Prescription for Change
Opioid Conference
The Practice Innovation Institute invites Arizona’s prescribers and clinicians to attend
When: Saturday, August 24, 2019
8am – 12:30pm (Check-in starts at 7:15am)
Where: Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Conference Objectives:
· Increase knowledge about opioid abuse disorder treatment modalities and community resources
· Reduction in personal and professional stigma associated with substance use disorder with medication assisted treatment
· Understanding of personal and professional role in the battle against the opioid epidemic and a call to action to implement in care services
This event is FREE! Click HERE TO REGISTER!
In addition to a great agenda of speakers, the conference will have over 15 organizations present to provide information on resources available to assist with battling the opioid crisis.
Physicians – This Live activity, with a beginning date of August 24, 2019, is approved for 3.50 Elective credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses – This event is approved for 4.0 CNEs by the California Board of Nursing.
Social Workers – The AZ Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers has approved this activity for a total of 3.75 contact hours.
Host: The Practice Innovation Institute – a collaboration between Health Current and Mercy Care
AZHFMA 2019 Fall Conference
September 11 – 13, 2019
Talking Stick Resort – Scottsdale, AZ
Registration is now open for this event! Click here for rates and to register. Check the AZHFMA conference website for updated information as it comes in. Agenda and speaker information will continue to be updated.
Book your room now for Wednesday and Thursday nights at the discounted rate of $169! Rooms must be reserved by August 21st to secure group pricing (use booking ID 17677).
AZ MGMA 2019 Annual Conference
Join the Arizona Medical Group Management Association for their 2019 Annual Conference September 24 – 25, 2019 at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, Arizona.
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 24, 2019*
1:00 – 4:00 pm Exhibitor Set Up
2:00 – 2:45 pm General Session
2:45 – 3:30 pm General Session
3:30 – 3:45 pm Break
3:45– 4:45 pm General Session
4:45 – 5:45 pm Keynote Speaker
5:45 – 7:00 pm Reception in Exhibit Hall
*Tuesday Sessions Qualify for 3.5 ACMPE Credits
Wednesday, September 25, 2019*
7:30 – 8:30 am Breakfast Buffet
8:30 – 9:30 am Pre-Conference Session
9:30 – 10:30 am Opening General Session
10:30 – 11:00am Break / Visit Exhibitors
11:00am– Noon Concurrent Sessions (2)
12:00pm – 1:15pm Lunch and Exhibit Hall
1:15 – 2:15pm General Session
2:15 – 2:30pm Break
2:30 – 3:30pm Concurrent Sessions (2)
3:30 – 3:45pm Break
3:45 – 4:15 pm Awards & Raffles
4:15 – 5:15 pm Closing General Session
*Wednesday Sessions Qualify for 6 ACMPE Credits
Hotel Guest Room Reservations
Hotel reservations can be made at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226 for $139/night + tax for a Standard Room. Suites can be reserved for $229/night + tax. The Room Block rate is available until August 25, 2019, at 5:00 pm. (Please note this is NOT the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass.) To make a reservation, please call 520-796-4900.
Registration Rates*
Early Bird Rate
Before 8/1/19 After 8/1/19
Member Ticket $250 $275
Nonmember Ticket** $275 $375
Student Ticket $75 $75
*Cancellations made prior to 5:00 pm on September 9, 2019, are subject to a $25 cancellation fee.
No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after 5:00 pm on September 9, 2019.
**Nonmember Ticket includes 2020 membership fee
Tickets
$275.00 Member Ticket
$250.00 Earlybird rate before August 1
$375.00 Non-Member Ticket
$275.00 Earlybird rate before August 1
$75.00 Student Registration