Member Benefits Program
Members of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) may select from a range of products and services through the AACE Member Benefits Program. Administered by AACECORP, Inc., AACE's wholly-owned subsidiary, the program offers members valuable products and services for the office and home at substantially discounted rates. This saves time and money. Members should watch for the AACE Member Benefits Program symbol indicating the vendor has fulfilled all the criteria for AACE's endorsement and inclusion in the program. Vendors must provide a product or service of high value and cost savings to the member, offer full service regardless of location, and receive prior approval of all promotions and marketing plans and materials.
For information about any of the following programs, contact AACECORP, Inc., 245 Riverside Avenue, Suite 200, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, Fax: (904) 353-8185, Phone: (800) 393-2223, or use our contact form here.
The Fundamentals of Endocrine Coding: The Fundamentals of Endocrine Coding course is designed as an introductory course for the physician, biller, or coder seeking to learn the basics of CPT®, ICD-9, and HCPCS coding. In this course you will not only learn how to use the ICD-9, CPT®, and HCPCS books, you will also gain an understanding of how to properly bill for commonly performed endocrine procedures.
The Fundamentals of Endocrine Coding course is offered in various cities throughout the United States. For more information about locations, dates for the courses, and registration, please visit www.aace.com or contact AACE Department of Socioeconomics & Member Advocacy at 904-353-7878.
Advanced Endocrine Coding: Practical Applications with Certified Endocrine Coder (CEC) Exam: This course is designed to further your coding knowledge, enabling you to prevent billing errors and maximize the reimbursement in your practice. You will learn the complete coding and claims processing cycle, from negotiating contracts, to setting fee schedules and processing appeals. This course is designed for the experienced endocrine coder and offers a certification exam at the completion of the course. Upon passing the examination, the credentials of "CEC" may be used following the examinees name to denote specialized knowledge and skill in endocrine coding.
The CEC course is held in various U.S. cities throughout the year. For information about dates, locations, and registration, please visit www.aace.com or contact AACE Department of Socioeconomics & Member Advocacy at 904-353-7878. Contact us directly, here
AACE Endocrine Careers®: The AACE Endocrine Careers® was designed to assist AACE members and other affiliated endocrine related health professionals in seeking practice and/or employment opportunities and prospective employers/recruiters seeking qualified candidates to fill vacant positions. For a nominal fee, employers may register and place classified ads in AACE publications and on the Internet at AACE Online (www.aace.com). Employers registered also receive copies of CVs or Resumes of candidates seeking employment. Members seeking employment opportunities may use this service at no charge. Interested members may contact Carmelita O'Britis at 1-904-353-7878 or here for more information.
Group Purchase Program: A discount office products and services program suitable for any size office. The program offers a full range of office and computer supplies, business forms and more. Guaranteed savings, no delivery charge and overnight delivery for most items. Contact Mr. Sandy Joyner, APTCO, at 1-407-306-0711 or 1-800-459-7387 or Fax: 1-800-203-3119.
BANK OF AMERICA: The Bank of America World Points Platinum Plus Program offers AACE members a quality credit card program with highly competitive interest rates with further discounted introductory rates on balance transfers, multiple benefits, and superior customer services. Features include: credit lines up to $100,000 ($5,000 minimum), no annual fee, full credit line available via your credit card, ATM, or bank cash advances or access checks, around the clock fraud protection, common carrier travel accident insurance, next-day emergency card replacement at no cost, and a newly added frequent traveler mileage option. http://s0b.bluestreak.com/ix.e?hy&s=4111074&a=4986301.
TaxResources, Inc.: TaxResources, Inc., is the largest company in the U.S. offering complete, highly trained professional, federal or state tax audit defense for physicians. This prepaid program, which is offered at a discounted annual subscription fee, provides professional expert representation before, during, and after a tax audit and provides a quarterly newsletter with tax tips that can substantially minimize tax liability. Contact TaxResources, Inc., at 1-888-864-1590.
Auto Lease or Purchase: A unique program designed to meet the needs of the busy physician. A highly competitive and professional approach to leasing or purchasing an automobile delivered to your door no matter your location. Contact Tom McCabe, National Auto Leasing, at 1-888-967-2886.
Section 170 Plan: This unique plan, under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, provides a tax- deductible income/savings program for physicians as a method for saving for retirement, college, disability or estate planning. The program allows physicians to use the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) 501C3 exempt status to gain a tax deductible and enhanced return annuity with income for life. The program may be utilized to diversify or supplement retirement plans without the expenses or market risks of traditional plans. The plan will guarantee you or your chosen second income beneficiary to receive an income for life funded through an annuity starting on the date chosen by you. At the time of your death, ACE will also receive an endowment in your name that will help provide future income to AACE for funding education and research programs for endocrinologists. A paramedical or physical exam may be required depending on age and contribution amount. However, participation is not contingent on passing a physical exam. For assistance with the Section 170 Plan, please contact Mr. Richard Howard at 1-800-692-6893.
Legal Services: Legal services provided through the office of AACE General Counsel include: A physician legal guide compiled in a loose-leaf notebook format that can be periodically updated containing important information on legal topics such as: managed care contracts, anti-trust, federal laws affecting all physicians, Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations and patient self-referral. Contract review for physicians contracting with hospitals, managed care plans, third party payors and others.
Legal advice on issues affecting office practice, administration, personnel, and business relationships. Christopher Nuland, Esq., may be contacted at 1-904-355-1555 for legal services.