Winter Team Talks
March 11, 2010 | Las Vegas, NV- Overview
- Program
- Travel/Hotel
- Attractions
- Sponsorship
- Registration & Fees
Join AHIMA for the 2010 Winter Team Talks in Las Vegas. Team Talks is a one-day interactive and educational conference that brings AHIMA’s leadership together to engage in dialogue that will set the strategic direction of the HIM profession and the association. Team Talks includes an update on AHIMA activities and opportunities for your valuable input.
On-line registration for Winter Team Talks is now closed. On-site registration will be available on Thursday, March 11th.
Continuing Education Units Available: 6
Learning Level: Knowledge
Learning Category: Career Management
Program
8–8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30–9 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Rita K. Bowen, MA, RHIA, CHPS, SSGB
Alan F. Dowling, PhD
9–10:45 a.m.
HIM Core Model
- Implications for HIM Practice
- Implications for AHIMA
- Implications for CSAs
Rita K. Bowen, MA, RHIA, CHPS, SSGB
Alan F. Dowling, PhD
10:45–11 a.m. Break
11 a.m.–12 noon
Key 2010 Initiatives
Sandy Fuller, RHIA, FAHIMA, CAE
12 noon–1 p.m. Networking Lunch
1–1:45 p.m.
Report from House of Delegates and House Teams
Renae L. Spohn, MBA, RHIA, CPHQ, FAHIMA, FNAQ
House Team Co-Chairs
1:45–3 p.m.
HIT Transformation Agenda
- Meaningful Use
- Regional Extension Centers/HIE
- Workforce Development
Cassi Birnbaum, RHIA,CPHQ
3–3:15 p.m. Break
3:15–4:15 p.m.
HIT Transformation Agenda Continues
- Privacy and Security
- ICD-10
Beth H. Just, MBA, RHIA
4:15–4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Rita K. Bowen, MA, RHIA, CHPS, SSGB
On-line registration for Winter Team Talks is now closed. On-site registration will be available on Thursday, March 11th.
Hotel Information
MGM Grand Las Vegas
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard, South
Las Vegas, NV
To receive the AHIMA discount, please call the number listed below and do not book your reservation on-line.
Hotel Reservations
To make hotel reservations please call (877) 880-0880 and reference AHIMA . Discount rates will be offered to AHIMA attendees prior to the cutoff date listed below.
Rate: $159 - Limited Time Offer!
Cut-off Date: Monday, February 8
Ground Transportation
Airport Shuttles
Approximately $6 - $12 one way
A variety of shuttle/limousine services are available at McCarran, and are located on the west side of baggage claim, outside door exits 7-13. Please note that there are both group shuttle and "for-hire" stretch limousine services.
Taxis
Approximately $20-$25 one way
Taxicabs are available on the east side of baggage claim, outside door exits 1-4. Airport personnel are available on the taxi curb to assist passengers. Please note: Most taxis will not accept credit card payments. There is a $1.80 charge on all fares originating at the airport. The maximum number of passengers allowed in any taxi is five (5), including infants and children.
Car Rentals
Dedicated McCarran Rent-A-Car Center shuttles depart approximately every five minutes to the new McCarran Rent-A-Car Center. Exit door 10 or 11. For information about the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center, call 702-261-6001.To download the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center brochure, click here.
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 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. 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
What's happening in Las Vegas? 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 Events
Fountain Show At Miracle Mile Shops—Planet Hollywood
Located at the heart of Miracle Mile Shops, a new multi-million dollar water feature
transforms from a tranquil piece of art into an entertainment centerpiece.
Show times:
Monday–Friday
3–8 p.m. Show every 1/2 hour
8 p.m.–12 Midnight Show every 15 minutes
Saturday and Sunday
12 Noon–8 p.m. Show every 1/2 hour
8 p.m.–12 Midnight Show every 15 minutes
Experience music, dance, excitement and seduction with FREE nightly performances at 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 10 p.m. in Sirens' Cove at the front entrance of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.
The volcano at The Mirage has been a Las Vegas signature attraction since the resort opened in 1989, mesmerizing spectators with it thunderous, fiery display.
Other Events
Vegas.com—General site with an abundance of information.
Planet Hollywood Hotel
V—The Ultimate Variety Show—Located in Planet Hollywood!
Unique specialty performers from around the world come together in this fast-paced showcase of record breaking, jaw dropping, uproarious, turn-of-the-tables where the specialty acts rule the show!
Fab Four Live—Planet Hollywood
Relive the days of Beatlemania when you see the show Fab Four Live at the V Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood.
Mystère Cirque du Soleil's Mystère provides a complete spectrum of awe-inducing entertainment with colorful sets, imaginative costumes and highly-skilled performers.
Le Reve–Wynn Hotel
French for "The Dream," Le Rêve combines water, fire, swimming, acrobatics and spectacular effects. In this theater no seat is further than 42 feet from the stage.
Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy, and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment.
Master magician David Copperfield seems to have done it all. His show in Las Vegas is a unique opportunity for audiences to see these larger-than- life illusions performed live and up close in the Hollywood Theater at MGM Grand.
Penn and Teller's edgy show is unlike any other magic production in Las Vegas.
Wallace, who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues all over the country, derives his comedy from the everyday and simply shares moments of life. He finds humor everywhere he turns--from media to relationships to dialogue cliches. At all costs, he avoids standard opening lines and is known to be an ace at reading an audience. Among other comics, Wallace is known as "the guy who can roll the room over if it's dead."
Reach HIM Leaders! Winter Team Talks
Sponsorship: $1,500–$3,500 (some customization possible)
The Team Talks provide an opportunity to engage in dialogue that sets the strategic direction of the HIM profession and the association. Team Talks include an update on AHIMA activities and opportunities for valuable member input. The audience consists of AHIMA and state leadership, and members.
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
Winter Team Talks is free to ALL active members.
On-line registration for Winter Team Talks is now closed. On-site registration will be available on Thursday, March 11th.