The International Academy of Sleep (IAOS) welcomes dental practitioners and business owners from around the globe to experience a weekend filled with dynamic lectures, discussions, and training on sleep medicine in dentistry. The IAOS Blueprint event takes place on May 10-11 in Atlanta, GA, and has a 14 CE-hour full agenda that includes talks by two of the most successful speakers in the sleep medicine world, breakfast and catered lunch, Q and A sessions, cocktail receptions at the end of the day, and more.
A Blueprint for Innovation
Aptly titled “Blueprint,” the 2-day event offers step-by-step guidance on the IAOS business model. Dental practitioners and business owners learn the steps involved in finding dental patients with physician-diagnosed sleep apnea and navigating the challenging insurance reimbursement process.
Guest speakers Avi Weisfogel and Dr. Brandon Hedgecock will set the stage for success by hosting multiple sessions at the 2-day event. Mr. Weisfogel is the CEO of IAOS and creator of the academy’s dental sleep business model, and Dr. Hedgecock is the current director of Sleep Better Austin. Attendees will learn how to implement the innovative IAOS sleep medicine business model into their businesses.
The Blueprint breakdown
Over 14+ hours, the IAOS Blueprint Event provides a detailed introduction to finding success in the sleep medicine industry. While the event coordinators can’t promise that the courses will result in immediate success, they can guarantee that all attendees will leave the event more knowledgeable about dental sleep medicine than 99.9% of non-attending dental professionals.
Here’s a breakdown of the Blueprint:
Patient Generation
Generating a patient database is essential for every dental practice, and waiting on sleep physician referrals can take time and resources. At the Blueprint event, guests will learn how to utilize the proven IAOS business model to generate a solid database of physician-diagnosed sleep apnea patients — sometimes up to 50 additional patients a month.
Fundamentals of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Brandon Hedgecock will lead a discussion on the fundamentals of dental sleep medicine, including sleep medicine clinical science and an introduction to the use of oral appliances. A Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Hedgecock became interested in sleep dentistry when one of his family members was diagnosed with sleep apnea.
IAOS’ proven reimbursement process
Medical insurance reimbursement can be challenging for dental and medical billing offices, and the documentation process is highly detailed. The Blueprint event offers a detailed intro course on the proven insurance reimbursement process of IAOS. Sleep dental practices can receive approximately $3,000 per patient in reimbursements when followed as directed.
Legal, business, and insurance frameworks
Dental professionals looking to implement the IAOS business model must keep the sleep dental aspects of their business separate from the rest of their practices. The Blueprint event includes a detailed introductory course on the IAOS business frameworks of legal compliance, future business sales potential, and maximum insurance payment reimbursements.
Join IAOS for a unique and informative experience
The exclusive May Blueprint event covers everything dental professionals need to know about the IAOS business model and how to utilize the system for continued success. Registration is available through the IAOS website, and tickets are $1195. Licensed dentists can complete the online registration form directly on the IAOS site.
Published By: Aize Perez
