the benefits! "
-
Karen McEntire
Past President
