If you're affiliated with the HME industry, Las Vegas is the place to be April 5-7. More than 5,500 home health pros are expected at Medtrade Spring, which offers 450 exhibitors and 70 educational sessions full of business improvement tips and updates on the latest issues. And while you're on the trade show floor, come by to see HomeCare in Booth 1134.
Bright City Lights
Las Vegas, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, offers a countless number of ways to unwind after a day on the trade show floor. From gambling and nonstop nightlife to roller coasters and shows, this city has it all — even replicas of the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower.
To See:
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
View more than 2,000 species of aquatic wildlife, including 15
different shark species, at this predator-based aquarium. Daily, 10
a.m. until 11 p.m. (last admission at 10 p.m.)
702/632-4555
www.mandalaybay.com
Eiffel Tower Experience
Paris Las Vegas
This 50-story replica of the Paris landmark gives visitors a
panoramic view of Las Vegas. Daily, 10 a.m.-1 a.m.
702/946-4567
www.parislasvegas.com
Elvis-A-Rama Museum
See a collection of the King's cars, jewelry, costumes and blue
suede shoes. Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
702/309-7200
www.elvisarama.com
Star Trek: The Experience
Las Vegas Hilton
Visitors can experience the 24th century in this interactive
adventure, including the USS Enterprise and Borg Invasion 4D.
Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday,
11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
www.startrekexp.com
888/462-5359
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
View exotic plants, flowers and a water display highlighted with
fiber-optic lighting. Open 24 hours daily.
702/693-7111
www.bellagio.com
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Arts
Claude Monet: Masterworks from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,
showcases works from five decades of the Impressionist's career.
Daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
702/693-7871
www.bgfa.biz
The Fountains of Bellagio
More than 1,000 dancing fountains are choreographed to opera,
classical and whimsical music. Weekday shows every half hour, 3
p.m.-7 p.m. and every 15 minutes 7 p.m.-midnight; weekend shows
every half hour, noon-7 p.m. and every 15 minutes 7
p.m.-midnight.
702/693-7111
www.bellagio.com
Guggenheim Hermitage Museum
The Venetian
The current exhibit, The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of
Ancient Egypt, focuses on the understanding of the afterlife.
Daily, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
702/414-2440
www.guggenheimlasvegas.org
Freemont Street Experience
This entertainment venue features live shows and the world's
largest video screen.
702/678-5777
www.vegasexperience.com
Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin
Habitat
The Mirage
Home to white lions, Bengal and Siberian tigers, an Asian elephant
and other rare species. Weekdays, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; weekends,
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
702/791-7111
www.themirage.com
The Birdman of Las Vegas
Hawaiian Marketplace
Joe Krathwohl and his rare and rescued birds from around the world
talk and fly in this free outdoor show. Call for showtimes.
702/795-2247
Thrills
Stratosphere Tower
Rides atop this 1,149-foot observation tower include the High
Roller coaster and Insanity, an arm that extends 64 feet over the
tower and spins passengers up to three Gs. Sunday through Thursday,
10 a.m.-1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
702/380-7777
www.stratospherehotel.com
Manhattan Express Roller Coaster
New York-New York Hotel and Casino
This ride features high-banked turns, camel back hills and a
vertical loop. Daily, 10 a.m.-midnight.
702/740-6969
www.nynyhotelcasino.com
SPEED — The Ride
Sahara Hotel and Casino
Launched from the NASCAR Cafe, this coaster takes passengers from
35 mph to 70 mph in 2 seconds. Sunday through Thursday, 11
a.m.-midnight; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.- 1 a.m.
702/737-2700
www.saharavegas.com
Adventuredome Theme Park
The country's largest indoor theme park features 21 rides and
attractions including Canyon Blaster, a double-loop,
double-corkscrew roller coaster. Call for hours.
702/794-3939
www.adventuredome.com
Shows
Mamma Mia!
Mandalay Bay Theatre
Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday show times are 5 p.m.
and 9 p.m.
877/632-7400
www.mandalaybay.com
“O” (Cirque Du Soleil)
Bellagio
Wednesday through Sunday, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
800/963-9634
www.cirquedusoleil.com
Elton John: The Red Piano
The Colosseum
7:30 p.m. April 1-3, 5-6, 8-10
702/992-4852
www.caesarspalace.com
Tony ‘n’ Tina's Wedding
Rio Las Vegas
7 p.m. daily
702/992-7970
www.tonyandtinavegas.com
David Copperfield
MGM Hollywood Theatre
7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
977/990-0990
www.mgmgrand.com
Havana Night Club
Wayne Newton Theater
Call for times. 866/525-2077
www.stardustlvs.com
For a full listing of shows and times, visit www.vegas.com or call 866/807-4697. For more information about Las Vegas, visit www.lasvegas24hours.com or www.travelnevada.com.
Expert Advice
Look for these sessions presented by members of HomeCare's Editorial Advisory Board:
Tuesday, April 5
1:15 P.M.-2:15 P.M.
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Health Care Managers
Dexter Braff, president, The Braff Group
Creative Marketing Ideas: Techniques for Reaching and
Expanding Your Customer Base
Louis Feuer, president, Dynamic Seminars & Consulting
2:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.
Respiratory: Take a Deep Breath & Let's Get Down to the
Basics
Jane Bunch, CEO, JB&CS
3:45 P.M.-4:45 P.M.
Meeting National Standards
Jerold Cohen, vice president of chronic care, Catholic Healthcare
Partners
Managing A/R for Maximum Accountability
Miriam Lieber, president, Lieber Consulting
Wednesday, April 6
8:30 A.M.-9:30 A.M.
HME Sales and Marketing: Strategies for Dealing with the Hottest
2005 Challenges to Building Your Business
Louis Feuer, president, Dynamic Seminars & Consulting
9:45 A.M.-10:45 A.M.
20 Ways a Compliance System Will Help HME Suppliers
Neil Caesar, president, Health Law Center
11 A.M.-NOON
The Efficient Company
Wallace Weeks, president, Weeks Group
MMA's Impact on Customer Service
Miriam Lieber, president, Lieber Consulting
How to Effectively Lobby Your State Medicaid
Policymakers
Cara Bachenheimer, vice president, government relations, Invacare
Corp.
Thursday, April 7
8:30 A.M.-9:30 A.M.
ACHC Update on Accreditation for 2005
Tom Cesar, president/CEO, Accreditation Commission for Health
Care
11 A.M.-NOON
Basic Reimbursement Techniques for the Beginner — Getting
Trained Right the First Time
Jane Bunch, CEO, JB&CS
Monday, April 4
BILLING AND SALES BOOTCAMP
9 A.M. TO 4:15 P.M.
HomeCare columnists Jane Bunch and Louis Feuer present
strategies for increasing sales revenues and update attendees on
the latest issues. To register, visit www.dynamicseminars.com or call 954/435-8182.
Tuesday, April 5
CONTINUUM OF CARE
8 A.M. TO NOON
This year's half-day conference features four tracks. To register,
call 703/836-6263.
Wednesday, April 6
WASHINGTON UPDATE
7:30 A.M.-8:15 A.M.
AAHomecare examines this year's legislative and regulatory
challenges facing the industry.
DUELING ACCREDITATION SERVICES
9:45 A.M.-NOON
Representatives from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care
(ACHC), Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) and the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
address the accreditation process and answer questions.
Thursday, April 7
FAME AND FORTUNE, HME STYLE
8 A.M.-9:30 A.M.
Sponsored by HomeCare magazine, Jack Evans of Global Media
Marketing moderates a panel on the secrets of HME success.
NEW POWER WHEELCHAIR CODES
8 A.M.-9:30 A.M.
SADMERC Medical Director Dr. Doran Edwards discusses the new power
wheelchair codes and payment issues in this National Coalition for
Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) session at the Renaissance
Las Vegas Hotel.
NCART UPDATE
11 A.M.-NOON
NCART President Rita Hostak shares the coalition's latest
activities with coding, coverage policy and reimbursement.
Schedule
At-A-Glance
MONDAY, APRIL 4
9 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Billing and Sales Bootcamp
TUESDAY, APRIL 5
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration
8 a.m.-Noon
Continuum of Care
10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Educational Sessions
1 p.m.
AAHomecare Golf Classic
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
AAHomecare's Washington Update
7:30 a.m.-Noon
Educational Sessions
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration
9:45 a.m.-Noon
Dueling Accreditation Services
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit Floor Open
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Party by the Pool
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Registration
8 a.m.-Noon
Educational Sessions
8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Fame and Fortune, HME Style
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Exhibit Floor Open
