April 10 – 13, 2011
Washington, D.C.
 

Overview

It is critical that hospital executives meet personally with members of Congress to protect access to hospital services. Lawmakers need to understand how their decisions on health legislation directly impacts the people that live in their communities—their family, friends and neighbors.

Key legislative and regulatory priorities at the federal level include:

Advocating for appropriate implementation of the Affordable Care Act and safeguarding hospital financing including:

• Protecting against reductions in hospital Medicare and Medicaid payments, including Disproportionate Share, Indirect Medical Education and Graduate Medical Education payments
• Securing federal hospital funding for health information technology
• Addressing barriers in clinical integration
• Protecting coverage expansions and insurance reforms critical to improving access to care

"The debate over spending reductions and implementing health care reform is front and center this spring in D.C. This presents us with both opportunities and challenges to further shape health care policy. It is more important than ever to have a strong contingent of California hospitals in D.C. to meet with Congress." – Anne O’Rourke, Senior Vice President, Federal Relations, California Hospital Association

American Hospital Association's Annual Membership Meeting:
This program is being held in conjunction with the American Hospital Association’s Annual Membership Meeting and is designed to complement and strengthen California’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. More than 2,000 hospital executives from throughout the country are expected to attend the AHA meeting. Separate registration for the AHA program is required; please visit the AHA website at www.aha.org for details.

Agenda

Sunday, April 10

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
First-Time Attendee Orientation
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Learn what to expect and how to make the most of your congressional visits.

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
California Team “Meet & Greet” Reception
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Meet new colleagues and network with your peers at this informal event.

Monday, April 11

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CHA Registration and Hospitality Suite
Hilton Washington Hotel
After checking in for the program, feel free to relax in CHA’s hospitality suite and enjoy snacks and refreshments. Complimentary Internet access and printing capability will also be available.

6:00 p.m.
CHPAC President’s Club Dinner
Members of the CHPAC President’s Club are invited to this invitation-only dinner. A separate invitation and details will be sent directly to President’s Club members.

Tuesday, April 12

10:45 a.m. - Noon
California Team Caucus
Hilton Washington Hotel

C. Duane Dauner
President/CEO 
California Hospital Association
 

Anne O’Rourke
Senior Vice President, Federal Relations
California Hospital Association

Join with advocacy leaders for a briefing on key issues of critical importance to California hospitals. In preparation for meetings with elected officials, members will be briefed on talking points and will have the opportunity to ask questions.

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
California Team Visits on Capitol Hill

Call on federal lawmakers to help them understand how the decisions they make impact access to care in their district, and how your hospital contributes to the local economy.

Once you register for the program, appointments will be scheduled with members of Congress on your behalf. Staff from CHA and the Regional Associations will accompany hospital leaders on the visits.

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Multi-State Dinner

Eugene H. Robinson
Columnist, The Washington Post
Recipient, 2009 Pulitzer Prize

Members of the California delegation join together with delegates from other states for a hosted dinner. Featured speaker Eugene H. Robinson will provide attendees with an insider’s perspective on the realities of the current political climate in Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, April 13

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
California Team Visits on Capitol Hill
Visits with congressional leaders continue on Wednesday.

Because visits on Capitol Hill may run late, please do not plan a return flight before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Registration

This program is for executives of CHA-member hospitals only.
Register by March 16 and save $75.

Member rate, by March 16: $395
Member rate, after March 16: $470
Guest/Spouse rate: $135

A separate registration fee of $135 is required for guest/spouse to attend the “Meet & Greet” Reception and the Multi-State Dinner. The guest rate is not available to colleagues; they must register at the member rate.

Confirmations:
A confirmation notice will be e-mailed to all registrants.

Cancellation Policy:
A $50 non-refundable processing fee will be retained for each cancellation received in writing by March 31. No refunds will be made after this date. Substitutions are encouraged. Cancellation and substitution notification may be e-mailed to vwales@calhospital.org.

Special Accommodations or Questions:
If you require special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act or have other questions, please contact Vincent Wales at (916) 552-7519 or vwales@calhospital.org.

Hotel & Event Locations

Host Hotel

The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel is the host hotel for the California delegation and a discounted sleeping room block has been secured at the hotel. 

Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
(800) 468-3571 (reservations)
(202) 347-3000

Click here to be directed to the hotel reservation site or call (800) 468-3571 to make your reservation. Be sure to mention the “California Hospital Association” to receive the discounted rate of $359 single/double occupancy. Don’t delay—the reservation deadline is March 16.

Other Location

Hilton Washington Hotel
Location for AHA Meeting and CHA Hospitality Suite on Monday
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 483-3000

Flight Information

Because visits on Capitol Hill may run late, please do not plan a return flight before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13.

Attendees

To view a list of this program's participants, click here.