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The fifth annual conference is Oct. 20-21, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Wilma Sherrill Center in the UNC-Asheville campus. The theme for 2012 is “Tools for Thriving in the Era of Healthcare Reform.”
Author and M.D. Dr. Andrew Weil will present.
From the MAHEC website:
Once considered “alternative” or “complementary”, Integrative Healthcare is now part of best practice evidence-based medicine. With unlimited access to health information, patients are requesting a more personalized, patient-centered approach to care. Accountable Care Organizations are supporting this approach, providing directives for primary care providers to incorporate emerging delivery models such as Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) in their practice. In addition, up to 43% of hospitals nationwide are now incorporating integrative therapies into conventional medical services (Samueli Institute Report, 2010).
In this 5th annual gathering, participants will learn from nationally and regionally recognized experts, including Drs. Andrew Weil, Alan Gaby, Larry Dossey, and Ralph Snyderman. Concurrent sessions follow three tracks: Medical Home Delivery Models, Clinical Hot Topics, and Integrative Treatment Tools. Participant can customize their own conference experience by mixing and matching their session for personalized learning.
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Target audience:
Primary Care Physicians, Surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Naturopathic Physicians, RNs, Pharmacists, Mental Health Professionals, Psychologists, Dieticians, Dietetic Techs, Nutritionists, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, Chinese Medicine Professionals, and all interested healthcare professionals.
Registration fees are $150-$450, with prices increasing as the conference approaches.
Website
Link to conference PDF
