What others have said about our PowerWeekends

"I loved it.  I would recommend it to any physician!"  Dr. Julie Wu (Las Vegas, NV 2007)

 "Chris is extremely knowledgeable and made the class fun." Kathleen Long  Las Vegas, NV 2007) "I feel the class was exceptional.  The class and teacher was so informative.  Visuals were excellent also."  Doris Orsak  (Las Vegas, NV  2007)  

"I have never met such a great group.  Liz you are blessed to have found such a wonderful team.  I cannot wait for another class."  Diane Miholko  (Las Vegas, NV  2007) 

"This is a great program thank you very much and the teachers and staff are great!"  Judy Sanchez  (Las Vegas, NV  2007)  

"This is an excellent course.  Smaller classes make learning better - more time to ask and answer questions."  Shirley Steward  (Las Vegas, NV  2007)

"I was very nervous coming to this workshop since I had no prior knowledge of medical billing but after the 1st day Liz & the other classmates made me feel more at ease.  The seminar was very informative and well presented."  Jennifer Adams (Tampa 2005)

"Wonderful program.  I never thought I could learn so much in one weekend.  Thank You."  Janelle Best (Tampa 2005)

"Great Class ... Great Instructor!"  Elise Gamarra  (Las Vegas, NV 2003)

"The course was wonderful!  I was a total novice in this area and I now feel confident enough with E&M, ICD 9 and CPT coding to go on to a more advanced class ...  and I don't have to leave the country! ;-) "  Naomi Kupfer  (Las Vegas, NV 2003)

"The weekend was intense but extremely helpful.  I would recommend it without reservations!"  Laurey Ray  (Las Vegas, NV 2003)

"I enjoyed this class.  I felt comfortable asking any questions."  Kimberly Reese  (Las Vegas, NV 2003)

"The most beneficial information was on how to utilize the different reference books.  I learned allot, thanks!"  Denise Schindler  (Las Vegas, NV 2003)

"Small class.  There was a lot of detail and use of examples.  Good give and take between and among the participants.  I learned a great deal."  Lauren Shub  (Las Vegas, NV 2003)

"My association with MAB (and PowerWeekend) was a tremendous help in studying for and passing the CPAR exam.  It has been a great year for learning and it has paid off in many ways.  We never get too old to learn!"  Becky Mize

"I found this weekend to be very educational and beneficial for my career.  Anthona was great!  Thanks for the laughs!"  Lynette Wilson  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"The most beneficial information was all of it - Thanks for putting things together."  Elaine Caldwell  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"Anthona was wonderful and knowledgeable.  Able to keep your attention and keep the class going.  Always able to answer questions or direct you to the answers."  Julie Wilkes  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"Anthona was an excellent teacher.  She was funny, refreshing and her multitude of years of experience in medical billing was absolutely perfect.  She is anyone's piece of gold!"  Pam Dixon  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"I feel that the information provided will be a big help to me in my career."  Lori Burris-Shirey  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"I think the class is good and the teachers are great - Everything is well planned out.  It is great how you make the student feel welcome and comfortable."  Sonia Baes  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"Great weekend, Great instructors and a very comfortable learning environment."  Lizeth Flores  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"Great handouts and course materials!"  Scott Hilder  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"The most beneficial information was learning how it all goes together."  Chris Hilder  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"The most beneficial information was learning about the medical necessity of the doctor's notes and the doctor's orders."  Marysol Esealera  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"I really enjoyed the instructors.  So much material for 2 days.  Anthona was great!"  Mark Bryan  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"The PowerWeekend course is an intensive yet informative program for a beginner like me.  Class preparation and materials were well prepared so I felt like I was able to keep pace with some of the advanced students."  Victor Hinds  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"The course over all was very informative.  The course instructors were very helpful, kind and courteous.  Anthona was great!!!  She is very patient and doesn't mind taking time out with you for questions."  Eulalia Ross  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"Everyone was helpful and supportive.  It gave me the confidence to do it!!"  Tom Barbee  (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"I thoroughly enjoyed it!  Thank you so very much!  WOW, I'm really official now!"  Yolanda Sands (Las Vegas, NV 2002)

"Very interesting course!  Especially for one whose main background is in history/political science.  A rapid intense 2 days.  Excellent illustrations and personal examples by Steve."  Joseph H. Webster (Savannah, GA 2002) 

"Great class.  I really enjoyed it.  Thank you."  Anita Phillips (Savannah, GA 2002) 

"Great class, I would recommend it to all of those that want to join the profession.  I enjoyed my stay and learned lots of new things.  Can't wait for the next one!"  Ulvike Sedlock (Savannah, GA 2002) 

"Well structured and very informative session to provide a good starting point in learning to become a biller and coder."  Eleanor Golbert (Savannah, GA 2002) 

"Excellent seminar.  Very knowledgeable instructor.  Material presented was very organized.  Excellent handouts and materials were provided.  You can tell the Association has put a lot of time and work into making this a very informative seminar.  Thank you."  Janet Hipps  (Savannah, GA 2002) 

"The purpose/goal of attending this seminar was to get as much information as I could about medical billing, understanding the basic process, and feel comfortable in sharing that information with my students.  I have more than surpasses my goal!  the program was outstanding and very informative."  Wanda Markie-Hunter (Savannah, GA 2002) 

"For me the most beneficial information would have to be in the area of ICD and CPT coding.  I plan on taking the Code-ology class.  Great Refresher!"  Kristin M. Stafford (Tampa, FL  2002)

"I really enjoyed the PowerWeekend.  It really helped me to become more familiar with Medicare policy and ICD & CPT outside of my specialty."  Rainey Zeits (Tampa, FL  2002)

"The CMBS PowerWeekend has definitely got plenty of Power in it's information.  I would recommend it to anyone!"  Genea K. Veal  (Tampa, FL  2002)

"Thanks Liz and Steve!  the information provided at the CMBS PowerWeekend was priceless!  I have learned so much - I feel empowered to go home and dig in!"  Andrea Dedmon  (Tampa, FL  2002)

"The most beneficial information was insurance, Medicare, follow-up and collections as well as resources given to check the regulations.  Very well presented and thorough.  Lots of information I can use to decrease my AR."  Mimi Parnell (Tampa, FL  2002)

"Very much enjoyed the course content and presentation"  Mary I Davis (Tampa, FL  2002)

"The most beneficial information was modifiers and how to determine the type of visit.  Liz & Steve both are very knowledgeable people and did a great job.  They were very helpful."  Sherry Valentine  (Tampa, FL  2002)

"A lot of  information compressed into a short space of time presented in an informal forum"  Teresa Caputo  (Philadelphia, PA  2002)

"(Steve) taught the CPT codes in a way that was easy to understand.  I had someone teach the codes (ex: how to code an office visit) in another class that was confusing and not helpful at all.  He taught them so I actually understand them now.  I learned a lot from this course.  It was taught quickly and thoroughly.  It was a good experience!"  Alicia Edwards (Philadelphia, PA  2002)

"Great Course.  I learned a tremendous amount that I can take back with me for my new billing business.!  Cheryl Gundry  (Philadelphia, PA  2002)

"The most beneficial information was all  of it but for me the modifiers was given a better understanding of how they work."    Betty Worrell    (Las Vegas NV, 2001)

"This weekend was excellent. I learned everything I needed to learn and lots more! Thank you for the detail. I hope to hear of more seminars through the MAB. THE POWERWEEKEND IS AWESOME!"    Patricia Rincon     (Las Vegas NV, 2001)

"The most beneficial information was the evaluation and management coding."    Shawn Lyden    (Las Vegas NV, 2001)

"The most beneficial information was doing the E&M."    Cynthia Gilbert    (Las Vegas NV, 2001)

"This weekend was great. Thanks for reinforcing things that I had previously learned and teaching me things that will help me in my job."    Cassidi Baddley     (Las Vegas NV, 2001)

"The most beneficial information was Medicare information and review of CPT's. This was a great refresher for me."    Virginia Sifuentes     (Las Vegas NV, 2001)

"This was one of the more informative workshops I have been to. Great workshop!"    Don Hardwick    (Las Vegas NV, 2001)

"The most beneficial information was CPT and the ICD-9 information with modifiers."    Amy Pashea    (Las Vegas NV, 2001)

"The most beneficial information was being able to understand the hypertension, drug, etc. tables correctly and the E&M services. I feel that the information we were given in the Adam's Guide and from the speakers was excellent. During my studies I was able to use some of the information to help in my billing procedures at work."    Jodi "Jordana" Cornell    (Nashville TN, 2001)

"Great class!"    Arthur L. Johnson    (Nashville TN, 2001)

"I thoroughly enjoyed the PowerWeekend. Excellent crash course for someone new to the field who is planning to open a billing firm. Thank you for an informative presentation!"    Debbie Turner    (Nashville TN, 2001) 

"I do feel the class is good for individuals interested in medical billing. There are a variety of information presented and good resources to use in further investigation of billing as a career choice."    Jennifer Crossen    (Nashville TN, 2001)    

"MAB instructors go the extra mile to make sure you understand."    Ebony Dendy  (Philadelphia, PA) 

"In my opinion it was excellent and no need for improvement!"    Josephine King    (Chicago IL, 2001)    

"This is a very good beginner course for someone looking to begin as a medical biller."    Miguel Dawson    (Chicago IL, 2001)

"This weekend has given me more confidence when it comes to the aspect of starting a medical business."    Michelle Brown    (Chicago IL, 2001)

"As always, these classes have proven to be very beneficial and informative helping to make a very complicated and "scary" subject a little bit more "user friendly"."    Susan Andrews    (Chicago IL, 2001)

"Considering that I have only been in the medical field for 21/2 months, I found the Adams Guide to be a wonderful workbook. The exercises were useful in using the ICD-9-CM book and CPT book."    Terri Seeley    (Chicago IL, 2001) 

"With the coding knowledge I got through this class, I am confidently ready to open my own business (even I think I still need the advanced coding). Great presenter! Thank you."    Widya Ramsey    (Chicago IL, 2001)

"The teacher (Tina) was vary good. She is extremely knowledgeable and made this class fun."    Debbi Crocker    (Raleigh NC, 2001)

"This was a great weekend! Reinforced understanding and cleared up the big picture! Thanks for providing this weekend!"    Becky Campbell    (Raleigh NC, 2001)    

"The most beneficial information was showing how the whole process, from beginning encounter to reimbursement, fits together. I learned a lot and feel more confident in my decision to pursue this choice of career change."    Pat Tancyus     (Raleigh NC, 2001)    

"All the information given for all topics and areas of the workbook were very beneficial and informative. I am very pleased with the power training course. I've gone from not knowing anything, to feeling totally confident that I can do the billing. It's wonderful and doesn't take a lot of time."    Juanita Patterson     (Raleigh NC, 2001)

"The most beneficial information was everything! The teachers are very well prepared and clear presentations, very willing to answer questions beyond (the call of) duty."    Maria Feriey    (Tampa FL, 2001) 

"The most beneficial information was learning coding basics. I learned a lot. It's a great class to learn billing basics."    Christine Keller    (Tampa FL, 2001)

"The most beneficial information was everything. For someone who has never had experience in a medical office it is a very good course to begin with."    Maria V. Cardelle    (Tampa FL, 2001) 

"The most beneficial information was included in the folder that was provided during the class. Liz was very informative, and helpful."    Nancey Jensen    (Tampa FL, 2001)

"The most beneficial information was where codes originate and how they are used to determine procedure and codes. A wonderful first time experience. Learned more than I thought. Wonderful presentation by staff."    Lee Serina    (Tampa FL, 2001)

"The most beneficial information was the CPT Coding and ICD-9, plus the additional information on logistics and practicalities of the business. This course is a great review of the basics, providing an excellent foundation for the new coder. I would recommend it to anyone just getting started or needing a review."     Kathy McCord     (Las Vegas NV, 2001)

" The experience of the instructor was the most beneficial information. It was Great all around!"    Gregg MacDonald    (Atlanta GA 2001)

" In my opinion the most beneficial information was CPT coding and the ICD-9 coding. Over all it was a wonderful class! Thank you so much!"    Alexis Wright    (Atlanta GA 2001)

"The most beneficial information was the E&M guidelines. It was a great weekend and it gave me a new level of confidence!"    Rebecca Mize    (Atlanta GA 2001)

"The PowerWeekend was vary informative! Excellent source for learning the basics of billing and coding. Great source for networking and learning about available resources."    Loretta Tilson     (Atlanta GA 2001)

"The course was excellent A+. Now I will be making major revisions in my company. Thanks will do more courses in the future."    Colleen Henry    (Las Vegas NV 2000)

"Excellent Program with relevant information provided. You both seemed to care that we learned . (Not just that we passed!)    Michelle Archer    (Las Vegas NV 2000)

"This program was very well done. The information was relative and concise. Lots of great information in short period of time. Thanks."    Elaine Maple    (Las Vegas NV 2000)  

"You (Tina) are very outgoing, Most seminar speakers just read from the text and they don't teach you, so thank you for teaching me."    Tami Mc Craw    (Las Vegas NV 2000) 

"It was a wonderful weekend. It refreshed a lot of information for me."    Lori Morrison    (Las Vegas NV 2000)

"Very well thought out."    Lorri Abbott    (Las Vegas NV 2000)

"FUN!"    Vicki Brown    (Las Vegas NV 2000)

"Good program, good teacher!"    Ria Young    (Las Vegas NV 2000)

"Very enjoyable and informative."    Cynthia Vande Ryt    (Las Vegas NV 2000)

"I think that maybe I've went over this in a short period of time but it was well used and taught me a lot."    Debbie Milam    (Las Vegas NV 2000)

"Coming into this I did not realize there would be such an emphasis on coding. Now I know hoe important it is."    Sandra Simones    (Las Vegas NV 2000)

"I really enjoyed the seminar. A lot of great information. Tina is a great teacher she makes it fun while we are learning."    Tamishia Mason    (Phoenix AZ 2000)

"It's a great step to anyone beginning in the field of billing. It was very informative and easy to understand."    Roxanne Clevenger    (Phoenix AZ 2000)    

"It was very helpful to be able to have questions answered. Tina was very open to discussion and listened to individual questions and concerns."    Cynthia C. Apodaca    (Phoenix AZ 2000) 

"I did enjoy the fact that the class was smaller, therefore, more personal interaction. I feel this is more productive in the learning process."    Julie Krueger    (Phoenix AZ 2000)

"I thought that the weekend was great, I learned so much in one weekend and still have those resources to bring home. For example the books, notes, and the phone numbers. It has probably saved me 6 months on research and learning."    Wanda Easley    (Phoenix AZ 2000) 

"This was a very good experience and I will continue my association with Medical Association of Billers." Oluwasola Ifasade  ( Las Vegas 2000)

"The coding exercises and exam were invaluable. My confidence level has totally transformed over the weekend! The instructors were clear, concise, and focused. Over all it was a very valuable seminar." Catherine E. Glazer  ( Las Vegas 2000) 

"I think that Tina and Shirley did an excellent job of sharing and training on the ICD-9 and CPT. I feel very comfortable looking at these books."  Ymelda D. Ramos  ( Las Vegas 2000)

"(The most beneficial information) for me it included marketing, marketing, marketing..... and the briefing on ICD-9-CM and CPT (verify, verify, verify....) Over all the two day PowerWeekend in Baltimore, MD was well received and the networking was a plus. What was important for me was direction: where do I start to do medical billing, what do I need to know about the subject, and what outside resources I need to acquaint myself with..... I got all of that out of the PowerWeekend. Steve and Liz are great resources. Thank you for the opportunity." Theresa V. Lee  (Baltimore 2000)

"It was a very good program!!"  Charity Andres  (Baltimore 2000)

"(The most beneficial information was the) course material, handouts, and the disk information. It was a great course. The best resource I have found for overview and introductory. My skepticism was erased within the first two hours."  Brian Shelton  (Baltimore 2000)  

"(The most beneficial information) was everything! I am so happy I came to the PowerWeekend. I hope I can come next year. Steve and Liz are great!!!" Cynthia Thompson  (Baltimore 2000)

"Overall the program was very good." Erica Queitsch  (Tampa 2000)

"I wanted a good foundation to go along with my experience and I got exactly what I  paid for. Thanks."   Philancia S. Gordon (Tampa 2000)

"(The most beneficial information) was collection info. The instructor gave very helpful information. The instructor was very knowledgeable and willing to share insights he has learned thru many years." Allen Thomason  (Tampa 2000)

"(The most beneficial information) was everything." Holly Witherow  (Tampa 2000)

"(The most beneficial information was) Medical Center Marketing, the class Liz taught." Amber Halford

"Yes, I feel my objectives were met at the PowerWeekend, I now know what medical billing is and how to accomplish my goal of starting a medical billing business."  Teri Crawford  (Las Vegas, April 2000)

"Thank you for all of your help.  This program and the information that I have received from you has exceeded my expectations.  God Bless."  Latasha L. Hawk  (Las Vegas, April 2000)

"I am so proud to have been able to attend this PowerWeekend.  Not only was it great to learn all this information in one weekend, but meeting others was sooo wonderful.  I would love to attend again."  DeAndra Lopez  (Las Vegas, April 2000)