Welcome to the International AIDS Society-USA - 10th Annual Clinical Update for RWCA Title I, II, III, and IV Grantees

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Overview and Program Information

Clinical Update Agenda and Schedule
Keyslides
Clinical Update Objectives
Continuing Education
Registration, Fees, and Deadlines
RW HIV/AIDS Program Grant: Allowable Travel and Registration Costs
Hotel, Travel, and General Meeting Information
FAQs

Co-Chairs:

Laura W. Cheever, MD, ScM
Chief Medical Officer
Deputy Associate Administrator
HIV/AIDS Bureau
Health Resources and Services Administration

J. Kevin Carmichael, MD
Chief of Service
El Rio Special Immunology Administration

Michael S. Saag, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Center for AIDS Research
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Ryan White (RW) HIV/AIDS Program, Part C and D Grantees should review their RW HIV/AIDS Program grant and Part A and B subcontractors should contact the grantee of record to determine the minimum or maximum number of prescribers intended to participate in the Clinical Update.

For your convenience, we suggest that you bookmark this page. Additional meeting information will be posted to this Web site, as it is available.

OVERVIEW

The 10th Annual Clinical Update for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Clinicians, practitioners will be held from June 14 to 16, 2007, in Phoenix, Arizona. It promises to be a rewarding and productive exchange of essential updates and training and offers new grantees the valuable opportunity to discuss cases with experts and network with other RW HIV/AIDS Program clinicians.

The goal of the meeting is to provide a comprehensive and timely overview of HIV treatment issues and current strategies in HIV medical care for prescribers in RW HIV/AIDS Program, Part A, B, C, and D funded programs. This state-of-the-art Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is sponsored by the International AIDS Society–USA (IAS–USA) and will include 3 days of lectures, interactive workshops, and meet-the-experts sessions. These are designed for clinical staff who are prescribers (physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other direct clinical decision makers) and are actively involved in HIV care in RW HIV/AIDS Program-funded clinics. Attendees are encouraged to bring cases and questions for discussion. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA credit.

The Clinical Update is planned and supported in collaboration with staff from the HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and in alliance with the Southeast AIDS Training and Education Center (SEATEC).

PROGRAM AGENDA

The program agenda is currently in development. For examples of the overall direction of the meeting, please refer to the agendas from the past 2 years.

Identify current issues and future trends in the HIV epidemic and the populations impacted
Discuss new recommendations in HIV testing and their potential impact on medical practice and the healthcare system
Design antiretroviral treatment regimens that consider

New developments in the study of the pathogenesis of HIV
Current information on initiating antiretroviral therapy
Management of complicated antiretroviral failure and drug resistance
The role of HIV resistance testing and nuances in interpretation of the results
The role of new investigational antiretrovirals and new classes
Long-term metabolic complications, including insulin resistance and bone disorders

Develop counseling strategies to address HIV as a family disease and the relationship between HIV and domestic violence
List the major issues regarding the management of specific patient populations with HIV infection, including Hispanics and African refugees
Discuss current treatment strategies for HIV-infected patients with coexisting conditions, such as substance use, chronic pain, and mental health disorders
Describe the incidence, diagnosis, and management of specific coinfections commonly seen in HIV-infected patients, including hepatitis B and C viruses
Describe new ideas for overcoming various barriers to providing HIV care and managing provider burnout

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Attendees may earn continuing education credit valuable to their professional discipline. HRSA/HAB is partnering with the IAS-USA and the Southeast AIDS Training and Education Center SEATEC to provide continuing education credits for the 10th Annual RW HIV/AIDS Program Clinical Update.

The following will be made available to meeting registrants at no additional charge.

CME Accreditation Statement
The International AIDS Society–USA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The International AIDS Society–USA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19 AMA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 16.25 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Nursing Contact Hours
SEATEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This event has been approved for 19 contact hours.

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE CLINICAL UPDATE.

In the event that there are any recent registration cancellations, we may be able to accommodate additional attendees. If you are a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or other direct clinical decision maker in a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and are interested in attending the Clinical Update, please phone IAS–USA at 415-544-9400.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, we recommend that you bookmark this Website. Approximately 2 weeks after the conclusion of the program, a complete Webcast of the program will be available for viewing and CME credits. There is no fee to participate in the online CME program.

Those who attend the RW HIV/AIDS Program Clinical Update 2007 will be charged a hotel/meeting package fee to cover those expenses that cannot be covered by HRSA/HAB such as meals and breaks. Your travel costs and hotel stay are not included in the hotel/meeting package fee and must be booked separately. (See Hotel Reservation section below for details on reserving a guest room.)

Transferring a Registration

Registrants who are unable to attend may transfer their registration to another clinical decision maker who is actively involved in HIV care in a RW HIV/AIDS Program, Part A, B, C, and D funded program
There is no fee to transfer a registration
Transfer requests must received by the IAS–USA by June 1, 2007
Requests must be in writing and may be submitted via fax to 415-544-9402, or email to rwprogram2007 ”at” iasusa.org. Requests must be accompanied by a completed registration form for the person who will attend the Clinical Update
In addition to transferring your meeting registration, you must cancel your guest room reservation separately and may do so by contacting the Hyatt Regency Phoenix at 602-252-1234 or 800-233-1234. Please note that your guest room reservation must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours prior to the reserved arrival date to avoid any penalties

Cancelling a Registration

To avoid any cancellation processing fees, registrants who are unable to attend may submit a request to transfer their registration. Please note the deadline to submit a transfer request above
Hotel/meeting package fees and reimbursements are administered by the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. The hotel will issue a reimbursement for cancelled registrations less the hotel’s processing fee (see fee schedule below)
Cancellation fees:
Any cancellation made before June 7, 2007 will be charged a $25 processing fee
Any cancellations made on or after June 7, 2007 will be charged a $75 processing fee
You must cancel your guest room reservation separately and may do so by contacting the hotel at 602-252-1234 or 800-233-1234. Please note that your guest room reservation must be cancelled a minimum of 24 hours prior to the reserved arrival date to avoid any penalties
Refunds for hotel/meeting package fees less the processing fee will take 2 to 3 weeks to process
Cancellation requests must be in writing and may be made via fax to 415-544-9402, or email to rwprogram2007 ”at” iasusa.org

ALLOWABLE TRAVEL AND REGISTRATION COSTS

Attendees are responsible for their own arrangements for air travel to and from Phoenix, hotel stay, ground transportation, hotel/meeting package fees (to cover meals and breaks), and per diem costs. RW HIV/AIDS Program, Part C and D attendees should review their grants to determine what travel and meal costs are allowable by their current HRSA grants. RW HIV/AIDS Program, Part A and B subcontractors should contact the grantee of record to determine if these costs are allowable.

We suggest that you book your air travel after receiving your meeting registration confirmation to avoid any cancellation penalties should the meeting be full.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

A limited block of guest rooms have been reserved for this meeting at the

Hyatt Regency Phoenix

Please make your guest room reservation directly with the hotel. Reservations may be made online or by calling the hotel at (602) 252-1234 or (800) 233-1234. When calling the hotel, please identify yourself as part of the “RW HIV/AIDS Program Clinical Update” to receive the negotiated Federal Government Per Diem rates. These rates will be available for those who wish to arrive 3 days prior to the start date of the meeting, or stay 3 days after the conclusion of the meeting, depending upon availability of guest rooms. (Please note that guest room rates may change depending on the prevailing government per diem rate.) Current per diem rates, not including the 12.07% state and local taxes, are:

All guest room reservations must be made NO LATER THAN Monday, May 21, 2007. At that time the block of rooms will be closed and the negotiated rate cannot be guaranteed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For any questions regarding this meeting, please contact the IAS–USA at 415-544-9400, or via e-mail at rwprogram2007”at”iasusa.org.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Located minutes away from the Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hotel, Sky Harbor Airport serves approximately 20 major airline carriers. Click the link above to receive logistical information regarding the airport, including real time arrival and departure status.

Ground Transportation

Taxis
There are three different taxi companies that are stationed at Sky Harbor Airport to provide service to incoming travelers. Average fare is $16.00 one way.

AAA Cab

Discount

SuperShuttle
SuperShuttle is available 24 hours a day for airport-to-door and door-to-airport transportation for $9 a person. The shuttle departs at least every 15 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport, with fewer departures from 9pm to 9am. For reservations, call 602-244-9000 or make your reservation online.

ValleyMetro BusSystem
ValleyMetro services the Downtown Phoenix area, with easy access to a number of buslines that are within blocks of the hotel. Visit www.valleymetro.org for bus routes and other information

Driving Directions

home

From Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport:
Take 24th St. exit north to Washington St. Turn left on Washington (one way). Follow to 2nd St. and turn right. Entrance is 1 1/2 blocks on left.

FAQS

What are the meeting dates for the 2007 RW HIV/AIDS Program Clinical Update?
The 10th Annual Clinical Update for RW HIV/AIDS Program, Part A, B, C, and D will be held from June 14-16, 2007.
- The Clinical Update will begin on Thursday, June 14 with a workshop session at 10:00am and the opening plenary at 11:10am. The Clinical Update will close on Saturday, June 16 at approximately 12:35pm
What are the days and times for checking in onsite and receiving my meeting materials?
- For those arriving early, the registration desk in the Regency Ballroom Foyer will be open on Wednesday, June 13 from 3:00-7:00pm.
- Registration will be open Thursday through Saturday daily from 7:00am
What is the contact information for the Hotel?
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
122 North Second Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Room reservations: (602) 252-1234 or (800) 233-1234
What are the hotel/meeting package fees?
Early fee is $149.00
Deadline: April 30, 2007

Regular fee is $225.00
Deadline: May 31, 2007

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diner’s Club, or Discover credit cards. If paying by check or money order, please have check or money order payable to the “Hyatt Regency Phoenix.” We must receive both your registration and workshop sign up forms with full payment of your hotel/meeting package fee by April 30 in order to be eligible for the early fee. Your travel costs and hotel stay are not included in the hotel/meeting package fee and must be booked separately. Reserve your sleeping room by contacting the Hyatt Regency Phoenix directly at (602) 252-1234 or (800) 233-1234.
How can I register?
Registrations may be completed by downloading the registration form and submitting it along with your registration payment of the hotel/meeting package fee and workshop sign up form to the IAS–USA via fax at 415-544-9402; or mail to IAS–USA, Attention: Registration: RW HIV/AIDS Program Clinical Update, 425 California Street, Suite 1450, San Francisco, CA 94104.
Should I not be able to attend, is my registration transferable?
Yes, your registration can be transferred to a colleague, although bear in mind that any such transfer should be completed prior to May 25, 2007 to be included in printed materials.
What is covered by the hotel/meeting package fee?
Your hotel/meeting package fee covers those expenses that cannot be covered by HRSA/HAB such as meals and breaks. Your travel costs and hotel stay are not included in the hotel/meeting package fee and must be booked separately. Reserve your sleeping room by contacting the Hyatt Regency Phoenix at (602) 252-1234 or (800) 233-1234. When calling the hotel, please identify yourself as part of the “RW HIV/AIDS Program Clinical Update” to receive the negotiated Federal Government Per Diem rates.
Are CME and/or nursing credits provided through this course?
Yes, the following will be made available to meeting registrants at no additional charge.

Credit Designation Statement
The International AIDS Society–USA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he or she actually spent in the activity.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Nursing Credits
Southeast AIDS Training and Education Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This event has been approved for 19 contact hours.
What will the weather be like and what is there to do in Phoenix?
Phoenix weather in June will have temperatures in the mid 90s to low 100s. However, as the meeting spaces will be air conditioned, you may wish to bring a sweater or other cover-up should the meeting space be cool.

Phoenix offers an array of dining and evening entertainment options for those who wish to explore the city. The Greater Phoenix Conventions & Visitors Bureau provides a wealth of information on local Phoenix entertainment. There is also an interactive map which allows you to view attractions close to the meeting site.
If I have special needs, how do I submit my request?
If you are in need of any special assistance or meals at the meeting, please note your request on the registration form, or notify the IAS–USA at least 2 weeks in advance, so that the necessary arrangements may be made.
Who do I contact with any other questions about the Clinical Update?
International AIDS Society-USA
425 California Street, Suite 1450
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-544-9400
Fax: 415-544-9402
rwprogram2007”at”iasusa.org