2000 HEALTH LAW SYMPOSIUM CONFERENCE
Legal And Policy Issues For Academic Medical Centers
Friday, April 16, 1999

Academic medical centers are the targets of significant pressures from a variety of sources: federal and state governments cutting back on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements and stepping up fraud and abuse investigations; marketplace competition for patients from other not-for-profit and for-profit providers; competition for funding with other units of the university; increased opportunities outside of academia for physicians and non-medical researchers; federal and state requirements under equal employment and disability legislation affecting faculty, students and staff; and demands for increased accountability from funding and governmental agencies concerning how research dollars are being spent.

This year's Annual Health Law Symposium Conference sponsored by the Center for Health Law Studies at Saint Louis University (in cooperation with the National Association of College and University Attorneys and the Saint Louis University School of Medicine) will explore these and other related issues.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ATTORNEYS

NACUA was founded in 1960-61 by a small group of attorneys who provided legal services to colleges and universities. Its international membership numbers approximately 670 colleges and universities and 2,800 attorneys who represent those educational institutions. The association's purpose is to enhance legal assistance to colleges and universities by educating attorneys and administrators to the nature of campus legal issues. It plays an equally important role in the continuing legal education of university counsel. In addition, NACUA produces publications, sponsors seminars, maintains its own bulletin board and World Wide Web site (www.nacua.org) and operates a clearinghouse through which attorneys on campuses are able to share resources, knowledge and work products on current legal concerns and interests.

Faculty Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Saint Louis University School of Medicine to insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All faculty participating in these activities are expected to disclose to the program audiences (1) any real or apparent conflicts of interest related to the content of their presentations, and (2) if their presentation will include any information regarding unapproved uses of pharmaceuticals or ongoing research (preliminary data).

Registration:
This conference is offered as a public service by the Saint Louis University School of Law. It is supported by the endowment of the Center for Health Law Studies. There is no registration fee. Space may be limited, however, and advance registration is required.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
For further information please contact Mary Ann Jauer at (314) 977-3067 (jauerma@slu.edu).

Place:
Saint Louis University School of Law
3700 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63108

Educational Objectives:
To acquaint attendees with current legal and policy issues confronting academic medical centers.

Continuing Legal Education:
Saint Louis University School of Law is an accredited sponsor of CLE in Missouri. This program qualifies for 8.4 credit hours. Registration for CLE credit requires payment of $20 for administrative costs, and should be included with your registration form.

Continuing Medical Education:
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing education for physicians. This activity is designated a maximum of 7 hours in category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit he/she actually spent in the educational activity. Registration for CME credit requires payment of $25 for administrative costs, and should be included with your registration form.

Hotel Accommodations:
Rooms are available at the Cheshire Inn, 6306 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63117. The room rate is $89.99 single; $99.99 double. You may call for reservations at (314) 647-7300 or 1-800-325-7378. Rooms must be booked by Thursday, March 25.

Parking:
Parking is available in the University Parking Garage located on Laclede Avenue between Spring and Grand, south of the Law School.
Lunch:
Lunch will be available on-site with payment of $15 in advance.