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Amanda Smithey

Amanda Smithey

Senior Manager Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships - HME DivisionMcKesson Medical Surgical
Tue Mar 0311:15 AM – 12:45 PM131 A-C

BO02: Maximizing Value from Distributor and Manufacturing Partnerships

This session is designed as an active, participatory discussion focused on aligning distributor and manufacturer programs with the unique needs of you…This session is designed as an active, participatory discussion focused on aligning distributor and manufacturer programs with the unique needs of your business. Participants will gain valuable insights into how to reduce the cost to serve while simu…This session is designed as an active, participatory discussion focused on aligning distributor and manufacturer programs with the unique needs of your business. Participants will gain valuable insights into how to reduce the cost to serve while simultaneously increasing revenue and profitability by strategically structuring relationships with key partners. Topics will include: Conducting effective, actionable business reviews. Establishing meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and accountability measures beyond just low pricing. Accessing and leveraging shared marketing funds and co-branded programs. Utilizing best-in-class sales training and development resources. Sharing and applying relevant industry benchmarks. Evolving toward a proactive, consultative business partnership model.Show MoreClick the title to see all details

Panel (3 or more speakers; 90 min)Session TypeBusiness OperationsSession Track
Amanda Smithey
Amanda SmitheySenior Manager Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships - HME Division, McKesson Medical Surgical
Stephen Petrinjak
Stephen PetrinjakDirector of Sales, HME at Cardinal Health at-Home
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:Yes
Do you feel as though there is a topic missing?:No
If yes, who would you recommend as your fellow panelist?:Open to be assigned
Please include five learning objectives::Conducting effective, actionable business reviews. Establishing meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and accountability measures beyond just low pricing. Accessing and leveraging shared marketing funds and co-branded programs. Utilizing best-i
Mon Mar 023:30 PM – 5:00 PM132 A-C

PD01: Surgical Dressings: Practical Guide to Compliance

Looking to grow in the surgical dressing space but intimidated by noise surrounding denials and audits? Struggling to dig out of denials and not sure …Looking to grow in the surgical dressing space but intimidated by noise surrounding denials and audits? Struggling to dig out of denials and not sure how to pivot to a compliant-first mindset? Join this panel discussion as we provide an overview of M…Looking to grow in the surgical dressing space but intimidated by noise surrounding denials and audits? Struggling to dig out of denials and not sure how to pivot to a compliant-first mindset? Join this panel discussion as we provide an overview of Medicare documentation requirements focusing on common errors, recent audit trends, and tips to leading with a compliant-first approach in the surgical dressing space. This is a deeper dive based off two recent AAH webinars focusing on the surgical dressing space.Show MoreClick the title to see all details

Panel (3 or more speakers; 90 min)Session TypeExploring New Product CategoriesSession Track
Amanda Smithey
Misty Vaughn
Lucy Ketner
Peter Raven
Amanda Smithey
Amanda SmitheySenior Manager Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships - HME Division, McKesson Medical Surgical
Misty Vaughn
Misty VaughnChief Clinical Officer, Curitec
Lucy Ketner
Lucy KetnerVice President, Compliance & Government Affairs, Prism Medical Products, LLC
Peter Raven
Peter RavenVP, Wound Care Operations, InfuSystem Inc.
Amanda Smithey
Amanda SmitheySenior Manager Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships - HME Division, McKesson Medical Surgical
Misty Vaughn
Misty VaughnChief Clinical Officer, Curitec
Lucy Ketner
Lucy KetnerVice President, Compliance & Government Affairs, Prism Medical Products, LLC
Peter Raven
Peter RavenVP, Wound Care Operations, InfuSystem Inc.
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:Yes
Do you feel as though there is a topic missing?:No
If yes, who would you recommend as your fellow panelist?:Open
Please include five learning objectives::1. Overview of Medicare documentation requirements. 2. Avoiding common documentation errors. 3. Ensuring medical documentation matches treatment ordered 4. Nuances between referral types (wound clinic vs HHA vs LTC etc.) 5. Tips to maintaining compliance