Join us in Nashville for HEALTHCON

Dear Member,

Please join us in Nashville, Tennessee, next April for HEALTHCON 2014!  AAPC has expanded its focus to better serve the healthcare community, with offerings in Coding, Compliance, Billing, Auditing, and Practice Management, to name a few.  We believe this will be the most comprehensive collection of business and healthcare-related topics ever assembled in one place, and we welcome one and all to participate with us.  The benefit to practices, employers, and individuals will be exponential – don’t miss out!  Online registration begins early December 2013. 

Best regards,

Jason VandenAkker

CEO, AAPC

A Little Bit Chilly

For us at AAPC at the national office in Salt Lake City, Utah, it is getting cold.  Our first snow storm hit yesterday.  Winter is here, not officially, but the cold has set in.  Now what does that have to do with you....well I know for some of you, you might be coming from a warmer climate and are not sure what to expect in Baltimore.  Well, the average high in Baltimore mid to late November is 51 degrees and the low is 34.  So I guess I am telling you to pack your warm clothes for conference.

Now, if you forget warmer clothes, AAPC product store will have sweat shirts, blazers, and puffy vests for purchase. Show your AAPC pride and stay warm this winter.

Pick-up this vest in both colors at the product store for $45.

The most important item to discuss......eating

The Inner Harbor has many vibrant and beautiful waterfront shops, eateries and attractions.  Here is a list of eateries:

The Capital Grille
500 E. Pratt Street
443-703-4064
www.thecapitalgrille.com

Fogo de Chao

600 E Pratt Street, Ste 102
410-528-9292
www.fogodechao.com

Watertable
500 E Pratt Street (inside Renaissance)
410-685-VIEW
www.watertablerestaurant.com


Even though you are at a conference, doesn't mean you have to eat bad. Don't miss out on the delicious finds just around the corner from your hotel!

A must see....

Did you know - Baltimore's Inner Harbor is one of America's oldest seaports? Since the 1600's, the Baltimore Harbor has been welcoming people, ships and goods from all over the world. Did you know that our hotel looks over this great harbor???  It does aaaannnnd apparently it's a really fun and entertaining area of town.  So....let's check out all the fun that is at our finger tips, shall we?

USS Constellation - is the last Civil War vessel afloat.  WOW!  Built in 1854 and is the last all-sail warship built by the US Navy.  It has been restored and returned to the Inner Harbor.  
Pier 1, 301 East Pratt Street, 410-539-1797

The Clipper City - is a tall ship that offers at least two public cruises Tuesday - Sunday.  Be sure to call 410-837-6700 for schedule and rates.

Maryland Science Center - has hands-on exhibits and spectacular displays in the wonderful world of science and technology.  Visit Maryland Science Center to plan your visit.  

National Aquarium - Baltimore's leading tourist attraction.  View a life-size model of a Humpback Whale, see the concepts of surviving through adaptation come to life, visit a coral reef, and learn what jellies are telling us about the health of our oceans. Visit www.aqua.org for more information.

Looks like there is lots of fun to be had in Baltimore! 

Watch out DALLAS here we come!!!

The conference team is leaving on a jet plane to Dallas and we are coming with 600 of our favorite coder friends to the regional conference!  I don't know about you, but we are getting very very excited.

Hey, see all of you in a couple of days!  Get ready for some "BIG" time education, fun and networking!!!  As you know everything is BIGGER in Texas!

State of Art

Wondering what you can do while in Dallas, here is an idea.  Visit the Dallas Museum of Art.  They are currently exhibiting "The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece".  This exhibit has more than 120 items, showcasing exquisite artwork of Greek and Roman sculpture.  Visit dallasmuseumofart.org for more information regarding the exhibit.  The exhibit runs until October 6, so don't miss this wonderful opportunity!

Dallas Museum of Art

1717 N Harwood

Dallas, TX  75201

214-922-1200

www.dma.org

Foodie....Best of the Best

When you go out of town for either business or pleasure, you always want to eat somewhere different, not just the same ol' same ol'.  Here are some great recommendations from previous Grapevine Travelers courtesy of TripAdvisor:

Ranked #1 

Mi Dia (3 miles away from Gaylord Texan)

1295 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas

Mesican Cuisine

Ranked #2

Into The Glass Wine Bar and Cafe (3 miles from Gaylord Texan)

322 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas

www.intotheglass.com

Ranked #3

Main Street Cafe and Bread Baking Co

316 S Main Street, Grapevine, Texas

hstrial-fgoury.homestead.com

Ranked #4

Pappadeaux

600 W. State Highway 114, Grapevine, Texas

www.pappadeaux.com

All four restaurants are less than four miles away from the Gaylord Texan.  I AM now starving looking over these menus.  

See you in Dallas!