#Global Conference in Chicago

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Patty Lindstrom to Present at ILA’s Global Conference in Chicago, November 2024

Naperville, IL - October 10, 2024 — Creative Logic, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Patty Lindstrom, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Living the Brand® Academy and holding company Creative Logic, Inc., will be presenting at the prestigious 26th ILA Global Conference from November 7-10, 2024 at the Hilton Chicago. Lindstrom will present a highly anticipated session titled "Teaming for Innovation: How Purpose Drives Clarity, Confidence, and Commitment Needed."

The session, scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM CT in Room 4F, is set to focus on how organizational purpose drives innovation, transforms culture, and leads to value creation for employees, organizations, and society. Lindstrom will present new empirical data and a model demonstrating how companies can implement purpose, moving from the theoretical “why” to the practical “how.”

This cutting-edge panel will introduce groundbreaking research and explore key themes such as:

How organizational purpose transforms corporate culture and strategic practices.

How purpose-driven clarity and commitment lead to sustainable value creation.

Empirical insights into the human impact of organizational change.

Joining Lindstrom are notable co-authors and panelists:

Lyna Matesi, MBA Academic Director and Associate Professor of Management at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

Sean Jordan, Assistant Professor of Management at the College of Professional Studies, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

Together, the panel will dive into how purpose-driven leadership, which receives much-needed attention in academic and professional circles, may spur innovation in quickly changing circumstances.

Lindstrom, a renowned brand strategist, and thought leader, has successfully guided Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits through purpose-driven transformations. Through her Living the Brand® Academy, she has empowered organizations to align their internal culture and strategy with their core purpose to drive growth and success.

"We are excited to introduce this new model that shows not just why companies need a purpose, but exactly how they can integrate it into their organizational practices to drive innovation and meaningful change," said Lindstrom.

The ILA Global Conference theme, "Architects of Change: Leaders, Followers, & Communities," will feature over 400 sessions, workshops, panels, and presentations, aimed at advancing leadership in organizations worldwide.

Event Details:

Event: 26th ILA Global Conference

Theme: Architects of Change: Leaders, Followers, & Communities

Dates: November 7-10, 2024

Venue: Hilton Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

Registration: Open now, with Early Bird rates available for a limited time! Attendees can save even more by adding an ILA membership during registration.

For media inquiries, interviews, or more information about Patty Lindstrom’s upcoming presentation at ILA’s Global Conference, please contact us at kim@creatvlogic.com or call +1 312-809-7004.

About Creative Logic, Inc.

Creative Logic is a leading brand consulting agency in Chicago, specializing in brand strategy and marketing solutions. The company focuses on helping businesses build purposeful brands by aligning their core values with innovative strategies to drive growth and long-term success. Book your free 30-minute consultation today to explore how Creative Logic can transform your brand.

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Ethel Lois Payne (August 14, 1911 - May 29, 1991) was born in Chicago to William A. Payne and Bessie Austin. Known as the “First Lady of Black Press” for her extensive list of accomplishments as a writer, journalist, and reporter, she, according to her colleagues, asked questions no one else dared to ask.

One of her teachers encouraged her to write and helped her with her first submission to a magazine. The article was published. She was educated at Crane Junior College and Garrett Biblical Institute. The University of Chicago Law School refused to accept her application because of her race.

She responded to a Red Cross call-for-action to serve American forces in Japan and became a hostess for a military services social club. She met a reporter from the Chicago Defender and allowed him to take her journal back to his editors. The newspaper used her journal notes to formulate an article about racially discriminatory practices in the US military in Japan. The article was published on the front page of the Defender. She was hired and became the first African American woman to focus on international news coverage.

She attended the Bandung Conference. She covered the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington. She reported from Vietnam and she covered the Biafran War. Her interviews with prominent leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Senator John F. Kennedy made her a prominent global reporter.

She was one of only three African American journalists to cover the White House. She asked President Dwight D. Eisenhower what he was going to do to address racial disparities in the US. His angry response made front page news the next day, but it pushed civil rights issues to the top of the agenda for his Administration.

She became the first African American woman to serve as a radio and television commentator. She reported on apartheid in South Africa and worked for the release of Nelson Mandela. Her many honors included an award from the Capital Press Club for her reporting during the Vietnam War and the TransAfrica African Freedom Award. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #deltasigmatheta

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THE PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND IMMIGRANTS

by James E. Gierach

Immigration a problem? Want to be a “sanctuary city?”

Immigration attorney Christopher Richardson in a Chicago Tribune Op-Ed piece published Saturday, December 2, 2021, points out the common failings of the prohibition of alcohol (Prohibition a century ago) and today’s out-of-control immigration. Both prohibitions attempted to control problems but both prohibition-endeavors came with unintended consequences.

Richardson writes that the prohibition of alcohol came with “an explosion of smuggling, organized crime, and increase in the murder rate and, yes, [out-of-control borders].” He’s absolutely correct.

Prohibition is a boon to all those negatives as his Op-Ed well explains. But drug prohibition does more than help organized crime and invite price-gouging with human smugglers charging $4,000 to $20,000 to circumvent USA immigration rules. Global drug prohibition policy makes life unlivable in many South and Central American countries. Mexico, too.

Violent crime and corruption are the inseparable sidekicks to substance prohibitions, and immigration prohibition, adding to the economic pressures already bearing heavily on migrants who in desperation escape home and become drug-war refugees and migrants.

If American sanctuary cities and border states are to solve the immigration problem, then America must change global drug policy, permit life to be more livable in the countries producing these drug-war refugees. As pols scramble to build tent-cities and spend hundreds of million of taxpayer dollars trying to provide humanitarian food and shelter and help build the future for migrants, as pols should, we must reform drug policy, globally.

We must end United Nations recreational drug prohibition embodied in the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, subscribed to by 186 nations of the world. As we can see—drug-prohibition policy accomplishes the very things it aimed to prevent: addiction, overdose, disease, violence, gang proliferation and corruption.

As Helen Clark, former New Zealand prime minister and chairwoman of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, has said, “The US led the world into the war on drugs, and now America must help lead us out of it. The war on drugs does not and cannot reduce harm. It fuels negative and perhaps unintended consequences, and it is outdated in the face of new challenges and threats.”

In a poll released June 9, 2021 by the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), 83 percent of respondents believe the drug war to be a massive failure.” (Alex Norcia, “Poll Shows Huge Public Opposition to ‘War on Drugs,’ After 50 Years,” Filter, June 9, 2021, https://filtermag.org/war-on-drugs-poll/.) That known and agreed, it is time for the next step away from substance prohibition, and migrant prohibition, and the myriad crises caused.

American pols must start looking at longterm solutions, perhaps a “Silver Bullet Solution” to the problem-aggravating drug-prohibition paradigm.

Palos Park, Illinois

December 2, 2023

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Day Fifty-Two

It snowed again today, and this time it actually accumulated, so it made the morning drive into work a little slippery and slow-going. And I'm sure I was a sight walking in from the parking lot in my dress clothes and snow boots while carrying my purse, lunch bag, high heels, and a giant plate of homemade cookies.

The cookies were for my colleagues because we had parent-teacher conferences today. I usually make a pie, but I figured I'd change it up this year.

Students had a half day, which positively flew. I showed a video about a day int he life of a Buddhist monk in Global studies, we discussed it, that was it; we had an epic final round debate for Court Madness in APGOV (the team arguing that McDonald v. Chicago was the most significant case won it on the strength of their rebuttal round). I enjoyed that immensely.

Students went home at 11:30AM, we met their parents from 12:00-5:30. Parents booked ten-minute slots within that time frame in advance, so we all knew who was coming and when (it's an online system). I wasn't fully booked this year, but I was close, so I had a lot of really good, constructive conversations. I also got to speak to several of my friends whose kids are now my students, which was equal parents awesome, surreal, and hilarious.

It's tiring, but it's worthwhile. And the cookies helped: a little sugar boost, you know? And they were a hit with my Cacophonous friends, which makes me happy.

And now it's a long weekend! Woohoo!

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Villar S. Boyle: An Investment Leader Who Transformed Ergo Partners

Investment is a vital element of the business world, and Villar S. Boyle is one of the best investment leaders in the industry. As the CEO of Ergo Partners, he has transformed the company into a global investment powerhouse with over $120 billion in assets under management. Villar S. Boyle, leadership, and business acumen have been instrumental in Ergo Partners' success. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at his service and how he has contributed to Ergo Partners' growth.

Early Years and Education

Villar S. Boyle was born and raised in the United States. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Chicago, where he majored in Economics. He then went on to earn his MBA from Harvard Business School, where he specialized in Finance.

Professional Journey

Boyle's career began at a prominent investment bank, where he gained experience in investment banking, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions. He then joined Ergo Partners as an analyst in the firm's New York office. Over the years, he climbed the ranks and held several key positions before being named CEO in 2014.

Leadership at Ergo Partners

As CEO, Villar S. Boyle has led Ergo Partners through a period of significant growth and expansion. Here are some of the key initiatives he has implemented:

• Diversification: Under Boyle's leadership, Ergo Partners has diversified its investment portfolio across various sectors, including real estate, technology, and energy. This has helped the firm weather market fluctuations and generate consistent returns.

• Global Expansion: Ergo Partners has expanded its operations to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, thanks to Boyle's vision and leadership. The firm now has a global presence, with offices in major financial centers around the world.

• Strategic Partnerships: Boyle has cultivated partnerships with significant strategic clients, industry leaders, and government officials. These partnerships have helped Ergo Partners access new markets, identify new investment opportunities, and strengthen its reputation in the industry.

• Succession Planning: As part of his leadership development initiatives, Boyle has implemented a robust succession planning program. This ensures that the company has a pipeline of talented executives who are ready to take on leadership roles as needed.

• Culture: Boyle has reinforced Ergo Partners' vision and culture, emphasizing the importance of integrity, teamwork, and a long-term perspective. This has helped create a cohesive and motivated workforce that is committed to delivering exceptional results.

• Philanthropy: Villar S. Boyle is a strong advocate for philanthropy, and he encourages Ergo Partners to give back to the community. The firm supports various charitable organizations, and Boyle is personally involved in several philanthropic initiatives.

• Innovation: Boyle is a strong proponent of innovation, and he encourages Ergo Partners to stay ahead of the curve. The firm has invested in cutting-edge technologies and is constantly exploring new investment opportunities.

• Risk Management: As CEO, Boyle places a strong emphasis on risk management. He has implemented robust risk management policies and procedures, which have helped the firm mitigate risks and avoid costly mistakes.

• Thought Leadership: Boyle is a recognized thought leader in the investment industry. He frequently speaks at conferences and events, sharing his insights and expertise with industry peers. He also contributes to leading publications and blogs on investment topics, helping to shape the discourse around investment trends and best practices.

Conclusion

Villar S. Boyle's leadership has been instrumental in Ergo Partners' success. His vision, business acumen, and ability to execute have transformed the company into a global investment powerhouse. Under his leadership, Ergo Partners has diversified its portfolio, expanded globally, cultivated strategic partnerships, implemented a robust succession planning program, and reinforced its vision and culture. It's no wonder that Boyle is widely regarded as one of the best investment leaders in the industry.

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Thursday, December 12, 2024

Are adults becoming less intelligent? (Economist) Are you smarter than a ten-year-old? New data suggest that a shockingly large portion of adults in the rich world might not be. Roughly one-fifth of people aged 16 to 65 perform no better in tests of maths and reading than would be expected of a pupil coming to the end of their time at primary school, according to a study released on December 10th by the OECD, a club of mostly rich countries. Worse still, adults in many places have grown less literate over the past ten years. The picture is one of worsening basic skills. For almost every country that has seen its score in numeracy rise significantly over the past ten years, there is another that has seen its score go down. When it comes to literacy, countries with falling scores outnumber those that have made significant progress. The declines are concentrated among the least proficient, who seem to be scoring even lower than they did before. Andreas Schleicher, head of education and skills at the OECD, speculates that many adults are now getting much less practice than they used to reading long and complex texts.

Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation orders and warnings for 20,000 (AP) Weather conditions were forecasted to improve this week in Southern California, aiding firefighters in their battle against a wind-driven wildfire that’s forced up to 20,000 people—including performers Cher, Dick Van Dyke and his wife—from their homes. Residents under evacuation orders and warnings on Tuesday waited anxiously to see whether their properties had been spared by the so-called Franklin Fire, which erupted late Monday and grew to more than 2,800 acres (1,133 hectares) in under 24 hours.

Will the murder of a health insurance CEO cause an industry reckoning? (The Week) The insurance industry was rattled on Dec. 4 by the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The 50-year-old was gunned down in Manhattan on his way to a health care conference. In the wake of Thompson’s death, widespread anger began brewing—not directed toward the suspected shooter, Luigi Mangione, but rather at Thompson and his company. Dozens of stories began circulating online of people whose insurance claims had reportedly been denied by UnitedHealthcare. While insurance companies try to keep these figures hidden, Forbes estimates that UnitedHealthcare refuses about one-third of submitted claims. Now some are left wondering if Thompson’s shooting will lead to change in the insurance industry, or if there will be a reckoning among the other CEOs of similar companies. The insurance industry is “now watching the unfolding investigation with increasing concern, especially as its contentious business practices take center stage in the troubling situation,” said Katherine Davis at Crain’s Chicago Business. Comments on social media highlight the deep and often unpleasant connection Americans have with their own health system,” Jessica Glenza said at The Guardian. People appear to be “seeing violence as the more normal tool, or acceptable tool, to resolve what should be straightforward civil disputes resolved in nonviolent ways,” Robert Pape, the director of the University of Chicago’s security and threats project, said.

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge (AP) Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year, health officials said Tuesday. Cases of dengue have been surging globally as warmer weather brought on by climate change enables mosquitoes to expand their reach. The Pan American Health Organization —the regional office of the World Health Organization in the Americas—said deaths from dengue are also rising. More than 7,700 deaths have been reported in the Caribbean and the Americas so far in 2024, a more than 200% increase, compared to 2,467 deaths in 2023, according to the organization. The number of cases in the region, which includes the United States, is the highest reported since record keeping began in 1980, PAHO director Jarbas Barbosa said at a news conference.

Russia’s elite sound the alarm on the economy amid high interest rates (Washington Post) When Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed an annual big-business gathering this month, he could not help but crow about how Western sanctions against the economy had failed. But despite the polite applause that greeted the Russian president, tension has been breaking out into the open among the Russian elite over the mounting cost of sanctions on the economy. Executives from major businesses have been warning in growing numbers that central bank interest rate hikes to combat rampant inflation—caused by sanctions and Putin’s wartime spending spree—could bring the economy to a halt next year. There could be a rash of bankruptcies, including in Russia’s strategically sensitive military industry, where the boom in production fueling Russia’s war in Ukraine is forecast to slow next year, the executives have said. The result could be that Russia would no longer be able to replenish the equipment being lost on the battlefield at such high rates.

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump (AP) The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before U.S. support for Kyiv’s defenses is thrown into question under the new administration. Russia, Ukraine and their global allies are scrambling to put their side in the best possible position for any changes that Trump may bring to American policy in the nearly 3-year-old war. The U.S. has sent a total of $62 billion in military aid since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. And more help is on the way. The Treasury Department said Tuesday it would disburse $20 billion—the U.S. portion of a $50 billion multinational loan to Ukraine, backed by Russia’s frozen central bank assets—before Biden leaves the White House.

India’s ‘Hong Kong’ project on a remote island (BBC) India is planning a multi-billion ‘Hong Kong-like’ development project on the Great Nicobar Island, one of the largest and most secluded parts of the Nicobar archipelago. Built on a budget of 720bn rupees ($9bn or £6bn) and spread over 166 sq km, the project includes a transshipment harbour, a power plant, an airport and a new township, all designed to link the area to crucial global trade routes along the Indian Ocean and the Suez Canal. Positioned near the Strait of Malacca, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, the project promises to boost international trade and tourism—the government reckons that some 650,000 people will be living on the island by the time the project is completed in 30 years. Experts say the multi-billion plan is also a part of India’s larger goal to counter China’s growing influence in the region.

Day-to-day life resumes in Syria (BBC) Aleppo was the first major city to be captured by the rebels in their astonishing offensive earlier this month. Before the war, this was Syria's commercial hub, and a major tourist attraction. On the drive from the Turkish border, we passed through half a dozen checkpoints, where fighters looked relaxed, and saw destruction on a scale that is hard to describe. Almost nothing has been left untouched by the war. Houses and buildings, too many to count, have been flattened or damaged beyond repair. Towns and villages lie empty, uninhabitable. In the city itself, streets were relatively busy, and most shops were open. Shops have also reopened in the Syrian capital, government staff are reported to have gone back to work and day-to-day life in Damascus is gradually resuming. It comes after Mohammed al-Bashir was appointed as the transitional PM by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the rebel group that swept into the capital over the weekend.

Syria’s New Leaders Vow Punishment for Atrocities Under al-Assad (NYT) The rebel alliance that overthrew the Assad government in Syria vowed on Tuesday to hunt down and punish senior officials of the previous regime who are implicated in torture and other abuses, but said that rank-and-file conscripted soldiers would receive amnesty. The leader of the rebel force that stormed into the Syrian capital, Damascus, over the weekend issued statements suggesting he was seeking to strike a balance between retribution and filling the power vacuum left after President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia and the Syrian government disintegrated. The announcement comes at a time of jubilation and great uncertainty in Syria, with foreign powers jockeying for advantage in the country as the rebel leadership seeks to assert itself. Israel said on Tuesday that it had destroyed Syria’s Navy and other military assets in overnight airstrikes, arguing that it needed to keep them out of the hands of militant jihadists.

A Northern Gaza Hospital Lacks Food and Water for Patients, Officials Say (NYT) Dozens of wounded patients in a hospital in the northern Gaza Strip are in danger of dying because of a dire absence of basic supplies like food and water, according to local health authorities. The health ministry in Gaza said in a statement late on Tuesday that 60 wounded people in the Indonesian Hospital in the enclave’s north were “at risk of death due to a lack of food and water” exacerbating their conditions. “The humanitarian situation inside the hospital has become extremely dangerous, as the wounded lack basic needs,” the ministry said, calling on the international community to intervene “to save the lives of these patients.” The appeal came as the United Nations was marking the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day, commemorating the date in 1948 when the U.N. General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza had “stained our shared humanity,” undermining the “values enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international law, that have been blatantly disregarded in Gaza for the past 14 months,” Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, the main U.N. agency for Palestinians, said in a statement about the occasion on Tuesday.

Unpredictable school fees bar many children in Africa from an education (AP) The day Shalom Mirembe was sent home from school last month over unpaid tuition, her father lay dying in a hospital. Even as her mother sat by his bedside, school officials were calling and demanding payment. For Mirembe’s mother, a shoe vendor who looks after four children, it was a heartbreaking moment in the daily struggle to pay often unpredictable and unregulated school fees. It is a crushing issue for many across sub-Saharan Africa, where the lack of a few hundred dollars can determine a child’s future. The region has long had the world’s highest dropout rates. Reasons vary, but financial pain is the biggest. Last year, the World Bank said 54% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa rank the issue of paying school fees higher than medical bills and other expenses. It said school fees were the biggest source of financial worry for 40% of people in Uganda, where top government-funded schools now charge nearly $700 in tuition per three-month term. That’s a significant amount in this East African country where annual GDP per capita was $864 in 2023.

Christmas Trees (Quartz) Sales of Christmas trees are holding steady, with 14 percent of households buying a live tree last year while 80 percent of Americans have an artificial tree. There are 2,880 farms dedicated to solely growing Christmas trees, and then 13,000 that dabble in the business and sell a few alongside other, more traditional crops. A tree might sell for $20 wholesale and retail for $75. Overall, the business for Christmas trees and decorations stands at $5 billion.

[jptamvada]

Can India become a Vishwaguru?

Reprinted from The Perfect Voice, 16 August 2024 (in print); 21 August 2024 (online)

While attending an academic conference and staying near the very place where Swami Vivekananda addressed the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, I was tempted to quote lines from his famous speech in 1893 that highlighted the magnificence of Hindu thought:

“I am proud to belong to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance. We believe not only in universal toleration, but we accept all religions as true. I am proud to belong to a nation which has sheltered the persecuted and the refugees of all religions and all nations of the earth.

I will quote to you, brethren, a few lines from a hymn that I remember to have repeated from my earliest boyhood, which is every day repeated by millions of human beings: ‘As the different streams having their sources in different paths which men take through different tendencies, various though they appear, crooked or straight, all lead to Thee.’”

Swamiji’s clarion call in his speech to end “all uncharitable feelings between persons wending their way to the same goal” presents a new basis for the social, political, and economic transformation of the world. Going beyond the divisions of power, wealth, or religion, we need new thinking to create inclusive models of socio-economic progress that will see nations cooperate in the fields of education, entrepreneurship, technology, and sustainability to empower humanity to flourish collectively. In practice, this will reflect in the cessation of all wars, bringing back fairness in our collective conscience and demonstrating a willingness to share know-how to enable all humanity to progress. But how can such a goal be achieved? India can play an instrumental role by initiating new partnerships in the field of education around the world. Ancient Indian knowledge, with its emphasis on the oneness of spirit and value-based learning, can transform students’ formative attitudes in schools and colleges leading to a new generation of responsible global citizens and leaders. It can inspire inclusive policy-making in countries around the world, as it has done in India. For instance, by banking the unbanked and aiming to provide healthcare, food, and energy security to all households, India is implementing its age-old wisdom to take everyone forward.

Through initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, International Yoga Day, start-up support, vaccine diplomacy, and presenting the G20 with the theme “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family), India has emphasised the principles of shared prosperity that define its global leadership.

India offers a glimmer of hope to a world torn apart by terrorism, exploitation, inequality, and racism because the spirit of love, acceptance, and tolerance, gushing through its arteries and veins, is ever reinforced by the belief in the oneness of God in its heart as Swamiji said in Chicago. The time has come for this unique message to reverberate worldwide, having within itself precious seeds of universal brotherhood, peace, and progress. And India is uniquely placed as the Vishwaguru with the moral authority to deliver it emphatically.

[brookemedbil]

Leading 10 Must-Attend Medical Billing Conferences in 2023: Unlock Networking and Learning Opportunities!

Top 10 Must-Attend Medical Billing Conferences‌ in 2023:⁣ Unlock Networking​ and Learning Opportunities!

The ⁢medical billing industry is rapidly evolving, driven‍ by technological advancements and regulatory changes.⁢ Professionals seeking to stay ahead must seize opportunities for career ‍growth, networking, and‌ learning. Conferences provide unparalleled access to industry experts, innovative practices, and the‍ latest trends. In this article, we present the top 10⁤ must-attend medical billing conferences in ⁤2023 ‍designed to enrich ⁣your knowledge and expand ‍your professional network.

1. ⁢Medical Billing and Coding Conference 2023

Date: March ⁣15-17, 2023

Location: Orlando, FL

This premier event gathers leading experts to discuss essential topics in medical billing and coding, providing attendees with interactive ⁣workshops,⁣ keynote⁢ addresses, and opportunities for certification.

2. Healthcare Financial Management Association Conference

Date: April 10-13, 2023

Location: ​Denver, CO

This ​conference focuses⁢ on healthcare finance, billing, and⁤ reimbursement processes.‍ It’s an excellent place for networking ‌and learning from industry leaders.

3. AAPC HealthCon 2023

Date: ⁣ May 1-4,​ 2023

Location: Nashville, TN

AAPC’s HealthCon is one of the largest medical ‍coding conferences. It features numerous workshops, ​certifications, and ample networking opportunities with​ healthcare professionals.

4. 2023 Revenue Cycle Conference

Date: ⁣June 5-7, 2023

Location: ⁢Las Vegas, NV

This conference emphasizes the ⁤entire revenue cycle from patient registration to ⁢final payment. Attendees will ‌benefit from​ sessions on best practices and emerging technologies.

5. HIMSS Global Health ​Conference & Exhibition 2023

Date: April 17-21, 2023

Location: Chicago, IL

The HIMSS conference ​unites healthcare ‍and information technology. It’s the perfect venue for those⁢ looking to explore the intersection of IT and medical billing.

6. MGMA Medical Practice Excellence Conference

Date: October 9-12, 2023

Location: Nashville, ⁤TN

This conference‌ focuses on the operational‍ aspects of running a medical practice, including‌ billing and revenue management. Educational sessions offer practical solutions.

7. National Association‍ of Healthcare⁢ Access Management Annual Conference

Date: August 20-23, 2023

Location: Boston, ⁤MA

This event⁣ is geared toward healthcare access professionals and includes discussions on billing compliance, patient access, ⁢and related ‌best practices.

8. Revenue ⁣Cycle Summit 2023

Date: July 12-14, 2023

Location: Atlanta, GA

The⁢ Revenue Cycle Summit focuses on revenue ⁤cycle management, coding updates, and effective billing practices, ideal for those⁤ aiming for operational‍ excellence.

9. ⁤The⁢ Coding Summit‌ 2023

Date: September 14-16,⁢ 2023

Location: Seattle, WA

This conference dives deep into coding updates and compliance, equipping attendees with⁤ the latest in coding ‍accuracy‌ and efficiency⁤ methodologies.

10. ‌APIC Annual‌ Conference 2023

Date: June 10-12, 2023

Location: ‌San Antonio, TX

While primarily focused on infection ⁢prevention, this conference offers sessions ‌on billing ⁢pertaining to infection control, making ⁤it valuable‍ for billing professionals in the ⁢healthcare sector.

Benefits of Attending ‌Medical ‍Billing Conferences

Networking: Build relationships​ with industry leaders and peers.

Educational Opportunities: Learn‌ from workshops, ​panels, and keynotes.

Exposure to New Technologies: Discover the latest tools ‌and‍ practices in billing and coding.

Certification Opportunities: Many​ conferences offer certifications that can enhance your qualifications.

Stay Updated: Keep‌ abreast of changes in regulations and practices.

Practical Tips for Maximizing Your Conference Experience

Plan Ahead: Review the agenda and highlight the sessions you want to attend.

Network Actively: Bring​ business cards and connect with⁢ attendees during​ breaks.

Join⁢ Workshops: Participate in hands-on sessions for deeper learning.

Follow Up: Reach​ out to ‍new contacts after ⁣the​ conference to solidify relationships.

Take Notes: Document key takeaways and insights from speakers.

Conclusion

Attending medical billing conferences in 2023 offers a wealth‍ of opportunities to network, learn, and grow professionally in the ever-changing healthcare landscape. By participating in these events, you can​ enhance your understanding‌ of the industry while building meaningful connections. Whether you’re a ⁣seasoned professional or new to the field, these conferences are invaluable for keeping your skills sharp ⁢and ‍your ​career on the rise. Don’t miss out on these top conferences that could ‌unlock new doors ‍for your professional journey!

https://medicalbillingcodingcourses.net/leading-10-must-attend-medical-billing-conferences-in-2023-unlock-networking-and-learning-opportunities/

[drrogerjou]

Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY, ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Scott Frasard, PhD on Friday, January 3, 5:30 p.m. EST (2:30 p.m. PST). There is no cost to attend, and international participants are invited. RSVP by joining our FREE meetup group https://tinyurl.com/4cnwfe6v

TOPIC: "Flipping the Autistic Script: Redefining Autism Advocacy With a Socratic Approach."

BIOGRAPHY: Scott Frasard is an experienced learning and evaluation professional who has worked in government, academic, and corporate organizations globally. Scott is an adult educator of 30 years, has an M.Ed. Human Resource & Organization Development and PhD in Adult Education from The University of Georgia and a M.Ed. in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment from the University of Illinois – Chicago. He is currently a psychometrician full time in a global certification organization, teaches part time at the undergraduate level, speaks at conferences globally on adult education and evaluation topics, and publishes in these areas https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottfrasard/

At age 48, Scott was formally identified as being autistic. Since then, he has expanded his research agenda to include increasing instructor acceptance of neurodiversity issues in corporate and higher education. He is an autistic advocate, speaking to a wide audience on various neurodiversity-affirming topics important to the #ActuallyAutistic community. In 2024, Scott published a book entitled, A Reflective Question to Ponder: 1,200+ Questions on Autism to Foster Dialogue https://tinyurl.com/2xj3ktuk

About Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY, the ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes). An 'ethnography' is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist, ethnographer, primatologist, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook groups (see below), organically contributing to a growing autistic culture.

Links to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (recommended for autistic adults) http://tinyurl.com/4ckbyut7 and SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (recommended for allies, professionals, and family members) http://tinyurl.com/mrxnxmnc

CREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund, a generous gift from the Rosen family, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou https://www.youtube.com/c/DrRogerJou

[jamesgierach]

CHICAGO MEDIA SHOULD HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS

TOPIC: THE WAR ON DRUGS IMPACT ON CHICAGO VIOLENT CRIME, OVERDOSE, POLICING AND CORRUPTION

by James E. Gierach

We could be doing more to stop the slaughter. 75 people shot and 13 killed this past weekend in Chicago.

Who is mayor, really matters very little as the successive administrations of Daley, Emanuel, Lightfoot and Johnson (thus far) powerfully evidence. Who is police superintendent doesn’t matter much either. At a press conference targeting guns and drugs years ago, I asked Supt. Garry McCarthy? “Isn’t this just Prohibition all over? Won’t there just be more tables of guns and drugs next week?” Commendably, he replied: “I don’t make the rules. My job is just to enforce them.”

Similarly, how much “root cause” state, city, federal and private money is amassed (as the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club will soon learn) and spent on violence interruption and job programs, etc., “weed and seed” money, so-called years ago (all of which I enthusiastically support), alone, just doesn’t cut it. Why?

We all are living in a Drug War Environment producing More Crime, More Drugs and More Corruption. The perceived “moral foundation” for the War on Drugs is one of the Seven Reasons Bad Drug Prohibition Policy Is So Difficult To Change.

Chapter 11 - Why Is It So Difficult to Reform Bad Drug Policy?

Reason 1: The Tangle and Complexity of the Global Drug Prohibition Mosaic

Reason 2: The Supposed Moral Foundation of Drug War

https://histriabooks.com/product/the-silver-bullet-is-it-time-to-end-the-world-war-on-drugs/

Let’s hold Drug Policy Reform Town Meetings in cooperation with Chicago TV, radio and print media.

Topic: The War Drugs Impact on Chicago Gun Violence, Drug Overdose, Policing and Immigration Crises.

My view: https://www.tumblr.com/jamesgierach/720566825406119936/the-strip-store-gun-battle-of-willowbrook-by-james

June 21, 2023

Palos Park, Illinois

[thejoyofviolentmovement]

News/Announcements: Shoutouts to Patreon Patrons, Creatives Rebuild New York and Asian Arts Initiative This site turned 14 earlier this year. 14 years of anything — especially a job — is a very long time. In the blogosphere, that’s roughly 22 lifetimes. Now, when I started JOVM, I was felt as though I had no real choice but to go out on my own. I didn’t feel — or believe — that I’d get a fair shot to do what this site has become with another outlet.  I’ve long felt a desire to create something similar to the wildly eclectic, dynamic, global sort of environment I grew up immersed in as a young, Black boy from Corona, Queens. And I didn’t regularly see the environment I grew up in represented in the music magazines and sites that I loved to read. To me, that’s a real weakness because — well, there’s amazing music out there that’s not getting the love that it should both nationally and internationally.  When I started JOVM, I couldn’t have imagined covering the things I’v covered, and the things I’ve experienced and seen to have ever happened.  I’ve covered roughly 1,100-1,200 shows in NYC, with a handful of shows in Chicago, Baltimore and Philadelphia I’ve covered about a dozen or more festivals, including traveling to Montreal for M for Montreal twice — in 2019 and 2022  I’ve been a panelist at Mondo.NYC Festival and at New Colossus Festival, speaking about PR, promotion and press for indie artists, giving my perspective as a indie blogger I made a cameo in a JOVM mainstay’s music video — and it’s a very noticeable spot towards the end of the video  I’ve photographed George Clinton, Patti LaBelle, Buddy Guy, Snoop Dogg, Blondie, Nile Rodgers, Roky Erickson, Philip Bailey, Blind Boys of Alabama, and a growing list of legendary and beloved artists, as well as this site’s growing list of mainstays Back in July, I was invited to be a panelist at the inaugural Elsewhere Music Festival and Conference in Wichita, KS speaking about creating a career in music Also back in July I moderated a panel presented by The New Colossus Festival and Groover on How to Promote Your Show featuring a group of super knowledgeable friends and colleagues  Covering FME in Rouyn-Noranda, Québec  With this site, I’ve managed to carve out a unique path for myself — and in the blogosphere. Because music media — and generally the media world — is an incredibly homogeneous space, the coverage that you see as a consumer and fan tends to come from a similar perspective. If you don’t believe me, look at the editorial staff at your favorite music magazine or website. It explains why certain artists, genres and styles are covered over others. But it also explains why you see the exact same coverage of the same artists, genres and styles, too.  I’m looking forward to what year 14 holds for JOVM. And hopefully with your support, I can keep this thing going. Now, as you know, I’ve said this many times: All work — including creative work — is impossible without money. After all, time is money. Effort is money. Then add all the expenses it takes to actually work.  Unsurprisingly, this site and the work that makes it possible is impossible without money. It’s a simple — and often frustrating — fact of life. So, if you’ve been frequenting this site over the past handful of years, there are a handful of folks I want to thank once again for their support:   Sash Alice Northover Bella Fox Jenny MacRostie Janene Otten  All of those folks have been generous Patreon patrons. Every and any amount really helps keeps this sort of journalism and criticism alive and ongoing. So if you’re able and willing, please feel free to check out the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/TheJoyofViolentMovement.  Additionally, I have to thank the helpful, hardworking and dedicated folks at Creatives Rebuild New York. I’m proud, gratified and humbled to have been included in their 18-month Guaranteed Income for Artists program. Understand...

[firstediting]

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