Data Analyst Institute
May 5-6, 2010 | Chicago, IL | AHIMA National Office- Overview
- Program
- Travel & Hotel
- Registration & Fees
Participants in the institute will focus on the skills necessary to transform data into accurate and timely information. Organizations must analyze healthcare data both internally and externally as part of their everyday business operations, while data analysts are asked to provide and interpret data for day-to-day operations while balancing the overall strategic vision. Participants will interact with a supportive group of peers to complete hands-on analysis and place the learning experience into a practical framework.
Continuing Education Units Available: 9
Learning Level: Analysis
Learning Category: Data Quality and Standards
Day 1
8–8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30–8:45 a.m. Welcome
8:45–9:45 a.m.
Data Analysis: What Does This Mean to You?
- This session looks at which data you may want to analyze and the importance of the analysis
9:45–10 a.m. Networking Break
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Tools for Effective Data Analysis
- This session reviews potential internal and external data sources available for analysis. Data validation using statistical principles will be covered. Benchmarking and its importance is also discussed.
12 Noon–1:30 p.m. Lunch (On your Own)
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Exploring External Data Sources
- This session will demonstrate how to obtain publicly available data from several external sources
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Data Analysis Examples
- This session presents examples of several types of analyses for different healthcare settings.
3:30–4:15 p.m.
Preparation for Case Study on Day 2
- Introduction to data files
- Questions and Answers on Day 1 material
Day 2
8:30–10:45 a.m.
Data Analysis Case Study
- Participants will perform hands-on practice of data analysis skills reviewed in the institute
10:45–11 a.m. Networking Break
11–11:45 a.m.
Case Study Presentations
- Participants will demonstrate their knowledge of data analysis skills reviewed in the institute
11:45 a.m.–12 Noon
Closing Remarks
Hotel Information
May 5–6, 2010
Data Analyst Institute
AHIMA Office
233 N. Michigan Ave.
21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-5809
Phone: (800) 335-5535
Please note: below are suggested Hotel Information. A room block has NOT been reserved for this meeting.
AHIMA Preferred Hotel Partners
Hotel SAX Chicago
333 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: (312) 245-0333
Rates
March 30, 2010 - December 12, 2010
Superior: $205
Deluxe: $229
Junior Suite: $369
One Bedroom Suite: $445
December 13, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Superior: $149
Deluxe: $169
Junior Suite: $269
One Bedroom Suite: $319
The Hotel Sax is located 3 blocks from the AHIMA office. For hotel reservations, please contact the Hotel Sax directly at (312) 245-0333 and ask for the AHIMA preferred rate.
Swissotel
323 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: (312) 565-0565
Rates
April 1-December 31, 2009
Classic: $209
Lakeview: $259
Blackout Dates:
June 3–7, 2010
November 27-30, 2010
The Swissotel is located one block from the AHIMA office. For hotel reservations, please contact the Swissotel directly at 888-73-SWISS (737-9477) or via the web at www.Swissotel.com and ask for the AHIMA preferred rate.
Ground Transportation
Shuttle: O'Hare or Midway Airport $25 round trip
Taxi: O'Hare or Midway Airport $35 each way
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA): Cost $2.25 each way
O'Hare Airport - Blue Line
Midway Airport - Orange Line
Rental Car
Save 10-15% of rental cars from Enterprise and Avis. Contact ATC for more information and to reserve your car today!
You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers:
| Enterprise | 32H7476 | (800) 593-0505 |
| Avis | J952801 | (800) 331-1600 |
Air Transportation
Association Travel Concepts (ATC) is the official travel agency for AHIMA. ATC is a full service travel agency that provides personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flier program updates, electronic ticketing, e-mail access for convenient booking of your tickets, and more. ATC is available for reservations from 9:00 am until 7:30 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply.
ATC offers these cost saving options:
- Up to 15 percent 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 percent discount. (United) 5 percent off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased prior to the meeting. (American Airlines).
- ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline.
ATC Online Travel Center – Association Member Benefits
You get direct access to ATC online booking tools and live agents for discounted meeting travel. Simply log on to www.atcmeetings.com/ahima and click on “Meetings to Air - Meetings and Leisure (TravelASP).” When you register using the online booking tool please enter AHIMA in the Company or Organization or Association field. ATC is proud to offer AHIMA attendees complete access to Member Benefits Travel deals. Our new Travel Center is your one stop online destination for all of your meeting and leisure travel needs.
Contact ATC via:
- Web: www.atcmeetings.com/ahima
- Email: reservations@atcmeetings.com
- Phone: (800) 458-9383
Registration Fees
| Early Bird Pricing (through April 6, 2010) | |
| Price: | $450 |
| AHIMA Member Price: | $350 |
| Regular Pricing (after April 6, 2010) | |
| Price: | $550 |
| AHIMA Member Price: | $450 |
Contact Customer Relations at 1-800-335-5535 for more information.
Four Ways to Register
The on-line portion of registration is currently not activated. However, you are encouraged to still take full advantage of the other three ways to register – phone (800-335-5535), fax (312-233-1500) and mail-in. If on-line registration is still your primary preference, please check back the week of November 30th.
Thank you for your continued support.
- Online Registration (credit card only)
- Mail registration form and payment to:
AHIMA
Dept. 77-6331
Chicago, IL 60678-6331
- Fax registration form to (312) 233-1500 (credit card and purchase order payments only)
- Phone (800) 335-5535 (credit card payment only).
Cancellation Policy
AHIMA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program due to unanticipated circumstances. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be contact and the full registration fee will be refunded. AHIMA and ATC are not responsible for any travel arrangement penalties incurred by event cancellations.
REFUND POLICY
AHIMA provides full refunds (less a $75 processing fee) for all registration cancellations made up to 15 days prior to the program date, unless otherwise specified at the program level. No refunds are provided within two weeks of the program date. All refunds are processed within 30 days of receipt.
To request a refund, submit your request in writing to Meeting Registrar (Fax 312- 233-1500). In the event of an emergency that occurs within two weeks of the program date, please contact Meeting Registrar (Fax 312- 233-1500).
SUBSTITUTION POLICY
Substitutions (that is, assigning a paid registration to another individual) are allowed up to seven days prior to the program date, unless otherwise specified at the program level. No refunds are provided within seven days of the program date. All refunds are processed within 30 days of receipt. A $75 processing fee will be invoiced at that time.
To request a refund, submit your request in writing to Meeting Registrar (Fax 312- 233-1500). Please include the name and date of the program as well as the following information for both the original registrant and the substitute registrant: name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. Notification of approval will be made within seven days of receipt of the request.