2008 AAMA Annual Conference
Thriving in Exceptional Times
Wednesday, November 19 -  Friday, November 21, 2008
 

Conference Facts

Conference Site & Accommodations
Accreditation
Conference Packages
What Registration Fees Include
CAAMA Examination
AAMA Foundation Conference Scholarships
Conference Cancellation Policy
Call for 2008 AAMA Conference Moderators
Call for Resume Reviewers
Register On Site
Conference Agenda (PDF)
Conference Brochure (PDF)

New additions

• Army-Baylor Alumni Dinner
• Sign up to have your resume professionally reviewed at the 2008 AAMA Annual Conference, Registration Form (PDF)
• Air Force MSC Dinner
  

Dine-A-Round
Thursday, November 20 - 7pm

Looking for somewhere to have dinner?  Catch up with old friends and make some new ones at one of our three Dine-A-Round venues.  Signup sheets will be available at the Registration Desk.
 
DICK’S LAST RESORT  -  “Rowdy on the Riverwalk!”
ACENAR  - Ignite your senses!!
Modern TexMex & great drinks 
TEXAS LAND & CATTLE
Mesquite grilled steaks, seafood, and poultry.

Attire for:

• Navy - Service Dress Blues (SDB)
• Army - Army Combat Uniform (ACU)
• AF - members for conference duration will be blues; Class A on Federal Day
• Business attire as appropriate per Service after conclusion of Federal Day

Conference Site & Accommodations

Hotel reservations should be made as early as possible to guarantee room rates and availability.  The hotel cutoff date is Friday October 20, 2008; however, if the room block fills before that date rooms may not be available. 

Please note: Hyatt Regency San Antonio will provide a contribution of 10% of conference room fees to the AAMA Educational and Research Foundation to further the mission of AAMA.  Your reservation at the headquarters hotel, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, supports the conference. The price AAMA pays for the meeting rooms is directly related to how many attendees stay in the hotel.

Accreditation

The American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA) Research & Educational Foundation, Inc. will award 9 continuing education credits (0.9 CEUs) for the 2208 Annual Conference, 6 continuing education credits (0.6 CEUs) for the pre-conference Federal Day and 3 continuing education credits (0.3 CEUs) for the AAMA pre-conference, Making a Difference by Leading Up.

AAMA is approved by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) for Category II (non-ACHE) continuing education credit. Credits have been applied for from the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and the Illinois Nurses Association (INA).

To receive continuing education credits, complete the conference evaluation form and indicate sessions attended. One AAMA continuing education credit equals one contact hour of instruction or point one (.1) CEU.

Conference Packages

A variety of conference packages are available to tailor the conference to your needs.

*Introductory Offer: Attend the full conference at the non-member rate and receive complimentary AAMA Membership.

To be eligible for the early bird rate, full payment must be received by October 20, 2008.

What Registration Fees Include

• All full conference packages include Wednesday reception, Thursday luncheon, Thursday + Friday sessions, continental breakfasts, and breaks.
• One day only rates include:  Thursday - educational sessions, continental breakfast, breaks and luncheon;  Friday - educational sessions, continental breakfast and break. 
• Guest fee includes Wednesday reception, Thursday luncheon and continental breakfasts.  Guest refers to a family member or personal friend, not a business associate or staff member.  Guest fee does not include education sessions.
• Full-time student includes AAMA Conference sessions, Wednesday reception, Thursday luncheon and continental breakfasts.
• All registrations (except guest) include continuing education credits for the day(s) registered.
• Pre-conference sessions, including Federal Day on November 19, are not included in the basic 2008 AAMA Annual Conference fee.

CAAMA Examination

Enhance your credibility as a healthcare administrator. Earn the CAAMA designation.

A study guide which includes a list of the reading materials is available online. Study Guide (PDF)

AAMA Foundation Conference Scholarships

The American Academy of Medical Administrators Research & Educational Foundation offers two scholarships for each of AAMA's educational programs. The scholarship covers the cost of registration for the AAMA conference. Travel, non-conference meals and hotel expenses are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.

Applicants must be AAMA members. Applications will be considered based on financial need. Obtain scholarship application  or request a form from AAMA headquarters. Mail or fax completed form to AAMA headquarters by September 10.

Call for 2008 AAMA Annual Conference Moderators

Moderators are needed for the 2008 AAMA Annual Conference. 

Moderators introduce concurrent session speakers and make sure they are set up for their presentation.

AAMA staff provides complete information to introduce the speaker and is available during the session to support you.

Review the AAMA Conference at a Glance or the AAMA Conference brochure to identify which session you might like to moderate.  If more than one person has asked to moderate a particular session, you may be assigned to another session in the same specialty track.

Contact Mary Kovacs to indicate which session you would like to moderate.

Call for Resume Reviewers at AAMA Annual Conference

Experiencedhealthcare administrators who are AAMA members are invited to be a resume reviewer at the 2008 AAMA Annual Conference.  Requirements to be selected as a reviewer include:

15 or more years as a healthcare administrator with a familiarity of military and civilian healthcare, especially civilian healthcare administration.

Participate in Resume Review Training that will be offered via toll-free conference call before the November conference.

Commitment to sign up to perform resume reviews during at least one one-hour time slot on Thursday, November 19.  You will miss one hour of the AAMA Conference. 

To express your interest in being an AAMA Resume Reviewer, please contact Mary Kovacs.

Becoming an AAMA Resume Reviewer is an ideal opportunity for AAMA Fellows and Diplomates to mentor their colleagues and contribute to the healthcare administration profession. (Other experienced healthcare administrators are also welcome, an AAMA credential is not required). 

Conference Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing by November 5, 2008, to qualify for a refund. A $50 processing fee will be deducted*. No shows will be billed. After November 5, no refund will be provided. Occasionally changes in the conference may be made due to speaker availability, participant demand or unforeseen circumstances. While AAMA will do everything possible to ensure participant satisfaction, AAMA's liability is limited to the registration fee only.

*Non-members canceling before November 5, 2008, will be charged the $50 processing fee; the complimentary 2009 AAMA membership will be voided.