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When Is The AAPC National Conference Typically Held?

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The AAPC, or American Academy of Professional Coders, holds a national conference annually for its members . Held in major cities (such as Dallas, Minneapolis, and Las Vegas) typically in the springtime, the annual nation conference is the major event for the AAPC. During the majority of the calendar year, the association operates in regions, but the several-day conference allows members from all over the country to come together and share planned activities.

Examples of such activities are workshops, presentations, and breakout sessions. Since the first conference in 1993, the purpose of the AAPC national conference is to honor the efforts of chapters as well as to encourage its members to network among one another for professional development.

The 2012 AAPC conference was held in Las Vegas, Nevada and was the 20th annual conference. The official AAPC website boasts the following as highlights of the conference:
  • Reed Pew, president and CEO of the AAPC, addressed attendees about changes the medical coding industry faces regarding technology and other developments. He encouraged optimism and forward thinking, fostering morale among attendees.
  • Physicians made a series of presentations on human anatomy, employing technology (gadgets and media) to display the cutting edge of physiology.
  • The annual Local Chapter Spirit Award went to Region Four, recognizing the work of AAPC members from six different states/territories.
The next event, the 2013 National Conference, will be held in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World’s own Colorado Springs Resort. Scheduled to run from April 14th to the 17th, next year’s national conference is sure to engage and enlighten medical coders from around the United States.

Fortunately, for those who cannot make it to the national conference, regional conferences also provide workshops and breakout sessions. While smaller in scale and attendance, regional conferences also boast good reviews and effective program planning. The 2012 AAPC Regional Conference is scheduled for late this October, so hurry and register now if you’re available!

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