80031641: Spine Business Forum: Strategies for the Provider, Investor and Innovator

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Department of Neurosurgery
Presents

Spine Business Forum: Strategies for the Provider, Investor and Innovator

May 18, 2013
Chevy Chase Bank Conference Center
Johns Hopkins Hospital
1800 Orleans Street, Main Level
Baltimore, Maryland


DESCRIPTION
Spine care is a major aspect of clinical medicine, health care expenditures, and innovation throughout the world. Such care in the United States is undergoing drastic changes that may simultaneously provide new obstacles and new avenues for success in the field . There has been significant progress in treating patients with spinal disorders using both operative and constructive techniques, including innovative and minimally-invasive surgical techniques, as well as non-surgical treatment plans. However, there is currently no forum that combines leaders from clinical medicine, industry, hospital administration, insurance providers, and legal and governmental regulation.

In this conference, we seek to bring leaders in each of these fields together to present and discuss the current and future issues around spine care. This exercise will represent a microcosm of United States healthcare changes in general, with ramifications on delivery, cost, investment, innovation and regulation. We will begin with exploring best practices in clinical care as well as future of spinal surgery, emerging trends and opportunities. We will also discuss potential conflicts and opportunities between provider, industry, government, investor and payer groups regarding increasing healthcare expenditures in the industry. This event will also explore areas for improved quality, efficiency and safety as they relate to current and future changes in healthcare industry.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This activity is intended for health care providers related to spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, pain management physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, nurses, rheumatologists and internists as well as hospital administrators, industry representatives, investors, consultants, attorneys and government employees.


OBJECTIVES
After attending this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:
-Identify current and future obstacles and limitations to delivery of high quality spine care
-Integrate potential conflicts and opportunities between physician, provider, industry, government, investor, and payor groups regarding spine care
-Define areas for improved quality, efficiency and safety as they relate to current and future changes in healthcare
-Recognize areas of healthcare delivery as they relate to the individual as well as the institutional stakeholders


GENERAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION
May 18, 2013 * 8:00 a.m.
Chevy Chase Bank Auditorium, Main Level


REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE: May 12, 2013


Methods of Payment: Payment by check or credit card must accompany the registration form prior to the activity. On-site payments by credit card only. Foreign payments must be by credit card or with a U.S. Dollar World Money Order. The registration fee includes instructional materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch.


REGISTRATION FEES
Regular – $ 1,500.00
Non-profit – $ 1,000.00
Academic Institution – $ 750.00
Johns Hopkins Employee – $ 500.00
Government Employee – $ 500.00


You will receive a confirmation by e-mail if you have provided your e-mail address. Otherwise confirmation will be sent by mail. If you have not received it by May 12, 2013, call (410) 502-9634 to confirm that you are registered. A certificate of attendance will be sent by July 2, 2013 to the e-mail address you provide on the registration form.


The Johns Hopkins University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, the University will refund the registration fee but is not responsible for travel expenses. Additionally, we reserve the right to change the venue to a comparable venue. Under such circumstances registrants will be notified as soon as possible.


LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. EST on May 12, 2013. A handling fee of $50 will be deducted for cancellation. An additional fee may apply for cancellation of other events, including workshops and social activities. Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by May 12, 2013. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins conference in lieu of cancellation is not possible.


SOCIAL EVENT
A reception will be held Friday evening, May 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Please indicate your attendance when you register.


HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
We strongly encourage you to book your accommodations at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, which is the conference headquarters hotel. The Johns Hopkins Office of CME makes every effort to secure the best rate for overnight accommodations. The rate is part of a negotiated conference package that incorporates many services. By staying at the host hotel and booking within the room block, you help us maintain current conference benefits and keep future registration fees reasonable. Please consider this when making your overnight accommodations decision.

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Toll Free: (800) 228-9290
Direct: (410) 385-3000
FAX: (410) 385-0330
Web Site: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SpineBusinessConference2013

HOTEL RESERVATION CUT-OFF DATE: APRIL 12, 2013

A limited block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for your convenience and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel is Baltimore's only waterfront hotel. This full-service 32-story landmark is located near all the Inner Harbor attractions. Make your reservation by calling the hotel directly and specify that you are attending the Johns Hopkins Spine Conference to receive the special group rate of $209 , single or double, plus tax.

Overnight hotel room reservations are accepted online at: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SpineBusinessConference2013

Roundtrip transportation will be provided. On-site parking is available at an additional charge. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 p.m.


EVALUATION
A form will be available to attendees to evaluate each session and each speaker’s presentation, as well as to identify future educational needs.

OUTCOMES SURVEY
A survey will be sent to all physician attendees within three months post activity to assist us in determining what impact this activity had on the attendee’s practice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Please notify us if you have any special needs.

Talks

Policy On Speaker And Provider Disclosure

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the speaker and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the activity handout materials.