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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #003366">Join us for the 2009</span></i></b></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #003366">Telehealth Alliance of Oregon Annual meeting!</span></i></b></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><span style="COLOR: teal">When: <b>October 16, 2009</b> registration and breakfast begin at 8 am. Program begins at 9 am.<sup> </sup></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in"><span style="COLOR: teal">Where: <b>Sacred Heart Hospital, Riverbend Campus</b>, Springfield, Oregon</span></p>
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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #003366">Highlights</span></i></b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #003366"></span></i></p>
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<p><span style="COLOR: #003366">The program: <b>“Beyond Reimbursement: Issues Facing </b></span></p>
<p><b><span style="COLOR: #003366">Telemedicine Programs in Oregon”</span></b></p>
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<p><span style="COLOR: teal">The program this year will focus on <b>cross state licensure</b>, <b>credentialing</b> and <b>H.R. 2068</b> currently before Congress.</span></p>
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<p><b><span style="COLOR: teal">Featured Guest: </span></b><span style="COLOR: teal">Our featured guest will be <b>Thelma McClosky Armstrong</b>. Thelma has worked extensively to address interstate licensure with the National Governor’s Association, credentialing requirements with CMS and the American Telemedicine Association (ATA). As past President of ATA</span> <span style="COLOR: teal">she brings a comprehensive understanding of issues impacting the expansions of telehealth programs and services.</span></p>
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<p><b><span style="COLOR: #003366">“Oregon Shares”: </span></b><span style="COLOR: #003366">This feature was so popular last year that we decided to feature it again this year. There will be eight Oregon projects or programs featured in 15 minute segments. If you would like to see a project/program featured please get your request in early!</span></p>
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<p><b><span style="COLOR: teal">New Networking Opportunity!!</span></b><span style="COLOR: #003366"> </span><span style="COLOR: teal">TAO would like to offer you the opportunity to network with colleagues, legislators and some of our speakers at dinner on October 15. More information will follow soon.</span></p>
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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #003366">Ready to Register?</span></i></b></p>
<p><b><span style="COLOR: #003366">Go to the TAO website <a href="http://www.ortelehealth.org/" target="_blank">www.ortelehealth.org</a>. Click on the registration link. Fill out the forms and follow email instructions.</span></b><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #003366"></span></b></p>
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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #003366">SEE YOU THERE!</span></i></b></p>
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<p><span>Catherine S. Britain</span></p>
<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> (541) 910-7366)</span></p>
<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><a href="mailto:csbritain@oregonhealthnet.org" target="_blank">csbritain@oregonhealthnet.org</a></span></p>
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<div></div><br>-- <br>Catherine S. Britain<br><a href="mailto:csbritain@gmail.com">csbritain@gmail.com</a><br>541-910-7366<br>