In challenging times, it's all about the bottom line. For educators in the HIM community, there's no better place than the Faculty Development Institute and Assembly on Education (FDI/AOE) Symposium to gather new ideas, fresh data, and best practices to help you meet your program goals. In New Orleans you'll find the connections and solutions you need to succeed.

The 2010/2011 school year will be a time of planning and implementation as we prepare for changes to HIM education due to adoption of  ICD10-CM/PCS, and results of the ARRA HITECH workforce training initiatives. This symposium will prepare educators in the HIM community to meet the challenges ahead.

Testimonials

"It was well-organized and the sessions were scheduled rather well."

"Variety. Very useful material. It was also helpful to hear about all the legislation,
including ARRA, that is affecting HIM and its instruction. Networking with other
faculty and AHIMA staff is helpful."

"I liked that the program was jam-packed with pull-out sessions and a diversity
of educational topics."

AHIMA meetings are dynamic, exciting, and edifying events that bring you the very latest in health information management (HIM) news and education. Register for this event today by selecting the registration tab above or call Customer Relations at (800) 335-5535. More updates will be listed here in the coming weeks.

The program will be available by February 24, 2010. Please visit us again soon!

Hotel Information

Astor Crowne Plaza

739 Canal St. at Bourbon

New Orleans, LA 70130

To receive the AHIMA discount, please call the number listed below and do not book your reservation online.

Tel: (504) 962-0500
Fax: (504) 962-0503

Hotel Reservations

To make hotel reservations please call (866) 750-4202 and mention AHIMA. Discount rates will be offered to AHIMA attendees based on availability prior to the cutoff date (see below).

Rate: $125—Limited Time Offer!
Cut-off  Date: Thursday, July 1

Ground Transportation

To/From Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)

Airport Shuttle

Shuttle service is available from the airport to the hotels in the Central Business District (CBD) for $20 (per person, one-way) or $38 (per person, round-trip). Three bags per person. Call (866) 596-2699 or (504) 522-3500 for more details or to make a reservation. Advance reservations are required 48 hours prior to travel for all ADA accessible transfers. Please call well enough in advance for the specially-equipped shuttle to be reserved. For group reservations of 50 or more people please dial (866) 596-2699. Ticket booths are located on the lower level in the baggage claim area.

Taxi
A cab ride costs $33 from the airport to the CBD for one or two persons and $14 (per passenger) for three or more passengers.  Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area.  There may be an additional charge for extra baggage. 

Parking

Astor Crowne Plaza offers valet parking for our guests' convenience at $31.60 inclusive per day.

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 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. ET, 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 begin by simply searching for your desired date and destination. 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 your meeting and leisure travel needs.

Contact ATC:

• Web: www.atcmeetings.com/ahima
• E-mail: reservations@atcmeetings.com
• Phone: (800) 458-9383

What's happening in New Orleans? Visit the city's site and find out!

While in town take advantage of all the exciting activities the city offers. On a tight budget? Then check out the free events. Below you will find a few good reasons to extend your meeting stay into a cost-effective vacation getaway.

Free Must-See Attractions

Arts Market of New Orleans
Presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans, the Arts Market is a monthly arts market held the LAST Saturday of every month. Located in Palmer Park in the lovely Carrollton Section of Uptown New Orleans (at the corner of two well-trafficked streets, S. Claiborne Ave and S. Carrollton Ave,) the Arts Market has no admission charge. The Arts Market features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans.

The French Quarter
Bourbon Street is in the French Quarter, true, but, it is only one street in the French Quarter. When you visit, go beyond Bourbon and find great shopping, music, food, and hotels. The French Quarter is a vibrant neighborhood and a not-to-be-missed, living history museum.

New Orleans Cemeteries
New Orleans' above-ground cemeteries have been a must-see for visitors for the past century. Called the "Cities of the Dead," their hauntingly beautiful tree-lined streets and incredible architecture provide a unique experience.

City Park in New Orleans
City Park in New Orleans is a 1,300 acre park in the heart of the city. A natural bayou runs through it and at its edge. With an antique carousel and miniature train, it's a great place for kids too. City Park also encompasses the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Bestoff Sculpture Garden, the Botanical Gardens, and one of the largest stands of live oak trees in the world.

Other Attractions

St. Charles Streetcar
While it's wonderful to spend time in the French Quarter, try to get out and see the rest of the city. A fun way is to hop on the St. Charles Streetcar. And remember, it's a streetcar, not a trolley! The St. Charles Streetcar is $1 each way, and the best place to hop on is at Canal or Carondelet Streets in the Central Business District

Aquarium of the Americas
Located adjacent to the French Quarter, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is a stunning place to spend an afternoon in downtown New Orleans. Walk beneath the vivid Caribbean Reef, feed a stingray, become an Adventure Island explorer, and journey the Mississippi River

Louis Armstrong Society Jazz Band
Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of New Orleans Style Jazz, and to honoring the most notable and influential individual of the genre: Louis Armstrong. Available for concerts and other national performances.

Swamp Country Tours
Just about an hour outside of the center of New Orleans, things are even wilder than on Bourbon Street! Amidst the moss-laden cypress tree trunks, thick marsh reeds, and brackish watery avenues of the Louisiana bayou, local fauna lurk: alligators, nutria, gar, turtles, fish and birdlife. For nature lovers, Louisiana swamp tours provide a glimpse of some of the most exotically beautiful scenery and wildlife on the planet.

 

Assembly on Education (AOE) Symposium (New Orleans, July 24–28)

Sponsorship: $1,000–$5,000

This annual symposium provides educators with practical information on curriculum design, online distance education, accreditation, and leadership skills. The focus is on preparing students for the workforce in the information age, and includes a Faculty Development Institute, keynote speakers, discussion roundtables, an Academic Forum, and a Research Forum.

Presenting Sponsor: $5,000
Computer Lab: $3,000
Welcome Reception: $5,000 (one available)
Faculty Breakfast: $1,500 (one available)
Attendee Tote Bags: $2,000 (exclusive!)
Keynote Speakers: $1,000 each

NEW! Digital Opportunity! AOE E-blast Sponsorship:

Per-blast / Three available

These e-mails (e-blasts) are sent three times in the weeks prior to the Assembly on Education each one promoting a different topic, event, or activity focusing on educators and those interested in the education market. As sponsor, you receive logo recognition, a 50-word text section, and a live link to your Web site.

• Special Introductory with new AHIMA CEO $3,250 [Hot! Secure this for the future!]
• Second $2,250 [Hot! Secure this for the future!]
• Third $3,000 [Hot! Secure this for the future!]

For More Information, Contact:
 
Rob Nelson, MBA, CAE, FACHE
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Business Development
Managing Director, Global Operations
(312) 233-1149
 
Daniela Amendola
Business Development Coordinator
(312) 233-1137

Registration Fees

Registration will open on February 12th.

AHIMA members receive discounted pricing for meetings.

Early Bird Pricing (through June 26)
Two-Day FDI Price	$315
AHIMA Member Price	$265
Five-Day FDI and AOE Price	$595
AHIMA Member Price	$475
Three-Day AOE Price	$415
AHIMA Member Price	$315
Daily Rates for FDI or AOE	$290
AHIMA Member Price	$190
Pricing (after June 27)
Two-Day FDI Price	$390
AHIMA Member Price	$340
Five-Day FDI and AOE Price	$670
AHIMA Member Price	$550
Three-Day AOE Price	$515
AHIMA Member Price	$415
Daily Rates for FDI or AOE	$290
AHIMA Member Price	$190

 

Four Ways to Register

• 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 contacted and the full registration fee 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 the Meeting Registrar (Fax (312) 233-1500).  In the event of an emergency occuring within two weeks of the program date, please contact the 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 the 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 e-mail address. Notification of approval will be made within seven days of receipt of the request.