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What Are the Web Conferences Generally Like? |
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There are two basic types of web conference – live and archived. Archived conferences are simply live conferences which have been recorded and indexed for later retrieval purposes. The web conferences vary in length. Normally, they entail a PowerPoint slide and audio presentation. The slide presentation can be accessed from any computer with Internet access. The audio portion can be accessed by means of the phone. In other words, there is no need to travel. During a live presentation, Participants and Attendees are able to ask questions of the speaker through various means, and also to hear the discussion. At this point, the conferences do not entail any video.
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Are the Live Web Conferences Open to the General Public? |
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Certain conferences will be made available to the general public. Some of these will entail a fee. Others will be FREE. Conferences open to the public will be designated as "Public" on our conference schedule. Conferences denoted by the words, "clients," "subscribers," "private," or other similar limitations, are not open to the general public, but are restricted to particular groups.
Generally, you must be a subscriber in order to view any conferences which are archived on ProviderLAW's web site. |
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Do You Work With Healthcare Groups and Leaders in Delivering Live Web Conferences? How About Other Presenters and Consultants? |
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Absolutely. In fact, our brighThoughtSM initiative was designed with this specific purpose in mind. Groups and individuals interested in co-organizing, delivering, or promoting live web conferences and raising significant funds in the process are encouraged to contact us.Healthcare providers – want to help your group  raise funds for its operations? deliver powerful legal research and expert analysis on reimbursement, coding, and compliance issues? and facilitate discussion and networking based on the research? Ask about our brighThoughtSM initiative today! |
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Are There Any Costs Associated With the Live Web Conferences? |
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If you are a subscriber to ProviderLAW, the only fee currently associated with the web conferences hosted by ProviderLAW is the cost of a long distance call. Any other costs associated with web conferences hosted by ProviderLAW will be detailed in the conference description which can be accessed through the conference schedule. ProviderLAW reserves the right at any time to restrict access to any web conferences and to change fees for such events. For conferences hosted by other organizers, prices will be detailed in the conference description.
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Do the Web Conferences Qualify for CE Credit? |
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We are currently investigating which states grant CE credit for web-based conferences, and also applying for CE approval. Until notified that a particular web conference qualifies for CE credit, it is best to assume that the conferences do not, or will not, qualify. |
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Do I Have to Pre-Register for a Live Web Conference? |
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Certain conferences require pre-registration. If pre-registration is required, the conference schedule / description will notify you of the registration requirement and deadline. |
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Why Do I Have to Pre-Register Through Mail or Fax (Assuming Pre-Registration is Required)? |
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For administrative and security reasons, we are currently requiring that all who wish to participate or attend certain web conferences complete and fax / mail in our Pre-Registration Form. Please do not call to register for an event. |
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What is the Current Maximum Capacity of the Live Web Conferences? |
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Currently, the maximum attendance at the web conferences is limited to 25 clinic "participants" and 70 clinic "attendees." We anticipate adding more capacity as time progresses. A clinic can pre-register either as a participant or an attendee, but not as both. To understand the difference between attending and participating in a live web conference, click here. |
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Why Should I Pre-Register as Early as Possible? |
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"Participation" slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't wait until it's too late. |
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What if a Web Meeting Room Becomes FULL? |
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What's the Difference Between "Participating" in a Live Web Conference as Opposed to "Attending" One? |
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For more information on the difference between participating and attending, click here. |
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If My Office Pre-Registers for a Live Web Conference, How Many of My Employees Can Actually Attend? |
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From a technological standpoint, there is no limit to how many employees may actually "attend." The slide portion of the program can be projected on a wall or screen. The voice portion can be "broadcasted" in a number of different ways. See below for more information.
By contract, however, clients / subscribers / registrants agree not to sell, distribute, copy, or broadcast the content of the presentation to third-parties other than employees of the subscriber / client entity. |
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Must We (i.e., My Office) Login From One Computer and Make One Conference Call Per Registration, or Can We Login From Multiple Computers, and Call in From Multiple Phones? |
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Only one login and one conference call per registration is allotted / permitted. Bear in mind, however, that the images appearing on the computer monitor can be projected on a wall or screen. The conference call can also be "broadcasted" throughout the room in a number of different ways. How to effectively broadcast the voice / audio component throughout the meeting room is discussed below in more detail.
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How Can I "Broadcast" the Voice / Audio Component of the Conference Throughout the Meeting Room so Multiple Employees Can More Effectively Participate in the Program? |
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There are a number of ways to do this. One method is to access the conference call by means of your phone station, and then to place the phone station in "speaker phone" or "hands free" mode.
For larger groups, you may wish to consider another alternative – accessing the conference call through your computer / high speed Internet connection. By accessing the conference call through a computer / high speed connection, you not only take advantage of the significantly lower "long distance" rates available through Internet phone service companies, you also take advantage of the superior microphone and speaker capability inherent in most computers sold today.
To access the conference call by means of computer (assuming your computer has a microphone input and speaker output), you will need to have four components in place: (1) a high speed Internet connection, (2) Internet phone service / dialer (see e.g., www.skype.com, www.callvantage.com); (3) a set of powered computer speakers (speakers that must be plugged into a power outlet); and (4) a microphone (wired or wireless). |
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When Will the Conferences Be Held? |
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The date, time, and topic of the conferences will be posted on our conference schedule as they are developed. |
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How Often Should I Check the Conference Schedule? |
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We recommend that you check the conference schedule regularly. New web conferences will be added frequently, sometimes with only a few days' or weeks' notice. |
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What if I Can't Attend a Web Conference at the Time It's Scheduled? Will You Hold It Again? Will You "Record" It So We Can View It Later? |
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We do plan on offering ProviderLAW-organized conferences in a revolving fashion. If you cannot participate in a particular event, we encourage you to call the event organizer and express your interest in the program or review the conference schedule for any alternate dates. |
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How Do I Sign-Up for a Live Web Conference? |
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Signing-up for and attending a live web conference is simple. Note that each one of the steps is represented by a button in the header above.
The steps include:
- Select a conference you wish to attend (see conference schedule)
- If required, pre-register for the event
- Practice Logging In to a Live Web Event (prior to the conference)
- Get conference slides and handouts (prior to the conference)
- Login to the live web event (as scheduled)
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Why Does ProviderLAW Recommend That I Practice Logging In From a Designated Computer Before I Participate in My First Live Web Conference? |
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When you login to a live web event, you will be asked to download the "GoToMeeting" software program to the particular desktop computer which you are using. By practicing logging in first, and doing so from the actual computer which you plan to use to access the live web event, you will minimize the chances that you will experience technical problems immediately before the live event.
By practicing logging in, you will also be asked to print and review various resources – resources which you should have on hand when you login to a live web event.
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Why Can't I Pre-Register for All of the Conferences All at Once? |
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Not all of the conferences have actually been scheduled. We are currently investigating the most advantageous times and days of the week to hold these programs. We are also investigating the appropriate frequency and duration of the sessions. As time progresses, the pre-registration process will be streamlined. |
