April 8-9, 2008 | Baltimore, Md.

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About the Program

Join us for a two-day educational conference, sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  Gain insight into how to apply quality and outcome metrics to improve performance and choose from a variety of small group sessions focused on CMS’s policy requirements for HEDIS, CAHPS, HOS, Medicare Part D, and SNPs. Hear what the experts have to say on timely issues related to pay for performance, Part C & Part D report cards, and risk-based approach to auditing.

Conference hours are 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. on Day 1; 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on Day 2. Continental breakfast will be served both days; lunch will be served on Day 1.

At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Operationalize CMS’ requirements for collecting Performance Measurement data.
• Apply performance measurement data to health plan quality improvement efforts
• Illustrate how reporting performance measurement data will empower Medicare consumers.
• Outline current research findings in Medicare Advantage performance assessment.
• Recognize the applicability of performance assessment data to Pay-for-Performance in managed care with an emphasis on Medicare.

Date, Location, Hotel Information & Seminar Fees

April 8-9, 2008

Location:
Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel
300 South Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 962-8300

Registration Fee:
$100 for non-federal government employees.*
Registration fee for federal government employees is complimentary.

In order to receive complimentary registration, please call NCQA Customer Support at (888)275-7585.

* Registrants canceling more than 10 days prior to the scheduled program are entitled to a refund of the registration fee paid, less a processing fee. The cancellation fee for this unique seminar is $25.00. There are no refunds for cancellations received fewer than 10 days before the start date of the seminar.

Continuing Education

NCQA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NCQA is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This program is approved for 9.5 nursing education contact hours.