Blockbuster Faculty Announced for ASA HSIG's Upcoming Two-Day Healthcare Advanced Valuation Course Session

RESTON, Va., Jan. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — A blockbuster faculty lineup has been assembled for the upcoming American Society of Appraisers Healthcare Special Interest Group (ASA HSIG) advanced healthcare valuation course session, sponsored by the ASA Chicago Chapter, which will be held in Chicago, IL, on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2015.

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ASA HSIG Chair, Robert James Cimasi, ASA, has announced that faculty headliners for this two-day, in-person educational course feature renowned experts in the fields of health policy, health law, and health economics, including:

(1)   Steven H. Pratt, Esq. – A healthcare attorney at Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman in the firm's Indianapolis office. Mr. Pratt's practice areas include Hospital & Physician Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Tax Exemption. Mr. Pratt will be presenting on the regulatory environment of the healthcare industry.

(2)   Phillip Street, Esq. – A partner in the Healthcare and Life Sciences practices of the law firm of Paul Hastings, based in the firm's Atlanta office. With over 25 years of experience in the life sciences/healthcare field, he focuses his practice on healthcare and life sciences transactions, including business formations, clinical integrations and alignment, strategic alliances, venture financings, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, and the commercialization of life sciences research. Mr. Street will be presenting on the impact of competitive forces on the healthcare industry.

(3)   Randall Ortman, Esq. – A healthcare attorney at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, based in the firm's Chicago office.  He focuses his practice on health information technology, as well as general health law matters, including transactional and regulatory matters.  Mr. Ortman counsels health information technology vendors and healthcare providers on website operations, software development, open source components, licensing and distribution agreements, data privacy and security, and related implications of HIPAA and the HITECH Act. Mr. Ortman will be presenting on advancements in healthcare technology.

(4)   Kevin Syberg, DrPH, MPH – An Assistant Professor of Health Management and Policy at Saint Louis University, he also serves as Director of the Undergraduate Program in Public Health. Dr. Syberg has over 20 years of experience in high-level management positions in hospitals and health systems, and has expertise in community engagement associated with healthcare access and experience in state-level health policy. Dr. Syberg will be presenting on the reimbursement environment of the healthcare industry in an era of reform.

(5)   Robert James Cimasi, MHA, ASA, FRICS, MCBA, CVA, CM&AA, is CEO of Health Capital Consultants, a nationally recognized healthcare financial and economic consulting firm headquartered in St. Louis, MO, serving clients in 49 states since 1993. He serves as Vice Chair of the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Task Force; is the current Chair of ASA HSIG; is the developer of the ASA HSIG Program course materials; and, is the author of "Healthcare Valuation: The Financial Appraisal of Enterprises, Assets, and Services" (John Wiley & Sons, 2014), and numerous other published books, chapters, and peer reviewed articles. In 2006, Mr. Cimasi was honored with the prestigious "Shannon Pratt Award in Business Valuation," conferred by the Institute of Business Appraisers. Mr. Cimasi will co-present each of the other course sessions with the above faculty, and will be presenting on the current healthcare industry environment and the impact of healthcare reform.

This two-day, in-person event is a segment of ASA HSIG's Multidisciplinary Advanced Education in Healthcare Valuation Program, and will be held on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the Oakbrook Corporate Center, in Oakbrook Terrace, IL (a Chicago suburb 23 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport and 16 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport).

Included in this course session registration fee is a personal copy of the two volume course textbook, entitled, "Healthcare Valuation: The Financial Appraisal of Enterprises, Assets, and Services," By Robert James Cimasi, MHA, ASA, FRICS, MCBA, AVA, CM&AA (John Wiley & Sons, 2014). Additionally, significant resources contained in the course materials will be provided on flash drives – attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to the course session to access the course materials.

To register for the Chicago educational event, or for more information, visit http://www.appraisers.org/Education/View-Class?ClassID=3292, or call ASA headquarters at (800) 272-8258.

The ASA HSIG Program has enrolled over 250 professionals to date, 54 of whom have already completed the requirements for, and have achieved, the "Certificate of Completion" for the ASA HSIG Program. This advanced program has received numerous accolades from previous attendees, including:

(1)   "Absolutely the most informative course I've taken in all my years being a part of ASA";
(2)   "This was an outstanding course and covered concepts that should be addressed by anyone appraising a healthcare-related entity";
(3)   "The two-day course is well organized, and the instruction is led by an extremely knowledgeable group of professionals. Regardless of your level of experience in this sector, you'll take away a great deal from active participation";
(4)   "Excellent course! Course provides an excellent introduction to the healthcare services industry"; and,
(5)   "Practical and informative…not just theory but application for real use…"

The ASA HSIG Multidisciplinary Advanced Education in Healthcare Valuation Program consists of four (4) two-hour webinar course sessions, and one (1) in-person course session that takes place over two (2) days, featuring healthcare industry experts, with five (5) modules. Students may qualify for a "Certificate of Completion" of the ASA HSIG Program after meeting the following requirements:

• Complete all four (4) two-hour webinar course sessions in the LIVE format (recorded webinar course sessions are not applicable);
• Complete the two-day, in-person course session and exam; and,
• Complete Program requirements within three (3) years.

Don't miss this unique offering, register today!

American Society of Appraisers Healthcare Special Interest Group

The American Society of Appraisers Healthcare Special Interest Group (HSIG) committee is comprised of thirteen outstanding credentialed valuation experts, with significant experience in the healthcare industry, including:

American Society of Appraisers

The American Society of Appraisers is a world-renowned and respected international organization devoted to the appraisal profession. As the oldest and only major appraisal organization representing all appraisal specialists, ASA is devoted to providing the highest possible standards in all areas of ethics, professionalism, education and designation criteria. For more information about the American Society of Appraisers, the ASA designation program for appraisers, or the Society's free "Find an Appraiser" Referral System, visit www.appraisers.org or call (800) 272-8258.

The ASA HSIG Program is sponsored by: Willamette Management Associates, National Property Valuation (NPV) Advisors, Health Care M&A, and Health Capital Consultants. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please visit online or call ASA headquarters at (800) 272-8258.

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