Download just the early bird registration form.

Registration Rates
Early Bird Rates before July 13, 2008
$745 Members
$940 Nonmembers*

Regular Rates after July 13, 2008
$845 Members
$1040 Nonmembers*
(*Nonmember rate includes a one year Society membership.)

Confirmation Policy
All paid registrations will be confirmed via e-mail if e-mail address is given. Please call SHSMD at 312.422.3888 or e-mail us at shsmd@aha.org if you do not receive a confirmation letter. AHA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule programs and to close registration when programs are oversubscribed. For these reasons, registrants are advised against purchasing nonrefundable airline tickets.

Cancellation Policy
SHSMD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the Annual Conference or individual sessions due to unforeseen circumstances. Registration fees, less a $150 cancellation fee, are refundable if written notice is received by September 10, 2008. Cancellations of unpaid registrations also are subject to the $150 cancellation fee. After September 10, 2008, all fees/credits toward the conference are forfeited. SHSMD cannot be held liable for nonrefundable airline tickets.

Please direct written cancellation requests to SHSMD, Attention: Sharon Warren, One North Franklin, 28th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606; alternatively, fax your cancellation request to 312.422.4579, or e-mail it to shsmd@aha.org. Cancellations will be acknowledged within five business days. If you do not receive an acknowledgment that we have received your cancellation, please e-mail shsmd@aha.org. Please note that all refunds will be made to the payer only. No exceptions. You are encouraged to send a substitute if you cannot attend.

Substitutions
Registrants unable to attend the conference may send a substitute. If the substitute is not an SHSMD member, the nonmember cost differential must be paid in advance or on site. Registrants unable to attend the conference may also request that the registration fee be applied to another SHSMD program within a 12-month period. Cancellations of unpaid registrations and transfers to other SHSMD programs are subject to a $150 cancellation fee.

Restriction
By their registration, program participants agree to refrain from marketing products or services during the course of this conference.

Special Assistance
The American Hospital Association wishes to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently from other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services as identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you require special assistance, please contact SHSMD at 312.422.3888. To make a request in writing, address correspondence to: Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development, Annual Conference, One North Franklin, 28th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606. E-mail may be sent to shsmd@aha.org.

Recordings
This program may be electronically recorded by the American Hospital Association. By attendance and/or participation in discussions, registrants agree that the American Hospital Association may electronically copy, record, and distribute registrants’ attendance at and involvement in the program discussion and question-and-answer periods. No individual or entity other than the American Hospital Association may electronically record any portion of this program for any purpose without the prior written consent of the American Hospital Association.

NOTICE
SHSMD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a session because of an insufficient number of registrants or other unforeseen circumstances.

Conference Registration Fees Include:
Handout CD-Rom, two luncheons, opening reception with exhibitors, continental breakfasts, and refreshment breaks throughout the conference. While SHSMD strives to meet the dietary needs of our attendees, the Marriott has a variety of restaurants to meet your individual dietary preferences.

Four Ways to Register

Please note: Your conference registration is NOT considered complete until payment in full is received.

By Mail
Please complete the early bird registration form. Mail this form along with your payment (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, money order, or check made payable to AHA/SHSMD – 309AM08 to:
SHSMD Meeting Registration
75 Remittance Drive
Suite 1976
Chicago, IL 60606-1976

By Fax
Complete all parts of the registration form, including the selection of concurrent sessions and optional workshops. Registrations by fax require payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). Registration is not considered complete until payment has been received. Fax the completed form to 312.422.4579.

Online Registration
Complete your registration form online at www.shsmd.org, and submit your credit card payment over our secure server.

On-Site Registration
On-site registration will be available. Conference registration opens at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17 and runs through 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20. To register on site, you may use a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express) or bring a personal or company check or money order. Please note that the availability of materials for late or on-site registrants cannot be guaranteed.

Conference registrations with an outstanding balance may be paid on site by credit card, personal or company check, or money order. If your company check has not been received prior to the beginning of the conference, a valid credit card number must be given in order to complete your registration.

On-Site Check-In
Your official badge, issued at the conference, will be required for admission to social functions, educational sessions, and the Exhibit Hall. Registration and conference materials will be available during registration hours at the San Francisco Marriott. All registrants with unpaid balances will be asked to pay on site with a check or credit card before being admitted to the educational sessions or the Exhibit Hall.

On-Site Registration Schedule
Wednesday, September 17
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 18
7:00 a.m. . – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, September 19
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 20
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Questions?
If you have questions about registration, the conference schedule, or program content, call 312.422.3888, or e-mail shsmd@aha.org.