CONNECTIONS | April 8-11, 2018 | Phoenix Convention Center

The annual Netsmart CONNECTIONS event will be held in Phoenix in 2018, and will be an invaluable opportunity for me to engage with Netsmart associates and more than 1,300others who use Netsmartsolutions and services. This annual event is known for offering informative sessions about hot topics in the industry, tips and tricks for optimizing the use of Netsmart solutions and extensive networking opportunities.

The General Conference will feature more than 100 sessions – many of which will offer hands-on opportunities for me to develop new skills while receivingreal-time assistance and feedback from Netsmart experts and other clients. This conference will allow me to immediately put my learning into practice upon returning to work.

All sessions were recommended by clients like us, resulting in an agenda filled with industry updates, best practices, lessons learned and the introduction of new innovations. Sessions are also classified by role and skill level, so I can craft an agenda that matches my interests, abilities and role.

Here is an overview of how my attendance will benefit the organization:

Our Objective / Conference Sessions / By attending, I will learn how to:
E.g.:Prepare for the shift to value-based payment models /
  • Next Level Value-based Care: Clinical Data and Quality Measures
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  • Start developing an approach for collecting and reporting on the quality measures that define “value” for our organization and community.
  • Define methods for determining how to use collected data to inform clinical decisions and improve ROI.

Objective 1:
Objective 2:
Objective 3:

My attendance will also enable me to:

  • Participate in a user group meeting to network with peers from other organizations using our CareRecord.
  • Meet 1-on-1 with Netsmart solution experts to ask questions and get recommendations on best practices.
  • Participate in “Ask the Expert” sessions on key industry topics like population health and care coordination.
  • Learn the future direction of Netsmart from CEO, Mike Valentineand other leaders in two conference keynotes.
  • Receive demonstrations of new functionality and enhancements, as well as additional solutions that could benefit our organization.
  • Attend one of fifteen pre- and post- conference training courses for only $399.

Expenses

Here is a breakdown of the conference costs:

Expense Type / Expense / Notes
Conference Registration / $ ______/ $600 until November 3, when it increases to $625. After that the price increases to $750 on February 23rd.
Lodging / $ ______/ There are two hotel options for CONNECTIONS this year. $229 at the Sheraton Grand or $249 at the Renaissance. Rooms need to be booked by March 19, 2018.
Meals / $ ______/ Conference registration includes lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as dinner on Sunday and Tuesday.
Airfare / $ ______
Ground Transportation / $ ______/ To/From Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX): $2 on the METRO, $22 for a taxi, $13 for the Super Shuttle (one way)
Other (i.e. rental car, parking, gratuities, incidentals, etc.) / $ ______
(Optional) Pre-/Post- Conference Training Course(s) / $ ______/ $399/course
Total / $ ______

NOTE: The above information is for example purposes only. Please input information pertaining to your estimated costs and attendance goals.

Thank you for considering my request. For additional information about CONNECTIONS, please visit

Sincerely,

(Your name)