Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1|  Provide a historical perspective on health care financing and how it relates to physician payment today
2|  Describe the basics of ICD-10 coding, Common Procedural Terms, Diagnosis-related Groups and MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment Systems) 
3|  Provide tips on job search, employment contracts and negotiation
 
Presenter(s): 
Thomas Higgins, MD 
Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Baystate Health
 
NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
 Thomas Higgins, MD 

 Speaker 

No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose no
Session date: 
09/16/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center & Webinar
759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 ACPE Contact Hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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