1. Online: Secure transactions using credit card payments only (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).
2. Fax: Fax registration form with credit card information to 202.292.6800, Attn: Registration.
3. Mail: Send check or original purchase order (payable to AcademyHealth) with registration form to 1150 17th Street, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, Attn: Registration.

Registrations will not be processed without proper payment. AcademyHealth Tax ID number: 52-1260918.

Registration Fee
The fee includes two continental breakfasts, two lunches, refreshment breaks, reception, and all conference materials.

On-site Registration
You may register on-site, as space permits.

Rates

	Member			Non-Member
	Early By 12/22/08	Standard After 12/22/08	On-site After 2/1/09*	Early By 12/22/08	Standard After 12/22/08	On-site After 2/1/09*
Individuals	$800	$900	$950	$950	$1,050	$1,100
Government Agency**	$600	$700	$750	$750	$850	$900
Fellow	$400	$500	$550	$500	$600	$650
Student	$215	$315	$365	$315	$415	$465

*As space permits
**To qualify for the government agency rate, you must be employed by a federal, state, or local government agency (not valid for government-funded or government-sponsored organizations/universities).

Adjunct Meetings • February 4

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Join AcademyHealth while registering and take advantage of reduced member registration rates.  Plus AcademyHealth members receive complimentary subscriptions or reduced rates on more than 30 leading health publications; networking opportunities through Interest Groups, a searchable online membership directory, and other venues; and advocacy for increased funding support through the Coalition for Health Services Research.

Individual Member:
AcademyHealth individual members receive a discounted conference registration rate. Membership must be current at the time of registration. Expired memberships can be renewed at time of registration. Those who do not renew membership must register at the non-member rate. Nonmembers and expired members who register at the member rate will receive a balance due invoice for the conference.

Fellow:
Fellows include clinical fellows and post-doctoral trainees appointed to positions granting a stipend and allowing for advanced study or research at an academic or training institution. Fellows do not include faculty appointments or regular job appointments.

Student:
Students must include documentation of full-time student status along with registration form (e.g., legible copy of student ID including expiration date or letter from department head) or the full meeting rate will be charged based on date of registration. Fellows are not eligible for student rates. Online registrants may fax documents to 202.292.6838.

Organizational Affiliate:
AcademyHealth organizational affiliates receive discounted rates for up to five individual registrants for affiliates, 10 registrants for supporting affiliates, and 15 registrants for contributing affiliates. View the list of current organizational affiliates.

Confirmations
Registration confirmations will be sent to the e-mail address provided on the registration form. Notices will be faxed to those without an e-mail address. Please call 202.292.6764 if you do not receive confirmation within two weeks after registering.

Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing before Monday, December 22, 2008 in order to receive a full refund, less a $100 processing fee.

Modifications/Substitutions
All substitutions and adjustments will be assessed a $50 processing fee. Substitutions will be accepted only once per registrant and must include written notification from the original registrant and a completed registration form for the substitute participant. If a non-member substitutes for a member, the nonmember rate applies.

Hotel Reservations
Reservations must be made by Monday, December 22, 2008 to qualify for the discounted room rate of $274 plus tax double/single occupancy per night at the J.W. Marriott, located at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W., Washington, DC 20004. Discounted rates based upon availability. Reservations made after this date are accepted on a space and rate available basis only. Each reservation must be guaranteed with first night's room and tax by cash or credit card and deposits will be charged immediately. The hotel cancellation policy requires notice by 6:00 p.m., day of arrival. Make your reservation at 202.393.2000 or 800.393.2503. Identify yourself as an attendee of the AcademyHealth National Health Policy Conference to receive the discounted rate. Make reservations on-line.