Press Release: Audio Conference on
NPI: Strategies for an Implementation Process
To Meet the May 2007 Deadline

Tuesday, December 12, 2006
1:30-3:00 p.m. (Eastern)
www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?npipg

PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Melanie Matthews
Phone: 888-446-3530 phone
Email: mmatthews@hin.com
Website: www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?npipg

MANASQUAN NJ USA -- HIT/HIPAA UPDATE NEWS SERVICE™ -- NOVEMBER 29, 2006: HIPAA-covered entities such as providers completing electronic transactions, healthcare clearinghouses and large health plans must use only the NPI to identify covered healthcare providers in standard transactions by May 23, 2007. Most organizations have already received their NPI, but that is just the first step. Organizations also need to begin testing their NPI with payers and other trading partners, updating their referral lists, as well as modifying and testing computer systems. CMS' tag line is "Getting an NPI is free....not having one is costly." Without proper implementation and testing, having one can also be costly.

"NPI: Strategies for an Implementation Process To Meet the May 2007 Deadline," a December 12, 2006 audio conference, will examine what steps organizations need to take to ensure they are prepared for the National Provider Identifier (NPI) May 2007 deadline.

For more information or to register, please visit, www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?npipg

Your expert panel of speakers, Lynn Somer Syrek, director of operations support and NPI project manager at Coventry Health Plans and Matthew Wallach, chief marketing officer, McKesson, will describe what steps organizations need to take to ensure compliance by the May 2007 deadline.

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

CIOs, CTOs, IT directors, CEOs, security and privacy officers, system and network managers, internal audit directors, HIPAA team leaders, compliance officers, legal counsel, risk managers, business development and strategic planning directors.

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS:

You are invited to submit your questions in advance of the program to ensure that your questions are answered. Please e-mail your questions to mmatthews@hin.com no later than noon on December 8, 2006. We will attempt to answer your questions during the audio conference. However, time constraints limit the number of questions that can be answered during the live Q&A so be sure to get your questions in early.

TEAM-WIDE TRAINING AT ITS BEST (AND MOST COST- AND TIME-EFFICIENT)

Gather your team around the table on December 12, 2006 for one low single-participant price. And photocopy for each of them as many copies of our printed materials as you need.

NOTE:

There is no limit on the number of participants from your office; the registration fee covers one dial-in. For discount pricing on additional phone lines, contact our customer service line at 888-446-3530.

PROGRAM MATERIALS:

Program materials, the call access number and links for the presentation files will be provided approximately one week before the program date via e-mail.

CAN'T MAKE IT ON DECEMBER 12TH?

Order the audio CD and written materials or choose the On-Demand Option! www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?npipg

FIVE EASY WAYS TO ORDER:
  1. Order at: www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?npipg
  2. Fill out the registration form below and e-mail to: info@hin.com
  3. Contact the Healthcare Intelligence Network: (888) 446-3530
  4. Fax registration form to: (732) 292-3073
  5. Mail registration to: Healthcare Intelligence Network, PO Box 1442, Wall, NJ 07719-1442

Please reference this customer code when ordering: NPIPG

Registration Form
NPI: Strategies for an Implementation Process To Meet the May 2007 Deadline
[ ] Yes! I need to know what steps my organization needs to take to ensure we are prepared for the National Provider Identifier (NPI) May 2007 deadline. Please register me for "NPI: Strategies for an Implementation Process To Meet the May 2007 Deadline," today for $247.

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PRICING: Register Today and Receive the Early Bird Discount

4 cost-effective registration options:
  1. [ ] $297 for the live audio conference, audio conference on CD-ROM, PLUS a printed transcript of the conference proceedings (CD-ROM and transcript is shipped approximately three weeks after the program.) ($347 after 12/8/06)

  2. [ ] $257 for the recorded audio conference and presentation materials on CD-ROM includes printed transcript, if you cannot participate in the live program. (Shipped approximately three weeks after the program.)

  3. [ ] $247 for the On-Demand service, which provides you the opportunity to listen in at your leisure via your computer and a Web browser (includes the agenda and presentation materials — available 12/15/06.)

  4. [ ] $247 per dial-in telephone line per site to participate in the live program and receive the presentation materials. No limit to the number of participants per site. ($297 after 12/8/06)
[ ] Other non-US countries based on phone charges

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Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund, notice is required at least seven business days prior to the audio conference. With proper notice, fees are refunded minus a $40 service fee. No refunds are given for cancellations received with less than seven days notice. The Healthcare Intelligence Network reserves the right to cancel or reschedule an audio conference due to unforeseen circumstances.