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Volume 8; Issue 1 Winter, 2016

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

NEWSLETTER

Now is the time for all good surgeons to come to

the aid of their party. Dear Colleagues, As 2016 gets underway

surgeons in New Jersey find themselves under increasing pressures and threats to our economic well being. In this issue of the newsletter you will find the outline of the March 5th socio-economic meeting. This meeting promises to address the pressing social and economic issues that we are currently facing, explore ideas to improve the practice of surgery and shed light on some of the changes that can be anticipated. The meeting wil l include discussion from experts regarding the effective use of social media and the internet, physician contracting- “Why can’t surgeons unionize? “Surgeons and the use of telemedicine”. We will also hear discussion regarding pending legislation that could affect all physicians, particularly surgeons.

As many of you know, the “Out of network Consumer Protection, Transparency, Cost Containment and Accountability Act”, (A.4444/S20) bill did not make it out of

Committee during the last legislative session. The 2016 session began on January 12, 2016 and the new “Out of Network” bill (A1952) was introduced. The new bill looks very similar to the old bill and is bound to undergo some changes. A Senate companion bill will likely come out soon. If enacted the bill’s provision would go into effect on July 1, 2016. The major thrust of this bill is an effort to restrict out of network payments to health care providers. The main elements of the bill include a disclosure and transparency requirement, elimination of “surprise billing” and arbitration by a third party if charges are felt to be excessive or inadequate. Many State societies including the Medical Society of New Jersey and the New Jersey Hospi ta l Association have opposed previous versions of this bill. The American College of Surgeons has not taken a position.

Although most surgeons do not welcome change it does appear that at some time in the not too distant f u t u r e , c h a n g e s i n o u r r e imbur seme n t mode l a r e inevitable. It would seem prudent that surgeons become advocates for ourselves and get involved in this

process to the greatest extent that we can. We hope to do this through the NJ Chapter of the ACS. We should be proactive and let our voices be heard, we need to be part of the conversation. We should be part of the changes in health care rather than accept the changes being pushed forward by legislators and insurers. To be successful we must remain united and committed to the cause. There is strength in n u m b e r s , e n c o u r a g e y o u r colleagues to join the fight and our Chapter.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Michael L. Arvanitis, MD, FACS President

Winter, 2016 New Jersey Chapter, American College of Surgeons

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS Executive Office: 36 Elm Street, Suite 5, Morristown, NJ 07960

(973) 539-4000 FAX: (973) 539-9493 E-mail: [email protected] www.nj-acs.org

Newsletter Editor: Frank T. Padberg, Jr., M.D. Managing Editor: Andrea Donelan

Opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of NJACS. Mention of products or services does not constitute endorsement. Clinical, legal, tax and other comments are offered for general guidance only. Professional counsel should be sought for specific situations. For reprint permission call (973) 539-4000.

2015-2016 Chapter Officers President………………....Michael L. Arvanitis, MD President-Elect…………..Adam M. Kopelan, MD. Vice-President…………..Justin T. Sambol, M.D. Secretary………………...Anne C. Mosenthal, M.D. Treasurer………………...Robert M. Olson, M.D. Immediate Past President..Michael J. Spedick, MD Executive Director……...Andrea M. Donelan

Chapter Councilors Kai Bickenbach, M.D. Morristown Frank Borao, M.D. Eatontown Lloyd Brown, MD Newark Jeffrey P. Carpenter, M.D. Camden Joseph Cauda, M.D. Shrewsbury Joseph P. Costabile, M.D. Marlton Roy Dressner, MD Eatontown David Dupree, M.D. Tinton Falls Arno Fried, M.D. Hackensack Joshua Hazelton, DO Camden Mark Hirko, M.D. Long Branch Raymond Holmes, M.D. Clifton Kevin Holzman, MD Springfield Jonathan Keith, MD Newark Eric Lazar, M.D. Morristown Benetta Miller, MD Maplewood Charles Prestigiacomo, M.D. Newark Rolando Rolandelli, M.D. Morristown Paul Starker, M.D. Summit Debra Tarantino, M.D. Livingston

GovernorsRonald Chamberlain, MD Michael Goldfarb, MD Mark Moritz, MD Frank Padberg, Jr., MD Lewis Wetstein, M.D.

ACS Committees Louis Di Fazio, Jr., M.D. Committee on Trauma Jarrod Kaufman, M.D. Cancer Commission

Past Presidents Fred Weber, M.D., JD Michael Goldfarb, M.D. Ronald S. Chamberlain, M.D. Frank T. Padberg, M.D. Paul J. Carniol, M.D. Lewis Wetstein, M.D. Mark Moritz, M.D. William Rough, M.D. Bruce Brenner, M.D. H. Stephen Fletcher, M.D. Paul LoVerme, M.D. J. Thomas Davidson, MD Robert W. Hobson, M.D. Robert C. Davies, M.D. James Alexander, M.D. Kathleen Kelly, M.D. John Donahue, M.D. Albert Frankel, M.D. Ralph S. Greco, M.D. William Hardesty, M.D. John Krause, M.D. Rudolph Camishion, M.D. George Saj. M.D. William Rainer, M.D. Cyril S. Arvanitis, M.D. Donald Brief, M.D. Ames Filippone, Jr., M.D. Roy Morrow, M.D. Anita Falla, M.D. Francis Barse, M.D. William Muir, M.D. James Mackenzie, M.D. Victor Parsonnet, M.D. Benjamin Rush, Jr., MD James Chandler, M.D.


2016 SOCIO-ECONOMIC MEETING

SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016

PRESENTERS: 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Scott Dailey – Single Throw Digital Marketing “Effective Use of the Internet & Social Media”

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Mark Manigan, Esq. – Brach Eichler, LLC

“Physician Contracting”

11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Coffee Break

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lana Ros, Esq. – Kern Augustine Conroy Schoppmann, PC “What Every Surgeon Should Know About Telemedicine”

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Anthony Pizzutillo – Pizzutillo Public Affairs, LLC

“Legislative Update 2016”

8:00 a.m. – Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – Welcome

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Meeting/Panel Discussion 11:20 a.m. – Coffee Break

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Lunch/Panel Discussion

The Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel & Conference Center 515 Route One South, Iselin, NJ

Fees: Members: $50.00 Non-Members: $85.00

Fees include continental breakfast, coffee break and lunch.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION ACCREDITATION

The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDITS™ The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity

for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensu-rate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

RSVP on Page 6


On October 8th, Past President Andrew Warshaw and multiple members of the College from both large institutions and small practices met to discuss the variety of issues, often cited on the Communities as points of pain for surgeons who care deeply about our profession. The direction of healthcare delivery and the increasing administrative burdens of practice are of concern to us all. This meeting was but a first step in a continuous process of communication to promote the dialogue among us all as surgeons and Fellows. Absolutely anyone in the College was invited. The group contained Fellows from small rural hospitals, urban settings, academics and ACS staff. Among the latter were Dr. Hoyt, Dr. Pat Bailey (DC office), and Christian Shalgian (DC Office). The geographic representation was from coast to coast and all points in between. No preconceptions or specific outcomes were planned other than gaining mutual understanding on a personal level. Dr. Warshaw was clear that this was not a meeting just to talk, but to develop action and results. He also pointed out that the College, while involved in every aspect of surgery, has little direct control over some of the issues being raised. However, the goal is to use the influence and gravitas of the ACS to improve the health of our patients and the lives of our Fellows. The ultimate outcomes of this process are unknown, but the concept (included in the Presidential address of Dr. J. David Richardson at the Convocation) is that the College must and will be a grassroot-up organization and not top-down as was more befitting of an age past. This course will be a process that will take time and requires the engagement of us all despite the demands of our busy lives. For me, it was another great

moment in the College, reminiscent of what Dr. Richardson, Dr. Warshaw and many others have done in the recent past. It is supported strongly by Dr. Hoyt as well. Just about every one of the controversial topics - EMR, MOC, regulation, reimbursement, employment, surgical education, general surgery, specialization, and autonomy- were discussed. Time constraints and reality demanded that these could not be resolved at an exploratory meeting, but it was apparent that surgeons, whether from large institutions like the Cleveland Clinic or in private practice like the surgeon in California are concerned by the loss of autonomy over critical aspects of patient care because these are being wrenched from us by government, hospital administrators and insurers. It is time that we recognize that we are all in the same boat. It was crystal clear that we have much more in common in this “fight” than one may think. At the end of the meeting Dr. Hoyt gave as impassioned a speech on this as one is ever likely to hear. He emphasized that it is the clear intent of the College to continue this dialogue in order to improve the processes of surgical practice. To that end the ACS intends to commit whatever funds required to integrate with EHRs/EMRs so that clinical information will be brought into registries (such as SSR and NSQIP) automatically, thereby providing the administrative data needed for quality assurance and MOC while delivering meaningful information for practice improvement directly to the surgeon and alleviating the daily workflow so important to patient care. Much of our future actions (again in Dr. Richardson’s speech) will depend on us honestly communicating as well as joining together.

Overcoming the forces arrayed against our patients (and us surgeons) is going to take the full engagement of us all. We have a structure that can facilitate this through our Chapters, in which much more of College work and influence resides than the “rank and file” surgeons may think. Chapters and the use of the Governors can and should serve as truly effective liaisons. If that system is not functioning well, then we must correct it and make it known to those in the College who can improve that system. The ACS Communities are of great help in this regard. It was clear that top leadership is reading our comments and they are shaping the thoughts of those accountable to our progress. Having made this first step, all involved will be assessing how to move forward. You will hear of that progress through all of the media available to the Fellows--JACS, Bulletin, Facebook, email, listservs, Surgery News, and ACS Newscope. Progress cannot and will not be made, however, without personal commitment from the “highest” rung of leadership to the backbone of the College--the surgeons who everyday go to the OR to fight death and disease. Our primary message to the public and ourselves must always be about the patient, driven by real data and evidence, supported by standards we all ascribe to achieve. This report is composed of words, but they represent the potential for substantive action. Let us all continue in this vein.

Tyler Hughes, MD FACS, Editor-in-Chief,, ACS Communities

David Hoyt, MD FACS Executive Director, ACS

Andrew L. Warshaw, MD FACS, Past-President, ACS

** NJ, ACS Governor Michael A. Goldfarb and Past President H. Stephen Fletcher attended the meeting.

FROM THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS


The 2016 Chapter Pilgrimage will take us to Germany, April 24—May 1, 2016. In Germany the Chapter will be with and participate with the German ACS Chapter’s Clinical Congress. This is a unique opportunity to travel with your New Jersey Chapter colleagues and experience the German Clinical Congress. The trip includes the following:

• Round trip airfare from Newark with United Airlines including fuel surcharges and airport taxes. (Taxes and fees guaranteed only after ticketing)

24 April 2016 UA962 Newark) / Berlin 05:35pm / 08:00am / 4 April

01 May 2016 UA963 Berlin / Newark 09:40am / 12:50pm

S i x ( 6 ) n i g h t s h o t e l a c c o m m o d a t i o n a t T h e Kempinski Hotel Bristol (superior room). Hotel taxes and services charges are included;

Daily breakfast , two lunches and two dinners (1/4 bottle of wine and 1/2 bottle of mineral water);

Round trip airport/hotel transfers with English speaking assistant;

Round trip transfer from hotel to German Clinical Congress, Berlin City Cube;

Service of professional local guide from arrival to departure;

Full sightseeing of Berlin including entrance fee of Charlie Museum and Pergamon Museum;

Full day sightseeing of Dresden including entrance fee of New Green Vault:Armoury at the New Giant’s Hall, Turkish Chamber, Coin Cabinet, Collection of Prints (special exhibit);

Half day sightseeing of Potsdam including entrance to Sanssouci Palace;

Porterage at the hotels: 1 piece of luggage per person.

ITINERARY April 24, 2016 – U.S.: Depart from

U.S. for your flight to Berlin. April 25, 2016 – Berlin: After arrival

in Berlin, you will be met by Jet Vacations representative and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a walking orientation tour with your guide. Tonight welcome dinner is at the local restaurant. (Dinner)

April 26, 2016 – Berlin: Joint meeting with German Chapter, ACS: “German Clinical Congress”, Berlin City Cube.

If you will not be attending the meeting; you can explore Berlin on your own or you can take an optional Berlin-Schöneberger Tour ($60 / per person): Schöneberg was never overrun by tourist crowds – which makes it a great place to live! Find out how regular Berliners live, and enjoy some background of Berlin history. You will meet with your tour guide at the hotel and then take a public transportation to go to Schöneberg district. This tour will take about 5 /6 hours. You will also stop at some sweet shops and some food corners to enjoy local food as Berliners do. (Breakfast)

April 27, 2016 – Berlin: After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour in Berlin with local guide. Enjoy full day sightseeing in Berlin. Along your tour you will see all famous sights of Berlin such as the Reichstag in the Government section, the Brandenburg Gate, the Alexander Square and the Berlin Cathedral. Lunch at a local restaurant. (Breakfast, Lunch)

April 28, 2016 – Berlin / Dresden / Berlin: After breakfast, full day excursion to Dresden with coach and guide. On arrival enjoy a half day city tour in Dresden and get to know the city. Walk from the world famous Zwinger Palace along the Semper Opera House passing by the Cathedral and the Dresden Residential Palace. Visit to the Green Vault in Dresden included. Lunch at local restaurant in Dresden. (Breakfast, Lunch)

April 29, 2016 – Berlin / Postdam / Berlin: After breakfast, half day (5 hours) excursion to Potsdam with guide and coach. Entrance to Sansoussi Palace (or Neues Palace – depending on season opening). will be in the center of Potsdam. Admire the most important sights with your guide such as the Dutch Quarter and the Russian Colony Alexandrowka. The highlight of your tour will be a visit to the Sanssouci Palace. Afternoon is free at leisure. (Breakfast)

April 30, 2016 – Berlin: After breakfast, you can explore the city on your own or you can take an optional tour to

visit Sachsenhausen Concentration camp ($50 / per person). A tour would take half-day, it takes approximately 1,5 hours drive from Berlin and 2-3 hours in the memorial grounds with your professional historian guide. Tonight, farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast, Dinner)

May 1, 2016 – Berlin / U.S.: Transfer from hotel to airport for your flight back home. (Breakfast)

For Reservations and Details Contact: Maryse Koster, Travel 15

E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 919-890-5349

Fax: 973-228-4887

2016 CHAPTER PILGRIMAGE TO GERMANY

ACS LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY SUMMIT

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) will host the fifth annual Leadership & Advocacy Summit, April 9–12, at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC. The Summit is a dual meeting that offers volunteer leaders and advocates comprehensive and specialized sessions focused on the tools needed to be an effective leader, followed by interactive advocacy training and coordinated visits to DC congressional leaders.

Make a difference. Attend the Washington, DC, to: Advocate to improve health care Engage influential decision makers Connect with ACS leaders and learn

how to get involved Lead discussions on innovative ways

to face leadership and surgical challenges

Enhance your leadership skills by attending professional development sessions. For questions about registration,

please contact ACS Registration Services at [email protected] or 312-202-5244.

If you are planning on attending, please notify the Chapter office.


SOCIO-ECONOMIC MEETING RSVP

RSVP by Friday, February 19, 2016 _____Yes, I will attend the March 5th Socio-Economic Seminar _____Member: $50.00 _____Non-Member $85 ___________________________________________________MD/DO Please print name _________________________________________________ __________________________________________ Address Telephone number _____________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip ________________________________________________________________________________ FAX Number E-mail

Please return your registration form and check to: New Jersey Chapter, ACS 36 Elm Street, Suite 5, Morristown, NJ 07960 (973) 539-4000

IN MEMORIAM

WILLIAM DUFFY, MD

1921-2008

HECTOR GIANCARLO, MD 1931-2015

STANLEY HOLLANDER, MD

1931-2013

EARL KANTER, MD 1921-2013

HORACE D.MARUCCI, MD.

1917-2013

ROBBY MEIJER, MD 1931-2015

SHELDON SCHOEN, MD

1929-2015

ERROL WARNER, MD 1938-2015

Instructions in this email may save you from lower Medicare reimbursement in 2017. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently posted the application for the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program (also known as Meaningful Use) hardship exception process. This hardship exception is available to all physicians, but in order to receive this exception, you must submit an application. The application and instructions can be found on the CMS website: https://www.cms.gov/regulations-and-guidance/l e g i s l a t i o n / e h r i n c e n t i v e p r o g r a m s /paymentadj_hardship.html Medicare is offering the “blanket” hardship exception process as a result of legislation that was recently passed, and strongly advocated for by ACS – the Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act. This new law provides a "streamlined" process to apply for Meaningful Use relief, and according to the law – all who apply before March 15 will automatically be covered. Surgical practices should closely review the application and select the option that best describes the circumstances that hindered their ability to demonstrate Meaningful Use. For those who faced challenges because of CMS’ late release of the modifiedMeaningful Use Stage 2 requirements, ACS recommends using the "Section 2.2 Extreme and

Uncontrollable Circumstances" category and indicate the "2.2.d EHR Certification/Vendor Issues (CEHRT Issues)" subcategory. It is important to note, while all applications received prior to March 15 will be approved, surgeons still must apply for the exception. An approved hardship exception will exempt Fellows from negative payment adjustment due to the Meaningful Use program in 2017. An exemption will not affect payment adjustments for 2016. If you have any questions about participating i n M e a n i n g f u l U s e , p l e a s e contact [email protected]. To learn more about the hardship exemption application process, visit the following CMS FAQs: https://questions.cms.gov/faq.php?faqId=14113&id=5005&r=p and https://q u e s t i o n s . c m s . g o v / f a q . p h p ?faqId=12845&id=5005&r=p.

(Courtesy of Dr. Hoyt, ACS, Executive Director)

TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT 2017 MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT


Selecting the right professional liability insurance carrier can be a daunting task, and one that should not be rushed into. In fact, it is a process - one that should not be taken lightly or rushed. Moreover, in today’s ever-evolving environment of the practice of medicine, one's inclination is often to find an insurance carrier offering the cheapest premium. Buyer beware. Sometimes you do get exactly what you pay for.

Here are a series of initial questions that every physician should consider and ask outright before securing coverage with a professional liability insurance company: How much will my annual premium

be? How often must it be paid? Is financing offered? What is the rate of interest?

What are my coverage limits? Do they meet the state minimum requirements as well as any additional requirements required by facilities at which I maintain privileges?

What exactly am I covered for? Many carriers offer coverage for not only professional negligence but also riders for administrative and criminal coverage as well as for employment-based claims.

Exactly what is covered and what are the specific criteria for disclamation of coverage?

Exactly who and/or what is covered? Most policies nowadays cover a practitioner's practice(s) and W-2 based employees.

Am I getting a claims-made or an occurrence-based policy? Does a tail need to be purchased and, if so, what is the cost and interval for that protection?

Can I review the application and renewal applications? It is important to know what is and will be asked of an applicant from a reporting standpoint and what an applicant is absolutely required to self-disclose.

Will my premiums go up if I report a potential claim or if I report an actual claim? During what time period must I report these and how frequently must I do so? For example, many carriers require their insured's to re-report the same claims and potential claims

every single year regardless if the insured already reported them. Failure to do so is more and more frequently a basis for a later declination of coverage.

If a complaint is filed against me in error and is dismissed by stipulation early on or is promptly dismissed for lack of expert evidentiary support (i.e. no affidavit of merit), will my premiums still go up? What is the time period before which my premiums will not go up if the complaint is dismissed?

What is the insurance carrier's litigation philosophy? Some carriers are known to be more inclined to settle quickly which can directly affect a practitioner's Databank history and hospital/surgi-center credentialing. Does the company offer Consent policies? If so, then the ultimate decision to settle lies with the practitioner. Is there a cost to secure such a right?

What attorneys and firms are on the panel roster of counsel to represent insured's on claims? Ask to see their credentials. How much input can I have in the selection process? What happens if I do not like / have a good rapport with / or feel confident in the attorney? Can I request an attorney who is not on the panel roster? In today’s economic and litigious

healthcare environment, every physician must be ever vigilant to routinely and aggressively address the vast array of considerations and inquiries to make when selecting the right professional liability coverage. It is also important to bear in mind that one practitioner’s needs may differ exponentially from a colleague’s needs or even those of a partner/associate. The key to navigating these treacherous waters is to ask the right questions at the outset, secure detailed answers, in writing, and ensure that you are getting the best, most robust coverage for your premium dollar.

Nan Gallagher, Esq. Kern Augustine Conroy Schoppmann, PC

Ms. Gallagher can be contacted at (800) 445-0954 or ngallagher@drlawcom

BUYER BEWARE: SELECTING THE RIGHT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE

NJ State BME Mr. William Roeder Executive Director P.O.Box 183 Trenton, NJ 08625-0183 (609) 826-7100 CDS Registration Department of L& P Safety P.O. Box 45022 124 Halsey Street, 7th Floor, Newark, NJ 07101 (973) 504-6545

County Clerk Regis trat ion Certificate NJ SBME regulation 45:9.17 requires that you register your license with the County Clerk in the County in which you reside.

Drug Enforcement Administration 80 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 273-5063 FAX: (973) 297-4842 (800) 882-9539 www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov

REMINDER The following certificates are

required to practice medicine in New Jersey.


Drs. Michael J. Spedick, President 2014-2015 &

Michael L. Arvanitis, President 2015-2016

Dr. Kai Bickenback—Moderator General & Oncologic Surgery Session

Dr. Michael A. Goldfarb General & Oncological Surgery Session

Vascular Surgery Session Drs. Raymond Holmes, Saum Rahimi, Joseph Lombardi, Mark Moritz (Moderator) Missing: Dr. James McKinsey

December 5 Chapter Clinical Symposium

2015 Manuscript Winners Drs. Javier Otero and Steven Koczusko with Dr. Harry Agis

Dr. Mark Malagoni Assoc. Executive Director

American Board of Surgery


Dr. Adam Kopelan (back row) with 2015 Jeopardy winners: Drs. Peter Johnson, Dhaval Chauhan, and Jacob Schwartzman

(front row) (Rutgers New Jersey Medical School)

Joint Plastic (Crainiofacial) & Neurosurgical Session-Drs. Robert

Herbstman & Charles Prestigiacomo

Dr. Charles D. Fraser, Jr., 2015 Sheen Awardee & Dr. James Alexander

December 5 Chapter Clinical Symposium

Dr. Gregory Peck, Loan Repayment Awardee & Dr. Michael Goldfarb

Clinical Symposium Exhibit Area Rutgers-NJ Medical School booth Drs. Lloyd Brown &

Stephanie Bonne


SPONSORSHIP

64th Annual Clinical Meeting Saturday, December 6, 2016

Sponsorship Opportunities □ Gold Sponsor – Contribution of $3,500 Credit for sponsoring all meals provided and AV support. Gold sponsors will be given NJ-ACS website home page recognition and a link to their own website for one year. Acknowledgement of this level will appear in promotional materials, on site signage, and post-meeting communications. Gold sponsors also enjoy all the benefits of Bronze Sponsors (see below) and 4 representatives. □ Silver Sponsor – Contribution of $2,500 Credit for sponsoring the membership luncheon. Silver sponsors will be given NJ-ACS website home page recognition and a link to their own website for one year. Acknowledgement of this level will appear in promotional materials, on site signage, and post-meeting communications. Silver sponsors also enjoy all the benefits of Bronze Sponsors (see below) and 3 representatives.

□ Bronze Sponsor – Contribution of $1,500 Bronze sponsors will enjoy the following benefits and privileges for 2 representatives:

One 6’ draped table display area and chairs

Access to an electrical outlet

Continental breakfast, morning break and luncheon

Badges for company representatives

Registration list of conference attendees

The exhibit hall will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

FEDERAL TAX ID #22-6064585 Company____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact_____________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________________ State _________________ Zip ______________________ Phone___________________________________________________Fax _________________________________________________ Company Website____________________________________________________________________________________________

Make checks payable to: New Jersey Chapter, American College of Surgeons

36 Elm Street, Suite 5 Morristown, NJ 07960

(973) 539-4000 FAX: (973) 539-9493 E-mail:[email protected]

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS 36 ELM STREET, SUITE 5 MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960

SPONSORSHIP 64th Annual Clinical Meeting—Saturday, December 5, 2015

Sponsorship Opportunities □ Gold Sponsor – Contribution of $3,500 Credit for sponsoring all meals provided and AV support. Gold sponsors will be given NJ-ACS website home page recognition and a link to their own website for one year. Acknowledgement of this level will appear in promotional materials, on site signage, and post-meeting communications. Gold sponsors also enjoy all the benefits of Bronze Sponsors (see below) and 4 representatives.

□ Silver Sponsor – Contribution of $2,500 Credit for sponsoring the membership luncheon. Silver sponsors will be given NJ-ACS website home page recognition and a link to their own web-site for one year. Acknowledgement of this level will appear in promotional materials, on site signage, and post-meeting communications. Silver sponsors also enjoy all the benefits of Bronze Sponsors (see below) and 3 representatives.

□ Bronze Sponsor – Contribution of $1,500 Bronze sponsors will enjoy the following benefits and privileges for 2 representatives:

One 6’ draped table display area and chairs

Access to an electrical outlet

Continental breakfast, morning break and luncheon

Badges for company representatives

Registration list of conference attendees

The exhibit hall will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

FEDERAL TAX ID #22-6064585 Company____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact_____________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________________ State _________________ Zip ______________________ Phone___________________________________________________Fax _________________________________________________ Company Website____________________________________________________________________________________________

Make checks payable to: New Jersey Chapter, American College of Surgeons and mail to Chapter office.

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