Overview

You're Invited!

Dear Colleagues,

"Let's get serious" is the refrain for the 2012 Contraceptive Technology conferences. How long have we been hearing the following: that half of all pregnancies are unintended, that too many women use contraception inconsistently or incorrectly, that clinicians "must" perform a list of screening measures at specific intervals, and that the best guidance we have on contraceptives for women with medical conditions is the WHO criteria written for global audiences? The speakers at this year's conferences will bring cut-to-the-chase information that may just shake up the way you've been practicing.

Dr. Robert Hatcher is getting serious, very serious, about what we as clinicians need to do to really make an impact on the 3 million unintended pregnancies that occur annually in the U.S. Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Bimla Schwarz take an unfiltered look at why women don't use their contraceptives. Dr. Michael Policar is sifting through the evidence – noting which is weak and which is strong – to cull the preventive medical measures that have proven themselves from those that arise primarily from strong opinion and high hopes. And Dr. Emily Godfrey, one of the scientists who helped develop the U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for contraceptive management, tells you how to bring your practice up to par with the best evidence available.

All our other speakers are on the "Let's Get Serious" bandwagon, too. What is riskier for STI/HIV – unintended pregnancy or hormonal contraception? Dr. Ward Cates tackles that more recent debate. Does emergency contraception live up to its promise? Dr. James Trussell makes the objective judgment. And Dr. Anita Nelson addresses some surprising new findings about oral contraceptives. Of course, as usual, you'll hear the pearls and data, share your war stories and ask your burning questions at your choices of the 30 concurrent sessions. And don't miss the Preconferences, additional opportunities to gain new knowledge and earn additional CE credit.

The authors of Contraceptive Technology and the staff at Contemporary Forums welcome you to our most exciting agenda yet. We've gotten serious. Will you? See you there!

The Authors of Contraceptive Technology
Robert A. Hatcher, MD, MPH
Willard Cates, Jr., MD, MPH
Deborah Kowal, MA, PA
Anita L. Nelson, MD
Michael S. Policar, MD, MPH
James Trussell, PhD

Program Coordinator
Pam Jenkins-Wallace, MS, NP
Vice President, Program Development
Contemporary Forums

P.S. CAN'T ATTEND THIS YEAR? Register for the LIVE WEBCAST being offered at the San Francisco conference. See page 3 for details.

Who Should Attend?

… and anyone else interested in contraceptive management and women's healthcare.

What You Will Learn

This program will enable you to better:

• Discuss current research as well as recent and future developments in contraceptive technology.
• Fine-tune your contraceptive management skills, appropriately incorporating guidelines from the U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria and Selected Practice Recommendations.
• Examine screening and clinical management of common and complex challenges in women's health and primary care, including vulvar pain syndromes, STDs, vaginitis, abnormal vaginal bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, abnormal pap management, osteoporosis, stress incontinence and others.
• Analyze why women don't use contraception and develop strategies for preventing unintended pregnancy.
• Describe effective management of the side effects of long-acting reversible contraception and examine options for improving patient acceptance.
• Discuss preventive health screening, differentiating the "musts" from the "shoulds."

Live Webcast Option

March 8-10

Follow this Conference on Twitter: #CTBoston12

Can't make it to San Francisco or Boston? Register for the live Webcast today!

Experience the plenary sessions, along with Concurrent Sessions 11, 21, 31, 41 & 51 presented at the San Francisco conference, all from the convenience of your own home or office. Interact with conference faculty and ask questions, just as if you were in the room with them.

The live Webcast is scheduled to start on March 8 at 8:00 a.m. (See Pages 10-11 for the Main Conference Schedule). The registration fee for the live Webcast option is $445 which includes 18 sessions and a Certificate of Attendance for up to 15.8 hours.

As a live Webcast attendee, you will also have access to Contemporary Forums' Online CE Library where you will be able to review all the recorded conference sessions, those in which you participated, as well as those not available on the live Webcast. You may share this content with three of your colleagues and receive additional CE free of charge, with unlimited access for two years.

Register online at www.ContemporaryForums.com or on the Registration Form on the back of this brochure.

Please Note: The Preconferences are not included in the live Webcast option.

System Requirements: System Requirements: Broadband internet connection with at least 768kbps download.
Supported Browsers (with Flash Version 10 or greater): Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari. Speakers or headset.

Conference Endorsements

A variety of reproductive health organizations have endorsed this conference (see brochure cover). A $25 discount in the full tuition fee for the complete Main Conference only will be given to members, employees and graduates of these organizations. (Limit of one organizational discount per person. Discount does not apply to partial registration, to the Preconferences, or to students.) Please send proof of organization affiliation with your registration and deduct $25 from the tuition fee. Refunds or credits for the endorsement discount will not be given once registrations are received.

Join NPWH and/or ARHP now and qualify for a tuition discount by calling (202) 543-9693 (NPWH) or (202) 466-3825 (ARHP). After receiving your membership number, simply note it on your conference registration form and receive the $25 Main Conference tuition discount.

Endorsed By:
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
American College of Nurse-Midwives
Physicians for Reproductive Choice & Health
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Planned Parenthood of Shasta Pacific
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association
Planned Parenthood of Mar Monte
Emory University Family Planning Program
California Family Health Council, Inc.
Harbor-UCLA Nurse Practitioner Programs

PRECONFERENCE D

Boston - Wednesday, March 28

Clinical Training For NEXPLANON®—Register Today
(etonogestral implant)

1st Training Session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(Registration Check-In: 8:30 a.m.)

2nd Training Session: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Registration Check-In: 1:30 p.m.)

There will be two training sessions, each limited to 50 participants. You will be assigned in the order your registration is received and you will be notified of your assigned time prior to the training. Deadline for registration is February 15 for San Francisco and March 7 for Boston. Register early! These sessions will reach capacity quickly!

Join your colleagues at a training program on NEXPLANON®. This session includes a hands-on training for insertion and removal procedures as well as localization techniques.

This session, which is sponsored by Merck, is not accredited for continuing education credit. The training is open to advanced practice clinicians with furnishing numbers or prescribing privileges in their state and to physicians only. It is Merck's policy to verify all clinicians' practice, license and eligibility information in advance of the training. Merck will contact the attendee directly if there is a problem regarding this process. Attendees are expected to be present for the entire training. Certificates of completion will not be issued to those who arrive late or leave early.

This training will not be recorded and will not be posted on the Online CE Library.

EMAIL UPDATES

If you are not currently receiving Online CE Library or conference information and updates via email, please go to http://www.ContemporaryForums.com/en/Email-Updates/. You will then be notified of all conferences as soon as they are announced as well as have access to special promotions.

Conference Program

Wednesday, March 28 | Thursday, March 29 | Friday, March 30 | Saturday, March 31

PRECONFERENCE A

Boston - Wednesday, March 28

Sexually Transmitted Infections: Clinical Update

• What are the treatment options for multi-drug resistant gonorrhea?
• Is routine screening for herpes recommended and appropriate?
• How can you get patients back into the clinic/office for chlamydia re-testing and follow-up?
• What should be your approach to patients who say, "I want to be tested for everything"?
• How do you explain a positive HSV-2 culture with negative HSV-2 serology?

Attend this Preconference and find out the answers to these and other questions you have about managing STDs in your clinical practice. Presented in affiliation with the California, Seattle and Boston STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers, this Preconference will address screening and treatment regimens, as well as counseling dilemmas, for a variety of sexually transmitted infections. A case-based approach will help you identify common STD lesions and problem-solve clinical challenges with our expert faculty. This is an interactive opportunity to have your questions answered, so plan to come prepared with difficult cases from your practice setting. If a comprehensive clinical update on STDs is what you need, this is the Preconference for you!

This Preconference will enable you to:

• Focus on the appropriate management of multi-drug resistant gonorrhea.
• Detail appropriate screening and management, as well as counseling imperatives, for genital herpes.
• Develop practical strategies for chlamydia re-testing and partner management.
• Identify dermatologic genital manifestations of STIs.
• Through case-based discussion, improve your skills in clinically managing STIs.

* = Speaking in Boston only

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PRECONFERENCE B

Boston - Wednesday, March 28

Contraception for Women with Chronic Medical Conditions

• Which method is the best choice for women with coagulopathies?
• Why are long-acting reversible contraceptives often a good choice for women with chronic medical conditions?
• Are there non-contraceptive benefits which may improve your patient's chronic health condition?
• What are the considerations when prescribing contraception for women with liver disease?

Attend this Preconference and find out the answers to these and many other questions you have about prescribing contraception for women with chronic medical conditions. Taught by a panel of experts, this Preconference focuses on the essential information you need to help your patients make informed decisions and, through a case-based approach, gives you the tools and knowledge to manage challenging contraceptive dilemmas.

You won't want to miss this dynamic educational opportunity which will enable you to:

• Update your knowledge on the medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use.
• Discuss contraceptive management for women with specific chronic medical conditions.
• Identify non-contraceptive benefits which may improve your patient's health status.
• Review a variety of illustrative case scenarios and make contraceptive management recommendations.

* = Speaking in Boston only

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PRECONFERENCE C

Boston - Wednesday, March 28

Pearls for Effective CPT and ICD Coding
Michael S. Policar, MD, MPH

Whether you work in a clinic, private practice or a hospital setting, accurate CPT and ICD coding is critical for women's health care clinicians. Being paid appropriately, meeting the compliance expectations of payers, as well as providing accurate data for health policy decisions and the development of disease management programs are just a few of the reasons that proper coding is essential in your practice. This session will review the fundamentals of coding, with a focus on accurate use of the ICD codes used in women's health. Case studies that provide examples of the most common coding dilemmas faced by women's health care clinicians, focusing primarily on contraceptive visits, screening visits, and office procedures, will be included. Participants are encouraged to bring their coding problem areas for discussion.

This Preconference will enable you to:

• Improve accuracy with CPT and ICD coding for women's health services.
• Detail the unique coding considerations that apply to NP, CNM and PA services.
• Through case-based discussion, explore the answers to real-life coding dilemmas

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PRECONFERENCE D

Boston - Wednesday, March 28

Clinical Training For NEXPLANON®
(etonogestral implant)

1st Training Session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(Registration Check-In: 8:30 a.m.)

2nd Training Session: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Registration Check-In: 1:30 p.m.)

There will be two training sessions, each limited to 50 participants. You will be assigned in the order your registration is received and you will be notified of your assigned time prior to the training. Deadline for registration is February 15 for San Francisco and March 7 for Boston. Register early! These sessions will reach capacity quickly!

Join your colleagues at a training program on NEXPLANON®. This session includes a hands-on training for insertion and removal procedures as well as localization techniques.

This session, which is sponsored by Merck, is not accredited for continuing education credit. The training is open to advanced practice clinicians with furnishing numbers or prescribing privileges in their state and to physicians only. It is Merck's policy to verify all clinicians' practice, license and eligibility information in advance of the training. Merck will contact the attendee directly if there is a problem regarding this process. Attendees are expected to be present for the entire training. Certificates of completion will not be issued to those who arrive late or leave early.

This training will not be recorded and will not be posted on the Online CE Library.

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MAIN CONFERENCE

Boston - Thursday, March 29

* = Speaking in Boston only
RX=Pharmacology credit for Advanced Practice Clinicians

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Boston - Friday, March 30

During each Concurrent Session, 6 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size and choices are assigned in the order registrations are received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form.

Boston - Saturday, March 31

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Conference Faculty

Members of Program Planning Committee and Authors of Contraceptive Technology.

Guest Faculty

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance will be available online after you complete the course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Preconference A: 7.25 ANCC/8.7 CA BRN contact hours
Preconference B: 4 ANCC/4.8 CA BRN contact hours
Preconference C: 3.5 ANCC/4.2 CA BRN contact hours
Preconference D: No Credit
Main Conference: 15.8 ANCC/19 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference Luncheon: 1 ANCC/1.2 CA BRN contact hours

Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516.
(CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

Physicians
Preconference A: 7.5 credits
Preconference B: 4 credits
Preconference C: 3.5 credits
Preconference D: No Credit
Main Conference: 15.8 credits
Main Conference Luncheon: 1 Credit

Contemporary Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Contemporary Forums designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24.3 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Application for cognate credit has been filed with the Amercian College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

In accordance with CA Assembly Bill No. 1195, conference faculty have been advised to include content related to cultural and linguistic competency in the practice of medicine within their presentations, where appropriate.

Nurse-Midwives
Preconference A: 7.25 hours
Preconference B: 4 hours
Preconference C: 3.5 hours
Preconference D: No Credit
Main Conference: 15.8 hours
Main Conference Luncheon: 1 contact hour

The Continuing Education Committee of the American College of Nurse-Midwives grants reciprocity status to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) for Category 1 offerings, providing the program is relevant to nurse-midwifery. Nurse-Midwives may report up to the listed hours of credit.

Physician Assistants
Preconference A: 7.25 hours
Preconference B: 4 hours
Preconference C: 3.5 hours
Preconference D: No Credit
Main Conference: 15.8 hours
Main Conference Luncheon: 1 contact hour

The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME to grant Category 1 hours toward the Physician's Recognition Award. PAs may report up to the listed hours of credit.

Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority
Preconference A: 2.75 hours
Preconference B: 2.25 hours
Main Conference: 7 hours available

RX indicates pharmacology content. Because states' requirements vary, contact your Board of Nursing for more information.

Certified Health Education Specialists

Application for CHES (entry level) Category 1 continuing education contact hours (CECH) has been made to the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc (NCHEC).

Exhibits

To enhance your educational experience, we are inviting representatives from professionally relevant companies, organizations and hospitals to exhibit equipment, supplies, services and career opportunities. The schedule provides participants time for one-on-one discussion with exhibitors. For exhibit space availability or additional information:

Call: Exhibitor Information Line at (925) 361-4807

Email: exhibits@cforums.com

Visit: www.ContemporaryForums.com/en/Exhibitors/

Exhibitor Prospectus

Location

HISTORIC BOSTON

Visit Boston, a city rich in culture and history, and discover why it's one of the most popular destinations in the world. Slip on your walking shoes and stroll past sites that shaped America on Boston's three-mile Freedom Trail. While admiring picturesque cobblestone streets and graceful 18th-century buildings, you'll see the Old South Meeting House, the U.S.S. Constitution, Paul Revere's House, the Old North Church and more. Or, head to the colorful 19th-century Faneuil Hall Marketplace and explore the unique shops, cafes and restaurants.

Enjoy a spectacular display of sea life at the New England Aquarium, cheer on the Red Sox at Fenway Parkor get tickets to see the famous Boston Pops. Visit Cambridge, just across the Charles River, for a look at the birthplace of higher education in America and the home of Harvard University. You may even want to extend your stay for a leisurely drive to Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyardand Nantucketwhere you can walk the miles of unspoiled beach or play a round of golf.

Located in the heart of historic Back Bay, the Sheraton Boston Hotel rises above the city, encompassing all the style and class of Boston. The Sheraton offers distinctive service and atmosphere, an indoor/outdoor swimming pool and rooftop patio and a complete range of amenities. Nearby you'll find some of Boston's finest shopping, dining, and entertainment, all within easy walking distance. The boutiques, galleries and cafes of fashionable Newbury Street, the upscale shopping at Copley Place, and such unique restaurants as Teatro, Mamma Maria's and Stephanie's on Newbury … all will enhance your visit to Boston.

From quaint Beacon Hill to the redeveloped waterfront, Boston offers many attractions for shoppers, restaurant connoisseurs and sightseers alike! For further information, contact the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau at (888) 733-2678 or visit them online at www.bostonusa.com.

Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston
Friday, March 30 • 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Boston's historic past and urban present. The trolley will depart from the hotel at 5:00 p.m. and take you past the charming sites of Boston including the Boston Common, the Bunker Hill Monument, the site of the Boston Massacre, and much, much more. A stop at Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall will allow you time to select from many fine restaurants for dinner and to do some shopping. The tour will continue after dinner and return you to the hotel by 9:00 p.m.

Tickets for the Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston are $34 (which does not include the cost of dinner) and may be purchased when registering for the conference. Reservations must be received by March 15. No refunds will be given after that date. If a minimum number of reservations is not received, this tour is subject to cancellation. If you require special arrangements for this tour, please call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5, at least 30 days prior to the conference.

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

Special group rates are in effect for participants and their guests, based on room availability.

You must make your reservation early and before the "hotel room block release date" listed for each hotel. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel for availability.

For room reservations, call the hotel and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums' conference Contraceptive Technology. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation.

Contact the hotel regarding cancellation policy. For arrivals after 3 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

Reserve your hotel room online here.

Boston
This conference will be held at the Sheraton Boston located at 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02199.

Rates: $239 single/double
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

Special group rates are in effect from March 26 to April 1.
Hotel room block release date is February 25, 2012.

Reservations must include a first night's deposit.

For room reservations call (888) 627-7054, 24 hours daily. For additional hotel information, call the Sheraton Boston at (617) 236-2000.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through you or through your travel agent. To ensure the best flights and times, since seats are limited, make your reservations early. Fares are guaranteed at the time of the ticket purchase.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the conference discount code CV #03000259.

Fees

Registration Information

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Confirmation is sent by email if your completed registration form and payment are received one week before the conference begins. Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

Tuition (U.S. Funds)

* Residents and students: To qualify, submit facility verification of status with registration.
* Note: Students do not qualify for additional discounts including the group discount and/or the endorsement discount. Students may not register for Preconference D.

Your tuition includes Certificate of Attendance and access to the Online CE Library, for the San Francisco conference only, for the Preconferences and/ or Main Conference for which you registered. Main Conference registrants have access to all Concurrent Sessions that were recorded. See page 9 of the brochure for Library details. NOTE: Only the San Francisco conference will be recorded. San Francisco and Boston attendees will have access to the San Francisco Library content. The Preconferences are not included in the Live Webcast Option.

Early Registration Fee Deadlines
Payments postmarked or telephone/fax registration made with credit card on/before the dates listed below qualify for the early registration fee.

Boston Conference • February 15, 2012

Group Discounts
(Mail, fax or call in together – Online registration is not available)
Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. Discounts do not apply to the Preconferences or to the Live Webcast. Students do not qualify for group discounts. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. Subtract the discount from the tuition fee. Groups may not be formed after individual registrations are received.
$25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
$45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Method of Tuition Payment
Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Purchase Order.
A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, contact name, email address and phone number.

Register Online or by Phone, Fax, or Mail
(Payment is required to register)
Register only ONCE, online at www.ContemporaryForums.com, by mail or fax (800) 329-9923, or call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Before calling, complete all registration information.

Tax Deductibility
Expenses of training, tuition, travel, lodging and meals to maintain or improve professional skills may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

Partial Attendance (Online registration is not available)
Call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply.
Registrations may not be shared.

Cancellations
Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before the early registration fee deadlines receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after that date are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for "no shows." If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Program Changes
Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule. The most current program can be found on our website.

Questions?
Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email info@cforums.com.

If you require special arrangements at this conference, call (800) 377-7707, at least 30 days prior to the conference.

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