Harvesting Knowledge for the Future at the 2004 Fall Conference!

Our southern Appalachian Mountains feature one of the most varied and long lasting fall color changes in the world.  An explosion of reds, yellows and orange that signal the end of one season and the beginning of another.  Even across the Piedmont and into the Coastal Plains, Fall’s arrival paints the landscape with breath taking beauty and once again reminds us that . . . change is constant!

As we change gears from Summer to Fall, we prepare ourselves for our much anticipated 2004 Fall Conference.  This year’s conference will be held September 22 - 25 at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.  Entitled “Harvesting Knowledge for the Future,” this event is packed full of information designed to help healthcare administrators better understand our changing industry and to provide you with the necessary tools to address change effectively and successfully!

Our keynote speaker will be William F. Jessee, MD, FACMPE, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the nation’s leading voice for group medical practice.  An internationally well-known public speaker on healthcare issues, especially managed care strategies and quality of care, Dr. Jessee will present, “Surviving and Thriving in Difficult Times: Tricks of the Trade for Better Performing Practices.”

Before joining MGMA in 1999, Dr. Jessee served for three years as Vice President for Quality and Managed Care Standards at the American Medical Association (AMA), where he led the AMA’s activities in clinical guidelines, quality improvement, and accreditation. He also holds academic appointments as Clinical Professor of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, and as Adjunct Professor of Health Policy and Administration at the University of North Carolina School of Public Health, Chapel Hill.  Dr. Jessee is the author of more than 70 scientific articles, books, and book chapters.

In the breakout sessions, we will be addressing the essential elements of an efficient, high-output healthcare practice.  Some of this year’s breakout sessions include:  “Improving Your Revenue Cycle,” “Developing Your Leadership Skills,” Today’s Technologies Update,” “Generational Differences,” “Tort Reform,” and more.  We also have Steve Keene and Carol Scheele returning from the North Carolina Medical Society to give their “North Carolina Legislative and Lawsuit Update.”  See pages 4 and 5 of this program for complete conference schedule details.

As always, we are constantly listening to feedback from our attendees, exhibitors and members regarding making the conference as effective as possible.  This year, the Wednesday Welcome Reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall.  The ACMPE Breakfast on Friday morning will include a speaker and attendance will qualify for ACMPE credits.  We’ve also restructured Friday’s schedule so that the conference now closes at 12:30pm.   We’re excited about these changes and hope they wll help you get even more out of your Fall Conference experience!

We’ll see you in September.  You can make room reservations at the Grandover by calling 800-472-6301 or 336-294-1800.  Make sure to mention your affiliation with NCMGM.
● To register online for the Fall Conference, click here.
● For a printable attendee brochure, click here.
● For a printable exhibitor prospectus, click here.
 

Thank you to our 2004 Alliance Sponsors.  Click on the sponsors' name to visit their web site:

Platinum Level
Medical Mutual

Silver Level
RSM McGladrey

Bronze Level
Applied Medical Systems
Archivus
C&S Research Corporation
Digital Sales and Service
Dixon Hughes, PLLC
Gotham Images Inc.
Grant & Grant, LLC
Heathcare Enterprises
MAG Mutual Insurance
Marshall Erdman & Associates