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A special topical meeting preparing your practice for change: Thoracic surgery into the next decade
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CALAFIORE ET AL CORONARY REVASCULARIZATION WITH ARTERIAL GRAFTS
Use of the inferior epigastric artery as a free graft for myocardial revascularization. Ann Thorac Surg 1991;52:
429-37.
7. Buche M, Schoevaerdts JC, Lavagie Y, et al. Use of the inferior epigastric artery for coronary bypass. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992;103:665--70. 8. Loop FD, Lytle BW, Cosgrove OM, Golding LAR, Taylor pc, Stewart RW. Free (aorto-coronary) internal mammary artery graft: late results. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1986;92:827-31. 9. Galbut DL, Traad EA, Dorman M], et al. Seventeen year experience with bilateral internal mammary artery grafts. Ann Thorac Surg 1990;49:195--201. 10. Fiore AC, Naunheim KS, Dean P, et al. Results of internal
Ann Thorae Surg 1994;58: 18S-90
thoracic artery grafting over fifteen years: single versus double grafts. Ann Thorac Surg 1990;49:202-9. 11. Pym J, Brown PM, Charrette ED, Parker JO, West RO. Gastroepiploic--coronary anastomosis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1987;94:256-9. 12. Suma H, Wanibuchi Y, Terada Y, Fukuda S, Takayama T, Furuta S. The right gastroepiploic artery graft. Clinical and angiographic midterm results in 200 patients. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1993;105:615--23. 13. Acar C, [ebara V, Portoghese M, et al. Revival of the radial artery for coronary bypass grafting. Ann Thorac Surg 1992; 54:652-60.
A Special Topical Meeting
Preparing Your Practice for Change: Thoracic Surgery Into the Next Decade Hyatt Regency Hotel Atlanta, Georgia, September 24-25, 1994 "Preparing Your Practice for Change" will be a unique topical meeting focusing on how the practice of thoracic surgery is being affected as the healthcare reform process sweeps the country. All those interested in keeping their thoracic surgery practices well positioned in the future will benefit from this meeting. Thoracic surgeons from all practice arrangements and all areas of subspecialization as well as surgical practice administrators are encouraged to attend this meeting. The meeting is sponsored by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons under the direction of its Major Issues Committee. The program will feature a variety of nationally renowned experts including many members of The Society who will discuss the major concerns and issues affecting the decision of how to adapt a thoracic surgery practice for the coming change. The program will begin on Saturday, September 24, at 8:30 AM and will conclude on Sunday, September 25, at 1:00 PM. Session topics on Saturday morning include discussion of the political and environmental forces that affect thoracic surgery practices. Various practice patterns
will be highlighted to identify critical issues affecting successful adaptation to change. A special luncheon speaker, H. Ross Perot, will address the Physician's Role in Healthcare Reform. Saturday afternoon will focus on getting the most from your healthcare dollar. Discussion of contract negotiations for thoracic surgery services will be undertaken by representatives of managed care organizations as well as hospital administrators. The feasibility of capitation for thoracic surgery practice will be reviewed. The afternoon will conclude with an exploration of quality assessment by database studies as well as outcome analysis, both of which may be mandated in the future. On Sunday morning the meeting will address the role of industry in the new scheme of practice, and there will be a discussion of thoracic surgical training and distribution of specialty services as they relate to future healthcare needs. Further details on this meeting will be mailed to all members of The Society in the near future and may be requested from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 644-6610.
CALAFIORE ET AL CORONARY REVASCULARIZATION WITH ARTERIAL GRAFTS
Use of the inferior epigastric artery as a free graft for myocardial revascularization. Ann Thorac Surg 1991;52:
429-37.
7. Buche M, Schoevaerdts JC, Lavagie Y, et al. Use of the inferior epigastric artery for coronary bypass. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992;103:665--70. 8. Loop FD, Lytle BW, Cosgrove OM, Golding LAR, Taylor pc, Stewart RW. Free (aorto-coronary) internal mammary artery graft: late results. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1986;92:827-31. 9. Galbut DL, Traad EA, Dorman M], et al. Seventeen year experience with bilateral internal mammary artery grafts. Ann Thorac Surg 1990;49:195--201. 10. Fiore AC, Naunheim KS, Dean P, et al. Results of internal
Ann Thorae Surg 1994;58: 18S-90
thoracic artery grafting over fifteen years: single versus double grafts. Ann Thorac Surg 1990;49:202-9. 11. Pym J, Brown PM, Charrette ED, Parker JO, West RO. Gastroepiploic--coronary anastomosis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1987;94:256-9. 12. Suma H, Wanibuchi Y, Terada Y, Fukuda S, Takayama T, Furuta S. The right gastroepiploic artery graft. Clinical and angiographic midterm results in 200 patients. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1993;105:615--23. 13. Acar C, [ebara V, Portoghese M, et al. Revival of the radial artery for coronary bypass grafting. Ann Thorac Surg 1992; 54:652-60.
A Special Topical Meeting
Preparing Your Practice for Change: Thoracic Surgery Into the Next Decade Hyatt Regency Hotel Atlanta, Georgia, September 24-25, 1994 "Preparing Your Practice for Change" will be a unique topical meeting focusing on how the practice of thoracic surgery is being affected as the healthcare reform process sweeps the country. All those interested in keeping their thoracic surgery practices well positioned in the future will benefit from this meeting. Thoracic surgeons from all practice arrangements and all areas of subspecialization as well as surgical practice administrators are encouraged to attend this meeting. The meeting is sponsored by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons under the direction of its Major Issues Committee. The program will feature a variety of nationally renowned experts including many members of The Society who will discuss the major concerns and issues affecting the decision of how to adapt a thoracic surgery practice for the coming change. The program will begin on Saturday, September 24, at 8:30 AM and will conclude on Sunday, September 25, at 1:00 PM. Session topics on Saturday morning include discussion of the political and environmental forces that affect thoracic surgery practices. Various practice patterns
will be highlighted to identify critical issues affecting successful adaptation to change. A special luncheon speaker, H. Ross Perot, will address the Physician's Role in Healthcare Reform. Saturday afternoon will focus on getting the most from your healthcare dollar. Discussion of contract negotiations for thoracic surgery services will be undertaken by representatives of managed care organizations as well as hospital administrators. The feasibility of capitation for thoracic surgery practice will be reviewed. The afternoon will conclude with an exploration of quality assessment by database studies as well as outcome analysis, both of which may be mandated in the future. On Sunday morning the meeting will address the role of industry in the new scheme of practice, and there will be a discussion of thoracic surgical training and distribution of specialty services as they relate to future healthcare needs. Further details on this meeting will be mailed to all members of The Society in the near future and may be requested from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 644-6610.