Conferences for Us: A Call to Action

Lawrence Sherman Posed an interesting question in his column “Same Time Next Year?” (January/February 2007, page 15) Why do so many of us go to the same meetings year after year? Certainly the collegial environment is a benefit. However, with more and more providers having limited resources, shouldn't we be seeking more than an expensive networking opportunity? I would argue that there is always room for improvement. Here are a few ideas.