Make your plans for the Spring Institute in Las Vegas, April 22-27, 2006.

Now is the time to book your room at the Venetian Resort Hotel for the Spring Institute and Annual Meeting. The College has secured a block of rooms--all of which are luxurious suites with king-size beds. Call the Venetian early at 877 283-6423 to secure your suite.

With management education courses for physician leaders at every stage of their careers, the Spring Institute (April 22-27) also includes ample networking opportunities at the numerous social functions and bonus sessions.

Here are some highlights:

Safe and Productive Practices, Departments and Organizations

Every health care provider is focused on improving patient safety and reducing medical errors. This is imperative.

Yet looming large on the horizon are reimbursement freezes and payment cuts driven by increasing size of our national debt. Improving productivity is the key to maintaining financial health.

ACPE's new course, Safe and Productive (April 24-26) will teach physician leaders how to improve quality of care while simultaneously increasing financial outcomes through greater productivity. Join Dr. Alan Frankel and Professor Ed O'Connor as you plot a course toward clinical excellence and fiscal success.

Vanguard Members help Establish College's Future Direction

College Fellows, CPE's and members with advanced degrees in management comprise the Vanguard--the front edge of ACPE.

A special session has been added to the Vanguard Meeting in Las Vegas where participants will confer with members of the Board about future initiatives and directions for the College. During this forum on Sunday, April 23, opinions will be solicited and advice accepted as the Board plans future College programs and initiatives.

ACPE Around the World

ACPE continues to assist our international colleagues in developing physician executive organizations in other countries. Many of our physician executive colleagues will be attending the Spring Institute in Las Vegas. Some of the countries represented will be Hungary, Indonesia, Nigeria, Spain and Thailand, among others.

If you are interested in playing a part in the new ACPE international program, contact Tracy Kennard at [e-mail] for more information.

ACPE Encourages All Physicians to Bring their Colleagues to the Spring Institute

Administrators, nurses and other health care providers comprise the critical mass that is needed to impose positive organizational change. These professionals are always welcome at ACPE programs.

Any non-member or non-physician who enrolls at the Spring Institute with an ACPE member may register at the reduced, member rate. It is not necessary that they enroll in the same course. Organizations sending teams of five or more may qualify for even greater savings.

To register for the Spring Institute call ACPE at 800-562-8088 or visit our Web site at www.acpe.org/spring.

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Group Discounts available. Call for details.