National Plan Automation Group Conference September 13 - 16, 2009 Peppermill Resort Casino Reno, NV Make your hotel reservations at the Peppermill Reno: National Plan Automation NPAG's Group Code is: AWPI09 Download 2009 Attendee Conference Registration Packet WellPoint Inc.  is honored  to be hosting the 2009 NPAG Conference in Reno Nevada ! Our theme, "EDI – The Biggest Little Department in Healthcare" will focus on the ever changing business needs of our industry and the technology used to address them. We will hear from industry experts on how our planning of EDI/eBusiness solutions can help us keep pace in the marketplace, realize reduction in administrative costs and provide true value to our Trading Partners and customers.  We will examine and share information on tools, techniques and approaches that have made a difference within our plans and with other industry payors. There is no better way to review our opportunities than through the collective expertise of our Blues Plans and EDI partners? We are also scheduling a series of events that will allow everyone to experience the history of the Wild West and Sierra Nevada Mountains . Whether fly fishing in local rivers, visiting historic towns like Virginia City , hiking or playing a round of golf at one of the many beautiful courses, plan on strategizing with your vendors, your blues associates, and other industry friends. We will be "roundin-up" more details shortly, so stay tuned. Christol Green NPAG Vice-Chairperson EDI Operations, WellPoint, Inc. NPAG announces it's virtual "Plan Share" collaboration site.   WWW.NPAG.BIZ Visit the site to see what others are saying about industry issues.  You can exchange ideas with industry leaders, post a blog, poll, or survey. Expand your network of  EDI resources, get feedback and collaborate on the tough decisions EDI experts make every day. Registration is quick and membership is free.  Sign up today.