Law Conference for Health Plans, Insurers, and Providers 

Co-sponsored with the America's Health Insurance Plans
May 10-12, 2006
Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Amelia Island, FL

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Program Description

The American Health Lawyers Association and America's Health Insurance Plans are proud to present our annual Law Conference for Health Plans, Insurers, and Providers on May 10-12, 2006. Join in-house and outside counsel, legal experts, government representatives and other plan, provider and insurance specialists for analysis and discussion of current issues, opportunities and challenges that are transforming the health law environment. Alain Enthoven will give the keynote address on healthcare reform and the transformation of competition in healthcare. Following his keynote address, Tom Barker and Joel Michaels will discuss Medicare Issues and Part D Implementation. Additional general session discussions include antitrust issues, pay-for-performance and corporate governance. Breakout sessions include ERISA, healthcare litigation update, fraud and abuse issues, consumer driven healthcare, non-contracted provider issues and more.

The HMOs and Health Plans Practice Group breakfast will be on May 11. There is an additional fee of $38 for members of the sponsoring Practice Group and $43 for non-members of the sponsoring Practice Group. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

CLE Information

This program will be worth approximately 14.0 credits (including 1.2 ethics credit) for 60-minute states and approximately 16.8 credits (including 1.5 ethics credit) for 50-minute states. Participants will be given CLE Request forms at the program. Forms must be completed and returned to AHLA staff to receive credit. The sessions, unless otherwise designated, are intermediate to advanced in level. There are no prerequisites required to register for this program.

This seminar will be worth approximately 16.0 CPE credits. AHLA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. NASBA's web site is located at www.nasba.org.

Hotel Information

Ritz-Carlton Hotel
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Toll Free Reservations: (800) 241-3333
Phone: (904) 277-1100
Guest Fax: (904) 261-9064
Web site:http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/amelia_island/

Discounted rooms at The Ritz-Carlton are sold out. A limited number of rooms are available on a first come, first served basis at the Amelia Island Plantation and Summer Beach Resort. The Plantation is approximately eight miles from The Ritz-Carlton, and the Summer Beach Resort is right next door.

Additional Rooms Available

Amelia Island Plantation
6800 First Coast Highway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Phone: (800) 261-6161
http://www.aipfl.com

Room Rates: $230 Resort Ocean View
When making reservations, please indicate that you are with AHLA/AHIP conference. All confirmed reservations at Amelia Island Plantation must be prepaid at the time of booking and will be non-refundable. Space is limited and reservations are made on a first-come first-serve basis. All rooms are subject to availability. Please note the above rates are subject to all applicable taxes (currently 7% sate and 2% occupancy tax per day). Additionally, a daily Resort Service Fee will be charged in the amount of $15.00 per person, per night.

Summer Beach Resort
5456 First Coast Highway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Phone: (904) 277-0905 or (800) 862-9297

Room Rates: $275 per night, plus 9% tax, two-bedroom used as a single

Travel Information

AHIP is pleased to announce that it has special discount agreements with United Airlines, Avis, and Hertz for the 2006 Law Conference for Health Plans, Insurers, and Providers.

The Jacksonville International Airport is served by major airlines and is approximately 25 minutes away. Transportation to and from Jacksonville International Airport is available through Beaches Limousine by dialing (888) 454-6646. If you require assistance or if you have other personal requests, please contact the Ritz-Carlton's Guest Recognition Department at (904) 277-1100, ext. 1683.

United Airlines
To access the United discount rate information, please contact AHIP's travel company, World Travel Service, toll-free at (800) 633-8822 or in the Washington, D.C. area at (202) 728-4040 or contact United Airlines directly at (800) 521-4041. When you call United, please refer to the Meeting ID Number 550TJ, in order to obtain the discount fares. Discounts also apply to United Express, TED by United, or United code share flights (UA) operated by US Airways, US Airways Express, and Air Canada.

Car Rental

• Avis
  To reserve a car for this conference, please contact Avis Meeting Services at (800) 331-1600 and provide Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D833353.
• Hertz
  This discount program is designed to provide you the lowest rate based on your travel itinerary whether it is the meeting rate or a promotional rate including an additional discount from $5 up to $25. You can make your reservation online at www.hertz.com using the CDP# 1571581 and PC# 959361 (if requested). You can also call (800) 654-2200 and provide the CDP# 1571581 and PC#959361.