UMA House of Delegates
September 10-11, 2010
Salt Lake Hilton Hotel

2010 UMA Spring Conference

April 22-24, 2010 / Zion Park Inn / Springdale UT

In the year 2010, physicians are besieged on every side by the pace of change. The Utah Medical Association is perfectly positioned to assist doctors to not only stay abreast of the changing medical environment, but emerge stronger than ever as the essential profession around which all reform efforts must jibe. To succeed, physicians need information, organization, and opportunities to network with peers.

The purpose of the UMA Spring Conference is to update UMA members on current activities of UMA/AMA and describe methods/processes for effective state political action, explain current health system reform proposals and arm you with the tools to evolve and prosper in the changing healthcare landscape. Other sessions will address Utah's clinical health information exchange, the use of PQRI and electronic medical records and the rewards for those who do it right, using Utah's controlled substances database and proper prescribing for pain management and making the most of your UMA membership.

A Great Setting

Come enjoy the breathtaking views of Zion National Park. Hiking and biking trails are plentiful. Sand Hollow will be the setting for our golf tournament. Dress casual for all events.

What’s the Cost?

A stay at the Zion Park Inn is only $89 per night. Please complete the registration form and return it to UMA today. The registration deadline is March 21st, after which we will not be able to guarantee rooms. Check In time at the Zion Park Inn is 3 pm. Check Out time is 11 am. Spouses and children are invited to attend any recreational and meal functions, but must be paid for in advance (see registration form for details).

ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK
Members Only password required

PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM

Schedule of Events (as of Feb 16th)

Thursday, April 22

3:00 pm UMA Board Meeting

6:30 pm Welcome Dinner (Majestic View Steak House)

Friday, April 23

7:00 am Breakfast Buffet at Switchback / Registration Opens

8:00 am Welcome & Introductions..................................... David F. Cole, MD, UMA Pres-elect

8:10 am Using Utah's Controlled Substances Database................................... David F. Cole, MD

9:00 am UMA Legislative Update................Casey Hill, MBA & Michelle McOmber, MBA, CAE

9:45 am Break

10:00 am cHIE: Prepare for Takeoff........................................................................ Jan Root, PhD

11:00 am Hoops & Hopes: The Promise of EHR Stimulus Payments......................Sharon Donnelly

12:00 noon Break for Lunch (on your own)

1:00 pm Golf at Sand Hollow (optional)

Saturday, April 24

7:30 am Breakfast Buffet at Switchback

8:30 am Welcome & Introductions..................................... David F. Cole, MD, UMA Pres-elect

8:35 am Washington Update.................................Todd Askew, AMA Dir. Congressional Affairs

9:15 am Addressing Barriers to Effective Pain Management...................................Perry Fine, MD

10:15 am Break

10:30 am Strong Medicine: A New Outlook for Humanity....................................Brent James, MD

11:30 am Payment for Quality - Is it Worth Your Time?............... Scott Barlow, Central Utah Clinic

12:30 pm Conference Concludes