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  1. What are the dates of the 2012 FAH Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition?
    March 4-6, 2012

  2. Where is the 2012 FAH Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition being held?
    Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
    2660 Woodley Road, NW
    Washington, DC 20008
    202-328-2000

  3. Which airport is most conveniently located to the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel?
    Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is located approximately 6 miles from the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Additional airport options are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) located approximately 27 miles from the hotel, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) located approximately 35 miles from the hotel.

  4. Who are the attendees?
    Attendees are senior executives from multi-hospital system management companies and hospitals, group purchasing organizations, integrated delivery network organizations, the Veterans Administration and leading health care suppliers.

  5. What are the Buyer Expositions?
    The Buyer Expositions offer an exceptional opportunity for quality networking between health care buyers and suppliers in an informal setting that lends itself to an exchange of ideas and opportunities among current and potential business partners. Suppliers visit buyers in the buyer service centers on the exhibit hall floor.

  6. What are the GPO / VA Informational Breakout Sessions?
    The GPO / VA Informational Breakout Sessions presented by "national" GPOs and the VA provide additional learning opportunity for all suppliers. Topics may include GPO's / VA's value business model propositions and a Q&A session to address supplier questions in a more informal setting. Suppliers will have the opportunity to register for two sessions. Seating is limited!

  7. How do I schedule Buyer / Supplier Private Business Meetings?
    Buyer / Supplier Private Business Meeting times are provided on the conference schedule. Prior to the conference, each registered supplier will receive a list, including contact information, of the registered buyers, and each registered buyer will receive a list of the registered suppliers, including contact information. Buyers and suppliers are encouraged to use the contact information to schedule private business meetings. A private meeting room(s) is provided in each buyer service center.

  8. What is the cost to attend?
    Supplier Company Contract and Representative
    (Supplier companies must have completed a Supplier Company Contract registration form in order for a
    company representative to register and attend the FAH Conference and Exposition. Click here for Supplier Company Registration Contract registration form.)
    FAH Member $3900 Includes complimentary registrations for 4 company representatives
    Registration fee for each additional company representative: $725
    Non-Member $3900 Includes complimentary registrations for 3 company representatives
    Registration fee for each additional company representative: $800
    Attendee (Non-Supplier)
    (Includes hospital and hospital management company representatives)
    FAH Member $725
    Non-Member $800
    Buyer Group Representative
    Please contact Marci Freeman, Director, Administrative Services, at 501-661-9555, or email mfreeman@fah.org for Buyer Group registration information.

  9. As a supplier company, what are the benefits and economical cost saving advantages to me and my company?
    This event affords numerous opportunities to meet directly with representatives from major GPOs, IDNs and the VA representatives all in one location -- a "one-stop shopping" for your business requirements. In these difficult economic times many companies are utilizing the FAH Business Exposition as their first quarter, and in some cases their second quarter, travel budget. As an added value, the buyer group is the exhibitor, consequently, there are no booth or product shipping costs on the part of supplier companies.

  10. How do I register?
    Please click here for registration information. Questions?  Contact Melody Durham, Registrar, at 501-661-9555 or email mdurham@fah.org.

  11. What is the attire for the event?
    Business casual for all sessions and events.

  12. As a first-time attendee, what do I do?
    Prior to the Conference: If you are a first-time attendee, please be sure to check the First Time Attendee box on the registration form to ensure you receive the appropriate information prior to the conference.

    On-Site: It is strongly recommended that, as a first time attendee, you attend the Buyer / Supplier Orientation Session. You will have the opportunity to become familiar with the conference program and format, as well as hear buyer and supplier representatives share their insights on how to maximize your time during the FAH Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition. Session attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the exhibit hall floor. The Buyer / Supplier Orientation Session will set the stage so you'll make the most of the next few days of quality education and networking opportunties offered.

  13. How do I know the color of my badge?

    White Badges – Hospital and Hospital Management Companies

    Blue Badges – Buyer Groups

    Yellow Badges – Registered Supplier Companies (A-I)

    Green Badges – Registered Supplier Companies (J-Z)

    Dark Yellow Badges – Press

  14. Who do I contact for FAH Membership information?
    Contact Melody Durham, FAH Membership Manager, at 501-661-9555 or email mdurham@fah.org.

  15. What is the conference cancellation/refund policy?
    All requests for cancellations/refunds must be made in writing and provided to Bonnie Moneypenny at bmoneypenny@fah.org. Supplier Company Registration Contract cancellations received prior to January 16, 2012 will have a $300 administrative fee deducted from the refund. NO refunds of Supplier Company Contracts after January 16, 2012. Attendee Registrations: 100% refund if the individual request is received by February 10, 2012; 75% refund if the individual request is received February 11 through February 17, 2012; NO refunds of individual registration fees after February 17, 2012.

  16. What is the conference substitution/replacement policy?
    Substitutions and/or replacements accepted through February 17, 2012. Attendees must register on-site after February 17, 2012.

  17. Can I register on-site?
    Yes, on-site registration is available. Please Note: Attendees must register on-site after February 17, 2012.

  18. If I need additional information on the FAH Conference and Exposition, or information on FAH, in general, who do I contact?
    Contact the FAH Administrative Office at 501-661-9555 or email Bonnie Moneypenny, Senior Vice President, Administrative Services, at bmoneypenny@fah.org.
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