The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Region VII and the Kansas City Area Indian Health Service (IHS) invite you to the 2020 CMS Outreach & Education Event. The event will be held in Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, May 19th and Wednesday, May 20th, 2020. Target Audience: Business Office Staff Benefits Coordinators Patient Registration Staff Medical Records Staff Contract Health Services Staff Topics at a Glance: CMS Tribal Affairs Updates Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and the Health Insurance Marketplace State-Administered Programs Social Security, Veterans Affairs and much more… Additional Information/New this year: We will be offering CEUs for this training. Program Questions: Karen Hatcher CMS Region VII 816-426-6451 Kitty Marx Division of Tribal Affairs/CAHPG/CMCS/CMS 410-786-8619 Registration Questions: cmsitutrainings@octanepublicrelations.com TRAVEL & LODGING Meeting and Lodging Location: Residence Inn Kansas City Airport Meeting Room: Ballroom 10300 North Ambassador Drive Kanasas City, MO 64153 Phone: 816-741-2300 Travel Arrangements: All attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. To make reservations, please call (816) 741-2300 and reference the CMS/ITU room blockto receive the federal per diem rate of $124 plus tax per night. Reservations should be made by Monday, April 27, 2020 to ensure the rate mentioned above. Reservations at the Residence Inn Kansas City Airport are on your own and subject to hotel availability and pricing. Ground Transportation: Parking: Complementary hotel parking Driving Directions from Kansas City International Airport (MCI): Residence Inn Kansas City Airportis located approximately 3.5 miles from the Kansas City International Airport (MCI). You have several options for ground transportation from the Kansas City International Airport. Taxis: The approximate taxi fare from MCI to the hotel is approximately $15.00 Shuttle service: The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle services (between 5:00 am – 10:00 pm), from MCI. However, the shuttle is based on availability and not guaranteed. Please call (816) 741-2300 to schedule a ride. Driving Directions from Kansas City International Airport: From Kansas City International Airport, travel south on I-29 2 miles to exit 12, 112th street. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Turn Right on Ambassador Drive. Continue on Ambassador Drive approximately 1 mile. Hotel will be on right.