Issue Briefs

What do I talk to my elected official about during my Hill Visit? To assist attendees with talking points for hill visits, National Patient Advocate Foundation will be writing brief summaries on the major healthcare concerns of today. The completed Issue Briefs will be posted here. Soap Box will also be onhand to show all attendees how to have a successful and meaningful visit on the Hill.

View the Issue Brief for 2009

Educational Expo Information for 2009

Patient Advocate Foundation expects 300 attendees representing all 50 states, with visits scheduled to Capitol Hill offices for constituents to meet with their elected officials to share their stories and discuss healthcare reform. As one attendee stated last year, 'Patient Congress offered me a unique learning experience and provided me an opportunity to network with other patients, health care providers and others.' View the exhibitors for Patient Congress 2008


Conference and Exhibitor Location:
Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20001
Phone: 202-628-2100

Educational Expo Hours
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cost:
$35.00 for non-profit organization
$75.00 for government or for-profit organization

Conference Dates: June 24 - 25, 2009
Exhibition Expo Set-up: June 24, 2009 - 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Scheduled Exhibit Hours: June 24, 2009 - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Expo Tear Down: June 24, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Alan Richardson at 1-757-952-1372 (direct). Click here to download a PC 10 Exhibitor Application in pdf format.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Exhibit fees are $35.00 for a non-profit organization, and $75.00 for a for-profit organization or government agency.
2. The exhibitors' booths include space for two organizational representatives.
3. All exhibitors will receive an exhibit number and will be assigned exhibit space by PAF.
4. Hotel reservations and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the exhibitors. PAF has reserved a block of rooms at the Washington Court Hotel and a limited number of rooms are available. To receive the discounted rate, you must reserve your room no later than June 1, 2009 AND ask for the Patient Advocate Foundation's Patient Congress rate.
5. Booths are standard tables (3'x6') with table linens provided. Electricity is available by request on the exhibitor application form.
6. Exhibitors must provide the application form and exhibitor fees to PAF no later than June 1, 2009.
7. No part of the exhibit and no signs or other materials may be pasted, nailed, or otherwise affixed to wall, doors, or other surfaces in away that mars or defaces the premise or equipment and furnishings. Damage from failure to observe this notice is payable by the exhibitor.
8. PAF will not be liable for damage or loss to an exhibitor's properties through fire, theft, accident, or any other cause, whether the result of negligence or otherwise.
9. To register as a conference attendee, please visit the Patient Congress website at www.pc.patientadvocate.org or call Ruth Anne Reed at 757-952-1371.
10. To ship materials ahead of time, please send them no earlier than Friday, June 19, 2009 to:

    Washington Court Hotel
    Catering and Convention Services Department
    Exhibit Materials for Patient Congress
    525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
    Washington DC 20001
    Attention: Patient Advocate Foundation
    Phone: 202-628-2100 or 202-879-7936