It might be a good time for reporters to think about doing a story on what’s changed, what’s the same and how rates/coverage may differ due to various CMS budget changes.

Discussion topics this year include pain and addiction, best practices and proper prescribing.

The wellness effect: Green buildings, farmers markets, and technologies that help manage our connections, health, well-being, performance and quality of life. Driven by consumer expectations, the wellness effect is now being felt throughout society.

The ability to meet people’s shifting needs and expectations is key to the current and future plans  —and success of — organizations that provide housing, hospitality, health care, fitness, recreation and other lifestyle opportunities for older adults.

The year’s program will include a dental office design competition, an interactive digital dentistry “playground,” special gatherings for new dentists and women in dentistry and scores of continuing education courses.

Session topics include new research and clinical practice issues related to contraception, abortion, STIs, sexuality, and how to translate the best evidence into clinical practice.