March 24-26, 2010
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Baltimore, MD
Program Description
For the most comprehensive program available on legal issues related to reimbursement, attend AHLA's Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues. As in the past, there will be breakout sessions on more than 50 topics presented by leading experts, including many CMS officials. Some of the topics include:
- What You Need to Know About Medicare and Medicaid Health Information Technology Meaningful Use Incentive Payments
- Federal Medicaid Integrity Program
- Medicare Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment and Regulatory Update
- HACs, Readmissions, and Adverse Events
- The Medicare ACE Demonstration Project
- Separate Updates on Medicare Litigation, Medicare Secondary Payor Issues, Medicare Wage Index, and Hospitals Inpatient PPS
- Introductory sessions on Fraud and Abuse, Medicaid, Coding, and Researching Medicare and Medicaid Issues for those new to the area of Medicare and Medicaid
View the program brochure for a list of all the topics.
In response to many requests from our members, AHLA is going green for our in-person programs. We are trying to reduce the amount of paper we use at our programs. This is both an effort at responsible environmental conservation, and an effort to increase the timeliness of the materials provided to our attendees.
We will not automatically be printing binders for everyone. All materials will be available on a website prior to the program and handed out on CD at the program. For those who still do want the binder they will be available for an additional fee; please order on the registration form.
The In-House Counsel Practice Group will hold a luncheon and presentation on Wednesday, March 24.
Title: View From the Hill: The Current State of Healthcare Reform
Speaker: Jeffrey J. Micklos, Esq., Executive Vice President, Management, Compliance and General Counsel, Federation of American Hospitals, Washington, DC
The Regulation, Accreditation, and Payment Practice Group will hold a luncheon and presentation on Thursday, March 25.
Title: Current Initiatives for Medicaid and State Programs
Speaker: Penny Thompson, CMS Deputy Director, Center for Medicaid State Operations, Baltimore, MD.
Please note: There is an additional fee for the luncheons, space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
CLE Information
This program will be worth approximately 20.0 credits (including 1.0 ethics credits) for 60-minute states and approximately 24.0 credits (including 1.2 ethics credits) 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 24.0 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, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. NASBA's web site is located at http://www.nasba.org.
This program is designed to be an update on developments in the area of reimbursement. There are no prerequisites or advanced preparations required to register for this group live program. Those seeking accounting credits should be familiar with the basic concepts of law and terminology associated with this area in order to obtain the full educational benefit of this program.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Reservations Phone: (800) 228-9290
Reservations Fax: (410) 895-1900
Hotel Website
Online Reservations
Room Rates: $225 single or double occupancy
Hotel Cut-off Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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.
Official Travel Provider – ATC (Association Travel Concepts)
Discounts and Services:
- Up to 15% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Restrictions apply and not all classes of service apply for the 15% discount. (United Airlines).
- Personalized services.
- Low fare options.
- Discounted meeting rates (Avis, Hertz)
- Advanced seat assignment and special meal requests. Frequent flier program updates
The above discounts apply for travel 3/21-29/10 (IAD,BWI,DCA)
Some restrictions may apply. *Service fees apply to ticketed reservations. You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the ID numbers
Cancellations must be received in writing no later than March 17, 2010. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after this date. Registration fee, minus the $125 administrative fee, will be refunded approximately 3-4 weeks following the program. If you wish to send a substitute, need more information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies please call (202) 833-1100 prompt #5. Note that the registration fee is based on the AHLA membership status of the individual who actually attends the program.