The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) invites you to attend the 2016 Government Contracting Showcase.The Luncheon Keynote Speaker will be PA Department of General Services Secretary Curt Topper and Mr. George Bath, Senior Acquisition Advisor at the U.S. House of Representatives will be the morning Keynote Speaker. The focus of the NEPA PTAC 2016 Government Contracting Showcase is on traini...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements are the source documents when contracting with both federal defense and civilian agencies. A close and detailed working knowledge of the FAR is mandatory for government, contractor, and subcontractor personnel.This FAR training course offers critical information that will help both contracting and technical personnel understand how to negotiate superior contracts and maintain compli...

Today’s health insurance marketplace has come a long way from the cost sinkhole many predicted it would become. Healthcare.gov became the biggest challenge in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) 50-year history. A year into development, Henry Chao, the Deputy CIO at CMS, made a daring decision to change course and adopt new technologies that effectively supported CMS’s modern marketplace initiative. Join MarkLogic and Carahsoft...

The Service Contract Act (SCA) covers the award and administration of covered contracts and is one of the most challenging acts in federal contracting. This course is taught by experts in the field, and provides attendees with a detailed comprehensive text that covers the regulations, board and court decisions and the latest compliance issues from the Department of Labor. This class provides detailed information on how to identify and mitigat...

On behalf of the ICCEC 2016 Planning Committee, we invite you to attend the 12th International Conference on Clinical Ethics Consultation taking place on May 19-22, 2016 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. This series of conferences was started by George J. Agich and Stella Reiter-Theil in 2003 to fill the significant gap in the field between the explosion of clinical ethics, ethics committees, and ethics consultation services around...

Gain an in-depth understanding of the basic framework and core principles governing federal procurements, from the issuance of the solicitation to contract closeout. This course is specifically tailored for procurement professionals who desire both a strong overview of federal contracts, including GSA Schedules, and a current and in-depth understanding of the legal, policy, and performance issues associated with government contracts. You will...

This educational symposium will update the medical community on state-of-the-art care of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) while focusing on the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of this rare and complicated disease. Renowned guest speakers and distinguished faculty from MedStar Health and Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center will discuss the significant roles of targeted therapies, the use of organ-sp...

OSHA Update - What You Need To Know You're Invited - Richmond, VA 3/11/15 J. J. Keller Safety Management Education Seminar Join J. J. Keller experts Sr. Workplace Safety Editor, Travis Rhoden, and Account Executive, Jeff Jordan, at this complimentary seminar as they provide an executive overview on the latest OSHA regulatory changes! Updates include the new GHS labeling standards, Hazcom, Injury & Illness prevention (I2P2), record-keeping...

Learn how to influence people who don't work for you to get the results you need with featured speaker Larry Ray and get insights into AMA's Communication Skills Course on this topic.In the current environment of reduced resources, challenges include organizational restructuring, tight deadlines and multiple projects. The people with whom you interact can change on a moment's notice. It is essential to learn how to adapt quickly and work with...

The world of CPIC is constantly maturing – new and improved guidance, new and improved products, and new initiatives. However, the purpose of CPIC in ensuring proactive, continuous and effective IT portfolio management remains constant. Since its beginning in 2006, the CPIC Conference has been an educational forum for agencies and practitioners to learn and share best practices, lessons learned, techniques and tools to improve their own...