Masters Program 

April 6-7, 2006
Westfields Marriott
Chantilly, VA

This program has already occurred. Please visit our archive to obtain papers and audio of the sessions presented.

Program Description

AHLA has re-launched the Masters Program in an effort to respond to the educational needs voiced by many of the Association's long-standing members that the Association should offer educational opportunities targeted at its most experienced members. At the 2006 Masters Program, participants can attend an advanced track on Health Information and Technology (HIT). This track is designed to attract our most experienced practitioners and maximize participation by those practitioners. The sessions will include facilitators and speakers, but the emphasis will be on participation by all in attendance because everyone there will have much to offer.

Health Information and Technology

The HIT Track will open with a keynote by Markle Foundation CEO, Zoe Baird. Attendees will then participate in discussions related to three cutting edge, advanced HIT issues: Electronic Health Records, Identity Theft, and the Rise of the Infomediaries. Print or download the full agenda.

Program Format

To maximize the exchange of information and enhance the quality of the learning process, AHLA will accept only 40 participants for the HIT track of the Masters Program. Therefore, if you wish to attend, it is important to apply early and include the necessary information requested.

To ensure that the Masters Program is a peer-to-peer, interactive learning experience, registrants must be prepared to participate in discussion of the topics listed on the agenda. Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

CLE Information

The HIT Track will be worth approximately 8.5 credits for 60-minute states, and 10.2 credits for 50-minute states. Participants will be given CLE Request forms at the program. Forms must be completed and returned to Health Lawyers staff to receive credit. The sessions are advanced in level.

Hotel Information

Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
14750 Conference Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: (703) 818-0300
Fax: (703) 818-3655
Hotel Website
Hotel Reservation Form

Room Rates: $112 single occupancy
Hotel cut-off date: March 24, 2006
Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the American Health Lawyers Association; the room block may sell out prior to hotel cut-off date.

Travel Information

ASSOCIATION TRAVEL CONCEPTS (ATC) offers these cost saving options:

Airline Discounts

• up to 15% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Restrictions apply. (United)
• ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on any airline.

Online Booking

• Discount fares can be found online only using the ATC Travel Center. Discount IDs cannot be used on the airlines' Websites. Go to our Website and follow the Meeting links to the Travel ASP booking engine.

Car Discounts

• Discounted meeting rates (Avis and Enterprise).

Zone Fares

• Region-to-region flat rates.

Make your reservation from one of the following options:
Email: reservations@atcmeetings.com
Web: www.atcmeetings.com
Fax: (858) 362-3153

The above discounts apply for travel April 3-10, 2006. ATC is available for reservations from 9:00am until 7:30pm Eastern, Monday through Friday. Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply.

You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers:

United:	510CK	(800) 521-4041
Enterprise:	32H7476	(800) 593-0505
Avis:	J952801	(800) 331-1600