SUMMIT SPEAKERS

Joann Albright, PhD, Senior VP of Quality, Outcomes and Research, Magellan Health Services
Janice Anderson, RPh, Director of Pharmacy Programs, URAC
Ken Bleakley, President, FONEMED
Sandy Bunting, RN, MBA, Director, Total HealthCare Management, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Lisa Carrara, Manager/Product Management & Development, Aetna
Griselda Chapa, MHP, Director Reporting & Data Analysis, Health Management Corporation
Larry Chapman, MPH, Senior Vice President, WebMD Health Services
Connie Commander, RN-BC, BS, President / Owner Commander’s Premier Consulting Corporation
Sorin Davis, MPA, Director of Marketing and Business Development, CAQH
Robert B. Doherty, Senior Vice President, Governmental Affairs and Public Policy, American College of Physicians
Randall Gebhardt, President/COO, Quantum Health, Inc.
Deborah L. Heggie, PhD, SVP Clinical Operations, Magellan Health Services
Kevin Host, VP Specialty Pharmacy Operations, Prescription Solutions
Kevin Kujawa, CIO, EVP, American Specialty Health
James Lederer, MD, Medical Director - Clinical Improvement, Novant Health
Mary Beth Newman, Care Management Program Manager, WellPoint
R. Douglas Metz, DC, Chief Health Services Officer, Executive Vice President, American Specialty Health
Marcy Morrison, Commissioner of Insurance, Colorado Division of Insurance
Sara Ratner, JD, Senior Legal Counsel, CVS Caremark – MinuteClinic
Vernon C. Rowen, Vice President, Government Affairs, Express Scripts, Inc
Robert Schwarzberg, MD, CEO, Sensei, Inc.
Gail Tasch, MD, President/Medical Director, Medwork Independent Review
Kimberly Tuck, RN, MHA, President, NurseWise
William Vennart, MD, National Medical Director, CareAdvantage, Inc.
Mark Willeman, RN, Clinical Manager, LifeMasters Supported SelfCare

COMMENTS FROM LAST YEAR’S ATTENDEES

• The 2007 Annual Quality Summit was excellent. The content was exceptional. - Cathy Schilling, RN, BSN, Director, MedCom
  
• Best conference since URAC has begun. - Becca Sigafus, MSW, Director of Quality Improvement, InteCare, Inc.
• Very good conference! I thoroughly enjoyed it and enjoyed having an opportunity to speak. I would love to do it again. - Mary Lushina, Senior Vice-President, Employers Occupational Health Inc.
• Speakers were knowledgeable and experts in their field. - Thérèse Canaday, Manager, Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
• The two keynote speakers were excellent and inspiring. - Maureen Cash, RN, CPHQ, CHCQM, CCM, Healthcare Accreditation Consultant
• First timer! Really good conference — great keynote speakers … thanks for the book! - Joyce Gale, RN, CPUR, Program Specialist, Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
• Excellent keynote speakers! This annual conference is a high-light of every year in terms of learning about quality activities occurring in the industry. - Debra Mart, RN, FLMI, ACS, PAHM, Medical Management Consultant, Principal Life Insurance Company
• This was one of the best conferences I have attended! Keynotes were exceptional! The content of the information of the sessions were informative and timely. - Rhonda S. Nichols, RN, MSHSA, President, Innovative Healthcare Consulting, Inc.

EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

This program is pending approval for 8.5 contact hours of continuing education in nursing, and Certified Case Manager, Certified Professionals in Utilization Management, Certified Professionals in Utilization Review, and Certified Professionals in Healthcare Quality.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION FEE:  $825, register online now.

Group discounts are available for multiple registrants from the same organization. For more information on group discounts, registration policies and inquiries or for special needs requests, please contact education@urac.org or call (202) 216-9010.

HOTEL INFORMATION
La Costa Resort and Spa
2100 Costa Del Mar Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Reservations: (800) 854-5000

La Costa Resort and Spa is a legendary resort known for it’s finest in golf and tennis facilities and world-premier spa, nestled amidst the beautiful coastal climate of Carlsbad, California. Visit the hotel's website at www.lacostaresort.com for a complete listing of available amenities, services and activities - advance appointments are strongly advised.

A limited number of guest rooms are available for Summit attendees at a discount rate of $225 per night plus tax and a daily resort fee of $16. To make reservations, please contact the hotel directly at (800) 854-5000 and request the URAC Group Rate before Sunday, September 14, 2008.

La Costa Resort and Spa is about 30 minutes from the San Diego International Airport.  Shuttle service from/to the airport and hotel is available thru Cloud 9 Shuttle for about $31 per person each way . Reservations can be made online at http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=V5SJ8  ,  to receive an additional $2.00 discount, or by phone at 1-800-9-SHUTTLE . Cab fare is  about $ 75 per ride each way.

EXHIBITING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 
An intimate exhibit hall has been carefully designed to create ample opportunities for exhibitors and attendees to interact in a meaningful way during the Summit. The 9th Annual Quality Summit & Exhibit offers a wide variety of exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, suitable for all organizations and budgets. Becoming a conference sponsor or exhibitor is a great way to highlight your organization's commitment to promoting health quality. To view a list of last year's sponsors and exhibitors, click here.

For detailed information on exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, view the Exhibitor Prospectus or to discuss opportunities, including customized options, please contact exhibiting@urac.org or call (514) 524-2062.