The 2013 Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference 
Charleston, South Carolina - September 8 -12, 2013
Issue #5 
 
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In This Issue
Keynote Speakers
Call For Posters
Conference Deadlines
Hotel Accommodations
Conference Registration

MESC 2013

Calender Of Networking Events 

 
MESC Opening Reception featuring entertainment by:  Latitude Music

Monday 6:00 - 8:00 PM
MESC Poster Session featuring entertainment by: Lambo Law Guitar Duet

Offsite Networking:  (choose only 1 event)
  1.  Harbor Cruise
  2.  Historic Charleston Carriage Ride
Tickets for Tuesday Evening Networking Events can be purchased when registering for the conference.
 
MESC Networking Mixer featuring entertainment by: Pantasia
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Keynote Speakers...

 

The South Carolina Host State for MESC 2013: Enabling Healthcare Innovation is pleased to announce that Ken Miller, author of "Extreme Government Makeover," and David Goldhill, author of "Catastrophic Care: How American Healthcare Killed My Father- And How We Can Fix It" have been confirmed as Keynote Speakers.  In addition, an invitation has been extended to Governor Nikki R. Haley for the Opening Address on Monday, September 9, 2013.

 

Be sure to check www.mesconference.org for further updates.

 

The 2013 Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference draft agenda is available for travel planning purposes and will continue to be updated as we confirm events and sessions.

Call For Posters 

Have You Submitted Your Poster Abstract?  The Deadline For Final Poster Abstract Submission Is May 24, 2013.

 

The Poster Session will be held on Monday evening September 9, 2013 between 6:00-8:00 PM.  Following the event, posters will remain accessible to all attendees for the duration of the conference.

 

This year's goal is for all states in attendance to showcase their great work.  The event will feature sponsored food and drink stations offering attendees an opportunity to network while viewing the illustrated work of States and their partners.  

  

The MESC website provides a log-in feature for conference participants to submit and edit poster abstracts until the deadline date of 3/15/13.  As an incentive to participate, the Conference will provide reimbursement for one person from each participating state to include: conference registration fee, hotel accommodation and travel expenses.  The presenting attendee must be a state employee (contractors/vendors are excluded) to claim the reimbursement.

 

Click here to get started

 

Conference Deadlines

There are many logistical details that are best organized in advance, so your cooperation in responding by the various deadlines as communicated to you is sincerely appreciated.

  • Final Poster Abstracts: 5/24/13
  • Final Industry Session Abstracts: 6/21/13
  • Speaker Bios: 6/21/2013
  • Ads and Logos: 6/21/2013
  • Conference Registration Refunds: 8/8/2013
  • Conference Early Registration Fees: 8/8/2013
  • Conference Hotel Reservations at Group Rate:
    Government: 8/15/13
    Non-Government: 8/7/13
Still Considering Sponsorship at MESC 2013?

The clock is ticking and we have limited advertising opportunities available for sponsorship.

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 If you are considering sponsorship at the conference, please submit your ad request today! 

 

 

Ad space may be purchased at the following prices: 

  • Full page : $4,000.00
  • Full page: ( back inside cover) $5,000.00
  • Half page: $2,000.00
  • Quarter page: $1,000.00
  • Eighth page: $500.00   

 

Hotel Accommodations and Reservations

Hotels are filling up! Make your reservation today!

 

Information on additional hotels is now available on the conference website at: mesconference.org/accomodations/hotel

 

Conference attendees have six choices for overflow hotel accommodations at conference rates.  All six hotels are within walking distance to the Charleston Area Convention Center and there will also be shuttle service provided for all attendees.

 

Click here for the Map View of North Charleston SC Hotels

 

Make your plans now to join us in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina September 8-12th for the 2013 Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference!

 

Important Note:  Please be sure to identify yourself as a Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference attendee and indicate whether you are a government (must be actual government employee) or non-government (contractors & private industry) attendee. 

Conference Registration

You may register for the 2013 Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference by visiting our online conference registration site at MESC Registration.  The cost to attend the 2013 Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference is:

  • Government (must be a Government employee): $395 ($455 after August 8, 2013)
  • Non-Government/Private (Gov. Contractors & Private Industry): $495 ($555 after August 8, 2013)
Your registration fee provides you with admission to all conference sessions and conference sponsored events (except those that require additional fees from attendees).  Your registration fee also provides each attendee with a light breakfast and snack breaks on Monday through Thursday and lunch on Monday through Wednesday.

 

Important Note:

All speakers & moderators must be registered.  If you are only attending the conference for the day of your speaking session the fee will be waived.  Please contact NESCSO at 508-856-8229 with assistance in registering as a "One Day Speaker".  Your name badge will have the day you are speaking printed on it and you will only be allowed access on that day.  If you are planning to attend the conference for days in addition to the one on which you are speaking, you must register online and pay the full registration price. 

 

Register Now

 
New England States Consortium Systems Organization (NESCSO)
 100 Century Drive, Suite 203
Worcester, MA 01606 
508.856.8229 (Phone)  508.856.6785 (FAX)

 

Brenda Harvey 508.856.6056 Brenda.Harvey@umassmed.edu

Karen Alger 508.856.2851 Karen.Alger@umassmed.edu

Anita James 508.856.2211 Anita.James@umassmed.edu 

David Huffman 508.856.6425 David.Huffman@umassmed.edu

 

SC Coordinated by NESCSO