AASCA Annual Conference

June 28-30, 2012 

Sedona, Arizona

11.5 CEs

The 2012 AASCA conference will be held June 28-30 at the Sedona Hilton in Sedona, Arizona, and we would like to invite you to attend.  Included in the cost of registration are 11.5 continuing education credits!  Below are a few details and deadlines in preparation for the conference.

LOCATION:
HILTON SEDONA GOLF RESORT & SPA(LIMITED ROOM SPACE AVAILABLE FOR DISCOUNTED RATE)
90 Ridge Trail Drive | Sedona, Arizona 86351
(877) 273-3762  |   www.hiltonsedonaresort.com

***To reserve your room at the group rate of go to: http://goo.gl/d3EEA

***Room Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, May 29, 2012

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: We are launching a new registration system. Each attendee will need to register online at http://arizonaasc.org/register/e/23e4d60042ef604e

***IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE CONTACT EVELYN BLOOMHART FOR YOUR SPECIAL REGISTRATION WITH DISCOUNTED PRICING

***If you are paying by check, complete individual registration(s), select the “pay by check” field, then print the registration & include it with the check when mailing.

Non-Member Pricing (per individual):

• $150 Earlybird discount for Thursday/Friday (register & pay by June 1^st)
• $10 Earlybird discount for Saturday’s Infection Control Workshop (members who register & pay by June 1^st)
• $200 for registrations received after June 1^st

(Note: Member pricing is $50 Earlybird discount & $75 for registrations received after June 1^st.  If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Evelyn Bloomhart at evelyn@arizonaasc.org)

**Fee is per person
**Refunds minus handling fee will be granted until May 30^th.  No refunds after May 30^th, 2012

SCHEDULE: Click here for the full conference schedule
THURSDAY, June 28^th
15:00-16:00 Registration
16:00-18:00 Educational Seminars
18:00-19:30 Reception with Exhibitors

FRIDAY, June 29^th
8:00-4:00 General session educational seminars with breakfast, lunch & breaks included. 

SATURDAY, June 30^th
8:00-1:00 Infection Control workshop

We look forward to seeing you!

For questions, please contact Evelyn Bloomhart at 503-409-2984 or evelyn@arizonaASC.org
Fax: 888.295.2340 | www.arizonaasc.org

Also on Monday, Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge John A. Wittmayer granted Qmedtrix a temporary restraining order to prevent Mr. von Sydow from representing any party or testifying in any proceeding that involves or relates in any way to the company’s services. This restraining order explains that Mr. von Sydow is a lawyer who has “gone to the other side” of the industry.

As the company’s Complaint describes, Qmedtrix offers medical bill review services for workers’ compensation carriers, third-party administrators, bill review companies, self-insured corporations, and state funds. Qmedtrix has developed an extensive database and unique proprietary methodology for determining fair and reasonable payment to health care providers. As part of its service to customers, Qmedtrix conducts medical bill audits and comparative reviews, and makes recommendations concerning payment amounts. In the event of a dispute with a health care provider, Qmedtrix also offers assistance to its customers in litigation or negotiations.

From June 2006 until his termination in July of this year, Mr. von Sydow served as Director of National Dispute Resolution for Qmedtrix. In that role, he advised Qmedtrix’s senior staff, negotiation team members, and bill reviewers on various legal issues and strategies. Mr. von Sydow also advised Qmedtrix’s customers and outside counsel regarding various administrative and court proceedings nationwide. He also provided expert testimony regarding Qmedtrix’s methodology on behalf of the company’s customers.

A declaration attached to the Complaint by Dr. Merrit Quarum, Qmedtrix’s CEO and President, alleges that Mr. von Sydow’s conduct has injured and will continue to injure the company’s reputation and credibility in the industry and impact the ability of Qmedtrix to litigate or negotiate claims. “There are many pending proceedings in other states in which defendant could engage in similar conduct,” this declaration continues. “If he does so, it will result in immediate and irreparable harm to Qmedtrix”

The hearing on Qmedtrix’s motion for a permanent injunction is scheduled for Friday, September 17, 2010.

Thank you for attending the 2011 Fall Conference at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.  If you earned CEUs they have been reported for you.

Our conference was well attended and proved to be a fantastic opportunity to learn, network and exchange ideas.  We had 34 companies exhibit and over 105 attendees.  It was a wonderful opportunity to experience the best of Scottsdale and learn the latest in ASC news, insight, information and more!