Annual Training Conference

The NHCAA Institute for Health Care Fraud Prevention's Annual Training Conference is NHCAA's premiere annual event, recognized industry-wide as the nation's leading health care anti-fraud forum. The 2008 Annual Training Conference, Pre-Conference Programs and Anti-Fraud Expo will be held November 17 - 20, 2008 at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, located in Phoenix, Arizona. >>View the Conference Keynote & Evening Entertainment Speakers

2008 ATC Highlights Pre-Conference Programs Conference Tracks & Workshops Registration Fees Ways to Register Registration Policies Anti-Fraud Expo Hotel Information Travel Information September 15 Early Registration Deadline November 16 NHCAA Golf Tournament

>>Earn up to 24 credit hours toward AHFI Accreditation
Annual Training Conference: 16 credit hours
Optional Pre-Conference Half-Day Workshops: additional 4 hours.
Optional Pre-Conference Full-Day Workshops: additional 8 hours

All Continuing Education Professional (CPE) hours earned through the NHCAA Institute programs are applicable to the training requirements for professional designation by the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) as an Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI).

>>Earn 13 Continuing Education Units through AAPC
The NHCAA Institute Annual Training Conference has been approved by the American Academy of Professional Coders for 13 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor. To receive credit the appropriate AAPC evaluation form must be completed. This form will be available on the NHCAA Training Materials Portal immediately before the conference commences.

This year, six educational tracks are intended to assist you in selecting workshops that address your specific areas of interest. Our more than 50 individual workshops are organized under the broad training areas:

• Clinical Issues for the Healthcare Fraud Investigator
  Workshops with a focus on the furthering better clinical understanding within investigative work.
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• Fraud Detection & Investigation in Specialty Areas
  Follow investigations that uncover new trends and schemes within the industry
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• Investigator’s Toolbox
  Designed to provide both novice and experienced investigators practical tools and techniques to use in today’s investigations.
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• Legal, Regulatory & Management Issues
  For the SIU manager, workshops on today’s legal and regulatory trends, public sector fraud case studies, and sessions on management of the SIU.
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• Life, Disability, Long-Term Care & Workers’ Compensation
  Hear case studies of fraud investigation in the life, disability, workers’ compensation, and long-term care insurance arena.
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• Anti-Fraud Technology & Services
  Explore business and technology solutions from NHCAA’s Premier Supporting Members designed to assist investigators with today’s health care fraud challenges.
  >>See workshops

NHCAA is pleased to offer four additional professional development opportunities scheduled in advance of the ATC at the Biltmore. Additional registration fees apply for pre-conference programs, so please refer to the registration rate table for pricing information.

Pre-Conference Full-Day Programs
8:30 a.m. -  4:30 p.m.
November 17
Registration includes a networking luncheon.

Coding for the Health Care Fraud Investigator
Level I - 8 CPE
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Emerging Health Care Technologies & Fraud Schemes
Level II - 8 CPEs
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Pre-Conference Half-Day Programs
1:00 p.m. -  4:30 p.m.
November 17

Chiropractic Diagnostic Testing & Treatment Fraud
Level II - 4 CPEs
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Investigative & Prosecutorial Challenges: Overutilization of Medical Services
Level II - 4 CPEs
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ATC Registration Rates	Early Bird (BEFORE 9/15)	Standard (AFTER 9/15)
NHCAA Member¹	$795	$895
Government Employee²	$925	$925
NHCAA Non-Member³	$995	$1205

	Early Bird (BEFORE 9/15)		Standard (AFTER 9/15)
Pre-Conference Rates	Half Day	Full Day	Half Day	Full Day
NHCAA Member¹	$195	$325	$225	$355
Government Employee²	$230	$355	$265	$385
NHCAA Non-Member ³	$265	$395	$295	$430

Spouse/Guest Event Pass	Rates
Entrance to the Anti-Fraud Expo Hall, Welcome Reception, Wine & Cheese Reception & 1 ticket to the Closing Reception & Entertainment	$175
Entrance to only Wednesday Night Closing Reception & Entertainment	$100

¹NHCAA Member rate applies to all NHCAA Member Organizations, Individual Members, Affiliate Members, Premier Supporting Members and Supporting Members.

²Government Employee rate applies to NHCAA Law Enforcement Liaisons and other attendees from local, state, and federal public agencies.

³Non-member participants must occupy a professional position with a private for-profit or not-for-profit health care reimbursement organization, or in a local, state or federal law enforcement, prosecutorial, or regulatory agency or in a professional disciplinary organization. All registrants will be reviewed to ensure these eligibility requirements are met. If you are not in one of these positions, but wish to attend, please e-mail us at training@nhcaa.org.

Four Ways to Register
We are pleased to offer online registration for your convenience, or you may take advantage of our other 3 simple ways to register:

1. Online: Register online via secure transactions. Please have a Visa, MasterCard or American Express card available.
2. Fax:     Download Registration Form and fax form along with credit card payment information or purchase order.
3. E-mail: Download Registration Form and follow instructions to e-mail with payment information to ATCreg@nhcaa.org
4. Mail:    Download Registration Form and mail form along with payment information to 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Ste 1120, Washington, DC 20005. Make check payable to "The NHCAA Institute"

Payment
To qualify for the NHCAA Early Bird Registration rate, registration forms and accompanying payment must be received no later than close of business Monday, September 15, 2008. Registrations received after this date will be subject to the Standard registration rates. Registrations will not be processed without payment or purchase order. To enter the Anti-Fraud Expo Hall at any time, or to attend any of the networking receptions, a full conference registration badge, or a spouse guest badge must be worn.

Cancellations
To cancel and obtain a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee, you must provide written notice of cancellation to The NHCAA Institute, ATC Registration, 1201 New York Ave, NW, Suite 1120, Washington, DC 20005, or via email at ATCreg@nhcaa.org by Friday, October 10. If you cancel in writing after Friday, October 10, but before Friday, October 24, you will receive a 50% refund minus a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after October 24.

Substitutions
To request a substitution, you must provide written notice of substitution to The NHCAA Institute, Office of the Registrar, 1201 New York Ave, NW, Suite 1120, Washington, DC 20005, or via email at ATCreg@nhcaa.org by Friday, October 24. A $25.00 fee will be assessed on any substitution before Friday, October 24. After Friday, October 24, a $50.00 fee will be assessed on any substitutions. Onsite substitutions can be made for a $50.00 fee.

Please visit our Anti-Fraud Expo page for exhibiting and sponsorship information.

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
2400 East Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Resort: 602.955.6600
Reservations: 800.950.0086
http://www.arizonabiltmore.com/