September 15 - 17, 2008 Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

Sponorship Opportunities	Who Will Attend	Registration	Preliminary Agenda
Hotel	Event Sponsors	Download Prospectus	Call for Presentations

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The Association for Work Process Improvement (TAWPI) is excited to present a new conference that will cover all facets of healthcare payments automation. Scheduled for September 2008 in Chicago, the agenda will address strategic management issues within the following healthcare payments areas:

   

• Trends in the emerging healthcare payments industry
• Challenges of the current patient accounting cycle
• Digital convergence in medical payment channels
• The future role of banks in transforming healthcare payments processing
• Privacy, security and compliance issues in healthcare payments processing
• Panel Discussion: Are EOB processing solutions ready for prime time?
• EOB Processing: Determining whether to buy, build or outsource?
• The evolution of medical records management, and what it means to healthcare payments
• Strategies for choosing a solutions or services providers

Through panel discussions, case study presentations and interactive roundtables, attendees will learn best practices in emerging healthcare payments automation.

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Who Will Attend

This conference is specifically designed for a operations, technology or treasury professionals involved in billing, accounts receivable, lockbox or payments processing, cash management or benefits administration. Attendees will be mid- to senior-level professional from a healthcare provider, insurer, financial institution, lockbox provider or third-party services company.

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Registration Information

Full registration includes all education sessions, meals and events
on Septemberl 15-17.

Registration Fees:

PCC Council Member	TAWPI Member	Non-Member
$399	$499	&599

Register Online Click here

Download PDF Registration Form

Cancellations requests for any reason must be made in writing via email to tyermakov@tawpi.org of via fax to 617-521-8675. You will receive a 100% refund until 8/15/08 less $100 processing fee. Refunds will be issued in the manner in which they were paid. Substitutions will be allowed when submitted in writing and a $50 processing fee will apply.

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Hotel Accommodations

 

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

909 N. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60611

TAWPI has reserved a limited block of rooms at the special rate of $259 single/double occupancy. For reservations, please call (888) 627-8385. Or book on line by Clicking here  . Be sure to reference “The Association for Work Process Improvement (TAWPI)” when you make your reservation. This rate is available on a first-come, first-served basis until August 16, , 2008.

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Call for Presentations

TAWPI invites presentation submissions that are content rich and educationally oriented. Preference will be given to presentations that include end users.  If selected as a speaker you will:

• Gain visibility and credibility in the industry
• Enjoy the special conference status of a TAWPI speaker
• Receive a complimentary registration to the conference
• Earn ICP renewal credits

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Preliminary Conference Agenda

Monday, September 15, 2008

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Premier Sponsorship

As a premier sponsor, your organization will receive significant visibility at this event. This high-level sponsorship opportunity is available to just 10 vendor sponsors and includes exclusive visibility opportunities and access to conference attendee lists.Premier sponsors enjoy special privileges as conference partners and are expected to play an active role in the development of the conference program and implementation of the marketing plan.

TAWPI will work with premier sponsors to jointly market the event to targeted customers and prospects through direct mail, exclusive Web hyperlinks, electronic marketing and newsletters.

Premier Sponsorship costs $10,000 for TAWPI affiliate members and includes: Download Prospectus

Exhibit Space

One demo table booth space in the vendor demo area where you can showcase corporate literature or provide product demonstrations. Exhibit space includes 8 x 10 space, one six-foot skirted table, two chairs, and identification sign. Electrical and phone lines are not included. (The exhibit booths are suitable for the set-up of PCs, laptops, video monitors or the display of products and promotional literature with no need to ship expensive backdrops and exhibit freight, saving you money on shipping, set-up and tear-down.)

Content Development
As a premier sponsor, you are entitled to participate on the conference planning committee where you can make suggestions as to content development and speaker recommendations. Premier sponsors also will receive priority consideration for available speaking slots.

Qualified Leads
Premier sponsors will receive a complimentary copy of pre- and post-conference attendee names and addresses (email, fax and phone numbers not included).

Targeted Marketing
Premier sponsors are encouraged to help TAWPI customize a pre-conference direct marketing campaign to your targeted clients or prospects. We will mail to select lists and invite your company to create a personalized letter, announcing your sponsorship and your endorsement of the program agenda.

Promotion

• Your organization’s logo will be included on all promotional materials including pre-mailers, postcards and Website links. Your logo will have a prominent position on the front cover of the conference brochure.
• You may provide one promotional insert (8 ½ x 11 or smaller) for inclusion in the conference packet.
• Acknowledgement as a Premier Sponsor in conference on-site guide. Listing will include your 100-word company description and logo.
• Acknowledgement as a Premier Sponsor on conference Website with link to your website. Listing will include your 100-word company description and logo on the conference Website.
• Onsite signage acknowledging your sponsorship.

Conference Passes

• You are granted complimentary passes to the entire conference for two (2) representatives from your company or your client base.
• An additional 20 vouchers – valued at $200 off the registration fee – are provided for you to distribute to end-user clients.

Contact Jason Glass for additional information about Premier Sponsorship at
jglass@tawpi.org or 617-426-1167 x20.