2018 AABB Annual Meeting Session

Program Chair: Leah Stone, JD
Speakers: Leah Stone, JD; Mary Berg, MD; Suzanne Butch, MLS(ASCP)SBBCM
Intended Audience: CEO, COO, Director, Manager, Medical Director, Nurse, Physician, Residents/Fellow, Student (MD, MT, SBB), Supervisor
Teaching Level: Basic

Learning Objectives:

Describe the Medicare program and payment policies.
Explain general reimbursement principles related to transfusion medicine services and blood products.
Explain basic reimbursement principles related to cellular therapies.

Description: It is important for all members of the blood community to have a basic understanding of reimbursement for transfusion medicine services, blood products and cellular therapies. This session is geared toward attendees who want to acquire fundamental information about payment policies related to transfusion medicine services, blood products and cellular therapy services.

Dr. Mary Berg MD

Professor of Clinical Practice, Pathology Medical Director, Transfusion Services, University of Colorado

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