Meetings

Next ASC X12 Trimester Meetings

Meeting Dates	Hotel	Location	Phone
Jan. 24-29, 2010	Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Tower	1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101	(206) 621-9000
June 6-9, 2010 Subcommittee N (Insurance) Only	Intercontinental Dallas	15201 Dallas Parkway Addison, TX 75001	(972) 386-6000
All other Subcommittees will meet virtually in early June, 2010. Dates and Schedule TBA.
Oct. 17-22, 2010	Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza	35 West 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202-2899	(513) 421-9100
Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2011	Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Tower	1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101	(206) 621-9000

Preliminary Meeting Agenda(s) & Program

Click Here to download the trimester meeting program. Please print a copy and bring to the meeting. Printed programs will no longer be available on-site.

The preliminary agendas (by Subcommittee) are now available for downloading. All agenda items and room assignments are current as of December 7, 2009 and is subject to change. If you have corrections, additions, deletions or changes of any kind, please contact info@disa.org or call (703) 970-4480.

• Click here for registration and exhibit hours, Copy Center/Update Center hours, coffee breaks and Orientation & Training sessions.
• Click here for the Industry Schedule
• Click here for the Subcommittee C (Communication/Controls) Schedule
• Click here for the Subcommittee F (Finance) Schedule
• Click here for the Subcommittee I (Transportation) Schedule
• Click here for the Subcommittee J (Technical Assessment) Schedule
• Click here for the Subcommittee M (Supply Chain) Schedule
• Click here for the Subcommittee N (Insurance) Schedule
       Click here for the X12N TG2 WG2 Agendas
• Click here for the Subcommittee X Schedule (Steering Committee and related Task Groups).

Register online! Or download a registration form.

If you have already registered for the Trimester meeting, but would like to also register for the Clearinghouse/VAN Summit, please download this registration form and either fax it in to (703) 970-4488 or call us at (703) 970-4480.

Meeting Fees
Members of ASC X12
There is no registration fee for any employee of a member organization. Preregistrations must arrive in the DISA office by January 15, 2010 in order to have a preprinted badge, otherwise, we will have one created on-site.

Nonmembers
ASC X12 is providing non-members an opportunity to attend its trimester meeting utilizing the following fee schedule

1 day pass for informational forum:** - $50
1 day pass for all meetings with 2 day limit: - $300 per day

Week-long pass for attendance at all meetings during the meeting week: - $895

**Informational Forum - An open meeting held near the end of the development of an X12 standard, guideline, interpretation or technical report to discuss member or public comments received, discuss developers' response(s) to those comments and provide a final opportunity for input/ discussion relative to the comments and responses.

Refund & Cancellation
All nonmember cancellations must be received in writing by January 15th to be eligible for a 50% refund. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after that date. A refund, if appropriate, will be issued after the meeting.

If you are preregistered ASC X12 member and find that you are unable to attend, please email info@disa.org or call (703) 970-4480.

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Clearinghouse/VAN Summit

2010 Clearinghouse/Value Added Network Summit
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ASC X12 Trimester Meeting Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Tower, Seattle, WA
Seneca Room
Cost: No cost to participate in Summit
           $25 lunch fee

Register now and the .pdf at for the ASC X12 Trimester Meeting, and select the "Clearinghouse/VAN Summit" option.

ASC X12 Clearinghouse/VAN Summit
The ASC X12 Business Development Task Group invites you to attend the VAN/Clearinghouse summit this January in Seattle, Washington.

Topic
Standardized Communication Platform for Interconnection Between VANs/Clearinghouses

The interconnection of data among networks lacks formal standardization. Currently, this lack of standardization equates to a loss of reliability, security and traceability, but most of all, it lacks transparency. The resulting artifact of the current topology can be felt by the issues that our customers complain loudly about:

• Delivery time schedule needed to meet critical exchange of time-sensitive information.
• The ability to track the history of any given transmission to a trading partner end-to-end. (Lost data)
• Lack of security support between some networks.

The lack of standardization is also a barrier in improving interconnect communications. The purpose of this summit is to discuss the problems that exist and to gain interest and participation in the solution.

Join us, as we explore ways to create a platform that could solve existing problems and create new opportunities.

Agenda
9 a.m.-9:15 a.m.	Introduction Robert Fox, Director of Product Development, Softshare
9:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.	Keynote Speaker The Case for Interconnect Standards from a User Perspective Karen Squillacci, EDI Manager, CVS Pharmacy
9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.	Presentation How VANS/Clearinghouses Currently Speak to One Another, and Why Their Customers Are Suffering From It Bill Alletzhauser, Director of Sales, EDI Support, Inc. A closer look at the issues customers face
10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	Break Sponsored by Softshare
10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m	Presentation A Look at Real-time Communication Standards and Frameworks Multiple presenters TBD
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	Presentation Solving Customer Problems and Creating New Opportunities - An Introduction to a Standardized Communication Platform Robert Fox, Director of Product Development, Softshare
12:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m.	Lunch (Optional) Join Summit attendees for lunch at a nearby restaurant Fee: $25/person
1:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.	Keynote Speaker Enabling the Intra and Inter Operability Transfer of Secure Medical Information Doug Bilbrey, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, The SSI Group, Inc.
2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.	Round Table Discussion We invite VAN/Clearinghouse attendees and network customers in attendance to discuss openly their concerns, issues, and goals so that we can better adjust our efforts to maximize participation. It is our goal to begin developing the standard formally with all stakeholders concerns in mind.
Call to Action We would like to get volunteers to help design and implement the framework as part of a collaborative project in early 2010. This discussion is aimed at laying down the nuts and bolts on how to do just that. The goal is to create requirements, timelines, as well as getting commitments from interested attendees in participating in the design and pilot of the proposed framework.

Click here to download a copy of the above agenda.

VAN Summit Sponsors

Hotel:

Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Tower
1400 Sixth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 621-9000

Guest Room Reservations:
Call 1-888-627-7056 and identify yourself as attending the ASC X12 Meeting to receive the group rate or reserve your room online with the links below.

Regular room block:

http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0908185342&key=DC0EC.

A limited number of rooms are available at the prevailing government per diem rate. Identification will be required upon arrival. Click here to reserve your room under the government room block:

http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0907313799&key=C2FD0.

Room Rates*
Traditional:	$175 single/double
Deluxe Rooms:	$195 single/double

* Room rates are effective until the room block is filled or until January 05, 2010. Subject to availability.

To avoid hotel penalties, please confirm room cancellations directly with the hotel within 24 hours in advance of your intended arrival, if you are not able to attend the meeting.

Transportation:
For transportation information to and from the Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Tower, please click here.

WHAT TO PACK

Weather in Seattle during January-February is usually cloudy and rainy, occasionally windy. The rain is rarely heavy – usually referred to as ‘drizzle’. Downtown temperatures typically range from the mid 40’s during the day to the low 30’s at night. Weather in Seattle during January-February can also be unpredictable. Most of the locals dress in layers; adding and removing sweaters, jackets, liners, raincoats, hats, scarves, and whatever else feels comfortable as necessary. Definitely bring good walking shoes; two pairs are even better. Except at the very fanciest of restaurants, business casual, at most, is acceptable attire for all meals.

AIRPORT ARRIVAL NOTE

Domestic carriers United, Delta/Northwest, Sun Country, and some Alaska airlines flights arrive at one of the two free-standing ‘satellite’ terminals. To get out of the airport, you must first take a subway from a satellite terminal to the main terminal; where baggage claim is located. Once on the free subway, exit at the Main Terminal North or Main Terminal South stop. [Just follow the crowd; you’ll be fine.]

A reference map is at http://www.portseattle.org/about/maps/transit.shtml

GROUND TRANSPORTATION: AIRPORT TO SHERATON HOTEL

See reference maps at http://www.portseattle.org/about/maps/ground.shtml

Taxi
http://stitataxi.localplacement.net

STITA taxis, located on floor three [one below the sky-bridge level] of the attached airport parking garage, are the only authorized taxicab service departing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Taxicabs from any company may arrive. One-way fares are approximately $35-$45 depending on traffic conditions. Travel time is 20-40 minutes, also depending on traffic conditions.

Shuttle Express Van

http://www.shuttleexpress.com/airportTransfers.html

Shuttle Express service should be reserved in advance. Standard upon-arrival van service is generally not available between the airport and the Sheraton hotel. One way fares and number of passengers vary; starting from $27 for two with a roundtrip purchase. Travel time is 20-40 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Gray Line Downtown Airporter

http://graylineseattle.com/airportexpress1.cfm

Motor coaches depart every 30 minutes in both directions. Tickets should be purchased at the Scheduled Airporters desk beyond the south end of baggage claim: just inside door 00. Fares are $11.00 one-way and $18.00 round trip. Travel time to the Sheraton Hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

“Metro” (public transportation)

http://metro.kingcounty.gov

Buses on route 194 depart at least every 30 minutes in both directions between approximately 6 a.m. and at least 7 p.m. Airport pick-up point is outside the south end of baggage claim: use door 2. Exact fare is required as you board. Be sure you get on a coach labeled as going to downtown Seattle – not Federal Way. Ask the driver if you’re uncertain.

One-way fare is $2.00; $2.75 during weekday rush hours. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes to the stop nearest the Sheraton Hotel: Westlake.

The Sheraton Hotel is located on the east side of 6th Avenue, between Union and Pike Streets. From the Westlake bus / light rail tunnel station, exit to 5th Avenue and Pine Street, turn left and walk 50 feet to 6th Avenue, then turn right and walk slightly uphill one and a half blocks to just beyond Pike Street for the main entrance to the hotel. The hotel is on the left side of 6th Avenue as you walk.

“Link Light Rail” (public transportation)

http://www.soundtransit.org/Riding-Sound-Transit/Schedules-and-Facilities/Central-Link-Light-Rail.xml

Light rail trains depart at least every 15 minutes in both directions between approximately 6 a.m. and at least 11 p.m. The airport station is beyond the northeast end of floor four [the sky-bridge level] of the attached airport parking garage. Follow the marked guideway.

One-way fare is $2.75. Travel time is approximately 35 minutes to the stop nearest the Sheraton Hotel: Westlake.

The Sheraton Hotel is located on the east side of 6th Avenue, between Union and Pike Streets. From the Westlake bus / light rail tunnel station, exit to 5th Avenue and Pine Street, turn left and walk 50 feet to 6th Avenue, then turn right and walk slightly uphill one and a half blocks to just beyond Pike Street for the main entrance to the hotel. The hotel is on the left side of 6th Avenue as you walk.

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS: AIRPORT TO SHERATON HOTEL

1. Drive North on either:
• the main airport access road [currently in an ever changing state due to construction of a light rail line and station],
• State Highway 509, or
• International Boulevard, which is also State Highway 99.
2. Exit to the right and drive East on State Highway 518. [Tip: Once on State Highway 518, move into the leftmost lane as soon as possible.]
3. Exit to the left and drive North on Interstate 5 for just over 10 miles.
4. Exit to the left onto Seneca Street. [Tip: As you approach downtown, prepare for this exit by moving into the second lane from the left; the leftmost lane exits only into express lanes that completely bypass downtown.]
5. At first traffic light, turn right onto 6th Avenue.
6. Go two blocks - past University and then Union Streets. Hotel is on the right side of 6th Avenue between Union and Pike Streets.

Tip: A car is a detriment in downtown Seattle, and parking at the hotel and elsewhere is expensive. Traffic downtown can be awful. It's faster and easier to walk, or take "Metro" buses (i.e., public transportation); which are free during the day. A car could be useful if you plan to tour widely outside the immediate downtown core.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions while you're anywhere in the Seattle area, just act like a local. Put on your best smile, approach anybody who looks as if they have a clue (e.g., bus driver, doorman, random person on the street), and then using a friendly voice, ask away. Use 'please' and 'thank you' liberally. Keep smiling. You'll be amazed at how much you'll learn. This is how Seattle does things.

Our many thanks go to X12er Dave Feinberg who researched and updated the following information on Seattle so that X12 attendees can make the most of that great city during the January 2010 meeting. GREAT JOB, Dave.

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