AMRPA Sponsorship Guide 2022

AMRPA 2022 Sponsorship, Advertisement, and Exhibitor Prospectus AMRPA MISSION STATEMENT Advancing the field of medical rehabilitation through advocacy, education, and the promotion of access to care.

AMRPA 2022 CONFERENCE & MEETING DATES • AMRPA 2022 Spring Conference & Leadership Forum (virtual) on March 21-23, 2022 • AMRPA 2022 Advanced IRF Boot Camp (virtual) in June 14-15, 2022 • AMRPA 2022 Educational Conference & Expo on October 9-12, 2022 Hilton St. Louis Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri

ABOUT AMRPA AMRPA is the only national trade association representing more than 700 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and units, hospital outpatient departments, and other settings independent of the hospital, such as comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities, rehabilitation agencies, and skilled nursing facilities. AMRPA members provide rehabilitation services across multiple health care settings to help patients maximize their health, functional skills, independence, and participation in society so they can return to home, work, or an active retirement.

Questions & Additional Information For questions about partnership and sponsorship opportunities, contact AMRPA Executive Director John Ferraro at JFerraro@AMRPA.org.

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AMRPA 25th Anniversary Platinum Partnership HELP AMRPA CELEBRATE OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY BECOMING A PLATINUM PARTNER The creation of AMRPA in 1997 presented a new opportunity and renewed commitment to represent the continuum of medical rehabilitation providers with one voice. Since its inception, AMRPA has been a membership-driven organization, one that listens to its members, supports their operational and informational needs, advocates on their behalf and works with them to ensure their viability and patient access to the care they provide in an ever-changing health care world.

AMRPA's 25th anniversary platinum partnership allows you to reach more than 6,000 medical rehabilitation executives, managers, administrators, physicians, nurses, clinicians, and researchers all year round! Platinum partners of AMRPA will gain unique exposure for their products and services, expand brand recognition and awareness, and demonstrate your commitment to the rehabilitation community. We offer many opportunities to create a meaningful partnership with targeted exposure for your organization.

ANNUAL PARTNERSHIP AMRPA 25th Anniversary Platinum Partner $25,000 • Recognition as an platinum partner on the AMRPA website • One complimentary conference registration for the Spring Conference & Leadership Forum, Advanced IRF Boot Camp, and the Educational Conference & Expo • One complimentary premium location 10x10 exhibit booth for the Educational Conference & Expo • Recognition within the conference app • One scrolling banner ad featured prominently throughout the conferences • Organization logo featured on homepage • Organization logo and brief description featured on a dedicated sponsorship page • Press release and social media announcement about the platinum partnership • Organization logo and link featured in emails to AMRPA members and affiliates throughout the year • One month (four emails) digital banner advertisement embedded within the AMRPA Off The Record e-newsletter* • Four promotional e-blasts to AMRPA members and affiliates* • Recognition as a platinum partner on the AMRPA Medical Rehab Matters podcast • Early and final conference attendee list for all AMRPA conferences and meetings • Company profile and logo in sponsorship and expo guide • Recognition as an event sponsor in conference marketing materials (e.g., social media posts, email promotions, event press release, and the AMRPA website)

*Content subject to approval by AMRPA

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2022 Educational Conference & Expo October 9-12, 2022 Hilton St. Louis Union Station Hotel St. Louis, Missouri

#AMRPAFall22

ABOUT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPO The AMRPA 2022 Educational Conference & Expo will take place in-person on October 9-12, 2022, at the Hilton St. Louis Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Each year, medical rehabilitation professionals from across the country attend several days of educational programs and pre-conference sessions to increase their productivity and facilitate better care for the patients they serve.

Inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and units are an integral part of the nation’s health care system. They play a crucial role in advancing the care, treatment, and recovery of individuals with disabling injuries and illnesses. The AMRPA Educational Conference & Expo focuses on cutting edge and innovative strategies to promote and achieve successful outcomes and advocacy in the interests of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and units, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and other medical rehabilitation providers.

In addition, the AMRPA educational conference offers several unique opportunities for attendees to network and socialize. Many companies support the AMRPA Educational Conference & Expo through sponsorships and exhibiting, which provides attendees the opportunity to meet face-toface with vendors and learn about new products and services that enhance the rehabilitation profession.

ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS We are the only medical rehabilitation organization that offers a concentrated audience of decision makers from a range of medical settings and occupations. In fact, 67% of conference and meeting attendees are the decision makers when it comes to purchases within their organization. 94% of attendees utilize the AMRPA conference app where your sponsored banner ads run constantly. In addition, company profiles and logos are available for all sponsors and exhibitors.

Who Attends?

• Chief Executive Officers • Chief Financial Officers • Chief Operating Officers • Chief Medical Officers • Medical Directors • Physicians • Medical Rehabilitation Managers • Nurses • Occupational Therapists • Business Development VPs • Clinical Coordinators • Researchers • Business & Compliance Consultants Breakdown by title, gender, and age:

• CEOs, Presidents, and other C-Suite positions – 28% • Directors and Managers – 51% • Coordinators, Researchers, and other positions – 21% • Gender – Male 32%, Female 68% • Age – 18-25 (4%), 26-49 (48%), 50-65 (42%), over 65 (6%) 3

2022 Educational Conference & Expo October 9-12, 2022 Hilton St. Louis Union Station Hotel St. Louis, Missouri #AMRPAFall22

WHY SPONSOR? AMRPA Educational Conference & Expo sponsorships allow you to reach more than 6,000 rehabilitation executives, administrators, physicians, and researchers. Your sponsorship is recognized not only during the conference, but throughout the year. Sponsors gain unique exposure for their products and services, expand brand recognition and awareness, and demonstrate their commitment to the rehabilitation community to the leaders of rehabilitation systems, facilities, and units.

Gold Sponsorship $10,000

Bronze Sponsorship $5,000

• One complimentary conference registration

• One complimentary conference registration

• One complimentary 10x10 exhibit booth

• One complimentary 10x10 exhibit booth

• Recognition within the conference app

• Recognition within the conference app

• One scrolling banner ad featured prominently throughout

• Organization logo featured on the homepage

• Organization logo featured on homepage • Organization logo and brief description featured on a dedicated sponsorship page • Early and final conference attendee list • Two promotional e-blasts to AMRPA members and affiliates* • Recognition as an event sponsor in conference marketing materials (e.g., social media posts, email promotions, event press release, sponsorship and expo guide, and the AMRPA website)

Silver Sponsorship $7,500 • One complimentary conference registration • One complimentary 10x10 exhibit booth • Recognition within the conference app

• Organization logo and brief description featured on a dedicated sponsorship page • Early and final conference attendee list • Recognition as an event sponsor in conference marketing materials (e.g., social media posts, email promotions, event press release, sponsorship and expo guide, and the AMRPA website)

Opening Reception Sponsor – Exclusive $25,000 Patient Perspective Presentation Sponsor – Exclusive $10,000 Presentation or Product Demo to AMRPA Board of Directors – Exclusive $10,000

• Organization logo featured on the homepage • Organization logo and brief description featured on a dedicated sponsorship page • Early and final conference attendee list • One promotional e-blast to AMRPA members and affiliates* • Recognition as an event sponsor in conference marketing materials (e.g., social media posts, email promotions, event press release, sponsorship and expo guide, and the AMRPA website)

*Content subject to approval by AMRPA

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2022 Educational Conference & Expo October 9-12, 2022 Hilton St. Louis Union Station Hotel St. Louis, Missouri

#AMRPAFall22

WHY EXHIBIT? The AMRPA exhibit area is action-packed and located throughout the main foyer of the conference meeting rooms. Take advantage of this exceptional venue to promote your products, showcase your services, share your message, and increase your visibility with collaboration among key individuals in the field of medical rehabilitation. Over 500 attendees are expected at the in-person AMRPA Educational Conference & Expo. Our exhibit area is the center of conference activity ensuring high volumes of attendee traffic, and is the pathway to plenary and concurrent sessions. Each reception and coffee break takes place in the exhibit area daily. In addition, daily lunches will be held in an open space next to the exhibit hall, where attendees are encouraged to grab lunch and visit vendors.

Every exhibitor receives • One complimentary conference registration • One 10x10 exhibit booth • Company profile and logo in sponsorship and expo guide • Company profile, logo, and link on AMRPA website as a conference exhibitor • Company profile and logo in the conference app • Exhibitor badges for all company representatives • Early and final conference attendee list

Registration Every exhibitor receives one complimentary full conference registration, which includes access to all conference sessions, the exhibit hall, breakfasts, lunches, breaks, receptions, and other networking functions. If additional company representatives wish to attend to staff the exhibit booth, they must pay the exhibitor registration fee of $250.

However, any company representatives who wish to attend the conference educational sessions must pay the full registration price.

Early Bird Exhibitor Rate

Regular Exhibitor Rate

(Ends May 31, 2022)

(Begins June 1, 2022)

Members

$2,000

$2,500

Nonmembers

$3,000

$3,500

Exhibitor Classification

All exhibit booth reservations are not final until an exhibitor contract is received. To receive the early bird rate, full payment and an exhibitor contract must be received before May 31, 2022. Exhibit booths are provided on a first come, first serve basis, pending the approval of AMRPA.

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2022 Educational Conference & Expo October 9-12, 2022 Hilton St. Louis Union Station Hotel St. Louis, Missouri #AMRPAFall22

EXHIBITOR FLOORPLAN

Virtual Spring Conference & Leadership Forum March 21-23, 2022

ABOUT SPRING CONFERENCE & LEADERSHIP FORUM The AMRPA 2022 Spring Conference & Leadership Forum will take place virtually on March 21-23, 2022.

The conference offers medical rehabilitation professionals a chance to hear from and speak to federal agency officials, Members of Congress, and other Washington, D.C., influencer’s who make critical decisions every day about our field. The Administration and Congress pose both great opportunities and potential threats to the medical rehabilitation field. It is more important than ever to educate ourselves and get involved in the legislative and regulatory processes that affect our membership’s day-to-day operations.

Gold Sponsorship $7,500 • One complimentary conference registration • One scrolling banner ad featured prominently on the virtual conference platform • Early and final conference attendee list • Two promotional e-blast to AMRPA members and affiliates* • Recognition as an event sponsor in conference marketing materials (e.g., social media posts, email promotions, event press release, and the AMRPA website)

Silver Sponsorship $5,000 • One complimentary conference registration • Early and final conference attendee list • One promotional e-blast to AMRPA members and affiliates* • Recognition as an event sponsor in conference marketing materials (e.g., social media posts, email promotions, event press release, and the AMRPA website)

Bronze Sponsorship $2,500 • One complimentary conference registration • Early and final conference attendee list • Recognition as an event sponsor in conference marketing materials (e.g., social media posts, email promotions, event press release, and the AMRPA website)

Presentation or Product Demo to AMRPA Board of Directors – Exclusive $10,000

*Content subject to approval by AMRPA

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AMRPA Medical Rehab Matters Podcast Advertisement Opportunities The CDC estimates there are 63 million people with disabilities in the U.S. population and a growing aging demographic, and the numbers are expected to skyrocket in the coming decade. At the same time, podcasts have become increasingly popular across diverse demographics.

In September 2021, AMRPA launched the Medical Rehab Matters podcast. Medical Rehab Matters discusses the conditions treated and therapies used in inpatient medical rehabilitation hospitals and units while addressing some of the legislative and regulatory issues that impact patients and their families and caregivers.

Medical Rehab Matters

Medical Rehab Matters is cohosted by physiatrist and past AMRPA Board Chairman, Robert Krug, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Advisory Group for Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, and Patricia Sullivan, AMRPA Communications Director.

Medical Rehab Matters already has thousands of downloads. You can find weekly episodes of our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio and the AMRPA website at amrpa.org/podcast.

AUDIENCES The audiences for Medical Rehab Matters include: • Medical providers and health care organizations • Legislative, regulatory, and public policy decision-makers influencing disability issues and access to care • Patients, families, and caregivers • Patient advocacy organizations

ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITIES In 2022, AMRPA will record two 10-episode seasons of Medical Rehab Matters. Advertisement opportunities are available for each season or as a multi-season bundle. In honor of AMRPA’s 25th anniversary, we are offering a 25% discount on advertisement pricing for the multi-season bundle.

Advertisers will receive: • Acknowledgement with logo and link on the AMRPA website • Shout outs and thanks by our cohosts in the introduction and closing of each episode • Two 30-60 second ‘live read’ ads for each episode 10-episode advertisement: $20,000 20-episode advertisement (multi-season bundle): $30,000*

*25% discount applied

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