Conference Registration

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Conference registration will open on Monday, July 9, 2018.

HFMA Member Registration Fees
  • Full Conference: $300 Providers  |  $550 Business Partner
  • Monday/Tuesday Only: $200 (available to Providers Only)
*Full Conference and Monday/Tuesday Only includes House of Blues Party.
 
Non-HFMA Member Registration Fees
  • Full Conference: $400 Providers  |  $650 Business Partner
  • Monday/Tuesday Only: $250 (available to Providers Only)
*Full Conference and Monday/Tuesday Only includes House of Blues Party.

What is a Provider? 
Providers are employed directly by a Hospital, Health Care System, Clinic or Medical Practice. 

What is a Business Partner?
Business Partners are employed by companies that sell products and/or services to Provider organizations. 

HFMA Membership
HFMA Membership is individual, not corporate. Please provide your individual HFMA membership number if registering as a member. 

Other Registration Fees
  • House of Blues Guest Pass: $100
  • All Evening Events Guest Pass: $150

Late Registration
After October 12, 2018, $50 will be added to all conference registration fees.
 
Cancellation Policy
Through October 12, 2018: Full refund less a $50 service fee.
After October 12, 2018: No refunds are available.
Cancellation requests must be sent via email to megan@hfmaregion9.org.

Book Your Hotel Room

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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
​Room Reservation Link:
Available on July 9, 2018
Room Rate: $229 single/double plus taxes
Cut-off Date: October 9, 2018

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​Rooms at the Sheraton in the HFMA block are ONLY for the use of registered conference attendees and guests staying in the same room. 

CPE Credit

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​This program contains a total of 20 CPE credits if all possible sessions are attended. CPE credits, prerequisites, learning objectives and fields of study for each session are listed in the printable conference agenda. CPE credits are offered by the HFMA Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, sponsor #00713 of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. The instruction method for all conference sessions is Group Live.

Tentative Agenda

*See 2018 Topic Information page for more detailed agenda.
Sunday, November 11, 2018
10:00 am - 7:00 pm             Conference Registration                       Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:45 am - 5:15 pm             Conference Sessions                              5th Floor Meeting Rooms
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm             Exhibitor Set-Up*                                    Grand Ballroom CDE
​5:15 pm - 7:00 pm               Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall      Grand Ballroom CDE
​*All Exhibits must be set-up by 4:30 pm.

Monday, November 12, 2018
7:00 am - 8:00 am               Breakfast in Exhibit Hall                        Grand Ballroom CDE
7:00 am - 7:00 pm               Conference Registration                       Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:00 am - 5:25 pm               Conference Sessions                              5th Floor Meeting Rooms
​10:10 am - 10:30 am           Morning Break in Exhibit Hall              Grand Ballroom CDE
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm             Lunch in Exhibit Hall                              Grand Ballroom CDE
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm               Afternoon Break in Exhibit Hall           Grand Ballroom CDE
​5:30 pm - 7:00 pm               Reception in Exhibit Hall                       Grand Ballroom CDE
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm               Optional Exhibitor Teardown*             Grand Ballroom CDE
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm             House of Blues Party
​*Exhibits may not be dismantled before 7:00 pm.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018
7:30 am - 1:00 pm              Conference Registration                       Grand Ballroom Foyer
7:30 am - 9:00 am               Breakfast in Foyer                                  Grand Ballroom Foyer
7:30 am - 10:00 am             Exhibitor Teardown                               Grand Ballroom CDE
8:00 am - 12:40 pm             Conference Sessions                             Grand Ballroom AB
​10:10 am - 10:30 am           Morning Break in Exhibit Hall              Grand Ballroom Foyer