AHDI/MTIA presents the third annual Advocacy event May 15-17, 2008! Make your arrangements now to be a part of important events supporting the rapidly evolving role of the healthcare documentation specialist. In past years we have had over 100 attendees, and we look forward to an even greater presence on the Hill in 2008.

Registration

Register for this event using the online registration, or download a registration form for mail or fax use. You can either register for a single day or for all three days. MTIA members will need to call our Member Services line at 800-982-2182 to receive the discounted rate.

Rates

Full Registration (All three days)
$115 Members of AHDI or MTIA
$140 Nonmembers

Thursday Single Day Registration
$60 Members of AHDI or MTIA
$85 Nonmembers

Friday Single Day Registration
$40 Members of AHDI or MTIA
$60 Nonmembers

Saturday Single Day Registration
$65 Members of AHDI or MTIA
$90 Nonmembers

On-site fees will apply after April 30, 2008. Extended to May 2, 2008!

Timeline of Events

Schedule

Thursday, May 15 begins with a breakfast briefing at the Rockville, MD, hotel followed by a first timers orientation with Karen Fox, CMT, chair of the Legislative Issues Group. Individuals who are not new to lobbying will have free time to meet with their state legislators. After a day on Capitol Hill, we will meet back at the Crowne Plaza in Rockville, Maryland, for a debriefing and reception where members can share their experiences on the Hill.

Friday, May 16 attendees will have additional time to meet with their legislators on the Hill. In the afternoon we will have educational sessions for MTs to earn CEs.

Saturday, May 17 will be a day packed with educational sessions.

Advocacy Summit 2008 Tool Kit

5 Questions for May 2nd Preparation
Checklist for Advocacy Summit 2008
AHDI MTIA 2008 Legislative Handout
Advocacy 1-2-3 Power Point April Edition
The Case for a Credentialed Workforce
CDA for Common Document Types (short version)
State of the Industry Fact Sheet
Advocacy Summit Users Guide 2008 Updated. This guide will provide you with essential information and assist you in making appointments with members of the Senate and House of Representatives for your Capitol Hill visits.

Capitol Hill Map

Download a map of Capitol Hill to plan your appointments. Most offices are within walking distance of each other on or near the Hill, but it helps to keep your back-to-back appointments near one another for the sake of convenience.

Official Advocacy Summit Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Rockville, Washington, DC
3 Research Court
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (301) 840-0200 • Fax: (301) 258-0160
Toll Free: (877) 2CROWNE

Reserve your room today!

AHDI Group Rate: $159 per night, single or double. If you are planning to room share, make your reservations as soon as possible, as availability is limited.

Need a Roomie for the Advocacy Summit? Contact Kim Bundy, our official room partner, for a potential roommate to share in the hotel expense for the 2008 Advocacy Summit. Email Kim at Bundy.Kimberly@mayo.edu.

Make AHDI/MTIA’s Third Annual Advocacy Summit an important part of your 2008 professional activities. Help us join together to strengthen the essential position of documentation specialists in the healthcare arena.

Contact Us

Questions about the Advocacy Summit? Contact the AHDI/MTIA member services department. A member services specialist is ready to assist you.

Member Services
Email: ahdi@ahdionline.org
Toll Free: 800-982-2182
Direct: 209-527-9620